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class="vheadingv">Verse<a href="/bsb/revelation/8.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><a href="/niv/revelation/8.htm">New International Version</a> The smoke of the incense, together with the prayers of God&#8217s people, went up before God from the angel&#8217s hand. <a href="/nlt/revelation/8.htm">New Living Translation</a> The smoke of the incense, mixed with the prayers of God’s holy people, ascended up to God from the altar where the angel had poured them out. <a href="/esv/revelation/8.htm">English Standard Version</a> and the smoke of the incense, with the prayers of the saints, rose before God from the hand of the angel. <a href="/bsb/revelation/8.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> And the smoke of the incense, together with the prayers of the saints, rose up before God from the hand of the angel. <a href="/blb/revelation/8.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And the smoke of the incense went up before God, with the prayers of the saints, out of the hand of the angel. <a href="/kjv/revelation/8.htm">King James Bible</a> And the smoke of the incense, which came with the prayers of the saints, ascended up before God out of the angel's hand. <a href="/nkjv/revelation/8.htm">New King James Version</a> And the smoke of the incense, with the prayers of the saints, ascended before God from the angel’s hand. <a href="/nasb_/revelation/8.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And the smoke of the incense ascended from the angel’s hand with the prayers of the saints before God. <a href="/nasb/revelation/8.htm">NASB 1995</a> And the smoke of the incense, with the prayers of the saints, went up before God out of the angel&#8217s hand. <a href="/nasb77/revelation/8.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And the smoke of the incense, with the prayers of the saints, went up before God out of the angel’s hand. <a href="/lsb/revelation/8.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And the smoke of the incense went up with the prayers of the saints, out of the angel’s hand, before God. <a href="/amp/revelation/8.htm">Amplified Bible</a> And the smoke and fragrant aroma of the incense, with the prayers of the saints (God’s people), ascended before God from the angel’s hand. <a href="/csb/revelation/8.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> The smoke of the incense, with the prayers of the saints, went up in the presence of God from the angel’s hand. <a href="/hcsb/revelation/8.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> The smoke of the incense, with the prayers of the saints, went up in the presence of God from the angel&#8217s hand. <a href="/asv/revelation/8.htm">American Standard Version</a> And the smoke of the incense, with the prayers of the saints, went up before God out of the angel's hand. <a href="/cev/revelation/8.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Then the smoke of the incense, together with the prayers of God's people, went up to God from the hand of the angel. <a href="/erv/revelation/8.htm">English Revised Version</a> And the smoke of the incense, with the prayers of the saints, went up before God out of the angel's hand. <a href="/gwt/revelation/8.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The smoke from the incense went up from the angel's hand to God along with the prayers of God's people. <a href="/gnt/revelation/8.htm">Good News Translation</a> The smoke of the burning incense went up with the prayers of God's people from the hands of the angel standing before God. <a href="/isv/revelation/8.htm">International Standard Version</a> The smoke from the incense and the prayers of the saints went up from the angel's hand to God. <a href="/msb/revelation/8.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> And the smoke of the incense, together with the prayers of the saints, rose up before God from the hand of the angel. <a href="/net/revelation/8.htm">NET Bible</a> The smoke coming from the incense, along with the prayers of the saints, ascended before God from the angel's hand. <a href="/nheb/revelation/8.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> The smoke of the incense, with the prayers of the saints, went up before God out of the angel's hand. <a href="/wbt/revelation/8.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And the smoke of the incense, which came with the prayers of the saints, ascended before God out of the angel's hand. <a href="/wey/revelation/8.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And the smoke of the incense rose into the presence of God from the angel's hand, and mingled with the prayers of His people. <a href="/web/revelation/8.htm">World English Bible</a> The smoke of the incense, with the prayers of the saints, went up before God out of the angel’s hand. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/revelation/8.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and the smoke of the incenses, with the prayers of the holy ones, went up before God out of the hand of the messenger; <a href="/blb/revelation/8.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And the smoke of the incense went up before God, with the prayers of the saints, out of the hand of the angel. <a href="/ylt/revelation/8.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and go up did the smoke of the perfumes to the prayers of the saints out of the hand of the messenger, before God; <a href="/slt/revelation/8.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And the smoke of the perfumes went up, with the prayers of the holy, from the angel's hand before God.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/revelation/8.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And the smoke of the incense of the prayers of the saints ascended up before God from the hand of the angel. <a href="/cpdv/revelation/8.