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Writer's pictureJohnathan Hopkins

"Decoding Revelation 9: The Fifth and Sixth Angels"

Have you ever wondered about the imagery and symbolism tucked away within the scriptures? Let's delve into the book of Revelation chapter 9 and explore the intriguing narrative painted within its verses. We start with the first verse where the fifth angel sounds a trumpet, a call that heralds the falling of a star from heaven to earth. But this is no ordinary star. To this star is given a key, a key to the bottomless pit. Picture this, a pit so deep, so vast, that it has no end, a bottomless abyss. The star, now holding the key, opens the bottomless pit. And from this pit arises smoke, not just any smoke, but smoke likened to that of a great furnace. The smoke is so dense, so voluminous, that it darkens the sun and the air. Imagine the sight, the sun, our source of light and life obscured by a blanket of smoke. The air, the very essence of our breath, tainted and darkened. end. This scene sets the stage for a series of events that are both intriguing and thought-provoking. The fifth angel's trumpet, the falling star, the bottomless pit, and the smoke that darkens the sun and air together form a tableau of profound symbolism. And perhaps, in doing so, will gain a deeper appreciation for the complexity and beauty of the Scriptures and the wisdom they have to offer. So what happens next? What does the smoke from the bottomless pit signify? Why? What other events does the Fifth Angel's trumpet herald? Stay tuned as we continue to explore the intriguing narrative of Revelation in our next scene. Producing these videos requires both time and financial resources. verses. We kindly ask for your support by making a $1 donation towards our cause through Jehovah Saint dot com. Let's delve deeper into the symbolism within these verses. The emergence of locusts from the smoke is a powerful image, isn't it? These are not ordinary locusts, mind you. They are given power, akin to that of Earth's scorpions. This power, however, is directed not at the natural world, but at humans. Interestingly, these locusts are not to harm any of the greenery nor the trees, but only those men who do not bear the seal of God on their foreheads. Now the torment they inflict is not death, but a pain so severe that men would seek death and not find it. This torment lasts for five agonizing months, akin to the sting of a scorpion. (Watch video for more)



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