Revelation 16:7 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And I heard another out of the altar say, Even so, Lord God Almighty, true and righteous are thy judgments.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Then I heard another voice from the altar saying, 'Yes, Lord God Almighty, your judgments are completely true and fair.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Even in the hardest moments, God's decisions are always just and right.

📚 Historical Context

In the Book of Revelation, written by the apostle John during his exile on the island of Patmos around 95 AD amid Roman persecution of Christians, this verse appears in a visionary sequence depicting the end times and God's final judgments. Specifically, Revelation 16 describes the pouring out of the seven bowls of wrath, symbolizing divine retribution against sin and unrepentant humanity. The voice from the altar affirms God's justice, reflecting the biblical theme of ultimate accountability in a world of oppression.

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