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And the smoke of the incense of the prayers of the saints ascended, in the presence of God, from the hand of the Angel. <a href="/nabre/revelation/8.htm">New American Bible</a> The smoke of the incense along with the prayers of the holy ones went up before God from the hand of the angel. <a href="/nrsvce/revelation/8.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> And the smoke of the incense, with the prayers of the saints, rose before God from the hand of the angel.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/revelation/8.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And the smoke of the incense which came with the prayers of the saints, ascended up before God out of the angel’s hand. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/revelation/8.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And the smoke of the incense went up with the prayers of The Holy Ones from the hand of the Angel before God.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/revelation/8.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And the smoke of the incense, with the prayers of the saints, ascended before God out of the hand of the angel. <a href="/godbey/revelation/8.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And the smoke of the incense went up out of the hand of the angel, with the prayers of the saints, before God. <a href="/haweis/revelation/8.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And the smoke of the perfumes went up with the prayers of the saints, out of the angel?s hand before God. <a href="/mace/revelation/8.htm">Mace New Testament</a> and the smoke of the incense together with the prayers of the saints, ascended up before God, out of the angel's hand. <a href="/wey/revelation/8.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And the smoke of the incense rose into the presence of God from the angel's hand, and mingled with the prayers of His people. <a href="/worrell/revelation/8.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And the smoke of the incense, with the prayers of the saints, ascended before God out of the hand of the angel. <a href="/worsley/revelation/8.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And the smoke of the incense went up with the prayers of the saints, out of the hand of the angel, before God. <a href="/parallel/revelation/8-4.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=1619" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/revelation/8.htm">The Seventh Seal</a> …3Then another angel, who had a golden censer, came and stood at the altar. He was given much incense to offer, along with the prayers of all the saints, on the golden altar before the throne. 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/2586.htm" title="2586: kapnos (N-NMS) -- Smoke. Of uncertain affinity; smoke.">smoke</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GNP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of the</a> <a href="/greek/2368.htm" title="2368: thymiamatōn (N-GNP) -- Incense. From thumiao; an aroma, i.e. Fragrant powder burnt in religious service; by implication, the burning itself.">incense,</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tais (Art-DFP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">together with the</a> <a href="/greek/4335.htm" title="4335: proseuchais (N-DFP) -- From proseuchomai; prayer; by implication, an oratory.">prayers</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/40.htm" title="40: hagiōn (Adj-GMP) -- Set apart by (or for) God, holy, sacred. From hagos; sacred.">saints,</a> <a href="/greek/305.htm" title="305: anebē (V-AIA-3S) -- To go up, mount, ascend; of things: I rise, spring up, come up. From ana and the base of basis; to go up.">rose up</a> <a href="/greek/1799.htm" title="1799: enōpion (Prep) -- Neuter of a compound of en and a derivative of optanomai; in the face of.">before</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.">God</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/5495.htm" title="5495: cheiros (N-GFS) -- A hand. ">the hand</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.">of the</a> <a href="/greek/32.htm" title="32: angelou (N-GMS) -- From aggello; a messenger; especially an angel; by implication, a pastor.">angel.</a> 5Then the angel took the censer, filled it with fire from the altar, and hurled it to the earth; and there were peals of thunder, and rumblings, and flashes of lightning, and an earthquake.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/psalms/141-2.htm">Psalm 141:2</a> May my prayer be set before You like incense; my uplifted hands, like the evening offering. <a href="/exodus/30-7.htm">Exodus 30:7-8</a> And Aaron is to burn fragrant incense on it every morning when he tends the lamps. / When Aaron sets up the lamps at twilight, he must burn the incense perpetually before the LORD for the generations to come. <a href="/luke/1-10.htm">Luke 1:10</a> And at the hour of the incense offering, the whole congregation was praying outside. <a href="/revelation/5-8.htm">Revelation 5:8</a> When He had taken the scroll, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb. Each one had a harp, and they were holding golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints. <a href="/revelation/6-9.htm">Revelation 6:9-10</a> And when the Lamb opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of those who had been slain for the word of God and for the testimony they had upheld. / And they cried out in a loud voice, “How long, O Lord, holy and true, until You judge those who dwell upon the earth and avenge our blood?” <a href="/revelation/9-13.htm">Revelation 9:13</a> Then the sixth angel sounded his trumpet, and I heard a voice from the four horns of the golden altar before God <a href="/revelation/14-18.htm">Revelation 14:18</a> Still another angel, with authority