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and the third part of the ships were destroyed. <a href="/nkjv/revelation/8.htm">New King James Version</a> And a third of the living creatures in the sea died, and a third of the ships were destroyed. <a href="/nasb_/revelation/8.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> and a third of the creatures which were in the sea and had life, died; and a third of the ships were destroyed. <a href="/nasb/revelation/8.htm">NASB 1995</a> and a third of the creatures which were in the sea and had life, died; and a third of the ships were destroyed. <a href="/nasb77/revelation/8.htm">NASB 1977 </a> and a third of the creatures, which were in the sea and had life, died; and a third of the ships were destroyed. <a href="/lsb/revelation/8.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> and a third of the creatures which were in the sea—those which had life—died; and a third of the ships were destroyed. <a href="/amp/revelation/8.htm">Amplified Bible</a> and a third of the living creatures that were in the sea died, and a third of the ships were destroyed. <a href="/csb/revelation/8.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> a third of the living creatures in the sea died, and a third of the ships were destroyed. <a href="/hcsb/revelation/8.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> a third of the living creatures in the sea died, and a third of the ships were destroyed. <a href="/asv/revelation/8.htm">American Standard Version</a> and there died the third part of the creatures which were in the sea, even they that had life; and the third part of the ships was destroyed. <a href="/cev/revelation/8.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> a third of the living creatures in the sea died, and a third of the ships were destroyed. <a href="/erv/revelation/8.htm">English Revised Version</a> and there died the third part of the creatures which were in the sea, even they that had life; and the third part of the ships was destroyed. <a href="/gwt/revelation/8.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> one-third of the creatures that were living in the sea died, and one-third of the ships were destroyed. <a href="/gnt/revelation/8.htm">Good News Translation</a> a third of the living creatures in the sea died, and a third of the ships were destroyed. <a href="/isv/revelation/8.htm">International Standard Version</a> one-third of the creatures that were living in the sea died, and one-third of the ships was destroyed. <a href="/msb/revelation/8.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> a third of the living creatures in the sea died, and a third of the ships were destroyed. <a href="/net/revelation/8.htm">NET Bible</a> and a third of the creatures living in the sea died, and a third of the ships were completely destroyed. <a href="/nheb/revelation/8.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> and one third of the living creatures which were in the sea died. One third of the ships were destroyed. <a href="/wbt/revelation/8.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And the third part of the creatures which were in the sea, and had life, died; and the third part of the ships were destroyed. <a href="/wey/revelation/8.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And a third part of the creatures that were in the sea--those that had life--died; and a third part of the ships were destroyed. <a href="/web/revelation/8.htm">World English Bible</a> and one third of the living creatures which were in the sea died. One third of the ships were destroyed. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/revelation/8.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and the third of the creatures that [are] in the sea died, those having life, and the third of the ships were destroyed. <a href="/blb/revelation/8.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> and a third of the creatures having life in the sea died, and a third of the ships were destroyed. <a href="/ylt/revelation/8.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and die did the third of the creatures that are in the sea, those having life, and the third of the ships were destroyed. <a href="/slt/revelation/8.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And the third of the creatures which in the sea, died, those having souls; and the third of the ships were destroyed.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/revelation/8.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And the third part of those creatures died, which had life in the sea, and the third part of the ships was destroyed. <a href="/cpdv/revelation/8.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And a third part of the creatures that were living in the sea died. And a third part of the ships were destroyed. <a href="/nabre/revelation/8.htm">New American Bible</a> a third of the creatures living in the sea died, and a third of the ships were wrecked. <a href="/nrsvce/revelation/8.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> A third of the sea became blood, a third of the living creatures in the sea died, and a third of the ships were destroyed.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/revelation/8.