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and they became blood. <a href="/nkjv/revelation/16.htm">New King James Version</a> Then the third angel poured out his bowl on the rivers and springs of water, and they became blood. <a href="/nasb_/revelation/16.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Then the third angel poured out his bowl into the rivers and the springs of waters; and they became blood. <a href="/nasb/revelation/16.htm">NASB 1995</a> Then the third angel poured out his bowl into the rivers and the springs of waters; and they became blood. <a href="/nasb77/revelation/16.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And the third angel poured out his bowl into the rivers and the springs of waters; and they became blood. <a href="/lsb/revelation/16.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Then the third angel poured out his bowl into the rivers and the springs of waters, and they became blood. <a href="/amp/revelation/16.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Then the third angel poured out his bowl into the rivers and the springs of water; and they turned into blood. <a href="/csb/revelation/16.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> The third poured out his bowl into the rivers and the springs of water, and they became blood. <a href="/hcsb/revelation/16.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> The third poured out his bowl into the rivers and the springs of water, and they became blood. <a href="/asv/revelation/16.htm">American Standard Version</a> And the third poured out his bowl into the rivers and the fountains of the waters; and it became blood. <a href="/cev/revelation/16.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> The third angel emptied his bowl into the rivers and streams. At once they turned to blood. <a href="/erv/revelation/16.htm">English Revised Version</a> And the third poured out his bowl into the rivers and the fountains of the waters; and it became blood. <a href="/gwt/revelation/16.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The third angel poured his bowl over the rivers and the springs. They turned into blood. <a href="/gnt/revelation/16.htm">Good News Translation</a> Then the third angel poured out his bowl on the rivers and the springs of water, and they turned into blood. <a href="/isv/revelation/16.htm">International Standard Version</a> The third angel poured his bowl into the rivers and the springs of water, and they turned into blood. <a href="/msb/revelation/16.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> And the third angel poured out his bowl into the rivers and springs of water, and they turned to blood. <a href="/net/revelation/16.htm">NET Bible</a> Then the third angel poured out his bowl on the rivers and the springs of water, and they turned into blood. <a href="/nheb/revelation/16.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> The third poured out his bowl into the rivers and springs of water, and they became blood. <a href="/wbt/revelation/16.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And the third angel poured out his vial upon the rivers and fountains of waters; and they became blood. <a href="/wey/revelation/16.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> The third angel poured his bowl into the rivers and springs of water, and they became blood. <a href="/web/revelation/16.htm">World English Bible</a> The third poured out his bowl into the rivers and springs of water, and they became blood. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/revelation/16.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And the third messenger poured out his bowl into the rivers, and into the fountains of the waters, and there came blood, <a href="/blb/revelation/16.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And the third poured out his bowl into the rivers and the springs of the waters, and they became blood. <a href="/ylt/revelation/16.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And the third messenger did pour out his vial to the rivers, and to the fountains of the waters, and there came blood, <a href="/slt/revelation/16.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And the third angel poured out his vial into the rivers, and into the fountains of waters; and it was blood.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/revelation/16.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And the third poured out his vial upon the rivers and the fountains of waters; and there was made blood. <a href="/cpdv/revelation/16.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And the third Angel poured out his bowl upon the rivers and the sources of water, and these became blood. <a href="/nabre/revelation/16.htm">New American Bible</a> The third angel poured out his bowl on the rivers and springs of water. These also turned to blood. <a href="/nrsvce/revelation/16.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> The third angel poured his bowl into the rivers and the springs of water, and they became blood.