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<a href="/nlt/revelation/16.htm">New Living Translation</a> And I heard the angel who had authority over all water saying, “You are just, O Holy One, who is and who always was, because you have sent these judgments. <a href="/esv/revelation/16.htm">English Standard Version</a> And I heard the angel in charge of the waters say, “Just are you, O Holy One, who is and who was, for you brought these judgments. <a href="/bsb/revelation/16.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> And I heard the angel of the waters say: “Righteous are You, O Holy One, who is and was, because You have brought these judgments. <a href="/blb/revelation/16.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And I heard the angel of the waters saying: "Righteous are You the One being, and having been, O holy One, because You have judged these things, <a href="/kjv/revelation/16.htm">King James Bible</a> And I heard the angel of the waters say, Thou art righteous, O Lord, which art, and wast, and shalt be, because thou hast judged thus. <a href="/nkjv/revelation/16.htm">New King James Version</a> And I heard the angel of the waters saying: “You are righteous, O Lord, The One who is and who was and who is to be, Because You have judged these things. <a href="/nasb_/revelation/16.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And I heard the angel of the waters saying, “Righteous are You, the One who is and who was, O Holy One, because You judged these things; <a href="/nasb/revelation/16.htm">NASB 1995</a> And I heard the angel of the waters saying, &#8220Righteous are You, who are and who were, O Holy One, because You judged these things; <a href="/nasb77/revelation/16.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And I heard the angel of the waters saying, “Righteous art Thou, who art and who wast, O Holy One, because Thou didst judge these things; <a href="/lsb/revelation/16.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And I heard the angel of the waters saying, “Righteous are You, who is and who was, O Holy One, because You judged these things; <a href="/amp/revelation/16.htm">Amplified Bible</a> And I heard the angel of the waters saying, “Righteous and just are You, Who are and Who were, O Holy One, because You judged these things; <a href="/csb/revelation/16.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> I heard the angel of the waters say, You are just, the Holy One, who is and who was, because you have passed judgment on these things. <a href="/hcsb/revelation/16.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> I heard the angel of the waters say: You are righteous, who is and who was, the Holy One, for You have decided these things. <a href="/asv/revelation/16.htm">American Standard Version</a> And I heard the angel of the waters saying, Righteous art thou, who art and who wast, thou Holy One, because thou didst thus judge: <a href="/cev/revelation/16.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Then I heard the angel, who has power over water, say, "You have always been, and you always will be the holy God. You had the right to judge in this way. <a href="/erv/revelation/16.htm">English Revised Version</a> And I heard the angel of the waters saying, Righteous art thou, which art and which wast, thou Holy One, because thou didst thus judge: <a href="/gwt/revelation/16.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Then I heard the angel of the water say, "You are fair. You are the one who is and the one who was, the holy one, because you have judged these things. <a href="/gnt/revelation/16.htm">Good News Translation</a> I heard the angel in charge of the waters say, "The judgments you have made are just, O Holy One, you who are and who were! <a href="/isv/revelation/16.htm">International Standard Version</a> Then I heard the angel in charge of the water say, "You are just. You are the one who is and who was, the Holy One, because you have judged these things. <a href="/msb/revelation/16.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> And I heard the angel of the waters say: ?Righteous are You, O Holy One, who is and was, because You have brought these judgments. <a href="/net/revelation/16.htm">NET Bible</a> Now I heard the angel of the waters saying: "You are just--the one who is and who was, the Holy One--because you have passed these judgments, <a href="/nheb/revelation/16.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> I heard the angel of the waters saying, "You are righteous, who is and who was, the Holy One, because you have judged these things. <a href="/wbt/revelation/16.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And I heard the angel of the waters say, Thou art righteous, O Lord, who art, and wast, and wilt be, because thou hast judged thus. <a href="/wey/revelation/16.