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and the sound of their wings was as the sound of chariots of many horses running to battle. <a href="/nkjv/revelation/9.htm">New King James Version</a> And they had breastplates like breastplates of iron, and the sound of their wings was like the sound of chariots with many horses running into battle. <a href="/nasb_/revelation/9.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> They had breastplates like breastplates of iron; and the sound of their wings was like the sound of chariots, of many horses rushing to battle. <a href="/nasb/revelation/9.htm">NASB 1995</a> They had breastplates like breastplates of iron; and the sound of their wings was like the sound of chariots, of many horses rushing to battle. <a href="/nasb77/revelation/9.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And they had breastplates like breastplates of iron; and the sound of their wings was like the sound of chariots, of many horses rushing to battle. <a href="/lsb/revelation/9.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And they had breastplates like breastplates of iron, and the sound of their wings was like the sound of chariots, of many horses running to battle. <a href="/amp/revelation/9.htm">Amplified Bible</a> They had breastplates (scales) like breastplates made of iron; and the [whirring] noise of their wings was like the [thunderous] noise of countless horse-drawn chariots charging [at full speed] into battle. <a href="/csb/revelation/9.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> they had chests like iron breastplates; the sound of their wings was like the sound of many chariots with horses rushing into battle; <a href="/hcsb/revelation/9.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> they had chests like iron breastplates; the sound of their wings was like the sound of chariots with many horses rushing into battle; <a href="/asv/revelation/9.htm">American Standard Version</a> And they had breastplates, as it were breastplates of iron; and the sound of their wings was as the sound of chariots, of many horses rushing to war. <a href="/cev/revelation/9.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> On their chests they wore armor made of iron. Their wings roared like an army of horse-drawn chariots rushing into battle. <a href="/erv/revelation/9.htm">English Revised Version</a> And they had breastplates, as it were breastplates of iron; and the sound of their wings was as the sound of chariots, of many horses rushing to war. <a href="/gwt/revelation/9.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> They had breastplates like iron. The noise from their wings was like the roar of chariots with many horses rushing into battle. <a href="/gnt/revelation/9.htm">Good News Translation</a> Their chests were covered with what looked like iron breastplates, and the sound made by their wings was like the noise of many horse-drawn chariots rushing into battle. <a href="/isv/revelation/9.htm">International Standard Version</a> They had breastplates like iron, and the noise of their wings was like the roar of chariots with many horses rushing into battle. <a href="/msb/revelation/9.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> They also had thoraxes like breastplates of iron, and the sound of their wings was like the roar of many horses and chariots rushing into battle. <a href="/net/revelation/9.htm">NET Bible</a> They had breastplates like iron breastplates, and the sound of their wings was like the noise of many horse-drawn chariots charging into battle. <a href="/nheb/revelation/9.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> They had breastplates, like breastplates of iron. The sound of their wings was like the sound of chariots, or of many horses rushing to war. <a href="/wbt/revelation/9.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And they had breast-plates, as it were breast-plates of iron; and the sound of their wings was as the sound of chariots of many horses running to battle. <a href="/wey/revelation/9.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> They had breast-plates which seemed to be made of steel; and the noise caused by their wings was like that of a vast number of horses and chariots hurrying into battle. <a href="/web/revelation/9.htm">World English Bible</a> They had breastplates like breastplates of iron. The sound of their wings was like the sound of many chariots and horses rushing to war. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/revelation/9.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and they had breastplates as breastplates of iron, and the noise of their wings—as the noise of chariots of many horses running to battle; <a href="/blb/revelation/9.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And they had breastplates like breastplates of iron, and the sound of their wings was like the sound of many chariots of horses rushing into battle. <a href="/ylt/revelation/9.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and they had breastplates as breastplates of iron, and the noise of their wings is as the noise of chariots of many horses running to battle; <a href="/slt/revelation/9.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And they had coats of mail, as coats of mail of iron; and the voice of their wings as the voice of chariots of many horses running to war.