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/revelation/16.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And the third angel poured out his vial upon the rivers and fountains of waters; and they became blood. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/revelation/16.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And the third Angel poured his vessel into the rivers and into the springs of water, and they became blood.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/revelation/16.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And the third angel poured out his cup on the rivers and the fountains of waters; and they became blood. <a href="/godbey/revelation/16.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And the third poured out his bowl upon the rivers and fountains of the waters; and they became blood. <a href="/haweis/revelation/16.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And the third angel poured out his vase upon the rivers and upon the fountains of waters; and they became blood. <a href="/mace/revelation/16.htm">Mace New Testament</a> The THIRD angel poured out his vial upon the rivers and fountains; and they became blood. <a href="/wey/revelation/16.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> The third angel poured his bowl into the rivers and springs of water, and they became blood. <a href="/worrell/revelation/16.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And the third poured out his bowl into the rivers and fountains of waters; and it became blood. <a href="/worsley/revelation/16.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And the third angel poured out his vial on the rivers and on the fountains of waters; and they became blood. <a href="/parallel/revelation/16-4.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=3175" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/revelation/16.htm">The First Six Bowls of Wrath</a> …3And the second angel poured out his bowl into the sea, and it turned to blood like that of the dead, and every living thing in the sea died. 4<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/5154.htm" title="5154: tritos (Adj-NMS) -- Third. Ordinal from treis; third; neuter a third part, or a third time, thirdly.">third angel</a> <a href="/greek/1632.htm" title="1632: execheen (V-AIA-3S) -- Or ekchuno ek-khoo'-no from ek and cheo; to pour forth; figuratively, to bestow.">poured out</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: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/5357.htm" title="5357: phialēn (N-AFS) -- A shallow and flat bowl. Of uncertain affinity; a broad shallow cup.">bowl</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/3588.htm" title="3588: tous (Art-AMP) -- 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/4215.htm" title="4215: potamous (N-AMP) -- A river, torrent, stream. Probably from a derivative of the alternate of pino; a current, brook or freshet, i.e. Running water.">rivers</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tas (Art-AFP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4077.htm" title="4077: pēgas (N-AFP) -- A fountain, spring, well, issue, flow. Probably from pegnumi; a fount, i.e. Source or supply.">springs</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</a> <a href="/greek/5204.htm" title="5204: hydatōn (N-GNP) -- Water. And genitive case, hudatos, etc. From the base of huetos; water literally or figuratively.">water,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/1096.htm" title="1096: egeneto (V-AIM-3S) -- A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude.">they turned to</a> <a href="/greek/129.htm" title="129: haima (N-NNS) -- Blood, literally, figuratively or specially; by implication, bloodshed, also kindred.">blood.</a> 5And I heard the angel of the waters say: “Righteous are You, O Holy One, who is and was, because You have brought these judgments.…<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="/exodus/17-6.htm">Exodus 17:6</a> Behold, I will stand there before you by the rock at Horeb. And when you strike the rock, water will come out of it for the people to drink.” So Moses did this in the sight of the elders of Israel. <a href="/psalms/78-44.htm">Psalm 78:44</a> He turned their rivers to blood, and from their streams they could not drink. <a href="/psalms/105-29.htm">Psalm 105:29</a> He turned their waters to blood and caused their fish to die. <a href="/isaiah/15-9.htm">Isaiah 15:9</a> The waters of Dimon are full of blood, but I will bring more upon Dimon—a lion upon the fugitives of Moab and upon the remnant of the land. <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/9-15.htm">Jeremiah 9:15</a> Therefore this is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: “Behold, I will feed this people wormwood and give them poisoned water to drink. <a href="/jeremiah/23-15.htm">Jeremiah 23:15</a> Therefore this is what the LORD of Hosts says concerning the prophets: “I will feed them wormwood and give them poisoned water to drink, for from the prophets of