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And I heard the angel of the waters say, "Righteous art Thou, who art and wast, the holy One, because Thou hast thus taken vengeance. <a href="/web/revelation/16.htm">World English Bible</a> I heard the angel of the waters saying, “You are righteous, who are and who were, O Holy One, because you have judged these things. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/revelation/16.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and I heard the messenger of the waters, saying, “Righteous, O LORD, are You, who is, and who was, [[and who will be,]] the Holy [One], because You judged these things, <a href="/blb/revelation/16.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And I heard the angel of the waters saying: "Righteous are You the One being, and having been, O holy One, because You have judged these things, <a href="/ylt/revelation/16.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and I heard the messenger of the waters, saying, 'righteous, O Lord, art Thou, who art, and who wast, and who shalt be, because these things Thou didst judge, <a href="/slt/revelation/16.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And I heard the angel of the waters saying, Just, O Lord, art thou, who being, and who was, and who wilt be, for thou didst judge these things.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/revelation/16.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And I heard the angel of the waters saying: Thou art just, O Lord, who art, and who wast, the Holy One, because thou hast judged these things: <a href="/cpdv/revelation/16.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And I heard the Angel of the waters saying: “You are just, O Lord, who is and who was: the Holy One who has judged these things. <a href="/nabre/revelation/16.htm">New American Bible</a> Then I heard the angel in charge of the waters say: “You are just, O Holy One, who are and who were, in passing this sentence. <a href="/nrsvce/revelation/16.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> And I heard the angel of the waters say, “You are just, O Holy One, who are and were, for you have judged these things;<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/revelation/16.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Then I heard the angel who has charge over waters say, You are righteous, O Holy One, who is and was, because you have condemned them. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/revelation/16.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And I heard the Angel of the waters saying, “You are righteous, who are and have been, and you are holy, who have decreed these things,<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/revelation/16.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And I heard the angel of the waters, saying: Just art thou, who art and who wast, the Holy One, because thou hast thus judged. <a href="/godbey/revelation/16.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And I heard the angel of the waters saying, Thou art worthy, who is, and who was, the Holy One, because thou hast judged these things; <a href="/haweis/revelation/16.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And I heard the angel of the waters saying, Righteous art thou, O Lord, who art, and who wast, even the holy one, because thou hast judged these things. <a href="/mace/revelation/16.htm">Mace New Testament</a> and I heard the angel of the waters say, "thou art just, who art, and hast always been holy, because thou hast judged thus: <a href="/wey/revelation/16.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And I heard the angel of the waters say, "Righteous art Thou, who art and wast, the holy One, because Thou hast thus taken vengeance. <a href="/worrell/revelation/16.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And I heard the angel of the waters, saying, "Righteous art Thou, Who art, and Who wast, the Holy One, because Thou didst thus judge; <a href="/worsley/revelation/16.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And I heard the angel of the waters saying, Righteous art Thou, O Lord, who art, and who ever wast; and who art holy, for Thou hast ordered these things: because they have shed the blood of saints and prophets, <a href="/parallel/revelation/16-5.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=3184" 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/16.htm">The First Six Bowls of Wrath</a> …4And the third angel poured out his bowl into the rivers and springs of water, and they turned to blood. 