Revelation 16:3

KJV1611 – Modern English

And the second angel poured out his bowl upon the sea; and it became as the blood of a dead man, and every living soul died in the sea.

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  • Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

    The second angel poured out his bowl into the sea, and it turned into blood like that of a dead person, and every living thing in the sea died.

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    And the second angel poud out his vial upon the sea; and it became as the blood of a dead man: and every living soul died in the sea.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    And{G2532} the second{G1208} {G32} poured out{G1632} his{G846} bowl{G5357} into{G1519} the sea;{G2281} and{G2532} it became{G1096} blood{G129} as{G5613} of a dead{G3498} man; and{G2532} every{G3956} living{G2198} soul{G5590} died,{G599} [even] the things that were in{G1722} the sea.{G2281}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    And{G2532} the second{G1208} angel{G32} poured out{G1632}{(G5656)} his{G846} vial{G5357} upon{G1519} the sea{G2281}; and{G2532} it became{G1096}{(G5633)} as{G5613} the blood{G129} of a dead{G3498} man: and{G2532} every{G3956} living{G2198}{(G5723)} soul{G5590} died{G599}{(G5627)} in{G1722} the sea{G2281}.

  • Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

    And the seconde angell shed out his viall apon ye see and it turned as it were into the bloud of a deed ma: and every lyvinge thynge dyed in the see.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    And the seconde angel shed out his viall vpo the see, and it turned as it were in to the bloud of a deed man: and euery lyuinge thinge dyed in the see,

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    And the second Angel powred out his viall vpon the sea, and it became as the blood of a dead man: and euery liuing thing dyed in the sea.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    And the second angell shed out his vial vpon the sea, and it turned as it were into the blood of a dead man: and euery lyuyng thyng dyed in the sea.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    And the second angel poured out his vial upon the sea; and it became as the blood of a dead [man]: and every living soul died in the sea.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    The second angel poured out his bowl into the sea, and it became blood as of a dead man. Every living thing in the sea died.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    And the second messenger did pour out his vial to the sea, and there came blood as of `one' dead, and every living soul died in the sea.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    And the second poured out his bowl into the sea; and it became blood as of a dead man; and every living soul died, `even' the things that were in the sea.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    And the second poured out his bowl into the sea; and it became blood as of a dead man; and every living soul died, [even] the things that were in the sea.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    And the second let what was in his vessel come out into the sea; and it became blood as of a dead man; and every living thing in the sea came to an end.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    The second angel poured out his bowl into the sea, and it became blood as of a dead man. Every living thing in the sea died.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    Next, the second angel poured out his bowl on the sea and it turned into blood, like that of a corpse, and every living creature that was in the sea died.

Referenced Verses

  • Exod 7:17-21 : 17 Thus says the LORD, By this you shall know that I am the LORD: behold, I will strike with the rod that is in my hand upon the waters which are in the river, and they shall be turned to blood. 18 And the fish that are in the river shall die, and the river shall stink, and the Egyptians shall loathe to drink of the water of the river. 19 And the LORD spoke to Moses, Say to Aaron, Take your rod, and stretch out your hand upon the waters of Egypt, upon their streams, upon their rivers, and upon their ponds, and upon all their pools of water, that they may become blood; and that there may be blood throughout all the land of Egypt, both in vessels of wood and in vessels of stone. 20 And Moses and Aaron did so, as the LORD commanded; and he lifted up the rod, and struck the waters that were in the river, in the sight of Pharaoh, and in the sight of his servants; and all the waters that were in the river were turned to blood. 21 And the fish that was in the river died; and the river stank, and the Egyptians could not drink the water of the river; and there was blood throughout all the land of Egypt.
  • Rev 8:8-9 : 8 And the second angel sounded, and something like a great mountain burning with fire was cast into the sea; and a third of the sea became blood. 9 And a third of the creatures in the sea that had life died; and a third of the ships were destroyed.
  • Rev 11:6 : 6 These have power to shut heaven, that it does not rain in the days of their prophecy; and have power over waters to turn them to blood, and to strike the earth with all plagues, as often as they desire.
  • Rev 13:1 : 1 And I stood upon the sand of the sea and saw a beast rise up out of the sea, having seven heads and ten horns, and on his horns ten crowns, and on his heads the name of blasphemy.
  • Rev 10:2 : 2 And he had in his hand a little book open, and he set his right foot upon the sea and his left foot on the land.
  • Ps 78:44 : 44 And had turned their rivers into blood; and their streams, that they could not drink.
  • Ps 105:29 : 29 He turned their waters into blood, and killed their fish.
  • Ezek 16:38 : 38 And I will judge you, as women that break wedlock and shed blood are judged; and I will give you blood in fury and jealousy.
  • Gen 7:22 : 22 All in whose nostrils was the breath of life, all that was on the dry land, died.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Rev 16:4-6
    3 verses
    86%

    4 And the third angel poured out his bowl upon the rivers and springs of water, and they became blood.

    5 And I heard the angel of the waters say, You are righteous, O Lord, who are, and were, and shall be, because you have judged thus.

    6 For they have shed the blood of saints and prophets, and you have given them blood to drink; for they are worthy.

  • Rev 8:7-12
    6 verses
    82%

    7 The first angel sounded, and hail and fire mixed with blood followed, and they were cast upon the earth; and a third of the trees were burnt up, and all green grass was burnt up.

    8 And the second angel sounded, and something like a great mountain burning with fire was cast into the sea; and a third of the sea became blood.

    9 And a third of the creatures in the sea that had life died; and a third of the ships were destroyed.

    10 And the third angel sounded, and a great star fell from heaven, burning like a lamp, and it fell upon a third of the rivers and on the springs of water.