Jerusalem ungodliness has spread throughout the land.” <a href="/ezekiel/7-17.htm">Ezekiel 7:17-19</a> Every hand will go limp, and every knee will turn to water. / They will put on sackcloth, and terror will overwhelm them. Shame will cover all their faces, and all their heads will be shaved. / They will throw their silver into the streets, and their gold will seem unclean. Their silver and gold cannot save them in the day of the wrath of the LORD. They cannot satisfy their appetites or fill their stomachs with wealth, for it became the stumbling block that brought their iniquity. <a href="/ezekiel/32-6.htm">Ezekiel 32:6</a> I will drench the land with the flow of your blood, all the way to the mountains—the ravines will be filled. <a href="/zephaniah/1-17.htm">Zephaniah 1:17</a> I will bring such distress on mankind that they will walk like the blind, because they have sinned against the LORD. Their blood will be poured out like dust and their flesh like dung. <a href="/zechariah/14-8.htm">Zechariah 14:8</a> And on that day living water will flow out from Jerusalem, half of it toward the Eastern Sea and the other half toward the Western Sea, in summer and winter alike. <a href="/john/2-7.htm">John 2:7-9</a> Jesus told the servants, “Fill the jars with water.” So they filled them to the brim. / “Now draw some out,” He said, “and take it to the master of the banquet.” They did so, / and the master of the banquet tasted the water that had been turned into wine. He did not know where it was from, but the servants who had drawn the water knew. Then he called the bridegroom aside <a href="/john/4-10.htm">John 4:10-14</a> Jesus answered, “If you knew the gift of God and who is asking you for a drink, you would have asked Him, and He would have given you living water.” / “Sir,” the woman replied, “You have nothing to draw with and the well is deep. Where then will You get this living water? / Are You greater than our father Jacob, who gave us this well and drank from it himself, as did his sons and his livestock?” ... <a href="/john/7-37.htm">John 7:37-38</a> On the last and greatest day of the feast, Jesus stood up and called out in a loud voice, “If anyone is thirsty, let him come to Me and drink. / Whoever believes in Me, as the Scripture has said: ‘Streams of living water will flow from within him.’”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And the third angel poured out his vial on the rivers and fountains of waters; and they became blood.upon.<a href="/revelation/8-10.htm">Revelation 8:10,11</a> And the third angel sounded, and there fell a great star from heaven, burning as it were a lamp, and it fell upon the third part of the rivers, and upon the fountains of waters; … and they.<a href="/revelation/16-5.htm">Revelation 16:5</a> And I heard the angel of the waters say, Thou art righteous, O Lord, which art, and wast, and shalt be, because thou hast judged thus.<a href="/revelation/14-7.htm">Revelation 14:7</a> Saying with a loud voice, Fear God, and give glory to him; for the hour of his judgment is come: and worship him that made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and the fountains of waters.<a href="/exodus/7-20.htm">Exodus 7:20</a> And Moses and Aaron did so, as the LORD commanded; and he lifted up the rod, and smote the waters that were in the river, in the sight of Pharaoh, and in the sight of his servants; and all the waters that were in the river were turned to blood.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/revelation/16-3.htm">Angel</a> <a href="/revelation/16-3.htm">Blood</a> <a href="/revelation/16-3.htm">Bowl</a> <a href="/revelation/14-7.htm">Fountains</a> <a href="/revelation/16-3.htm">Messenger</a> <a href="/revelation/16-3.htm">Pour</a> <a href="/revelation/16-3.htm">Poured</a> <a href="/revelation/8-10.htm">Rivers</a> <a href="/revelation/14-7.htm">Springs</a> <a href="/revelation/14-9.htm">Third</a> <a href="/revelation/16-3.htm">Vessel</a> <a href="/revelation/16-3.htm">Vial</a> <a href="/revelation/14-7.htm">Water</a> <a href="/revelation/14-7.htm">Waters</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/revelation/16-5.htm">Angel</a> <a href="/revelation/16-6.htm">Blood</a> <a href="/revelation/16-8.htm">Bowl</a> <a href="/genesis/7-11.htm">Fountains</a> <a href="/revelation/16-5.htm">Messenger</a> <a href="/revelation/16-6.htm">Pour</a> <a href="/revelation/16-6.htm">Poured</a> <a href="/genesis/2-10.htm">Rivers</a> <a href="/genesis/8-2.htm">Springs</a> <a href="/revelation/21-19.htm">Third</a> <a href="/revelation/16-8.htm">Vessel</a> <a href="/revelation/16-8.htm">Vial</a> <a href="/revelation/16-5.htm">Water</a> <a href="/revelation/16-5.htm">Waters</a><div class="vheading2">Revelation 16</div>1. <a href="/revelation/16-1.htm">The angels pour out their bowls of wrath.</a> 6. <a href="/revelation/16-6.htm">The plagues that follow.</a> 16. <a href="/revelation/16-16.htm">Armageddon.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </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/16.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/16.