5<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: Kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">And</a> <a href="/greek/191.htm" title="191: ēkousa (V-AIA-1S) -- To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear.">I heard</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.">the</a> <a href="/greek/32.htm" title="32: angelou (N-GMS) -- From aggello; a messenger; especially an angel; by implication, a pastor.">angel</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/3004.htm" title="3004: legontos (V-PPA-GMS) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. ">say:</a> <a href="/greek/1342.htm" title="1342: Dikaios (Adj-NMS) -- From dike; equitable; by implication, innocent, holy.">“Righteous</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: ei (V-PIA-2S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">are You,</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-VMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">O</a> <a href="/greek/3741.htm" title="3741: Hosios (Adj-VMS) -- Holy, pious, godly, beloved of God. Of uncertain affinity; properly, right, i.e. Hallowed.">Holy One,</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-VMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">who</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: ōn (V-PPA-VMS) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">is</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-VMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: ēn (V-IIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">was,</a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.">because</a> <a href="/greek/2919.htm" title="2919: ekrinas (V-AIA-2S) -- Properly, to distinguish, i.e. Decide; by implication, to try, condemn, punish.">You have brought these judgments.</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: tauta (DPro-ANP) -- This; he, she, it. "></a> 6For they have spilled the blood of saints and prophets, and You have given them blood to drink, as they deserve.”…<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="/psalms/145-17.htm">Psalm 145:17</a> The LORD is righteous in all His ways and kind in all His deeds. <a href="/psalms/19-9.htm">Psalm 19:9</a> The fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever; the judgments of the LORD are true, being altogether righteous. <a href="/psalms/119-137.htm">Psalm 119:137</a> Righteous are You, O LORD, and upright are Your judgments. <a href="/jeremiah/12-1.htm">Jeremiah 12:1</a> Righteous are You, O LORD, when I plead before You. Yet about Your judgments I wish to contend with You: Why does the way of the wicked prosper? Why do all the faithless live at ease? <a href="/deuteronomy/32-4.htm">Deuteronomy 32:4</a> He is the Rock, His work is perfect; all His ways are just. A God of faithfulness without injustice, righteous and upright is He. <a href="/daniel/9-14.htm">Daniel 9:14</a> Therefore the LORD has kept the calamity in store and brought it upon us. For the LORD our God is righteous in all He does; yet we have not obeyed His voice. <a href="/isaiah/45-21.htm">Isaiah 45:21</a> Speak up and present your case—yes, let them take counsel together. Who foretold this long ago? Who announced it from ancient times? Was it not I, the LORD? There is no other God but Me, a righteous God and Savior; there is none but Me. <a href="/isaiah/61-8.htm">Isaiah 61:8</a> For I, the LORD, love justice; I hate robbery and iniquity; in My faithfulness I will give them their recompense and make an everlasting covenant with them. <a href="/job/34-10.htm">Job 34:10-12</a> Therefore listen to me, O men of understanding. Far be it from God to do wrong, and from the Almighty to act unjustly. / For according to a man’s deeds He repays him; according to a man’s ways He brings consequences. / Indeed, it is true that God does not act wickedly, and the Almighty does not pervert justice. <a href="/zephaniah/3-5.htm">Zephaniah 3:5</a> The LORD within her is righteous; He does no wrong. He applies His justice morning by morning; He does not fail at dawn, yet the unjust know no shame. <a href="/romans/2-5.htm">Romans 2:5</a> But because of your hard and unrepentant heart, you are storing up wrath against yourself for the day of wrath, when God’s righteous judgment will be revealed. <a href="/romans/3-26.htm">Romans 3:26</a> He did this to demonstrate His righteousness at the present time, so as to be just and to justify the one who has faith in Jesus. <a href="/1_john/1-9.htm">1 John 1:9</a> If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. <a href="/revelation/15-3.htm">Revelation 15:3</a> and they sang the song of God’s servant Moses and of the Lamb: “Great and wonderful are Your works, O Lord God Almighty! Just and true are Your ways, O King of the nations! <a href="/revelation/19-2.htm">Revelation 19:2</a> For His judgments are true and just. He has judged the great prostitute who corrupted the earth with her immorality. He has avenged the blood of His servants that was poured out by her hand.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And I heard the angel of the waters say, You are righteous, O Lord, which are, and were, and shall be, because you have judged thus.the angel.