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A third of the waters turned bitter, and many people died from the waters that had become bitter. <a href="/nlt/revelation/8.htm">New Living Translation</a> The name of the star was Bitterness. It made one-third of the water bitter, and many people died from drinking the bitter water. <a href="/esv/revelation/8.htm">English Standard Version</a> The name of the star is Wormwood. A third of the waters became wormwood, and many people died from the water, because it had been made bitter. <a href="/bsb/revelation/8.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> The name of the star is Wormwood. A third of the waters turned bitter like wormwood oil, and many people died from the bitter waters. <a href="/blb/revelation/8.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And the name of the star is called Wormwood. And a third of the waters became wormwood, and many of the men died from the waters, because they were made bitter. <a href="/kjv/revelation/8.htm">King James Bible</a> And the name of the star is called Wormwood: and the third part of the waters became wormwood; and many men died of the waters, because they were made bitter. <a href="/nkjv/revelation/8.htm">New King James Version</a> The name of the star is Wormwood. A third of the waters became wormwood, and many men died from the water, because it was made bitter. <a href="/nasb_/revelation/8.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> The star is named Wormwood; and a third of the waters became wormwood, and many people died from the waters because they were made bitter. <a href="/nasb/revelation/8.htm">NASB 1995</a> 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. <a href="/nasb77/revelation/8.htm">NASB 1977 </a> 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. <a href="/lsb/revelation/8.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> 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. <a href="/amp/revelation/8.htm">Amplified Bible</a> The name of the star is Wormwood; and a third of the waters became wormwood, and many people died from the waters, because they had become bitter (toxic). <a href="/csb/revelation/8.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> The name of the star is Wormwood, and a third of the waters became wormwood. So, many of the people died from the waters, because they had been made bitter. <a href="/hcsb/revelation/8.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> The name of the star is Wormwood, and a third of the waters became wormwood. So, many of the people died from the waters, because they had been made bitter. <a href="/asv/revelation/8.htm">American Standard Version</a> and the name of the star is called Wormwood: and the third part of the waters became wormwood; and many men died of the waters, because they were made bitter. <a href="/cev/revelation/8.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> The name of the star was Bitter, and a third of the water turned bitter. Many people died because the water was so bitter. <a href="/erv/revelation/8.htm">English Revised Version</a> and the name of the star is called Wormwood: and the third part of the waters became wormwood; and many men died of the waters, because they were made bitter. <a href="/gwt/revelation/8.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> That star was named Wormwood. One-third of the water turned into wormwood, and many people died from this water because it had turned bitter. <a href="/gnt/revelation/8.htm">Good News Translation</a> (The name of the star is "Bitterness.") A third of the water turned bitter, and many people died from drinking the water, because it had turned bitter. <a href="/isv/revelation/8.htm">International Standard Version</a> The name of the star is Wormwood. One-third of the water turned into wormwood, and many people died from the water because it had turned bitter. <a href="/msb/revelation/8.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> The name of the star is Wormwood. A third of the waters turned bitter like wormwood oil, and many people died from the bitter waters. <a href="/net/revelation/8.htm">NET Bible</a> (Now the name of the star is Wormwood.) So a third of the waters became wormwood, and many people died from these waters because they were poisoned. <a href="/nheb/revelation/8.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> The name of the star is called "Wormwood." One third of the waters became wormwood. Many people died from the waters, because they were made bitter. <a href="/wbt/revelation/8.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And the name of the star is called Wormwood: and the third part of the waters became wormwood; and many men died by the waters, because they were made bitter. <a href="/wey/revelation/8.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> The name of the star is 'Wormwood;' and a third part of the waters were turned into wormwood, and vast numbers of the people died from drinking the water, because it had become bitter. <a href="/web/revelation/8.htm">World English Bible</a> The name of the star is “Wormwood.” One third of the waters became wormwood. Many people died from the waters, because they were made bitter. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/revelation/8.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and the name of the star is called Wormwood, and the third of the waters become wormwood, and many of the men died [because] of the waters, because they were made bitter. <a href="/blb/revelation/8.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And the name of the star is called Wormwood. And a third of the waters became wormwood, and many of the men died from the waters, because they were made bitter. <a href="/ylt/revelation/8.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and the name of the star is called Wormwood, and the third of the waters doth become wormwood, and many of the men did die of the waters, because they were made bitter. <a href="/slt/revelation/8.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And the name of the star is called Wormwood: and the third of the waters is into wormwood; and many of men died of the waters, for they were rendered bitter.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/revelation/8.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And the name of the star is called Wormwood. And the third part of the waters became wormwood; and many men died of the waters, because they were made bitter. <a href="/cpdv/revelation/8.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And the name of the star is called Wormwood. And a third part of the waters were turned into wormwood. And many men died from the waters, because they were made bitter. <a href="/nabre/revelation/8.htm">New American Bible</a> The star was called “Wormwood,” and a third of all the water turned to wormwood. Many people died from this water, because it was made bitter. <a href="/nrsvce/revelation/8.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> The name of the star is Wormwood. A third of the waters became wormwood, and many died from the water, because it was made bitter.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/revelation/8.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And the name of the star is called Wormwood: and the third part of the waters became wormwood; and many men died of the waters, because they were made bitter. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/revelation/8.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And the name of the star is called Absinthian and a third of the water became like Absinthe and a multitude of people died because the waters were made toxic.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/revelation/8.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And the name of the star is called Wormwood; and the third part of the waters became wormwood: and many men died of the waters, because they were made bitter.<CM> <a href="/godbey/revelation/8.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And the name of the star is called Apsinth. And the third part of the waters became apsinth; and many of the men died from the waters, because they were bitter. <a href="/haweis/revelation/8.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> and the name of the star is called Wormwood: and the third part of the waters was turned into wormwood, and multitudes of men died of the waters, because they were made bitter.<CM> <a href="/mace/revelation/8.htm">Mace New Testament</a> the name of the star was wormwood: and the third part of the waters became wormwood; and many men died of the waters, because they were made bitter. <a href="/wey/revelation/8.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> The name of the star is 'Wormwood;' and a third part of the waters were turned into wormwood, and vast numbers of the people died from drinking the water, because it had become bitter. <a href="/worrell/revelation/8.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And the name of the star is called Wormwood. And the third part of the waters became wormwood; and many of the men died in consequence of the waters, because they were made bitter. <a href="/worsley/revelation/8.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> and a third part of the waters became as wormwood: and many men died of the waters, because they were bitter. <a href="/parallel/revelation/8-11.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/LJfD7KQcx0I?start=1696" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/revelation/8.htm">The First Four Trumpets</a> …10Then the third angel sounded his trumpet, and a great star burning like a torch fell from heaven and landed on a third of the rivers and on the springs of water. 11<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-NNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">The</a> <a href="/greek/3686.htm" title="3686: onoma (N-NNS) -- Name, character, fame, reputation. From a presumed derivative of the base of ginosko; a name.">name</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of the</a> <a href="/greek/792.htm" title="792: asteros (N-GMS) -- A star. Probably from the base of stronnumi; a star, literally or figuratively.">star</a> <a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: legetai (V-PIM/P-3S) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. ">is</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: HO (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/894.htm" title="894: Apsinthos (N-NMS) -- Wormwood. Of uncertain derivation; wormwood (figuratively) calamity).">Wormwood.