The Seven Bowls of Wrath (16:2–21)
The complete, unrestrained expression of God’s wrath
Bowl | Area Affected | Reference | Result |
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Bowl 1 | earth | 16:2 | sores on the beast’s worshipers |
Bowl 2 | sea | 16:3 | blood and death |
Bowl 3 | rivers and springs | 16:4–7 | blood to drink |
Bowl 4 | sun | 16:8–9 | burning heat |
Bowl 5 | beast’s throne | 16:10–11 | palpable darkness |
Bowl 6 | Euphrates River | 16:12–16 | gathering for the battle |
Bowl 7 | air | 16:17–21 | earthquake shattering the great city |