<a href="/revelation/16-4.htm">Revelation 16:4</a> And the third angel poured out his vial upon the rivers and fountains of waters; and they became blood.Thou art.<a href="/revelation/16-7.htm">Revelation 16:7</a> And I heard another out of the altar say, Even so, Lord God Almighty, true and righteous are thy judgments.<a href="/revelation/15-3.htm">Revelation 15:3</a> And they sing the song of Moses the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying, Great and marvellous are thy works, Lord God Almighty; just and true are thy ways, thou King of saints.<a href="/revelation/19-2.htm">Revelation 19:2</a> For true and righteous are his judgments: for he hath judged the great whore, which did corrupt the earth with her fornication, and hath avenged the blood of his servants at her hand.which art.<a href="/revelation/1-4.htm">Revelation 1:4,8</a> John to the seven churches which are in Asia: Grace be unto you, and peace, from him which is, and which was, and which is to come; and from the seven Spirits which are before his throne; … <a href="/revelation/4-8.htm">Revelation 4:8</a> And the four beasts had each of them six wings about him; and they were full of eyes within: and they rest not day and night, saying, Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty, which was, and is, and is to come.<a href="/revelation/11-17.htm">Revelation 11:17</a> Saying, We give thee thanks, O Lord God Almighty, which art, and wast, and art to come; because thou hast taken to thee thy great power, and hast reigned.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/revelation/16-4.htm">Angel</a> <a href="/2_peter/2-11.htm">Charge</a> <a href="/revelation/16-1.htm">Ears</a> <a href="/revelation/16-1.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/revelation/15-4.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/revelation/6-10.htm">Judge</a> <a href="/revelation/11-18.htm">Judged</a> <a href="/revelation/14-7.htm">Judging</a> <a href="/revelation/15-4.htm">Judgments</a> <a href="/revelation/16-4.htm">Messenger</a> <a href="/revelation/15-4.htm">Righteous</a> <a href="/revelation/14-15.htm">Time</a> <a href="/revelation/15-3.htm">True.</a> <a href="/1_john/2-29.htm">Upright</a> <a href="/revelation/6-10.htm">Vengeance</a> <a href="/revelation/16-1.htm">Voice</a> <a href="/revelation/11-17.htm">Wast</a> <a href="/revelation/16-4.htm">Water</a> <a href="/revelation/16-4.htm">Waters</a> <a href="/revelation/6-10.htm">Wilt</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/revelation/16-8.htm">Angel</a> <a href="/revelation/21-12.htm">Charge</a> <a href="/revelation/19-1.htm">Ears</a> <a href="/revelation/16-7.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/revelation/18-20.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/revelation/18-8.htm">Judge</a> <a href="/revelation/18-8.htm">Judged</a> <a href="/revelation/16-7.htm">Judging</a> <a href="/revelation/16-7.htm">Judgments</a> <a href="/revelation/16-8.htm">Messenger</a> <a href="/revelation/16-7.htm">Righteous</a> <a href="/revelation/16-18.htm">Time</a> <a href="/revelation/16-7.htm">True.</a> <a href="/revelation/19-2.htm">Upright</a> <a href="/revelation/18-20.htm">Vengeance</a> <a href="/revelation/16-7.htm">Voice</a> <a href="/genesis/3-11.htm">Wast</a> <a href="/revelation/16-12.htm">Water</a> <a href="/revelation/17-1.htm">Waters</a> <a href="/genesis/13-9.htm">Wilt</a><div class="vheading2">Revelation 16</div>1. <a href="/revelation/16-1.htm">The angels pour out their bowls of wrath.</a> 6. <a href="/revelation/16-6.htm">The plagues that follow.</a> 16. <a href="/revelation/16-16.htm">Armageddon.</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'; 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In biblical symbolism, angels often serve as messengers or agents of God's will. The "angel of the waters" suggests a specific role or domain, possibly overseeing the waters affected by the judgments described in Revelation. This aligns with the biblical theme of God's sovereignty over creation, as seen in <a href="/genesis/1-2.htm">Genesis 1:2</a>, where the Spirit of God hovers over the waters. The mention of hearing emphasizes the revelatory nature of John's vision, a common feature in apocalyptic literature.Righteous are You, O Holy One, This declaration affirms God's righteousness and holiness, central attributes of His character. Throughout Scripture, God's righteousness is linked to His just actions and moral perfection (<a href="/psalms/145-17.htm">Psalm 145:17</a>). The title "Holy One" underscores His purity and separateness from sin, a theme echoed in <a href="/isaiah/6-3.htm">Isaiah 6:3</a>, where the seraphim proclaim God's holiness. This acknowledgment of God's righteousness is crucial in the context of divine judgment, affirming that His actions are just and deserved.who is and was, This phrase highlights God's eternal nature, a recurring theme in