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Revelation 16:8 Cross-References
Explore 11 cross-references for Revelation 16:8 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Revelation chapter 16 verse 8 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And the fourth angel poured out his vial upon the sun; and power was given unto him to scorch men with fire.”
Revelation 16:8 (KJV)
Commentary on Revelation 16:8
The fourth angel's vial poured on the sun causing scorching heat represents intensified affliction. Unlike the fourth trumpet darkening the sun (8:12), this magnifies its heat. The sun, typically beneficial, becomes an instrument of torment—God can turn any blessing into curse for the impenitent. The scorching recalls the withering sun in Jesus' parable of the sower (Matthew 13:6), representing tribulation exposing false profession. Reformed theology affirms that creation itself, cursed by sin (Romans 8:20-22), participates in executing judgment. The intensity demonstrates escalating wrath, ye...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Revelation 16:8
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“when the sun arose”
“and the moon into blood”
“moon”
“he who has power over fire”
“neither thirsty any more; neither will the sun beat on them”
“and the sun ashamed; for Yahweh of Armies will reign on Mount Zion”
“they were scorched. Because they had no root”
“and one third of the sun was struck”
“and there was a great earthquake. The sun became black as sackcloth made of hair”
“and smoke went up out of the pit”