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And the third part of the creatures which were in the sea, and had life, died; and the third part of the ships were destroyed. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/revelation/8.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And a third of all creatures that were in the Sea that had breath, died, and a third of ships was destroyed.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/revelation/8.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And the third part of the creatures that were in the sea, that had life, died: and the third part of the ships was destroyed.<CM> <a href="/godbey/revelation/8.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> and the third of the creatures which were in the sea, those having life, died; and the third part of the ships was destroyed. <a href="/haweis/revelation/8.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> and a third part of the creatures having life, which are in the sea, died; and a third part of the ships was destroyed.<CM> <a href="/mace/revelation/8.htm">Mace New Testament</a> and the third part of the creatures which were in the sea, and had life, died; and the third part of the ships were destroyed. <a href="/wey/revelation/8.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And a third part of the creatures that were in the sea--those that had life--died; and a third part of the ships were destroyed. <a href="/worrell/revelation/8.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> and the third part of the creatures which were in the sea, that had souls, died; and the third part of the ships was destroyed. <a href="/worsley/revelation/8.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And a third part of the creatures in the sea, that had life, died; and a third part of the ships were destroyed. <a href="/parallel/revelation/8-9.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=1676" 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> …8Then the second angel sounded his trumpet, and something like a great mountain burning with fire was thrown into the sea. A third of the sea turned to blood, 9<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/3588.htm" title="3588: ta (Art-NNP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2192.htm" title="2192: echonta (V-PPA-NNP) -- To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold."></a> <a href="/greek/5590.htm" title="5590: psychas (N-AFP) -- From psucho; breath, i.e. spirit, abstractly or concretely.">living</a> <a href="/greek/2938.htm" title="2938: ktismatōn (N-GNP) -- A created thing, a creature. From ktizo; an original formation, i.e. Product.">creatures</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."></a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tē (Art-DFS) -- 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/2281.htm" title="2281: thalassē (N-DFS) -- Probably prolonged from hals; the sea.">sea</a> <a href="/greek/599.htm" title="599: apethanen (V-AIA-3S) -- To be dying, be about to die, wither, decay. From apo and thnesko; to die off.">died,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</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/4143.htm" title="4143: ploiōn (N-GNP) -- A ship, vessel, boat. From pleo; a sailer, i.e. Vessel.">ships</a> <a href="/greek/1311.htm" title="1311: diephtharēsan (V-AIP-3P) -- To destroy, waste; hence met: I corrupt. From diaballo and phtheiro; to rot thoroughly, i.e. to ruin.">were destroyed.</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.…<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="/exodus/7-20.htm">Exodus 7:20-21</a> Moses and Aaron did just as the LORD had commanded; in the presence of Pharaoh and his officials, Aaron raised the staff and struck the water of the Nile, and all the water was turned to blood. / The fish in the Nile died, and the river smelled so bad that the Egyptians could not drink its water. And there was blood throughout the land of Egypt. <a href="/ezekiel/47-8.htm">Ezekiel 47:8-9</a> And he said to me, “This water flows out to the eastern region and goes down into the Arabah. When it empties into the Dead Sea, the water there becomes fresh. / Wherever the river flows, there will be swarms of living creatures and a great number of fish, because it flows there and makes the waters fresh; so wherever the river flows, everything will flourish. <a href="/zephaniah/1-3.htm">Zephaniah 1:3</a> “I will sweep away man and beast; I will sweep away the birds of the air, and the fish of the sea, and the idols with their wicked worshipers. I will cut off mankind from the face of the earth,” declares the LORD. <a href="/hosea/4-3.htm">Hosea 4:3</a> Therefore the land mourns, and all who dwell in it will waste away with the beasts of the field and the birds of the air; even the fish of the sea disappear. <a href="/isaiah/2-16.htm">Isaiah 2:16</a> against every ship of Tarshish, and against every stately vessel. <a href="/jeremiah/51-42.htm">Jeremiah 51:42</a> The sea has come up over Babylon; she is covered in turbulent waves. <a href="/psalms/105-29.htm">Psalm 105:29</a> He turned their waters to blood and caused their fish to die. <a href="/psalms/107-23.htm">Psalm 107:23-30</a> Others went out to sea in ships, conducting