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No one could enter the Temple until the seven angels had completed pouring out the seven plagues. <a href="/esv/revelation/15.htm">English Standard Version</a> and the sanctuary was filled with smoke from the glory of God and from his power, and no one could enter the sanctuary until the seven plagues of the seven angels were finished. <a href="/bsb/revelation/15.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> And the temple was filled with smoke from the glory of God and from His power; and no one could enter the temple until the seven plagues of the seven angels were completed. <a href="/blb/revelation/15.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And the temple was filled with smoke from the glory of God, and from His power; and no one was able to enter into the temple until the seven plagues of the seven angels were completed. <a href="/kjv/revelation/15.htm">King James Bible</a> And the temple was filled with smoke from the glory of God, and from his power; and no man was able to enter into the temple, till the seven plagues of the seven angels were fulfilled. <a href="/nkjv/revelation/15.htm">New King James Version</a> The temple was filled with smoke from the glory of God and from His power, and no one was able to enter the temple till the seven plagues of the seven angels were completed. <a href="/nasb_/revelation/15.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And the temple was filled with smoke from the glory of God and from His power; and no one was able to enter the temple until the seven plagues of the seven angels were finished. <a href="/nasb/revelation/15.htm">NASB 1995</a> And the temple was filled with smoke from the glory of God and from His power; and no one was able to enter the temple until the seven plagues of the seven angels were finished. <a href="/nasb77/revelation/15.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And the temple was filled with smoke from the glory of God and from His power; and no one was able to enter the temple until the seven plagues of the seven angels were finished. <a href="/lsb/revelation/15.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And the sanctuary was filled with smoke from the glory of God and from His power; and no one was able to enter the sanctuary until the seven plagues of the seven angels were finished. <a href="/amp/revelation/15.htm">Amplified Bible</a> And the temple was filled with smoke from the glory and radiance and splendor of God and from His power; and no one was able to enter the temple until the seven plagues of the seven angels were finished. <a href="/csb/revelation/15.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Then the temple was filled with smoke from the glory of God and from his power, and no one could enter the temple until the seven plagues of the seven angels were completed. <a href="/hcsb/revelation/15.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Then the sanctuary was filled with smoke from God&#8217s glory and from His power, and no one could enter the sanctuary until the seven plagues of the seven angels were completed. <a href="/asv/revelation/15.htm">American Standard Version</a> And the temple was filled with smoke from the glory of God, and from his power; and none was able to enter into the temple, till the seven plagues of the seven angels should be finished. <a href="/cev/revelation/15.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> The temple quickly filled with smoke from the glory and power of God. No one could enter it until the seven angels had finished pouring out the seven last troubles. <a href="/erv/revelation/15.htm">English Revised Version</a> And the temple was filled with smoke from the glory of God, and from his power; and none was able to enter into the temple, till the seven plagues of the seven angels should be finished. <a href="/gwt/revelation/15.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The temple was filled with smoke from the glory of God and his power. No one could enter the temple until the seven plagues of the seven angels came to an end. <a href="/gnt/revelation/15.htm">Good News Translation</a> The temple was filled with smoke from the glory and power of God, and no one could go into the temple until the seven plagues brought by the seven angels had come to an end. <a href="/isv/revelation/15.htm">International Standard Version</a> The Temple was filled with smoke from the glory of God and his power, and no one could enter the Temple until the seven plagues of the seven angels came to an end. <a href="/msb/revelation/15.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> And the temple was filled with smoke from the glory of God and from His power; and no one could enter the temple until the seven plagues of the seven angels were completed. <a href="/net/revelation/15.htm">NET Bible</a> and the temple was filled with smoke from God's glory and from his power. Thus no one could enter the temple until the seven plagues from the seven angels were completed. <a href="/nheb/revelation/15.