Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The sixth angel sounded his trumpet, and I heard a voice coming from the four horns of the golden altar that is before God. New Living Translation Then the sixth angel blew his trumpet, and I heard a voice speaking from the four horns of the gold altar that stands in the presence of God. English Standard Version Then the sixth angel blew his trumpet, and I heard a voice from the four horns of the golden altar before God, Berean Standard Bible Then the sixth angel sounded his trumpet, and I heard a voice from the four horns of the golden altar before God Berean Literal Bible And the sixth angel sounded his trumpet, and I heard one voice from the four horns of the golden altar before God, King James Bible And the sixth angel sounded, and I heard a voice from the four horns of the golden altar which is before God, New King James Version Then the sixth angel sounded: And I heard a voice from the four horns of the golden altar which is before God, New American Standard Bible Then the sixth angel sounded, and I heard a voice from the four horns of the golden altar which is before God, NASB 1995 Then the sixth angel sounded, and I heard a voice from the four horns of the golden altar which is before God, NASB 1977 And the sixth angel sounded, and I heard a voice from the four horns of the golden altar which is before God, Legacy Standard Bible Then the sixth angel sounded, and I heard a voice from the four horns of the golden altar which is before God, Amplified Bible Then the sixth angel sounded [his trumpet], and I heard a solitary voice from the four horns of the golden altar which stands before God, Berean Annotated Bible Then the sixth angel (messenger) sounded his trumpet, and I heard a voice from the four horns of the golden altar before God {Theou} Christian Standard Bible The sixth angel blew his trumpet. From the four horns of the golden altar that is before God, I heard a voice Holman Christian Standard Bible The sixth angel blew his trumpet. From the four horns of the gold altar that is before God, I heard a voice American Standard Version And the sixth angel sounded, and I heard a voice from the horns of the golden altar which is before God, Contemporary English Version Then the sixth angel blew his trumpet. I heard a voice speak from the four corners of the gold altar that stands in the presence of God. English Revised Version And the sixth angel sounded, and I heard a voice from the horns of the golden altar which is before God, GOD'S WORD® Translation When the sixth angel blew his trumpet, I heard a voice from the four horns of the gold altar in front of God. Good News Translation Then the sixth angel blew his trumpet. I heard a voice coming from the four corners of the gold altar standing before God. International Standard Version When the sixth angel blew his trumpet, I heard a voice from the four horns of the gold altar in front of God. NET Bible Then the sixth angel blew his trumpet, and I heard a single voice coming from the horns on the golden altar that is before God, New Heart English Bible The sixth angel sounded. I heard a voice from the four horns of the golden altar which is before God, Webster's Bible Translation And the sixth angel sounded, and I heard a voice from the four horns of the golden altar which is before God, Weymouth New Testament The sixth angel blew his trumpet; and I heard a single voice speaking from among the horns of the golden incense altar which is in the presence of God. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThen the sixth angel sounded his trumpet, and I heard a voice from the four horns of the golden altar before God World English Bible The sixth angel sounded. I heard a voice from the horns of the golden altar which is before God, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd the sixth messenger sounded the trumpet, and I heard a voice out of the four horns of the altar of gold that is before God, Berean Literal Bible And the sixth angel sounded his trumpet, and I heard one voice from the four horns of the golden altar before God, Young's Literal Translation And the sixth messenger did sound, and I heard a voice out of the four horns of the altar of gold that is before God, Smith's Literal Translation And the sixth angel sounded the trumpet, and I heard one voice from the four horns of the golden altar which is before God, Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the sixth angel sounded the trumpet: and I heard a voice from the four horns of the great altar, which is before the eyes of God, Catholic Public Domain Version And the sixth Angel sounded the trumpet. And I heard a lone voice from the four horns of the golden altar, which is before the eyes of God, New American Bible Then the sixth angel blew his trumpet, and I heard a voice coming from the [four] horns of the gold altar before God, New Revised Standard Version Then the sixth angel blew his trumpet, and I heard a voice from the four horns of the golden altar before God, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd the sixth angel sounded, and I heard a voice from the horns of the golden altar which is before God, Aramaic Bible in Plain English After these things, the sixth Angel sounded, and I heard one voice from the four horns of the altar of gold, which is before God, NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAnd