Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Revelation 8:9 Cross-References
Explore 9 cross-references for Revelation 8:9 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Revelation chapter 8 verse 9 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And the third part of the creatures which were in the sea, and had life, died; and the third part of the ships were destroyed.”
Revelation 8:9 (KJV)
Commentary on Revelation 8:9
And the third part of the creatures which were in the sea, and had life, died; and the third part of the ships were destroyed.... This verse from Revelation's vision of seventh seal and first four trumpets - escalating judgments, angelic ministry employs apocalyptic imagery rich with Old Testament allusions and symbolic meaning. The Greek text uses vivid apocalyptic language characteristic of Jewish prophetic literature, drawing heavily from Daniel, Ezekiel, Isaiah, and Zechariah.The symbolism must be interpreted within its first-century context while recognizing timeless spiritual realities. ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Revelation 8:9
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“and it became blood as of a dead man. Every living thing in the sea died.”
“and there followed hail and fire”
“and a great star fell from the sky”
“and for all pleasant imagery.”
“and one third of the sun was struck”
“says Yahweh, two parts in it will be cut off and die; but the third will be left in it.”
“you break the ships of Tarshish.”
“you ships of Tarshish! For it is laid waste”
“and the Egyptians couldn't drink water from the river; and the blood was throughout all the land of Egypt.”