</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-NNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">A</a> <a href="/greek/5154.htm" title="5154: triton (Adj-NNS) -- Third. Ordinal from treis; third; neuter a third part, or a third time, thirdly.">third</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GNP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of the</a> <a href="/greek/5204.htm" title="5204: hydatōn (N-GNP) -- Water. And genitive case, hudatos, etc. From the base of huetos; water literally or figuratively.">waters</a> <a href="/greek/1096.htm" title="1096: egeneto (V-AIM-3S) -- A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude.">turned</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases."></a> <a href="/greek/894.htm" title="894: apsinthon (N-AFS) -- Wormwood. Of uncertain derivation; wormwood (figuratively) calamity).">bitter like wormwood oil,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/4183.htm" title="4183: polloi (Adj-NMP) -- Much, many; often. ">many</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/444.htm" title="444: anthrōpōn (N-GMP) -- A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being.">people</a> <a href="/greek/599.htm" title="599: apethanon (V-AIA-3P) -- To be dying, be about to die, wither, decay. From apo and thnesko; to die off.">died</a> <a href="/greek/1537.htm" title="1537: ek (Prep) -- From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.">from</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GNP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because."></a> <a href="/greek/4087.htm" title="4087: epikranthēsan (V-AIP-3P) -- To make bitter, embitter; pass: I grow angry or harsh. From pikros; to embitter.">bitter</a> <a href="/greek/5204.htm" title="5204: hydatōn (N-GNP) -- Water. And genitive case, hudatos, etc. From the base of huetos; water literally or figuratively.">waters.</a> 12Then the fourth angel sounded his trumpet, and a third of the sun and moon and stars were struck. A third of the stars were darkened, a third of the day was without light, and a third of the night as well.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/jeremiah/9-15.htm">Jeremiah 9:15</a> Therefore this is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: “Behold, I will feed this people wormwood and give them poisoned water to drink. <a href="/jeremiah/23-15.htm">Jeremiah 23:15</a> Therefore this is what the LORD of Hosts says concerning the prophets: “I will feed them wormwood and give them poisoned water to drink, for from the prophets of Jerusalem ungodliness has spread throughout the land.” <a href="/exodus/15-23.htm">Exodus 15:23-25</a> And when they came to Marah, they could not drink the water there because it was bitter. (That is why it was named Marah.) / So the people grumbled against Moses, saying, “What are we to drink?” / And Moses cried out to the LORD, and the LORD showed him a log. And when he cast it into the waters, they were sweetened. There the LORD made for them a statute and an ordinance, and there He tested them, <a href="/isaiah/14-12.htm">Isaiah 14:12</a> How you have fallen from heaven, O day star, son of the dawn! You have been cut down to the ground, O destroyer of nations. <a href="/amos/5-7.htm">Amos 5:7</a> There are those who turn justice into wormwood and cast righteousness to the ground. <a href="/amos/6-12.htm">Amos 6:12</a> “Do horses gallop on the cliffs? Does one plow the sea with oxen? But you have turned justice into poison and the fruit of righteousness into wormwood— <a href="/deuteronomy/29-18.htm">Deuteronomy 29:18</a> Make sure there is no man or woman, clan or tribe among you today whose heart turns away from the LORD our God to go and worship the gods of those nations. Make sure there is no root among you that bears such poisonous and bitter fruit, <a href="/proverbs/5-4.htm">Proverbs 5:4</a> in the end she is bitter as wormwood, sharp as a double-edged sword. <a href="/lamentations/3-15.htm">Lamentations 3:15</a> He has filled me with bitterness; He has intoxicated me with wormwood. <a href="/lamentations/3-19.htm">Lamentations 3:19</a> Remember my affliction and wandering, the wormwood and the gall. <a href="/zechariah/13-8.htm">Zechariah 13:8-9</a> And in all the land, declares the LORD, two-thirds will be cut off and perish, but a third will be left in it. / This third I will bring through the fire; I will refine them like silver and test them like gold. They will call on My name, and I will answer them. I will say, ‘They are My people,’ and they will say, ‘The LORD is our God.’” <a href="/matthew/24-29.htm">Matthew 24:29</a> Immediately after the tribulation of those days: ‘The sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light; the stars will fall from the sky, and the powers of the heavens will be shaken.’ <a href="/luke/21-11.htm">Luke 21:11</a> There will be great earthquakes, famines, and pestilences in various places, along with fearful sights and great signs from heaven. <a href="/luke/21-25.htm">Luke 21:25</a> There will be signs in the sun and moon and stars, and on the earth dismay among the nations, bewildered by the roaring of the sea and the surging of the waves. <a href="/acts/8-23.htm">Acts 8:23</a> For I see that you are poisoned by bitterness and captive to iniquity.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And the name of the star is called Wormwood: and the third part of the waters became wormwood; and many men died of the waters, because they were made bitter.Wormwood.<a href="/deuteronomy/29-18.htm">Deuteronomy 29:18</a> Lest there should be among you man, or woman, or family, or tribe, whose heart turneth away this day from the LORD our God, to go and serve the gods of these nations; lest there should be among you a root that beareth gall and wormwood;<a href="/ruth/1-20.htm">Ruth 1:20</a> And she said unto them, Call me not Naomi, call me Mara: for the Almighty hath dealt very bitterly with me.<a href="/proverbs/5-4.htm">Proverbs 5:4</a> But her end is bitter as wormwood, sharp as a twoedged sword.many.<a href="/exodus/15-23.htm">Exodus 15:23</a> And when they came to Marah, they could not drink of the waters of Marah, for they were bitter: therefore the name of it was called Marah.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/james/5-1.htm">Bitter</a> <a href="/revelation/8-9.htm">Die</a> <a href="/revelation/8-9.htm">Died</a> <a href="/1_peter/4-3.htm">Drinking</a> <a href="/revelation/2-26.htm">End</a> <a href="/hebrews/7-23.htm">Numbers</a> <a href="/revelation/8-10.htm">Part</a> <a href="/revelation/8-10.htm">Star</a> <a href="/revelation/8-10.htm">Third</a> <a href="/revelation/8-8.htm">Turned</a> <a href="/revelation/7-9.htm">Vast</a> <a href="/revelation/8-10.htm">Water</a> <a href="/revelation/8-10.htm">Waters</a> <a href="/amos/6-12.htm">Wormwood</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/revelation/10-9.htm">Bitter</a> <a href="/revelation/9-6.htm">Die</a> <a href="/revelation/16-3.htm">Died</a> <a href="/revelation/17-6.htm">Drinking</a> <a href="/revelation/11-5.htm">End</a> <a href="/genesis/17-2.htm">Numbers</a> <a href="/revelation/8-12.htm">Part</a> <a href="/revelation/9-1.htm">Star</a> <a href="/revelation/8-12.htm">Third</a> <a href="/revelation/8-12.htm">Turned</a> <a href="/revelation/9-2.htm">Vast</a> <a href="/revelation/12-15.htm">Water</a> <a href="/revelation/11-6.htm">Waters</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/29-18.htm">Wormwood</a><div class="vheading2">Revelation 8</div>1. <a href="/revelation/8-1.htm">At the opening of the seventh seal,</a> 2. <a href="/revelation/8-2.htm">Seven angels have seven trumpets given them.</a> 6. <a href="/revelation/8-6.htm">Four of them sound their trumpets and great plagues follow.</a> 9. <a href="/revelation/8-9.htm">Another angel puts incense to the prayers of the saints on the golden altar.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/revelation/8.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/revelation/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/revelation/8.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>The name of the star is Wormwood. In biblical symbolism, stars often represent angels or celestial beings. The name "Wormwood" refers to a bitter plant known for its toxic properties, often used metaphorically in Scripture to signify judgment or calamity (<a href="/jeremiah/9-15.htm">Jeremiah 9:15</a>, <a href="/lamentations/3-19.htm">Lamentations 3:19</a>). The star's name suggests a divine instrument of judgment, aligning with the apocalyptic themes of Revelation.A third of the waters turned bitter like wormwood oil, The fraction "a third" is significant in Revelation, indicating a partial but substantial impact, reflecting God's measured judgment. The transformation of waters into bitterness echoes the plagues of Egypt (<a href="/exodus/7-20.htm">Exodus 7:20-21</a>) and serves as a warning of spiritual and physical corruption. Wormwood oil, known for its bitterness, symbolizes the severity of the judgment, affecting essential resources.and many people died from the bitter waters. The consequence of the waters turning bitter is death, highlighting the seriousness of divine judgment. This mirrors Old Testament warnings where disobedience leads to physical and spiritual death (<a href="/deuteronomy/29-18.htm">Deuteronomy 29:18</a>). The phrase underscores the theme of repentance and the dire consequences of ignoring God's warnings, as seen throughout prophetic literature.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/w/wormwood.htm">Wormwood</a> A star that falls from heaven, turning a third of the waters bitter. The term "wormwood" is derived from the Greek word "apsinthos," which refers to a bitter plant known for its toxic properties. In biblical symbolism, wormwood often represents bitterness, sorrow, and divine judgment. 2. <a href="/topical/w/waters.htm">Waters</a> The waters affected by the star Wormwood symbolize the life-sustaining resources of the earth. In this context, they become a source of death and suffering due to their bitterness. 