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/revelation/9.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And they had breastplates as breastplates of iron, and the noise of their wings was as the noise of chariots and many horses running to battle. <a href="/cpdv/revelation/9.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And they had breastplates like iron breastplates. And the noise of their wings was like the noise of many running horses, rushing to battle. <a href="/nabre/revelation/9.htm">New American Bible</a> and they had chests like iron breastplates. The sound of their wings was like the sound of many horse-drawn chariots racing into battle. <a href="/nrsvce/revelation/9.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> they had scales like iron breastplates, and the noise of their wings was like the noise of many chariots with horses rushing into battle.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/revelation/9.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And they had breastplates, as though they were breastplates of iron; and the sound of their wings was as the sound of chariots of many horses running to battle. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/revelation/9.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And they had breastplates like breastplates of iron and the sound of their wings was like the sound of the chariots of many horses running to battle.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/revelation/9.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And they had breastplates like breastplates of iron; and the sound of their wings was like the sound of chariots of many horses running to battle. <a href="/godbey/revelation/9.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And they had breastplates as breastplates of iron; and the sound of their wings was as the sound of chariots of many horses rushing to war. <a href="/haweis/revelation/9.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And they had breastplates, as breastplates of iron: and the sound of their wings was as the rumbling of chariots of many horses rushing to battle. <a href="/mace/revelation/9.htm">Mace New Testament</a> they were vested with breast-plates, as it were of iron; and the sound of their wings was like the sound of chariots and many horses running to battle. <a href="/wey/revelation/9.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> They had breast-plates which seemed to be made of steel; and the noise caused by their wings was like that of a vast number of horses and chariots hurrying into battle. <a href="/worrell/revelation/9.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And they had breastplates, as it were breastplates of iron; and the sound of their wings was as the sound of chariots of many horses running into battle. <a href="/worsley/revelation/9.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And they had breast-plates like breast-plates of iron; and the sound of their wings was like the sound of chariots, with many horses running to battle. <a href="/parallel/revelation/9-9.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=1825" 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/9.htm">The Fifth Trumpet</a> …8They had hair like that of women, and teeth like those of lions. 9<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/2192.htm" title="2192: eichon (V-IIA-3P) -- To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.">They also had</a> <a href="/greek/2382.htm" title="2382: thōrakas (N-AMP) -- A breast-plate, corslet, cuirass. Of uncertain affinity; the chest, i.e. a corslet.">thoraxes</a> <a href="/greek/5613.htm" title="5613: hōs (Adv) -- Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner.">like</a> <a href="/greek/2382.htm" title="2382: thōrakas (N-AMP) -- A breast-plate, corslet, cuirass. Of uncertain affinity; the chest, i.e. a corslet.">breastplates</a> <a href="/greek/4603.htm" title="4603: sidērous (Adj-AMP) -- Made of iron. From sideros; made of iron.">of iron,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hē (Art-NFS) -- 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/5456.htm" title="5456: phōnē (N-NFS) -- Probably akin to phaino through the idea of disclosure; a tone; by implication, an address, saying or language.">sound</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GFP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autōn (PPro-GF3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">their</a> <a href="/greek/4420.htm" title="4420: pterygōn (N-GFP) -- A wing, pinion. From a derivative of petomai; a wing.">wings</a> <a href="/greek/5613.htm" title="5613: hōs (Adv) -- Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner.">was like</a> <a href="/greek/5456.htm" title="5456: phōnē (N-NFS) -- Probably akin to phaino through the idea of disclosure; a tone; by implication, an address, saying or language.">the roar</a> <a href="/greek/4183.htm" title="4183: pollōn (Adj-GMP) -- Much, many; often. ">of many</a> <a href="/greek/2462.htm" title="2462: hippōn (N-GMP) -- A horse. Of uncertain affinity; a horse.">horses</a> <a href="/greek/716.htm" title="716: harmatōn (N-GNP) -- A chariot, vehicle. Probably from airo (as a particle of union) prefixed); a chariot (compare harmos).">and chariots</a> <a href="/greek/5143.htm" title="5143: trechontōn (V-PPA-GMP) -- Apparently a primary verb; which uses dremo drem'-o as alternate in certain tenses; to run or walk hastily.">rushing</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.">into</a> <a href="/greek/4171.htm" title="4171: polemon (N-AMS) -- A war, battle, strife. From pelomai; warfare.">battle.