the sixth angel sounded: and I heard a voice from the four horns of the golden altar that is before God, Godbey New Testament And the sixth angel sounded, and I heard one voice from the four horns of the golden altar which is before God, Haweis New Testament And the sixth angel sounded, and I heard a great voice from the four horns of the altar of gold which is before God, Mace New Testament then the sixth angel sounded, and I heard a voice from the four horns of the golden altar, which is before God, Weymouth New Testament The sixth angel blew his trumpet; and I heard a single voice speaking from among the horns of the golden incense altar which is in the presence of God. Worrell New Testament And the sixth angel sounded; and I heard one voice out of the horns of the golden altar which is before God, Worsley New Testament And the sixth angel sounded his trumpet, and I heard a certain voice from the four horns of the golden altar, which is before God, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Sixth Trumpet12The first woe has passed. Behold, two woes are still to follow. 13Then the sixth angel sounded his trumpet, and I heard a voice from the four horns of the golden altar before God 14saying to the sixth angel with the trumpet, “Release the four angels who are bound at the great river Euphrates.”… Cross References Then the sixth angel sounded his trumpet, Revelation 11:15 Then the seventh angel sounded his trumpet, and loud voices called out in heaven: “The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ, and He will reign forever and ever.” Revelation 8:2 And I saw the seven angels who stand before God, and they were given seven trumpets. 1 Thessalonians 4:16 For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a loud command, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God, and the dead in Christ will be the first to rise. and I heard a voice Revelation 10:4 When the seven thunders had spoken, I was about to put it in writing. But I heard a voice from heaven saying, “Seal up what the seven thunders have said, and do not write it down.” Acts 9:4-7 He fell to the ground and heard a voice say to him, “Saul, Saul, why do you persecute Me?” / “Who are You, Lord?” Saul asked. “I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting,” He replied. / “Now get up and go into the city, and you will be told what you must do.” … John 12:28-30 Father, glorify Your name!” Then a voice came from heaven: “I have glorified it, and I will glorify it again.” / The crowd standing there heard it and said that it had thundered. Others said that an angel had spoken to Him. / In response, Jesus said, “This voice was not for My benefit, but yours. from the four horns of the golden altar Revelation 8:3-5 Then another angel, who had a golden censer, came and stood at the altar. He was given much incense to offer, along with the prayers of all the saints, on the golden altar before the throne. / And the smoke of the incense, together with the prayers of the saints, rose up before God from the hand of the angel. / Then the angel took the censer, filled it with fire from the altar, and hurled it to the earth; and there were peals of thunder, rumblings, flashes of lightning, and an earthquake. Exodus 30:1-3 “You are also to make an altar of acacia wood for the burning of incense. / It is to be square, a cubit long, a cubit wide, and two cubits high. Its horns must be of one piece. / Overlay with pure gold the top and all the sides and horns, and make a molding of gold around it. Leviticus 4:7 The priest must then put some of the blood on the horns of the altar of fragrant incense that is before the LORD in the Tent of Meeting. And he is to pour out the rest of the bull’s blood at the base of the altar of burnt offering at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting. before God Exodus 30:6 Place the altar in front of the veil that is before the ark of the Testimony—before the mercy seat that is over the Testimony—where I will meet with you. Leviticus 16:13 He is to put the incense on the fire before the LORD, and the cloud of incense will cover the mercy seat above the Testimony, so that he will not die. Hebrews 9:24 For Christ did not enter a man-made copy of the true sanctuary, but He entered heaven itself, now to appear on our behalf in the presence of God. Revelation 8:6 And the seven angels with the seven trumpets prepared to sound them. Revelation 8:13 And as I observed, I heard an eagle flying overhead, calling in a loud voice, “Woe! Woe! Woe to those who dwell on the earth, because of the trumpet blasts about to be sounded by the remaining three angels!” Revelation 16:12 And the sixth angel poured out his bowl on the great river Euphrates, and its water was dried up to prepare the way for the kings of the East. Daniel 12:1 “At that time Michael, the great prince who stands watch over your people, will rise up. There will be a time of distress, the likes of which will not have occurred from the beginning of nations until that time. But at that time your people—everyone whose name is found written in the book—will be delivered. Treasury of Scripture And the sixth angel sounded, and I heard a voice from the four horns of the golden altar which is before God, the sixth. Revelation 9:1 And the fifth angel sounded, and I saw a star fall from heaven unto the earth: and to him was