trade on the mighty waters. / They saw the works of the LORD, and His wonders in the deep. / For He spoke and raised a tempest that lifted the waves of the sea. ... <a href="/isaiah/23-1.htm">Isaiah 23:1-14</a> This is the burden against Tyre: Wail, O ships of Tarshish, for Tyre is laid waste, without house or harbor. Word has reached them from the land of Cyprus. / Be silent, O dwellers of the coastland, you merchants of Sidon, whose traders have crossed the sea. / On the great waters came the grain of Shihor; the harvest of the Nile was the revenue of Tyre; she was the merchant of the nations. ... <a href="/isaiah/24-1.htm">Isaiah 24:1-6</a> Behold, the LORD lays waste the earth and leaves it in ruins. He will twist its surface and scatter its inhabitants— / people and priest alike, servant and master, maid and mistress, buyer and seller, lender and borrower, creditor and debtor. / The earth will be utterly laid waste and thoroughly plundered. For the LORD has spoken this word. ... <a href="/isaiah/50-2.htm">Isaiah 50:2</a> Why was no one there when I arrived? Why did no one answer when I called? Is My hand too short to redeem you? Or do I lack the strength to deliver you? Behold, My rebuke dries up the sea; I turn the rivers into a desert; the fish rot for lack of water and die of thirst. <a href="/jeremiah/46-7.htm">Jeremiah 46:7-8</a> Who is this, rising like the Nile, like rivers whose waters churn? / Egypt rises like the Nile, and its waters churn like rivers, boasting, ‘I will rise and cover the earth; I will destroy the cities and their people.’ <a href="/jeremiah/47-2.htm">Jeremiah 47:2</a> This is what the LORD says: “See how the waters are rising from the north and becoming an overflowing torrent. They will overflow the land and its fullness, the cities and their inhabitants. The people will cry out, and all who dwell in the land will wail <a href="/nahum/1-4.htm">Nahum 1:4</a> He rebukes the sea and dries it up; He makes all the rivers run dry. Bashan and Carmel wither, and the flower of Lebanon wilts. <a href="/matthew/8-24.htm">Matthew 8:24-27</a> Suddenly a violent storm came up on the sea, so that the boat was engulfed by the waves. But Jesus was sleeping. / The disciples went and woke Him, saying, “Lord, save us! We are perishing!” / “You of little faith,” Jesus replied, “why are you so afraid?” Then He got up and rebuked the winds and the sea, and it was perfectly calm. ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And the third part of the creatures which were in the sea, and had life, died; and the third part of the ships were destroyed.the third part of the creatures.<a href="/revelation/8-7.htm">Revelation 8:7,10,12</a> The first angel sounded, and there followed hail and fire mingled with blood, and they were cast upon the earth: and the third part of trees was burnt up, and all green grass was burnt up… <a href="/revelation/16-3.htm">Revelation 16:3</a> And the second angel poured out his vial upon the sea; and it became as the blood of a dead man: and every living soul died in the sea.<a href="/exodus/7-21.htm">Exodus 7:21</a> And the fish that was in the river died; and the river stank, and the Egyptians could not drink of the water of the river; and there was blood throughout all the land of Egypt.the ships.<a href="/psalms/48-7.htm">Psalm 48:7</a> Thou breakest the ships of Tarshish with an east wind.<a href="/isaiah/2-16.htm">Isaiah 2:16</a> And upon all the ships of Tarshish, and upon all pleasant pictures.<a href="/isaiah/23-1.htm">Isaiah 23:1</a> The burden of Tyre. Howl, ye ships of Tarshish; for it is laid waste, so that there is no house, no entering in: from the land of Chittim it is revealed to them.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/revelation/8-8.htm">Blood</a> <a href="/revelation/7-11.htm">Creatures</a> <a href="/jude/1-10.htm">Destroyed</a> <a href="/jude/1-11.htm">Destruction</a> <a href="/revelation/3-2.htm">Die</a> <a href="/revelation/2-8.htm">Died</a> <a href="/revelation/3-5.htm">Life</a> <a href="/revelation/8-8.htm">Part</a> <a href="/revelation/8-8.htm">Sea</a> <a href="/james/3-4.htm">Ships</a> <a href="/revelation/8-8.htm">Third</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/revelation/11-6.htm">Blood</a> <a href="/revelation/14-3.htm">Creatures</a> <a href="/revelation/9-18.htm">Destroyed</a> <a href="/revelation/11-13.htm">Destruction</a> <a href="/revelation/8-11.htm">Die</a> <a href="/revelation/8-11.htm">Died</a> <a href="/revelation/11-11.htm">Life</a> <a href="/revelation/8-10.htm">Part</a> <a href="/revelation/10-2.htm">Sea</a> <a href="/revelation/18-17.htm">Ships</a> <a href="/revelation/8-10.htm">Third</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>a third of the living creatures in the sea died This phrase indicates a significant ecological disaster, affecting marine life. The "third" symbolizes a partial judgment, not total destruction, reflecting God's mercy even in judgment. The sea, often representing chaos and the unknown in biblical literature, is a source of life and sustenance. The death of a third of its creatures signifies a severe disruption in the natural order. This echoes the plagues of Egypt (Exodus 7-12), where natural elements were used as instruments of divine judgment. The impact on marine life also