</a> 10They had tails with stingers like scorpions, which had the power to injure people for five months.…<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="/joel/2-4.htm">Joel 2:4-5</a> Their appearance is like that of horses, and they gallop like swift steeds. / With a sound like that of chariots they bound over the mountaintops, like the crackling of fire consuming stubble, like a mighty army deployed for battle. <a href="/nahum/2-3.htm">Nahum 2:3-4</a> The shields of his mighty men are red; the valiant warriors are dressed in scarlet. The fittings of the chariots flash like fire on the day they are prepared, and the spears of cypress have been brandished. / The chariots dash through the streets; they rush around the plazas, appearing like torches, darting about like lightning. <a href="/exodus/19-16.htm">Exodus 19:16</a> On the third day, when morning came, there was thunder and lightning. A thick cloud was upon the mountain, and a very loud blast of the ram’s horn went out, so that all the people in the camp trembled. <a href="/ezekiel/1-24.htm">Ezekiel 1:24</a> When the creatures moved, I heard the sound of their wings like the roar of many waters, like the voice of the Almighty, like the tumult of an army. When they stood still, they lowered their wings. <a href="/jeremiah/47-3.htm">Jeremiah 47:3</a> at the sound of the galloping hooves of stallions, the rumbling of chariots, and the clatter of their wheels. The fathers will not turn back for their sons; their hands will hang limp. <a href="/1_kings/6-29.htm">1 Kings 6:29</a> Then he carved the walls all around the temple, in both the inner and outer sanctuaries, with carved engravings of cherubim, palm trees, and open flowers. <a href="/isaiah/9-5.htm">Isaiah 9:5</a> For every trampling boot of battle and every garment rolled in blood will be burned as fuel for the fire. <a href="/isaiah/66-15.htm">Isaiah 66:15</a> For behold, the LORD will come with fire—His chariots are like a whirlwind—to execute His anger with fury and His rebuke with flames of fire. <a href="/job/39-19.htm">Job 39:19-25</a> Do you give strength to the horse or adorn his neck with a mane? / Do you make him leap like a locust, striking terror with his proud snorting? / He paws in the valley and rejoices in his strength; he charges into battle. ... <a href="/psalms/68-17.htm">Psalm 68:17</a> The chariots of God are tens of thousands—thousands of thousands are they; the Lord is in His sanctuary as He was at Sinai. <a href="/daniel/7-9.htm">Daniel 7:9-10</a> As I continued to watch, thrones were set in place, and the Ancient of Days took His seat. His clothing was white as snow, and the hair of His head was like pure wool. His throne was flaming with fire, and its wheels were all ablaze. / A river of fire was flowing, coming out from His presence. Thousands upon thousands attended Him, and myriads upon myriads stood before Him. The court was convened, and the books were opened. <a href="/2_kings/6-17.htm">2 Kings 6:17</a> Then Elisha prayed, “O LORD, please open his eyes that he may see.” And the LORD opened the eyes of the young man, and he saw that the hills were full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha. <a href="/matthew/24-31.htm">Matthew 24:31</a> And He will send out His angels with a loud trumpet call, and they will gather His elect from the four winds, from one end of the heavens to the other. <a href="/1_corinthians/15-52.htm">1 Corinthians 15:52</a> in an instant, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, the dead will be raised imperishable, and we will be changed. <a href="/1_thessalonians/4-16.htm">1 Thessalonians 4:16</a> For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a loud command, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God, and the dead in Christ will be the first to rise.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And they had breastplates, as it were breastplates of iron; and the sound of their wings was as the sound of chariots of many horses running to battle.they had.<a href="/revelation/9-17.htm">Revelation 9:17</a> And thus I saw the horses in the vision, and them that sat on them, having breastplates of fire, and of jacinth, and brimstone: and the heads of the horses were as the heads of lions; and out of their mouths issued fire and smoke and brimstone.<a href="/job/40-18.htm">Job 40:18</a> His bones are as strong pieces of brass; his bones are like bars of iron.<a href="/job/41-23.htm">Job 41:23-30</a> The flakes of his flesh are joined together: they are firm in themselves; they cannot be moved… and the.<a href="/job/39-25.htm">Job 39:25</a> He saith among the trumpets, Ha, ha; and he smelleth the battle afar off, the thunder of the captains, and the shouting.<a href="/isaiah/9-5.htm">Isaiah 9:5</a> For every battle of the warrior is with confused noise, and garments rolled in blood; but this shall be with burning and fuel of fire.