    11 And the name of the star is called Wormwood; and a third of the waters became wormwood, and many men died from the waters because they were made bitter.

    12 And the fourth angel sounded, and a third of the sun was struck, and a third of the moon, and a third of the stars; so that a third of them was darkened, and the day did not shine for a third of it, and the night likewise.

  • Rev 16:1-2
    2 verses
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    1 And I heard a loud voice from the temple saying to the seven angels, Go your ways, and pour out the bowls of the wrath of God upon the earth.

    2 And the first went and poured out his bowl upon the earth; and there came a foul and painful sore upon the men who had the mark of the beast, and upon those who worshiped his image.

  • Rev 16:8-12
    5 verses
    74%

    8 And the fourth angel poured out his bowl on the sun; and power was given unto him to scorch men with fire.

    9 And men were scorched with great heat, and blasphemed the name of God who has power over these plagues; and they did not repent to give Him glory.

    10 And the fifth angel poured out his bowl on the throne of the beast; and his kingdom was full of darkness; and they gnawed their tongues because of pain,

    11 and blasphemed the God of heaven because of their pains and their sores, and did not repent of their deeds.

    12 And the sixth angel poured out his bowl upon the great river Euphrates; and its water was dried up, so that the way of the kings from the east might be prepared.

  • Rev 20:13-14
    2 verses
    73%

    13 And the sea gave up the dead who were in it, and Death and Hades delivered up the dead who were in them. And they were judged, each one according to his works.

    14 And Death and Hades were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death.

  • 17 And the seventh angel poured out his bowl into the air; and a loud voice came from the temple of heaven, from the throne, saying, It is done.

  • 7 Then one of the four living creatures gave to the seven angels seven golden bowls full of the wrath of God, who lives forever and ever.

  • Rev 6:7-9
    3 verses
    70%

    7 And when he had opened the fourth seal, I heard the voice of the fourth living creature say, Come and see.

    8 And I looked, and behold, a pale horse: and his name who sat on him was Death, and Hades followed with him. And power was given unto them over a fourth of the earth, to kill with sword, and with hunger, and with death, and with the beasts of the earth.

    9 And when he had opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of those who had been slain for the word of God, and for the testimony which they held:

  • 21 And the fish that was in the river died; and the river stank, and the Egyptians could not drink the water of the river; and there was blood throughout all the land of Egypt.

  • 7 Saying with a loud voice, Fear God, and give glory to him; for the hour of his judgment has come. Worship him who made heaven and earth, the sea, and the springs of water.

  • 2 And I saw another angel rising from the east, having the seal of the living God. And he cried with a loud voice to the four angels, to whom it was given to harm the earth and the sea,

  • 18 By these three plagues a third of mankind was killed—by the fire and the smoke and the brimstone that came out of their mouths.

  • 12 And I beheld when he had opened the sixth seal, and lo, there was a great earthquake; and the sun became black as sackcloth of hair, and the moon became as blood;

  • Rev 11:6-7
    2 verses
    68%

    6 These have power to shut heaven, that it does not rain in the days of their prophecy; and have power over waters to turn them to blood, and to strike the earth with all plagues, as often as they desire.

    7 And when they have finished their testimony, the beast that ascends out of the bottomless pit will make war against them, overcome them, and kill them.

  • Rev 15:1-2
    2 verses
    68%

    1 And I saw another sign in heaven, great and marvelous, seven angels having the seven last plagues; for in them the wrath of God is finished.

    2 And I saw something like a sea of glass mingled with fire, and those who had gained victory over the beast, and over his image, and over his mark, and over the number of his name, standing on the sea of glass, having the harps of God.

  • Rev 14:19-20
    2 verses
    68%

    19 And the angel thrust his sickle into the earth and gathered the vine of the earth, and threw it into the great winepress of the wrath of God.

    20 And the winepress was trodden outside the city, and blood came out of the winepress, up to the horses' bridles, for one thousand six hundred furlongs.

  • 3 Therefore the land shall mourn, and everyone that dwells therein shall languish, with the beasts of the field and the birds of heaven; yes, the fish of the sea also shall be taken away.

  • 1 Then one of the seven angels who had the seven bowls came and talked with me, saying to me, Come here; I will show you the judgment of the great prostitute who sits on many waters:

  • 5 Dead things are formed from under the waters, and the inhabitants thereof.

  • 18 And the fish that are in the river shall die, and the river shall stink, and the Egyptians shall loathe to drink of the water of the river.

  • 3 And when he had opened the second seal, I heard the second living creature say, Come and see.

  • 10 He shall also drink of the wine of the wrath of God, which is poured out full strength into the cup of his indignation. He shall be tormented with fire and brimstone in the presence of the holy angels and in the presence of the Lamb.

  • 6 And I saw the woman drunk with the blood of the saints and with the blood of the martyrs of Jesus; and when I saw her, I marveled with great wonder.

  • 2 And he had in his hand a little book open, and he set his right foot upon the sea and his left foot on the land.

  • 15 Then he said to me, The waters which you saw, where the prostitute sits, are peoples, multitudes, nations, and languages.

  • 22 All in whose nostrils was the breath of life, all that was on the dry land, died.

  • 15 And he had power to give life to the image of the beast, that the image of the beast should both speak and cause as many as would not worship the image of the beast to be killed.

  • 15 And the four angels were released, who had been prepared for the hour and day and month and year, to kill a third of mankind.

  • 21 And the remnant were slain with the sword of him who sat upon the horse, which sword proceeded out of his mouth: and all the birds were filled with their flesh.

  • 29 He turned their waters into blood, and killed their fish.

  • 1 And I saw a new heaven and a new earth; for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no more sea.

  • 5 And the angel whom I saw standing on the sea and on the land lifted up his hand to heaven.