Revelation (<a href="/revelation/1-8.htm">Revelation 1:8</a>). It emphasizes His timeless existence and unchanging character, contrasting with the temporal nature of creation. This eternal perspective assures believers of God's ultimate control over history and His ability to fulfill His promises. The phrase echoes the divine name revealed to Moses in <a href="/exodus/3-14.htm">Exodus 3:14</a>, "I AM WHO I AM," signifying God's self-existence and constancy.because You have brought these judgments. The judgments referred to are the plagues described earlier in <a href="/revelation/16.htm">Revelation 16</a>, part of the series of divine judgments poured out upon the earth. This phrase attributes these actions directly to God, affirming His active role in executing justice. In the biblical narrative, God's judgments serve as both punishment for sin and a call to repentance, as seen in the plagues of Egypt (Exodus 7-12). The acknowledgment of God's role in these judgments reinforces the theme of divine justice and the ultimate triumph of good over evil.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/a/angel_of_the_waters.htm">Angel of the Waters</a> This angel is a messenger of God, specifically associated with the waters. In the context of Revelation, angels often serve as agents executing God's will and judgments. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_holy_one.htm">The Holy One</a> Refers to God, emphasizing His holiness and righteousness. The title "Holy One" underscores God's purity and moral perfection. 3. <a href="/topical/j/judgments.htm">Judgments</a> These are the divine acts of justice being executed upon the earth. In Revelation, judgments are often depicted as a response to human sin and rebellion.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_righteousness_in_judgment.htm">God's Righteousness in Judgment</a> God's judgments are always righteous and just. As believers, we can trust that His actions are rooted in His perfect nature. <a href="/topical/t/the_eternal_nature_of_god.htm">The Eternal Nature of God</a> God is described as "who is and was," highlighting His eternal existence. This assures us of His unchanging nature and faithfulness throughout time. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_angels.htm">The Role of Angels</a> Angels serve as messengers and executors of God's will. Understanding their role can deepen our appreciation for the spiritual realm and God's sovereignty. <a href="/topical/h/holiness_as_a_divine_attribute.htm">Holiness as a Divine Attribute</a> God's holiness is central to His character. As followers of Christ, we are called to reflect His holiness in our lives. <a href="/topical/t/trust_in_divine_justice.htm">Trust in Divine Justice</a> In a world where justice can seem elusive, believers are reminded that ultimate justice is in God's hands, and His timing and methods are perfect.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_revelation_16.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Revelation 16</a> <a href="/q/what_are_the_seven_bowls_of_revelation.htm">What are the Seven Bowls of Revelation?</a> <a href="/q/who's_the_whore_of_babylon.htm">Who is the Whore of Babylon in biblical prophecy?</a> <a href="/q/what_causes_rivers_to_turn_blood_red.htm">What causes rivers to turn blood red?</a> <a href="/q/is_god's_wrath_in_revelation_16_at_odds_with_his_mercy.htm">Does the portrayal of God’s wrath in Revelation 16 conflict with the portrayal of God’s mercy elsewhere in the Bible? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/revelation/16.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(5-7) But this state of things is declared to be a just retribution, and reasonably so; for the corruption arises because the true power of life has been rejected: it is the refusal of the good, the want of the life-giving element, which is the secret of all death, physical, moral, spiritual. "'Tis life we want when breath is scant." The world-power and its worshippers have driven away goodness and faith, the elements of the higher life of man; they have slain the just and the righteous, who were the salt of the earth; they have rejected Christ, who is the life of men; how can they reap anything but decay and death? They slay the righteous; the death of righteousness leaves them nothing but the lifeless blood behind; they can no longer drink moral life from the good; there is but the legacy of death. "Blood of saints and prophets did they pour out; and blood didst Thou give them to drink."(5) And I heard the angel of the waters . . .--That is, the angel who was set over the waters, or the angel who is, on the heavenly side, representative of the waters. (See Excursus A: On the Angels.) The angel acknowledges God's righteousness. Thou art righteous . . . because Thou didst judge these things--i.e., because of the righteous law which these judgments manifested.