<a href="/joel/2-5.htm">Joel 2:5-7</a> Like the noise of chariots on the tops of mountains shall they leap, like the noise of a flame of fire that devoureth the stubble, as a strong people set in battle array… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/hebrews/12-22.htm">Army</a> <a href="/revelation/9-7.htm">Battle</a> <a href="/jeremiah/46-4.htm">Breastplates</a> <a href="/revelation/9-17.htm">Breast-Plates</a> <a href="/acts/21-15.htm">Carriages</a> <a href="/2_peter/1-4.htm">Caused</a> <a href="/zechariah/9-10.htm">Chariots</a> <a href="/revelation/9-7.htm">Horses</a> <a href="/acts/20-16.htm">Hurrying</a> <a href="/revelation/2-27.htm">Iron</a> <a href="/revelation/6-1.htm">Noise</a> <a href="/jude/1-11.htm">Running</a> <a href="/revelation/1-15.htm">Rushing</a> <a href="/acts/9-18.htm">Scales</a> <a href="/revelation/9-8.htm">Seemed</a> <a href="/revelation/9-1.htm">Sound</a> <a href="/nahum/2-3.htm">Steel</a> <a href="/zephaniah/1-10.htm">Thundering</a> <a href="/revelation/9-2.htm">Vast</a> <a href="/revelation/9-7.htm">War</a> <a href="/revelation/4-8.htm">Wings</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/revelation/9-16.htm">Army</a> <a href="/revelation/12-7.htm">Battle</a> <a href="/revelation/9-17.htm">Breastplates</a> <a href="/revelation/9-17.htm">Breast-Plates</a> <a href="/revelation/18-13.htm">Carriages</a> <a href="/genesis/2-5.htm">Caused</a> <a href="/revelation/18-13.htm">Chariots</a> <a href="/revelation/9-17.htm">Horses</a> <a href="/acts/20-16.htm">Hurrying</a> <a href="/revelation/12-5.htm">Iron</a> <a href="/exodus/20-18.htm">Noise</a> <a href="/genesis/16-6.htm">Running</a> <a href="/revelation/14-2.htm">Rushing</a> <a href="/leviticus/11-9.htm">Scales</a> <a href="/revelation/12-15.htm">Seemed</a> <a href="/revelation/9-13.htm">Sound</a> <a href="/revelation/18-12.htm">Steel</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-32.htm">Thundering</a> <a href="/revelation/18-19.htm">Vast</a> <a href="/revelation/11-7.htm">War</a> <a href="/revelation/12-14.htm">Wings</a><div class="vheading2">Revelation 9</div>1. <a href="/revelation/9-1.htm">At the sounding of the fifth angel, a star falls from heaven, to whom is given the key to the bottomless pit.</a> 2. <a href="/revelation/9-2.htm">He opens the pit, and there come forth locusts like scorpions.</a> 12. <a href="/revelation/9-12.htm">The first woe past.</a> 13. <a href="/revelation/9-13.htm">The sixth trumpet sounds.</a> 14. <a href="/revelation/9-14.htm">Four angels who were bound are let loose.</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 times, iron was a symbol of strength and durability, often used in warfare. The imagery of breastplates indicates protection and readiness for battle, reflecting the spiritual warfare theme prevalent in Revelation. The use of iron may also allude to the Roman military, known for their iron armor, suggesting a powerful and relentless force. This imagery connects to <a href="/ephesians/6-14.htm">Ephesians 6:14</a>, where believers are encouraged to wear the "breastplate of righteousness," highlighting the spiritual armor needed to withstand evil.and the sound of their wings was like the roar of many horses and chariots rushing into battle The sound described here is overwhelming and terrifying, evoking the chaos and intensity of ancient warfare. Horses and chariots were symbols of military power and speed in the ancient world, often associated with swift and decisive victories. This imagery may remind readers of the Old Testament, where horses and chariots are frequently mentioned in the context of battle (e.g., <a href="/exodus/14-7.htm">Exodus 14:7</a>, <a href="/1_kings/20.htm">1 Kings 20:1</a>). The comparison to the roar suggests an unstoppable force, emphasizing the destructive power of these creatures. This sound could also symbolize the rapid spread of judgment and the inescapable nature of divine retribution, aligning with the apocalyptic themes of Revelation.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/the_locusts.htm">The Locusts</a> These are not ordinary locusts but symbolic creatures described in <a href="/bsb/revelation/9.htm">Revelation 9</a>. They are part of the fifth trumpet judgment, representing a demonic force unleashed upon the earth. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_fifth_trumpet.htm">The Fifth Trumpet</a> This is one of the seven trumpet judgments in the Book of Revelation, signaling a period of intense tribulation and divine wrath upon the earth. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_abyss.htm">The Abyss</a> The locusts emerge from the Abyss, a place often associated with the abode of demonic entities in biblical literature.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/u/understanding_symbolism.htm">Understanding Symbolism</a> Revelation uses vivid imagery to convey spiritual truths. The locusts' breastplates of iron symbolize invulnerability and the relentless nature of spiritual warfare. <a href="/topical/t/the_reality_of_spiritual_warfare.htm">The Reality of Spiritual Warfare</a> The passage reminds believers of the ongoing spiritual battle and the need to be spiritually prepared, echoing the call to put on the full armor of God. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_judgment.htm">God's Sovereignty in Judgment</a> The events in Revelation highlight God's control over history and His righteous judgment, encouraging believers to trust in His ultimate plan. <a href="/topical/t/the_urgency_of_repentance.htm">The Urgency of Repentance</a> The terrifying imagery serves as a warning and a call to repentance, urging individuals to turn to God before the final judgment. <a href="/topical/h/hope_in_christ's_victory.htm">Hope in Christ's Victory</a> Despite the chaos depicted, believers can find hope in the assurance of Christ's ultimate victory over evil.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_revelation_9.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Revelation 9</a> <a href="/q/how_do_rev_9_1-21_judgments_fit_god's_mercy.htm">How do these terrifying judgments (Revelation 9:1-21) align with the broader biblical portrayal of a just and merciful God?</a> <a href="/q/why_allow_5_months_of_torment,_no_redemption.htm">Why would God allow such torment from these creatures for exactly five months (Revelation 9:5) without any mention of redemption?</a> <a href="/q/is_a_200m_horse_army_plausible.htm">Is the massive army of 200 million horsemen (Revelation 9:16) historically or logistically plausible in any known context?</a> <a href="/q/does_1_sam_9_15-17_conflict_with_other_texts.htm">Does 1 Samuel 9:15-17, describing God's direct revelation to Samuel about Saul, conflict with other biblical texts suggesting a more gradual or indirect selection of leaders?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/revelation/9.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 9. - And they had breastplates, as it were breastplates of iron. Again, a natural feature of the locust is specifically alluded to, in order to portray the terrible nature of their appearance. The horny substance which appears behind the face of the locust is not unlike the plates of iron with which the breast and shoulders of war horses were protected. And the sound of their wings was as the sound of chariots of many horses running to battle; the sound of chariots, of many horses rushing to war (Revised Version). The sound of the two things together, viz. that of rushing horses, and that of the chariots which they draw. The same simile is used in <a href="/joel/2-5.htm">Joel 2:5</a>. <a href="/commentaries/revelation/9-9.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>They also had εἶχον (eichon) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2192.htm">Strong's 2192: </a> To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. thoraxes θώρακας (thōrakas) Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2382.htm">Strong's 2382: </a> A breast-plate, corslet, cuirass. Of uncertain affinity; the chest, i.e. a corslet. like ὡς (hōs) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_5613.htm">Strong's 5613: </a> Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner. breastplates θώρακας (thōrakas) Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2382.htm">Strong's 2382: </a> A breast-plate, corslet, cuirass. Of uncertain affinity; the chest, i.e. a corslet. of iron, σιδηροῦς (sidērous) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4603.htm">Strong's 4603: </a> Made of iron. From sideros; made of iron. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. the ἡ (hē) Article - Nominative 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. sound φωνὴ (phōnē) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5456.htm">Strong's 5456: </a> Probably akin to phaino through the idea of disclosure; a tone; by implication, an address, saying or language. of τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive Feminine 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. their αὐτῶν (autōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Feminine 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. wings πτερύγων (pterygōn) Noun - Genitive Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4420.htm">Strong's 4420: </a> A wing, pinion. From a derivative of petomai; a wing. [was] like ὡς (hōs) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_5613.htm">Strong's 5613: </a> Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner. [the] roar φωνὴ (phōnē) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5456.htm">Strong's 5456: </a> Probably akin to phaino through the idea of disclosure; a tone; by implication, an address, saying or language. of many πολλῶν (pollōn) Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4183.htm">Strong's 4183: </a> Much, many; often. horses ἵππων (hippōn) Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2462.htm">Strong's 2462: </a> A horse. Of uncertain affinity; a horse. [and] chariots ἁρμάτων (harmatōn) Noun - Genitive Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_716.htm">Strong's 716: </a> A chariot, vehicle. Probably from airo (as a particle of union) prefixed); a chariot (compare harmos). rushing τρεχόντων (trechontōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5143.htm">Strong's 5143: </a> Apparently a primary verb; which uses dremo drem'-o as alternate in certain tenses; to run or walk hastily. into εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. battle. πόλεμον (polemon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4171.htm">Strong's 4171: </a> A war, battle, strife. 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