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> The temple was filled with smoke from the glory of God, and from his power. No one was able to enter into the temple, until the seven plagues of the seven angels would be finished. <a href="/wbt/revelation/15.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And the temple was filled with smoke from the glory of God, and from his power; and no man was able to enter into the temple, till the seven plagues of the seven angels were fulfilled. <a href="/wey/revelation/15.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And the sanctuary was filled with smoke from the glory of God and from His power; and no one could enter the sanctuary till the seven plagues brought by the seven angels were at an end. <a href="/web/revelation/15.htm">World English Bible</a> The temple was filled with smoke from the glory of God and from his power. No one was able to enter into the temple until the seven plagues of the seven angels would be finished. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/revelation/15.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and the temple was filled with smoke from the glory of God, and from His power, and no one was able to enter into the temple until the seven plagues of the seven messengers may be completed. <a href="/blb/revelation/15.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And the temple was filled with smoke from the glory of God, and from His power; and no one was able to enter into the temple until the seven plagues of the seven angels were completed. <a href="/ylt/revelation/15.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and filled was the sanctuary with smoke from the glory of God, and from His power, and no one was able to enter into the sanctuary till the seven plagues of the seven messengers may be finished. <a href="/slt/revelation/15.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And the temple was filled with smoke from the glory of God, and from his power; and none could come into the temple, till the seven blows of the seven angels were finished.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/revelation/15.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And the temple was filled with smoke from the majesty of God, and from his power; and no man was able to enter into the temple, till the seven plagues of the seven angels were fulfilled. <a href="/cpdv/revelation/15.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And the temple was filled with smoke from the majesty of God and from his power. And no one was able to enter into the temple, until the seven afflictions of the seven Angels were completed. <a href="/nabre/revelation/15.htm">New American Bible</a> Then the temple became so filled with the smoke from God’s glory and might that no one could enter it until the seven plagues of the seven angels had been accomplished. <a href="/nrsvce/revelation/15.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> and the temple was filled with smoke from the glory of God and from his power, and no one could enter the temple until the seven plagues of the seven angels were ended.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/revelation/15.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And the temple was filled with smoke from the glory of God and from his power; and no man was able to enter into the temple, until the seven plagues of the seven angels were fulfilled. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/revelation/15.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And The Temple was full of the smoke of the glory of God and of his power, and no one was able to enter the Temple until the seven plagues of the seven Angels would be finished. <div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/revelation/15.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And the temple was filled with smoke from the glory of God, and from his power; and no one was able to enter the temple, till the seven plagues of the seven angels were completed. <a href="/godbey/revelation/15.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And the temple was filled with smoke from the glory of God, and from his power; and no one was able to enter into the temple, until the seven plagues of the seven angels may be finished. <a href="/haweis/revelation/15.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And the temple was filled with smoke from the glory of God, and from his power; and no person was able to enter into the temple, until the seven plagues of the seven angels were completely executed.<CM> <a href="/mace/revelation/15.htm">Mace New Testament</a> the temple was filled with smoke from the emanations of divine power; and no one could enter into the temple, till the seven plagues were executed by the seven angels. <a href="/wey/revelation/15.