Rev 8:7 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Rev 8:7-12: 8:7-12 Each of the first four trumpets affects one-third of its target (see Ezek 5:1-4 , 12 ; Zech 13:8 ). The point is not to convey an exact measurement; instead, it indicates that God’s judgment on the earth is beginning but has not reached its zenith. Together, the first four trumpets form a unified message of judgment on the whole physical world (as with Rev 6:1-8 ). 8:7 Hail and fire mixed with blood signal the destruction of plant life, as did the seventh plague on Egypt (see Exod 9:13-35 ; Joel 2:31 ; Acts 2:19 ). • all the green grass was burned: Nothing escapes God’s judgment. • This vision need not be harmonized with Rev 9:4 because each scene is self-contained and communicates its own message.

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‏ Revelation of John 8:7

Summary for Rev 8:7-12: 8:7-12 ^a Each of the first four trumpets affects one-third of its target (see Ezek 5:1-4 ^b, 12 ^c; Zech 13:8 ^d). The point is not to convey an exact measurement; instead, it indicates that God’s judgment on the earth is beginning but has not reached its zenith. Together, the first four trumpets form a unified message of judgment on the whole physical world (as with Rev 6:1-8 ^e). 8:7 ^f Hail and fire mixed with blood signal the destruction of plant life, as did the seventh plague on Egypt (see Exod 9:13-35 ^g; Joel 2:31 ^h; Acts 2:19 ⁱ).

• all the green grass was burned: Nothing escapes God’s judgment.

• This vision need not be harmonized with Rev 9:4 ^j because each scene is self-contained and communicates its own message.