3. <a href="/topical/p/people.htm">People</a> The inhabitants of the earth who suffer and die as a result of the contaminated waters. This event highlights the impact of divine judgment on humanity. 4. <a href="/topical/t/third.htm">Third</a> The fraction "a third" is significant in Revelation, indicating a partial but substantial impact. It suggests a severe but not total judgment, allowing for the possibility of repentance and redemption. 5. <a href="/topical/h/heaven.htm">Heaven</a> The origin of the star Wormwood, indicating that this event is part of a divine plan or judgment.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/d/divine_judgment.htm">Divine Judgment</a> <a href="/revelation/8-11.htm">Revelation 8:11</a> serves as a reminder of God's sovereignty and the reality of divine judgment. It calls believers to live in a way that honors God, recognizing the consequences of sin. <a href="/topical/b/bitterness_and_repentance.htm">Bitterness and Repentance</a> The bitterness of the waters symbolizes the destructive nature of sin. Believers are encouraged to examine their lives for areas of bitterness and seek repentance and healing through Christ. <a href="/topical/h/hope_amidst_judgment.htm">Hope Amidst Judgment</a> While the judgment is severe, the limitation to "a third" suggests that God's mercy still allows for repentance. Believers should find hope in God's willingness to forgive and restore. <a href="/topical/s/spiritual_vigilance.htm">Spiritual Vigilance</a> The passage calls Christians to remain spiritually vigilant, understanding the times and being prepared for Christ's return. <a href="/topical/i/impact_of_sin.htm">Impact of Sin</a> The physical impact of the bitter waters serves as a metaphor for the spiritual consequences of sin. Believers are urged to avoid sin and its bitter outcomes.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_revelation_8.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Revelation 8</a> <a href="/q/what_secrets_belong_solely_to_the_lord.htm">What does 'Famine of Hearing the Words of the Lord' mean?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_wormwood_mean_in_revelation.htm">What does wormwood symbolize in Revelation?</a> <a href="/q/what_do_the_seals,_trumpets,_bowls_mean.htm">What do the Seven Seals, Trumpets, and Bowls signify?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'no_provision_for_flesh'_mean.htm">What does 'God will wipe away every tear' mean?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/revelation/8.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(11) And the name of the star . . .--Translate, And the name of the star is called Wormwood: and the third part of the waters became wormwood; and many of mankind died from the waters, because they were embittered. The bitter, nauseous plant known as wormwood (apsinthos) is used to represent troubles and calamities. In <a href="/jeremiah/9-15.htm" title="Therefore thus said the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; Behold, I will feed them, even this people, with wormwood, and give them water of gall to drink.">Jeremiah 9:15</a> we have an example of this: "Behold, I will feed them, even this people, with wormwood, and give them water of gall to drink." It is worth noticing that the Israelites are warned against idolatry as "a root that beareth gall and wormwood" (<a href="/deuteronomy/29-18.htm" title="Lest there should be among you man, or woman, or family, or tribe, whose heart turns away this day from the LORD our God, to go and serve the gods of these nations; lest there should be among you a root that bears gall and wormwood;">Deuteronomy 29:18</a>); and we may recall the symbolical act of Moses, who ground the golden calf to powder, cast the powder in the brook, and made the children of Israel drink (<a href="/exodus/32-20.htm" title="And he took the calf which they had made, and burnt it in the fire, and ground it to powder, and strewed it on the water, and made the children of Israel drink of it.">Exodus 32:20</a>). Some have thought that this falling star signified some false teacher, whose evil influence poisoned the pure currents of the gospel, and perverted the minds of men of original genius, who are represented here as fountains. The passages cited above favour the thought, and it may be included in the general meaning of the vision; but the main point seems to be to give us hints of those stages which will mark the advance of Christianity. The fall of the great men, the rulers and leaders, will take place, and their fall will bring misery to mankind. Doubtless the appearance of false teachers in the Church is one of the evidences find an unavoidable accompaniment of a progressing faith (<a href="/matthew/13-26.htm" title="But when the blade was sprung up, and brought forth fruit, then appeared the tares also.">Matthew 13:26</a>). But all such false lights shall fall before Him who is the true Light and Morning Star, and who will heal all embittered waters of life. (Comp. <a href="/exodus/15-23.htm" title="And when they came to Marah, they could not drink of the waters of Marah, for they were bitter: therefore the name of it was called Marah.">Exodus 15:23</a>, and <a href="/2_kings/2-19.htm" title="And the men of the city said to Elisha, Behold, I pray you, the situation of this city is pleasant, as my lord sees: but the water is naught, and the ground barren.">2Kings 2:19</a>.) . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/revelation/8.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 11. - And the name of the star is called Wormwood. The plant known to us under the name of wormwood is doubtless identical with the Αψινθος of this passage. The present English word is a corruption of wer-mod (equivalent to ware-mood), which may be rendered "mind-preserver," a name given to the plant by the Saxons, on account of its fancied virtues; for it was believed to be a protection against madness. Such properties were formerly frequently ascribed to plants possessing bitter and nauseous tastes, such as that of the wormwood. Varieties of the plant are common in Palestine, and are widely distributed in the world. Among the ancients it was typical of bitter sorrow. Thus <a href="/lamentations/3-19.htm">Lamentations 3:19</a>, "Remembering my misery, the wormwood and the gall;" <a href="/jeremiah/9-15.htm">Jeremiah 9:15</a>, "I will feed them with wormwood." Here, therefore, the name indicates the effect of the star, viz. to cause intense trouble and sorrow. And the third part of the waters became wormwood; that is, became bitter as wormwood, that is, charged with sorrow and disaster. The general effect of the incident is described in the name given to the chief actor, as in the case of the fourth seal (see <a href="/revelation/6-8.htm">Revelation 6:8</a>). And many men died of the waters, because they were made bitter; many of the men. Possibly (though not necessarily) of the men dwelling near the waters. For the first time mention is made of the death of men, though, doubtless, it is implied in the preceding judgments. We may notice the contrast in the miracles of Moses, who sweetened the waters of Marah (<a href="/exodus/15.htm">Exodus 15</a>.), and of Elisha (<a href="/2_kings/2-22.htm">2 Kings 2:22</a>). <a href="/commentaries/revelation/8-11.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>The τὸ (to) Article - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. name ὄνομα (onoma) Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3686.htm">Strong's 3686: </a> Name, character, fame, reputation. From a presumed derivative of the base of ginosko; a 'name'. of the τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. star ἀστέρος (asteros) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_792.htm">Strong's 792: </a> A star. Probably from the base of stronnumi; a star, literally or figuratively. [is] λέγεται (legetai) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3004.htm">Strong's 3004: </a> (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. Wormwood. Ἄψινθος (Apsinthos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_894.htm">Strong's 894: </a> Wormwood. Of uncertain derivation; wormwood (figuratively) calamity). A τὸ (to) Article - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. third τρίτον (triton) Adjective - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5154.htm">Strong's 5154: </a> Third. Ordinal from treis; third; neuter a third part, or a third time, thirdly. of the τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. waters ὑδάτων (hydatōn) Noun - Genitive Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5204.htm">Strong's 5204: </a> Water. And genitive case, hudatos, etc. From the base of huetos; water literally or figuratively. turned ἐγένετο (egeneto) Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1096.htm">Strong's 1096: </a> A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude. [bitter] like wormwood oil, ἄψινθον (apsinthon) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_894.htm">Strong's 894: </a> Wormwood. Of uncertain derivation; wormwood (figuratively) calamity). and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. many πολλοὶ (polloi) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4183.htm">Strong's 4183: </a> Much, many; often. people ἀνθρώπων (anthrōpōn) Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_444.htm">Strong's 444: </a> A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being. died ἀπέθανον (apethanon) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_599.htm">Strong's 599: </a> To be dying, be about to die, wither, decay. From apo and thnesko; to die off. from ἐκ (ek) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1537.htm">Strong's 1537: </a> 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 <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. bitter ἐπικράνθησαν (epikranthēsan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4087.htm">Strong's 4087: </a> To make bitter, embitter; pass: I grow angry or harsh. From pikros; to embitter. waters. ὑδάτων (hydatōn) Noun - Genitive Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5204.htm">Strong's 5204: </a> Water. 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