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Revelation 16 General Notes

Structure and formatting

This chapter forms the conclusion of a major section of the book of Revelation, ending the period of wrath or great judgment by God. (See: rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/judge)

Some translations indent each line of poetry to make it easier to read. The ULB does this with the poetry in 16:5-7.

Special concepts in this chapter

"The most holy place"

This statement has led some scholars to believe that the Jewish temple reflected a scene in heaven. (See: rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/heaven and rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-apocalypticwriting)

Seven bowl judgments

This chapter reveals judgments called the seven bowl judgments. The judgments are pictured as being poured out, emphasizing their quickness and totality. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)

Other possible translation difficulties in this chapter

The tone of this chapter is meant to shock the reader. This should not be minimized in translation.

Armageddon

This is a word in Hebrew, and it is used as the name of a place. John transliterates the sounds of this word by writing them with Greek letters. Translators are encouraged to transliterate it using the letters of the target language.

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