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And the sanctuary was filled with smoke from the glory of God and from His power; and no one could enter the sanctuary till the seven plagues brought by the seven angels were at an end. <a href="/worrell/revelation/15.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And the temple was filled with smoke from the glory of God, and from His power. And no one was able to enter into the temple, until the seven plagues of the seven angels should be finished. <a href="/worsley/revelation/15.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And the temple was filled with smoke from the glory of God, and from the display of his power: so that no one could enter into the temple till the seven plagues of the seven angels should be finished. <a href="/parallel/revelation/15-8.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=3126" 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/15.htm">Preparation for Judgment</a> …7Then one of the four living creatures gave the seven angels seven golden bowls full of the wrath of God, who lives forever and ever. 8<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">And</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.">the</a> <a href="/greek/3485.htm" title="3485: naos (N-NMS) -- A temple, a shrine, that part of the temple where God himself resides. From a primary naio; a fane, shrine, temple.">temple</a> <a href="/greek/1072.htm" title="1072: egemisthē (V-AIP-3S) -- To fill, load. Transitive from gemo; to fill entirely.">was filled</a> <a href="/greek/2586.htm" title="2586: kapnou (N-GMS) -- Smoke. Of uncertain affinity; smoke.">with smoke</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: tēs (Art-GFS) -- 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/1391.htm" title="1391: doxēs (N-GFS) -- From the base of dokeo; glory, in a wide application.">glory</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."></a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theou (N-GMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">of God</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</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/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">His</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1411.htm" title="1411: dynameōs (N-GFS) -- From dunamai; force; specially, miraculous power.">power;</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3762.htm" title="3762: oudeis (Adj-NMS) -- No one, none, nothing. ">no one</a> <a href="/greek/1410.htm" title="1410: edynato (V-IIM/P-3S) -- (a) I am powerful, have (the) power, (b) I am able, I can. Of uncertain affinity; to be able or possible.">could</a> <a href="/greek/1525.htm" title="1525: eiselthein (V-ANA) -- To go in, come in, enter. From eis and erchomai; to enter.">enter</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/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- 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/3485.htm" title="3485: naon (N-AMS) -- A temple, a shrine, that part of the temple where God himself resides. From a primary naio; a fane, shrine, temple.">temple</a> <a href="/greek/891.htm" title="891: achri (Conj) -- As far as, up to, until, during. Or achris akh'-rece; akin to akron; until or up to.">until</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hai (Art-NFP) -- 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/2033.htm" title="2033: hepta (Adj-NFP) -- Seven. A primary number; seven.">seven</a> <a href="/greek/4127.htm" title="4127: plēgai (N-NFP) -- A blow, stripe, wound; an affliction, plague. From plesso; a stroke; by implication, a wound; figuratively, a calamity.">plagues</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.">of the</a> <a href="/greek/2033.htm" title="2033: hepta (Adj-GMP) -- Seven. A primary number; seven.">seven</a> <a href="/greek/32.htm" title="32: angelōn (N-GMP) -- From aggello; a messenger; especially an angel; by implication, a pastor.">angels</a> <a href="/greek/5055.htm" title="5055: telesthōsin (V-ASP-3P) -- (a) I end, finish, (b) I fulfill, accomplish, (c) I pay. From telos; to end, i.e. Complete, execute, conclude, discharge.">were completed.