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>And the third angel poured out his bowl This phrase indicates the continuation of the series of judgments known as the seven bowls of God's wrath. The third angel is part of a sequence, following the first and second angels, each delivering a specific judgment. The imagery of pouring out a bowl suggests a complete and decisive action, symbolizing the fullness of God's wrath being dispensed. This act is reminiscent of the plagues in Egypt, where God's judgment was also poured out in a series of devastating events (Exodus 7-12).into the rivers and springs of water The focus on rivers and springs highlights the targeting of essential sources of fresh water, which are vital for life and sustenance. In the ancient world, rivers and springs were crucial for agriculture, drinking water, and daily living. The judgment here disrupts the natural order and provision, emphasizing the severity of God's wrath. This mirrors the first plague in Egypt, where the Nile River was turned to blood, affecting all water sources (<a href="/exodus/7-20.htm">Exodus 7:20-21</a>).and they turned to blood The transformation of water into blood is a direct parallel to the first Egyptian plague, reinforcing the theme of divine judgment against those who oppose God. Blood symbolizes death and judgment, indicating the seriousness of the consequences for sin and rebellion. This imagery also connects to the sacrificial system in the Old Testament, where blood was required for atonement, pointing to the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ, whose blood was shed for the redemption of humanity (<a href="/hebrews/9-22.htm">Hebrews 9:22</a>). The turning of water to blood serves as a stark reminder of the cost of sin and the necessity of repentance.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/third_angel.htm">Third Angel</a> This angel is one of the seven angels tasked with pouring out the bowls of God's wrath upon the earth. Each angel represents a specific judgment from God. 2. <a href="/topical/r/rivers_and_springs_of_water.htm">Rivers and Springs of Water</a> These are natural sources of fresh water, essential for life. Their transformation into blood signifies a severe judgment affecting the sustenance of life. 3. <a href="/topical/b/bowl_judgments.htm">Bowl Judgments</a> These are the final series of seven plagues described in Revelation, representing God's ultimate judgment on a sinful world. The third bowl specifically targets the earth's water supply.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_judgment.htm">God's Sovereignty in Judgment</a> The transformation of water into blood demonstrates God's control over creation and His authority to execute judgment. Believers are reminded of the importance of revering God's power and justice. <a href="/topical/t/the_seriousness_of_sin.htm">The Seriousness of Sin</a> The severe nature of the bowl judgments underscores the seriousness of sin and the necessity of repentance. Christians are called to examine their lives and turn away from sin. <a href="/topical/d/dependence_on_god_for_sustenance.htm">Dependence on God for Sustenance</a> The judgment on water sources highlights humanity's dependence on God for life. Believers should cultivate gratitude and reliance on God for their daily needs. <a href="/topical/t/the_certainty_of_god's_promises.htm">The Certainty of God's Promises</a> The fulfillment of prophetic judgments assures believers of the certainty of God's promises, both in judgment and in salvation. This encourages faithfulness and hope in God's ultimate plan.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_revelation_16.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Revelation 16</a> <a href="/q/what_are_the_seven_bowls_of_revelation.htm">What are the Seven Bowls of Revelation?</a> <a href="/q/what_causes_rivers_to_turn_blood_red.htm">What causes rivers to turn blood red?</a> <a href="/q/how_do_rev_16_plagues_fit_science.htm">In Revelation 16, how could the massive and sudden plagues (Rev 16:2–4) align with scientific or natural processes? </a> <a href="/q/do_rev_4_4_elders_align_with_other_leaders.htm">How do the twenty-four elders from Revelation 4:4 align with or contradict other biblical notions of heavenly beings or leadership?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/revelation/16.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(4) And the third angel . . .