Rev 8:2 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Rev 8:6-9:21: 8:2–11:19 The second cycle of judgments is structured around seven trumpets . Like the first cycle (6:1–8:1 ), this one contains an interlude (10:1–11:14 ; cp. 7:1-17 ) and ends with a glimpse of God’s eternal Kingdom (11:15-19 ; see 7:9–8:1 ). • The trumpet judgments are reminiscent of the ten plagues of Egypt (Exod 7:14–11:10 ) and have the same purpose—to show the powerlessness of earthly gods (or satanic powers) and to demonstrate beyond doubt the power and sovereignty of God. Summary for Rev 8:2-6: 8:2-6 This scene of preparation in heaven introduces the seven trumpets of judgment and continues the theme of God’s receiving and answering prayer (5:8 ; 6:9-11 ). 8:2 The dramatic sounding of trumpets by angels heralds an approaching end (see Isa 27:13 ; Zech 9:14 ; Matt 24:31 ; 1 Cor 15:52 ; 1 Thes 4:16 ).

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b6:1–8:1►

c10:1–11:14►

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e11:15-19►

f7:9–8:1►

gExod 7:14–11:10►

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j6:9-11►

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lIsa 27:13►

mZech 9:14►

nMatt 24:31►

o1 Cor 15:52►

p1 Thes 4:16►

‏ Revelation of John 8:2

Summary for Rev 8:6-9:21: 8:2–11:19 ^a The second cycle of judgments is structured around seven trumpets. Like the first cycle (6:1–8:1 ^b), this one contains an interlude (10:1–11:14 ^c; cp. 7:1-17 ^d) and ends with a glimpse of God’s eternal Kingdom (11:15-19 ^e; see 7:9–8:1 ^f).

• The trumpet judgments are reminiscent of the ten plagues of Egypt (Exod 7:14–11:10 ^g) and have the same purpose—to show the powerlessness of earthly gods (or satanic powers) and to demonstrate beyond doubt the power and sovereignty of God.
Summary for Rev 8:2-6: 8:2-6 ^h This scene of preparation in heaven introduces the seven trumpets of judgment and continues the theme of God’s receiving and answering prayer (5:8 ⁱ; 6:9-11 ^j). 8:2 ^k The dramatic sounding of trumpets by angels heralds an approaching end (see Isa 27:13 ^l; Zech 9:14 ^m; Matt 24:31 ⁿ; 1 Cor 15:52 ^o; 1 Thes 4:16 ^p).