given the key of the bottomless pit. a voice. Revelation 8:3-5 And another angel came and stood at the altar, having a golden censer; and there was given unto him much incense, that he should offer it with the prayers of all saints upon the golden altar which was before the throne… Hebrews 9:24 For Christ is not entered into the holy places made with hands, which are the figures of the true; but into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God for us: Hebrews 10:21 And having an high priest over the house of God; Jump to Previous Altar Angel Blew Ears Four Golden Heard Horns Incense Messenger Presence Single Sixth Sound Sounded Sounding Speaking Trumpet VoiceJump to Next Altar Angel Blew Ears Four Golden Heard Horns Incense Messenger Presence Single Sixth Sound Sounded Sounding Speaking Trumpet VoiceRevelation 9 1. At the sounding of the fifth angel, a star falls from heaven, to whom is given the key to the bottomless pit.2. He opens the pit, and there come forth locusts like scorpions. 12. The first woe past. 13. The sixth trumpet sounds. 14. Four angels who were bound are let loose. Then the sixth angel sounded his trumpet The sounding of the sixth trumpet is part of the series of seven trumpet judgments described in the Book of Revelation. These judgments are a sequence of events that unfold during the end times, each bringing about significant calamities. The number six often symbolizes imperfection or incompleteness in biblical numerology, contrasting with the number seven, which signifies completion or perfection. The sixth trumpet follows the fifth, which unleashed a plague of demonic locusts, and precedes the seventh, which heralds the final series of judgments known as the seven bowls. and I heard a voice from the four horns of the golden altar before God Persons / Places / Events 1. Sixth AngelOne of the seven angels given trumpets to sound, each heralding a specific judgment or event during the end times. The sixth angel's trumpet initiates a significant and terrifying event. 2. Trumpet A symbolic instrument used throughout Revelation to announce divine judgments. The sounding of the trumpet signifies the commencement of a new phase in God's plan. 3. Voice A divine command or message, often interpreted as coming from God or a heavenly being, indicating authority and the initiation of God's will. 4. Four Horns of the Golden Altar The altar in the heavenly temple, reminiscent of the altar of incense in the earthly tabernacle, which had four horns. The altar represents the prayers of the saints and God's presence. 5. Golden Altar Before God A sacred place in the heavenly temple, symbolizing the intersection of divine justice and mercy, where prayers are offered and divine decrees are issued. Teaching Points The Role of Angels in God's PlanAngels are messengers and agents of God's will, executing His judgments and plans. Understanding their role helps us appreciate the order and authority in the spiritual realm. The Significance of the Trumpet The trumpet is a call to attention and action. In our lives, we should be attentive to God's calls and ready to respond to His direction. The Power of Prayer The golden altar symbolizes the power and importance of prayer. Our prayers are heard and play a role in God's divine plan, encouraging us to be persistent and faithful in prayer. Divine Justice and Mercy The altar represents both justice and mercy, reminding us that God's judgments are righteous and His mercy is abundant. We should strive to live in a way that reflects His character. Preparation for End Times The events in Revelation call us to be spiritually prepared and vigilant, living in anticipation of Christ's return and the fulfillment of God's promises. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Revelation 9:13?2. How does Revelation 9:13 emphasize the power of prayer in spiritual warfare? 3. What role do the "four horns of the golden altar" play in God's plan? 4. How does Revelation 9:13 connect to Exodus 30:1-10 regarding the altar's significance? 5. How can we apply the urgency of Revelation 9:13 to our prayer life? 6. What does Revelation 9:13 teach about God's timing and divine intervention? 7. What is the significance of the sixth angel sounding the trumpet in Revelation 9:13? 8. How does Revelation 9:13 relate to the overall theme of divine judgment? 9. Why are the four angels bound at the Euphrates in Revelation 9:13? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Revelation 9? 11. What are the three woes in Revelation? 12. What is the book John eats in Revelation 10? 13. How do these terrifying judgments (Revelation 9:1-21) align with the broader biblical portrayal of a just and merciful God? 14. What are Revelation's seven trumpets? What Does Revelation 9:13 Mean Then the sixth angel sounded his trumpet“Then the sixth angel sounded his trumpet” (Revelation 9:13). • John records a literal sequence of seven trumpets (Revelation 8:6); the sixth follows the fifth without delay, underscoring God’s ordered plan. • Each trumpet intensifies judgment (Revelation 8:13), and this sixth blast will unleash the deadliest wave yet (Revelation 9:14-19). • The angel acts only when God commands, a pattern seen in earlier judgments (Revelation 8:2), reminding us that divine sovereignty governs every event. and I heard • John’s hearing is as crucial as his seeing (Revelation 1:10; 4:1). • The