--The third vial resembles the second in its effects. As it is poured out on the rivers and springs of waters, they become blood. It is not only the great sea which becomes blood, but all the merry streams and babbling brooks which carry their tribute of water seawards also turn corrupt. And this plague is acknowledged by heavenly voices as a just retribution (<a href="/context/revelation/16-5.htm" title="And I heard the angel of the waters say, You are righteous, O Lord, which are, and were, and shall be, because you have judged thus.">Revelation 16:5-7</a>). The streams and rivers feed the sea; they are the powers and influences which go to the making up of the great popular sentiment; these are smitten by the same corruption. Men cannot worship worldliness or earthliness without degrading even those who contribute to their instruction, their recreations, and their joys, to the same level. When the public taste grows corrupt, the literature will, for example, become so in a more or less degree; the up-flowing tide will colour the down-coming stream. "The morality of a nation's art," writes a modern critic. "always rises to the level of morality in a nation's manners. Morality takes care of itself, and always revenges any outrage which art may put upon its laws by either lowering the art that so offends, or extinguishing it" (Dallas, Gay Science, Vol. II., 16). It is true in even a wider sense. The loftier powers of imagination, the range of poetical elevation, are cramped and killed in a base, world-worshipping age. The streams of life grow putrid, the fresh and bright gifts of God are polluted, when the ocean of public thought is unwholesome.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/revelation/16.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 4. - And the third angel poured out his vial upon the rivers and fountains of waters; and they became blood. Omit "angel" (see on ver. 3). "Into the rivers," etc., as in the previous cases. The singular ἐγένετο, probably on account of the neuter ψ῞δατα being understood. The idea of the second vial is carried on here (cf. on ver. 3). Note the corresponding judgment of the third trumpet. In addition to the interpretation of the second vial given above, it is probable that the blood signifies the slaughter and death which is part of God's vengeance on the wicked (cf. ver. 6). The divisions adopted in the first four vials correspond to those in <a href="/revelation/14.htm">Revelation 14</a>, which designate the whole of God's created world, "heaven, and earth, and the sea, and the fountains of waters." <a href="/commentaries/revelation/16-4.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Then 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. third [angel] τρίτος (tritos) Adjective - Nominative Masculine 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. poured out ἐξέχεεν (execheen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1632.htm">Strong's 1632: </a> Or ekchuno ek-khoo'-no from ek and cheo; to pour forth; figuratively, to bestow. 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. bowl φιάλην (phialēn) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5357.htm">Strong's 5357: </a> A shallow and flat bowl. Of uncertain affinity; a broad shallow cup. 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. the τοὺς (tous) Article - Accusative 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. rivers ποταμοὺς (potamous) Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4215.htm">Strong's 4215: </a> A river, torrent, stream. Probably from a derivative of the alternate of pino; a current, brook or freshet, i.e. Running water. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. springs πηγὰς (pēgas) Noun - Accusative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4077.htm">Strong's 4077: </a> A fountain, spring, well, issue, flow. Probably from pegnumi; a fount, i.e. Source or supply. of 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. water, ὑδάτων (hydatōn) Noun - Genitive Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5204.htm">Strong's 5204: </a> Water. And genitive case, hudatos, etc. From the base of huetos; water literally or figuratively. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. they turned to ἐγένετο (egeneto) Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1096.htm">Strong's 1096: </a> A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude. blood. αἷμα (haima) Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_129.htm">Strong's 129: </a> Blood, literally, figuratively or specially; by implication, bloodshed, also kindred. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/revelation/16-4.htm">Revelation 16:4 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/revelation/16-4.htm">Revelation 16:4 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/revelation/16-4.htm">Revelation 16:4 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/revelation/16-4.htm">Revelation 16:4 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/revelation/16-4.htm">Revelation 16:4 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/revelation/16-4.htm">Revelation 16:4 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/revelation/16-4.htm">Revelation 16:4 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/revelation/16-4.htm">Revelation 16:4 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/revelation/16-4.htm">Revelation 16:4 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/revelation/16-4.htm">Revelation 16:4 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/revelation/16-4.htm">NT Prophecy: Revelation 16:4 The third poured out his bowl into (Rev. 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