recalls the prophecy in <a href="/hosea/4-3.htm">Hosea 4:3</a>, where the land mourns and creatures perish due to human sin. This event foreshadows the ultimate renewal of creation, as seen in <a href="/revelation/21.htm">Revelation 21:1</a>, where a new heaven and earth are established.and a third of the ships were destroyed The destruction of a third of the ships suggests economic and commercial upheaval, as ships were vital for trade and transportation in the ancient world. This would have had a profound impact on the Roman Empire, which relied heavily on maritime commerce. The imagery of ships being destroyed can be linked to <a href="/ezekiel/27.htm">Ezekiel 27</a>, where the fall of Tyre, a major trading city, is lamented. This serves as a warning against placing trust in economic power and human achievement. The destruction of ships also symbolizes the fragility of human endeavors in the face of divine sovereignty. In a broader eschatological context, this event points to the ultimate judgment and the establishment of God's kingdom, where earthly systems are replaced by divine order.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/l/living_creatures_in_the_sea.htm">Living Creatures in the Sea</a> This refers to the marine life that is affected by the judgment described in this passage. The death of a third of these creatures signifies a significant ecological disaster. 2. <a href="/topical/s/ships.htm">Ships</a> The destruction of a third of the ships indicates a major impact on commerce and trade, as ships were the primary means of transporting goods across the seas during biblical times. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_sea.htm">The Sea</a> Symbolically, the sea often represents chaos and the unknown in biblical literature. Here, it is the setting for divine judgment. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_trumpet_judgments.htm">The Trumpet Judgments</a> This event is part of the series of trumpet judgments in Revelation, which are divine actions meant to bring about repentance and demonstrate God's sovereignty. 5. <a href="/topical/j/john_the_apostle.htm">John the Apostle</a> The author of Revelation, who received these visions while exiled on the island of Patmos.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/d/divine_judgment_and_sovereignty.htm">Divine Judgment and Sovereignty</a> The passage highlights God's control over creation and His ability to use it for judgment. Believers are reminded of the importance of living in reverence and obedience to God. <a href="/topical/e/environmental_stewardship.htm">Environmental Stewardship</a> While this passage speaks of divine judgment, it also serves as a reminder of the fragility of creation. Christians are called to be stewards of the earth, caring for it as part of God's creation. <a href="/topical/e/economic_dependence_and_trust_in_god.htm">Economic Dependence and Trust in God</a> The destruction of ships signifies a blow to economic systems. Believers are encouraged to place their trust in God rather than in material wealth or economic stability. <a href="/topical/c/call_to_repentance.htm">Call to Repentance</a> The trumpet judgments are meant to lead people to repentance. This passage serves as a call for self-examination and turning back to God.<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_are_revelation's_seven_trumpets.htm">What are Revelation's seven trumpets?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_god's_role_as_creator.htm">What does it mean for God to be Creator?</a> <a href="/q/how_did_the_serpent_speak_to_eve.htm">How could a serpent physically speak to Eve (Genesis 3:1)?</a> <a href="/q/why_include_myths_like_leviathan.htm">Why do biblical texts include myths like the Leviathan and Behemoth?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a> <a href="/commentaries/revelation/8-9.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>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. living ψυχάς (psychas) Noun - Accusative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5590.htm">Strong's 5590: </a> From psucho; breath, i.e. spirit, abstractly or concretely. creatures κτισμάτων (ktismatōn) Noun - Genitive Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2938.htm">Strong's 2938: </a> A created thing, a creature. From ktizo; an original formation, i.e. Product. in ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. the τῇ (tē) Article - Dative Feminine 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. sea θαλάσσῃ (thalassē) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2281.htm">Strong's 2281: </a> Probably prolonged from hals; the sea. died, ἀπέθανεν (apethanen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <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. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. 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. ships πλοίων (ploiōn) Noun - Genitive Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4143.htm">Strong's 4143: </a> A ship, vessel, boat. From pleo; a sailer, i.e. Vessel. were destroyed. διεφθάρησαν (diephtharēsan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1311.htm">Strong's 1311: </a> To destroy, waste; hence met: I corrupt. 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