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Revelation 16:16

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And he gathered them together into a place called in the Hebrew tongue Armageddon.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

So he brought all these armies together at a place that's called Armageddon in Hebrew.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

When evil forces gather for the ultimate showdown, God's already written the ending.

📚 Historical Context

In the Book of Revelation, written by the apostle John during the Roman Empire's persecution of early Christians, this verse is part of a vision describing the end times and the gathering of armies for a great final battle. The term Armageddon likely refers to the ancient site of Megiddo in Israel, a place historically known for significant battles, symbolizing divine judgment and conflict in biblical prophecy. This fits into the larger narrative of God's wrath being poured out on evil forces as described in the preceding verses.

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