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/revelation/16.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 5. - And I heard the angel of the waters say. The angels, throughout this book, are represented as having individual offices to fulfil. Here we have a reference to the angel whose duty it is to control the rivers, just as, in <a href="/revelation/14-18.htm">Revelation 14:18</a>, another angel is represented as having authority over fire. This verse and the following one are anticipations of <a href="/revelation/19-2.htm">Revelation 19:2</a>, which is a commentary on <a href="/revelation/18.htm">Revelation 18</a>, which latter is an elaboration of the judgments here described. Thou art righteous, O Lord, which art, and wast, and shalt be, because thou hast judged thus; righteous art thou, which art and which wast, thou Holy One, because thou didst thus judge (Revised Version). There is scarcely any authority for inserting "O Lord," or "and shalt be" (cf. <a href="/revelation/11-17.htm">Revelation 11:17</a>). The angel, as having authority over the waters, and, as it were, a commission to see that they do their duty for men, acknowledges the justice of the sentence which makes them into an instrument for, and type of, man's destruction. Though there is no authority for inserting "and shalt be," the idea is, no doubt, to express the eternal nature of God. The same expression occurs in <a href="/revelation/15-3.htm">Revelation 15:3</a> (Revised Version) in almost exactly parallel connection; so also in <a href="/revelation/11-17.htm">Revelation 11:17, 18</a>. Thou hast judged thus refers to the judgment of the third vial, possibly to all the first three, Note the marginal reading of the Revised Version (supported by Alford), which disconnects this verse from the succeeding one. <a href="/commentaries/revelation/16-5.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>And Καὶ (Kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. I heard ἤκουσα (ēkousa) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_191.htm">Strong's 191: </a> To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear. 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. angel ἀγγέλου (angelou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_32.htm">Strong's 32: </a> From aggello; a messenger; especially an 'angel'; by implication, a pastor. 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. say: λέγοντος (legontos) Verb - Present Participle Active - Genitive Masculine 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. “Righteous Δίκαιος (Dikaios) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1342.htm">Strong's 1342: </a> From dike; equitable; by implication, innocent, holy. are You, εἶ (ei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. O ὁ (ho) Article - Vocative 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. Holy One, Ὅσιος (Hosios) Adjective - Vocative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3741.htm">Strong's 3741: </a> Holy, pious, godly, beloved of God. Of uncertain affinity; properly, right, i.e. Hallowed. who ὁ (ho) Article - Vocative 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. is ὢν (ōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Vocative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. who ὁ (ho) Article - Vocative 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. was, ἦν (ēn) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. because ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3754.htm">Strong's 3754: </a> Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. You have brought these judgments. ἔκρινας (ekrinas) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2919.htm">Strong's 2919: </a> Properly, to distinguish, i.e. Decide; by implication, to try, condemn, punish. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/revelation/16-5.htm">Revelation 16:5 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/revelation/16-5.htm">Revelation 16:5 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/revelation/16-5.htm">Revelation 16:5 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/revelation/16-5.htm">Revelation 16:5 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/revelation/16-5.htm">Revelation 16:5 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/revelation/16-5.htm">Revelation 16:5 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/revelation/16-5.htm">Revelation 16:5 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/revelation/16-5.htm">Revelation 16:5 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/revelation/16-5.htm">Revelation 16:5 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/revelation/16-5.htm">Revelation 16:5 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/revelation/16-5.htm">NT Prophecy: Revelation 16:5 I heard the angel of the waters (Rev. 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