</a> <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/40-34.htm">Exodus 40:34-35</a> Then the cloud covered the Tent of Meeting, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle. / Moses was unable to enter the Tent of Meeting because the cloud had settled on it, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle. <a href="/1_kings/8-10.htm">1 Kings 8:10-11</a> And when the priests came out of the Holy Place, the cloud filled the house of the LORD / so that the priests could not stand there to minister because of the cloud. For the glory of the LORD filled the house of the LORD. <a href="/isaiah/6-4.htm">Isaiah 6:4</a> At the sound of their voices the doorposts and thresholds shook, and the temple was filled with smoke. <a href="/ezekiel/10-4.htm">Ezekiel 10:4</a> Then the glory of the LORD rose from above the cherubim and stood over the threshold of the temple. The temple was filled with the cloud, and the court was filled with the brightness of the glory of the LORD. <a href="/exodus/19-18.htm">Exodus 19:18</a> Mount Sinai was completely enveloped in smoke, because the LORD had descended on it in fire. And the smoke rose like the smoke of a furnace, and the whole mountain quaked violently. <a href="/2_chronicles/5-13.htm">2 Chronicles 5:13-14</a> The trumpeters and singers joined together to praise and thank the LORD with one voice. They lifted up their voices, accompanied by trumpets, cymbals, and musical instruments, in praise to the LORD: “For He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.” And the temple, the house of the LORD, was filled with a cloud / so that the priests could not stand there to minister because of the cloud. For the glory of the LORD filled the house of God. <a href="/isaiah/60-1.htm">Isaiah 60:1-2</a> Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you. / For behold, darkness covers the earth, and thick darkness is over the peoples; but the LORD will rise upon you, and His glory will appear over you. <a href="/ezekiel/43-5.htm">Ezekiel 43:5</a> Then the Spirit lifted me up and brought me into the inner court, and the glory of the LORD filled the temple. <a href="/leviticus/16-2.htm">Leviticus 16:2</a> And the LORD said to Moses: “Tell your brother Aaron not to enter freely into the Most Holy Place behind the veil in front of the mercy seat on the ark, or else he will die, because I appear in the cloud above the mercy seat. <a href="/isaiah/4-5.htm">Isaiah 4:5-6</a> Then the LORD will create over all of Mount Zion and over her assemblies a cloud of smoke by day and a glowing flame of fire by night. For over all the glory there will be a canopy, / a shelter to give shade from the heat by day, and a refuge and hiding place from the storm and the rain. <a href="/daniel/7-10.htm">Daniel 7:10</a> 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="/hebrews/9-7.htm">Hebrews 9:7-8</a> But only the high priest entered the second room, and then only once a year, and never without blood, which he offered for himself and for the sins the people had committed in ignorance. / By this arrangement the Holy Spirit was showing that the way into the Most Holy Place had not yet been disclosed as long as the first tabernacle was still standing. <a href="/matthew/17-5.htm">Matthew 17:5</a> While Peter was still speaking, a bright cloud enveloped them, and a voice from the cloud said, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Listen to Him!” <a href="/acts/7-55.htm">Acts 7:55</a> But Stephen, full of the Holy Spirit, looked intently into heaven and saw the glory of God and Jesus standing at the right hand of God. <a href="/2_thessalonians/1-7.htm">2 Thessalonians 1:7-8</a> and to grant relief to you who are oppressed and to us as well. This will take place when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven with His mighty angels / in blazing fire, inflicting vengeance on those who do not know God and do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And the temple was filled with smoke from the glory of God, and from his power; and no man was able to enter into the temple, till the seven plagues of the seven angels were fulfilled.was.<a href="/exodus/40-34.htm">Exodus 40:34</a> Then a cloud covered the tent of the congregation, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle.<a href="/1_kings/8-10.htm">1 Kings 8:10</a> And it came to pass, when the priests were come out of the holy place, that the cloud filled the house of the LORD,<a href="/2_chronicles/5-14.htm">2 Chronicles 5:14</a> So that the priests could not stand to minister by reason of the cloud: for the glory of the LORD had filled the house of God.from the.<a href="/psalms/29-9.htm">Psalm 29:9</a> The voice of the LORD maketh the hinds to calve, and discovereth the forests: and in his temple doth every one speak of his glory.<a href="/2_thessalonians/1-9.htm">2 Thessalonians 1:9</a> Who shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord, and from the glory of his power;no.<a href="/jeremiah/15-1.htm">Jeremiah 15:1</a> Then said the LORD unto me, Though Moses and Samuel stood before me, yet my mind could not be toward this people: cast them out of my sight, and let them go forth.<a href="/lamentations/3-44.htm">Lamentations 3:44</a> Thou hast covered thyself with a cloud, that our prayer should not pass through.<a href="/romans/11-33.htm">Romans 11:33</a> O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways past finding out!till.<a href="/revelation/15-1.htm">Revelation 15:1</a> And I saw another sign in heaven, great and marvellous, seven angels having the seven last plagues; for in them is filled up the wrath of God.