phrase stresses firsthand apostolic testimony: what he reports is not secondhand; it is inspired revelation (2 Peter 1:19-21). • Hearing precedes understanding (Romans 10:17); God ensures His servants grasp each step of the end-time program. a voice from the four horns • The “voice” emerges from the horns, symbolizing authority and judgment. Horns in Scripture often denote power (1 Kings 22:11; Psalm 75:10). • Four horns on the incense altar (Exodus 30:1-3) speak of completeness; judgment will reach the four corners of the earth (Revelation 7:1). • Because the voice arises from the altar itself, the command to judge is inseparably linked to the prayers of the saints that have ascended there (Revelation 8:3-5). of the golden altar • This altar stands “before the throne” (Revelation 8:3), the heavenly counterpart to the tabernacle’s incense altar. • In Israel’s worship, sacrificial blood was applied to its horns (Leviticus 4:7), foreshadowing Christ’s atonement. • Now, from that very altar, judgment proceeds, proving that God’s mercy rejected becomes the basis for righteous wrath (John 3:36). • The altar’s “golden” nature reflects heaven’s purity and majesty (Revelation 21:18). before God • Everything in Revelation occurs in direct view of God’s throne (Revelation 4:2-5). • The scene depicts ultimate accountability; no power moves apart from His presence (Job 1:6-12; Luke 1:19). • Judgment issued “before God” assures believers that evil is addressed by the One who is holy, just, and true (Revelation 15:3-4). summary Revelation 9:13 marks the precise moment the sixth trumpet sounds, moving God’s prophetic timetable forward. John hears a divine command originating from the four horns of the heavenly incense altar—a place bathed in Christ’s atoning blood and saturated with the prayers of the saints. From here, in full view of God’s throne, judgment is authorized. The verse assures us that every act of end-time wrath is controlled, purposeful, and rooted in both God’s holiness and His response to the earnest cries of His people. Verse 13. - And the sixth angel sounded, and I heard a voice; I heard one voice, perhaps in contradistinction to the four horns next mentioned. From the four horns of the golden altar which is before God; the golden altar before God. The balance of authority seems in favour of retaining τεσσάρων, "four," although the Revisers omit it. It is inserted in B, P, Andreas, Arethas, Primasius, etc., but emitted in א A, Syriac, Coptic, Bede, etc. Many commentators (eg. Vitringa, Hengstenberg) lay special stress upon it; and some represent the horns as the four Gospels, which speak with one voice. The voice issues from the altar, as in Revelation 6:10; Revelation 16:7. The voice, issuing from the resting place of the souls of the martyrs, denounces the impending woe. The altar is the golden altar of incense (Revelation 8:3) which is before (the throne of) God, and which, in the earthly temple, stood before the veil (Exodus 40:26). This altar had four "horns" projecting at the corners (Exodus 30:2; see also Smith's 'Dictionary of the Bible,' art. "Altar").Parallel Commentaries ... Greek ThenΚαὶ (Kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. the ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. sixth ἕκτος (hektos) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 1623: Sixth. Ordinal from hex; sixth. angel ἄγγελος (angelos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 32: From aggello; a messenger; especially an 'angel'; by implication, a pastor. sounded [his] trumpet, ἐσάλπισεν (esalpisen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 4537: To sound a trumpet. From salpigx; to trumpet, i.e. Sound a blast. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. I heard ἤκουσα (ēkousa) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strong's 191: To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear. a μίαν (mian) Adjective - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 1520: One. (including the neuter Hen); a primary numeral; one. voice φωνὴν (phōnēn) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 5456: Probably akin to phaino through the idea of disclosure; a tone; by implication, an address, saying or language. from ἐκ (ek) Preposition Strong's 1537: From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. the τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive Neuter Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. four τεσσάρων (tessarōn) Adjective - Genitive Neuter Plural Strong's 5064: Four. Or neuter tessara a plural number; four. horns κεράτων (keratōn) Noun - Genitive Neuter Plural Strong's 2768: From a primary kar; a horn. of the τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Neuter Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. golden χρυσοῦ (chrysou) Adjective - Genitive Neuter Singular Strong's 5552: Golden, made of gold, adorned with gold. From chrusos; made of gold. altar θυσιαστηρίου (thysiastēriou) Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular Strong's 2379: An altar (for sacrifice). From a derivative of thusia; a place of sacrifice, i.e. An altar. before ἐνώπιον (enōpion) Preposition Strong's 1799: Neuter of a compound of en and a derivative of optanomai; in the face of. God Θεοῦ (Theou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. 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