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/revelation/14-3.htm">Able</a> <a href="/revelation/15-7.htm">Angels</a> <a href="/revelation/15-1.htm">Completed</a> <a href="/revelation/11-13.htm">End</a> <a href="/revelation/15-1.htm">Ended</a> <a href="/revelation/11-11.htm">Enter</a> <a href="/revelation/15-7.htm">Filled</a> <a href="/revelation/15-1.htm">Finished</a> <a href="/revelation/10-7.htm">Fulfilled</a> <a href="/revelation/15-4.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/revelation/15-6.htm">House</a> <a href="/revelation/15-7.htm">Messengers</a> <a href="/revelation/15-6.htm">Plagues</a> <a href="/revelation/14-18.htm">Power</a> <a href="/revelation/15-6.htm">Punishments</a> <a href="/revelation/15-6.htm">Sanctuary</a> <a href="/revelation/15-7.htm">Seven</a> <a href="/revelation/14-11.htm">Smoke</a> <a href="/revelation/15-6.htm">Temple</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/11-7.htm">Able</a> <a href="/revelation/16-1.htm">Angels</a> <a href="/revelation/20-5.htm">Completed</a> <a href="/revelation/17-10.htm">End</a> <a href="/revelation/20-5.htm">Ended</a> <a href="/revelation/21-26.htm">Enter</a> <a href="/revelation/16-19.htm">Filled</a> <a href="/revelation/20-3.htm">Finished</a> <a href="/revelation/17-17.htm">Fulfilled</a> <a href="/revelation/16-9.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/revelation/16-1.htm">House</a> <a href="/revelation/16-1.htm">Messengers</a> <a href="/revelation/16-9.htm">Plagues</a> <a href="/revelation/16-8.htm">Power</a> <a href="/revelation/16-9.htm">Punishments</a> <a href="/revelation/16-1.htm">Sanctuary</a> <a href="/revelation/16-1.htm">Seven</a> <a href="/revelation/18-9.htm">Smoke</a> <a href="/revelation/16-1.htm">Temple</a><div class="vheading2">Revelation 15</div>1. <a href="/revelation/15-1.htm">The seven angels with the seven last plagues.</a> 3. <a href="/revelation/15-3.htm">The song of those who overcame the beast.</a> 7. <a href="/revelation/15-7.htm">The seven bowls full of the wrath of God.</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/15.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/15.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>And the temple was filled with smoke from the glory of God and from His power; The imagery of the temple filled with smoke is reminiscent of the Old Testament, particularly in <a href="/exodus/40-34.htm">Exodus 40:34-35</a>, where the cloud covered the Tent of Meeting, and the glory of the Lord filled the tabernacle. This signifies God's presence and majesty. The smoke symbolizes the divine presence and holiness, indicating that God is about to execute judgment. In <a href="/isaiah/6-4.htm">Isaiah 6:4</a>, the temple fills with smoke during Isaiah's vision, representing God's holiness and the seriousness of His message. The smoke also signifies God's power and glory, emphasizing His sovereignty and the awe-inspiring nature of His presence.and no one could enter the temple This phrase indicates a period of divine exclusivity, where God's presence is so overwhelming that no one can approach. It reflects the holiness and separateness of God, as seen in the Old Testament when only the high priest could enter the Holy of Holies, and only once a year (<a href="/leviticus/16-2.htm">Leviticus 16:2</a>). This restriction underscores the seriousness of the moment and the impending judgment. It also highlights the separation between God and humanity due to sin, a theme prevalent throughout Scripture.until the seven plagues of the seven angels were completed. The seven plagues represent the final judgments of God upon the earth, as detailed in <a href="/revelation/16.htm">Revelation 16</a>. The number seven often symbolizes completeness or perfection in the Bible, indicating that these judgments are the full and final expression of God's wrath. The completion of these plagues signifies the end of God's patience and the fulfillment of His righteous judgment. This connects to the broader biblical narrative of God's justice and the ultimate triumph over evil, as prophesied in various scriptures, including <a href="/daniel/9-24.htm">Daniel 9:24-27</a> and <a href="/matthew/24-21.htm">Matthew 24:21-22</a>. The plagues also serve as a type of the plagues in Egypt, where God's power was demonstrated, and His people were delivered.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/the_temple.htm">The Temple</a> In Revelation, the temple often symbolizes the presence of God and His dwelling place. Here, it is filled with smoke, indicating God's glory and power. 2. <a href="/topical/s/smoke.htm">Smoke</a> Represents the glory and power of God. In the Old Testament, smoke often signifies God's presence, as seen in the tabernacle and temple. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_glory_of_god.htm">The Glory of God</a> This refers to the divine majesty and holiness of God, which is so overwhelming that it fills the temple. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_seven_angels.htm">The Seven Angels</a> These are the messengers of God tasked with pouring out the seven plagues, representing God's judgment. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_seven_plagues.htm">The Seven Plagues</a> These are the final judgments of God upon the earth, signifying the completion of His wrath.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_holiness_and_glory.htm">God's Holiness and Glory</a> The filling of the temple with smoke signifies God's unapproachable holiness and glory. Believers are reminded of the reverence due to God. <a href="/topical/t/the_finality_of_god's_judgment.htm">The Finality of God's Judgment</a> The completion of the seven plagues signifies the finality and certainty of God's judgment. Christians are called to live in readiness and obedience. <a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_god's_presence.htm">The Power of God's Presence</a> The inability to enter the temple due to God's presence highlights His overwhelming power. Believers should seek to experience God's presence in their lives through prayer and worship. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_angels_in_god's_plan.htm">The Role of Angels in God's Plan</a> The seven angels carrying out God's judgment remind us of the spiritual realm's active role in God's divine plan.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_revelation_15.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Revelation 15</a> <a href="/q/how_does_rev_15_8_align_with_god's_access.htm">Revelation 15:8 claims no one could enter the temple until the plagues ended—how does this fit with other biblical teachings about God’s accessibility?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_revelation_echo_past_apocalypses.htm">Why does the Book of Revelation use imagery and symbols that closely resemble earlier apocalyptic writings rather than unique divine revelation?</a> <a href="/q/what_are_the_three_woes_in_revelation.htm">What are the three woes in Revelation?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_psalm_18_differ_from_103.htm">Why do the descriptions of God's power in Psalm 18 seem inconsistent with passages portraying His more gentle attributes (e.g., Psalm 103)?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/revelation/15.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(8) And the temple . . .--Translate, And the temple (the same word--naos--is used as in <a href="/revelation/11-1.htm" title="And there was given me a reed like to a rod: and the angel stood, saying, Rise, and measure the temple of God, and the altar, and them that worship therein.">Revelation 11:1</a>) was filled with smoke from the glory of God, and from his might; and no one was able to enter into the temple until the seven plagues of the seven angels should be finished. As in the wilderness (<a href="/context/exodus/40-34.htm" title="Then a cloud covered the tent of the congregation, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle.">Exodus 40:34-35</a>), and as at the dedication of Solomon's temple (<a href="/context/1_kings/8-10.htm" title="And it came to pass, when the priests were come out of the holy place, that the cloud filled the house of the LORD,">1Kings 8:10-11</a>), the tokens of God's presence filled the temple, so it is now, but with a difference: it is smoke, not cloud, which is the symbol of God's presence. But the vision which perhaps, under all circumstances, most nearly corresponds with the present is that of Isaiah (Isaiah 6); there the prophet beheld the vision of God. His train filled the temple, and the house was filled with smoke, and a message of judgment was given to the prophet; that message declared that the sin of the people had reached a climax: they had trifled with convictions, and henceforward the words of God's servants would harden rather than awaken them. "Make the heart of this people fat, and make their ears heavy, and shut their eyes," &c. (<a href="/context/isaiah/6-9.htm" title="And he said, Go, and tell this people, Hear you indeed, but understand not; and see you indeed, but perceive not.">Isaiah 6:9-10</a>), till the desolating judgments had fallen. The general drift of the present vision is similar; the days of warning are over: the plagues which now fall will fall on those who have trifled with convictions: the sanctuary which was opened as a refuge is now closed: none can enter till the plagues have descended. The time has come when the judgments of God fail to stir the conscience which has been deadened by sin; the day when the gracious influences towards repentance was felt has passed. The word that has been spoken is about to descend in judgment (<a href="/john/7-48.htm" title="Have any of the rulers or of the Pharisees believed on him?">John 7:48</a>). "Who shall not pray, with an agony of earnestness, From hardness of heart and contempt of Thy word and commandment, good Lord, deliver us?" (Dr. Vaughan). . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/revelation/15.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 8. - And the temple was filled with smoke from the glory of God, and from his power. The "smoke" suggests (1) the cloud, or Shechiuah, the symbol of God's presence and glory (cf. <a href="/exodus/16-10.htm">Exodus 16:10</a>: 24:16); (2) the sign of God's active operation (<a href="/exodus/19-18.htm">Exodus 19:18</a>); (3) the token of judgment and calamity (<a href="/isaiah/14-31.htm">Isaiah 14:31</a>; <a href="/psalms/18-8.htm">Psalm 18:8</a>; <a href="/revelation/14-11.htm">Revelation 14:11</a>). All three significations receive their fulfilment in this place. And no man was able to enter into the temple, till the seven plagues of the seven angels were fulfilled; should be finished (Revised Version). Just as when God manifested his presence on Sinai the people were not allowed to approach, so here no one is allowed to approach the ναός, the dwelling place of God, while he is manifesting his judgments. The description is intended to convey an impression of the awful sacredness of God's presence. (For the explanation of the parts of this verse, see on previous verses.) . . . <a href="/commentaries/revelation/15-8.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. the ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative 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. temple ναὸς (naos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3485.htm">Strong's 3485: </a> A temple, a shrine, that part of the temple where God himself resides. From a primary naio; a fane, shrine, temple. was filled ἐγεμίσθη (egemisthē) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1072.htm">Strong's 1072: </a> To fill, load. Transitive from gemo; to fill entirely. with smoke καπνοῦ (kapnou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2586.htm">Strong's 2586: </a> Smoke. Of uncertain affinity; smoke. 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 τῆς (tēs) Article - Genitive 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. glory δόξης (doxēs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1391.htm">Strong's 1391: </a> From the base of dokeo; glory, in a wide application. of God Θεοῦ (Theou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. 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. His αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular <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. power; δυνάμεως (dynameōs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1411.htm">Strong's 1411: </a> From dunamai; force; specially, miraculous power. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. no one οὐδεὶς (oudeis) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3762.htm">Strong's 3762: </a> No one, none, nothing. could ἐδύνατο (edynato) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1410.htm">Strong's 1410: </a> (a) I am powerful, have (the) power, (b) I am able, I can. Of uncertain affinity; to be able or possible. enter εἰσελθεῖν (eiselthein) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_1525.htm">Strong's 1525: </a> To go in, come in, enter. From eis and erchomai; to enter. the τὸν (ton) Article - Accusative 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. temple ναὸν (naon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3485.htm">Strong's 3485: </a> A temple, a shrine, that part of the temple where God himself resides. From a primary naio; a fane, shrine, temple. until ἄχρι (achri) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_891.htm">Strong's 891: </a> As far as, up to, until, during. Or achris akh'-rece; akin to akron; until or up to. the αἱ (hai) Article - Nominative 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. seven ἑπτὰ (hepta) Adjective - Nominative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2033.htm">Strong's 2033: </a> Seven. A primary number; seven. plagues πληγαὶ (plēgai) Noun - Nominative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4127.htm">Strong's 4127: </a> A blow, stripe, wound; an affliction, plague. From plesso; a stroke; by implication, a wound; figuratively, a calamity. of the τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive Masculine 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. seven ἑπτὰ (hepta) Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2033.htm">Strong's 2033: </a> Seven. A primary number; seven. angels ἀγγέλων (angelōn) Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_32.htm">Strong's 32: </a> From aggello; a messenger; especially an 'angel'; by implication, a pastor. were completed. τελεσθῶσιν (telesthōsin) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Passive - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5055.htm">Strong's 5055: </a> (a) I end, finish, (b) I fulfill, accomplish, (c) I pay. 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