over the fire, came from the altar and called out in a loud voice to the angel with the sharp sickle, “Swing your sharp sickle and gather the clusters of grapes from the vine of the earth, because its grapes are ripe.” <a href="/revelation/15-8.htm">Revelation 15:8</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="/revelation/16-7.htm">Revelation 16:7</a> And I heard the altar reply: “Yes, Lord God Almighty, true and just are Your judgments.” <a href="/revelation/18-20.htm">Revelation 18:20</a> Rejoice over her, O heaven, and you saints and apostles and prophets, because God has pronounced for you His judgment against her. <a href="/revelation/19-3.htm">Revelation 19:3</a> And a second time they called out: “Hallelujah! Her smoke rises forever and ever.” <a href="/revelation/20-4.htm">Revelation 20:4</a> Then I saw the thrones, and those seated on them had been given authority to judge. And I saw the souls of those who had been beheaded for their testimony of Jesus and for the word of God, and those who had not worshiped the beast or its image and had not received its mark on their foreheads or hands. And they came to life and reigned with Christ for a thousand years. <a href="/hebrews/9-4.htm">Hebrews 9:4</a> containing the golden altar of incense and the gold-covered ark of the covenant. Inside the ark were the gold jar of manna, Aaron’s staff that had budded, and the stone tablets of the covenant. <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="/isaiah/65-24.htm">Isaiah 65:24</a> Even before they call, I will answer, and while they are still speaking, I will hear.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And the smoke of the incense, which came with the prayers of the saints, ascended up before God out of the angel's hand.<a href="/revelation/8-3.htm">Revelation 8:3</a> And another angel came and stood at the altar, having a golden censer; and there was given unto him much incense, that he should offer it with the prayers of all saints upon the golden altar which was before the throne.<a href="/revelation/15-8.htm">Revelation 15:8</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="/exodus/30-1.htm">Exodus 30:1</a> And thou shalt make an altar to burn incense upon: of shittim wood shalt thou make it.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/revelation/8-3.htm">Angel</a> <a href="/revelation/21-17.htm">Angel's</a> <a href="/ephesians/4-10.htm">Ascended</a> <a href="/revelation/6-5.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/revelation/8-3.htm">Incense</a> <a href="/revelation/5-2.htm">Messenger</a> <a href="/jude/1-23.htm">Mingled</a> <a href="/philippians/4-18.htm">Perfume</a> <a href="/hebrews/9-4.htm">Perfumes</a> <a href="/revelation/8-3.htm">Prayers</a> <a href="/revelation/8-2.htm">Presence</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/4-14.htm">Rose</a> <a href="/revelation/8-3.htm">Saints</a> <a href="/hebrews/12-18.htm">Smoke</a> <a href="/revelation/6-14.htm">Together</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/revelation/8-5.htm">Angel</a> <a href="/revelation/10-10.htm">Angel's</a> <a href="/revelation/11-12.htm">Ascended</a> <a href="/revelation/10-2.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/revelation/9-13.htm">Incense</a> <a href="/revelation/8-5.htm">Messenger</a> <a href="/revelation/8-7.htm">Mingled</a> <a href="/revelation/18-13.htm">Perfume</a> <a href="/revelation/18-13.htm">Perfumes</a> <a href="/1_samuel/7-9.htm">Prayers</a> <a href="/revelation/9-13.htm">Presence</a> <a href="/revelation/9-2.htm">Rose</a> <a href="/revelation/11-18.htm">Saints</a> <a href="/revelation/9-2.htm">Smoke</a> <a href="/revelation/16-14.htm">Together</a><div class="vheading2">Revelation 8</div>1. <a href="/revelation/8-1.htm">At the opening of the seventh seal,</a> 2. <a href="/revelation/8-2.htm">Seven angels have seven trumpets given them.</a> 6. <a href="/revelation/8-6.htm">Four of them sound their trumpets and great plagues follow.</a> 9. <a href="/revelation/8-9.htm">Another angel puts incense to the prayers of the saints on the golden altar.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/revelation/8.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/revelation/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/revelation/8.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>And the smoke of the incense In biblical times, incense was used in religious rituals as a symbol of prayer and worship. The smoke represents the prayers of the faithful ascending to God. In the Old Testament, incense was a key component of the tabernacle and temple worship (<a href="/exodus/30-7.htm">Exodus 30:7-8</a>). The imagery here connects to the priestly duties, where incense was burned on the altar as a fragrant offering to God, symbolizing the prayers of the people.together with the prayers of the saints The "saints" refer to believers who are set apart for God. Their prayers are depicted as being mixed with the incense, indicating that the prayers of the faithful are pleasing and acceptable to God. This reflects the biblical theme that God hears and values the prayers of His people (<a href="/psalms/141-2.htm">Psalm 141:2</a>). The prayers of the saints are often seen as intercessory, seeking God's intervention and justice.rose up before God This phrase emphasizes the direct access believers have to God through prayer. The imagery of prayers rising suggests that they reach God's presence, echoing the assurance that God is attentive to the cries of His people (<a href="/revelation/5-8.htm">Revelation 5:8</a>). It also reflects the biblical teaching that God is sovereign and attentive to the affairs of the world.from the hand of the angel Angels are often depicted as messengers or servants of God, playing a role in the divine order. Here, the angel acts as an intermediary, presenting the prayers to God. This highlights the heavenly order and the role of angels in the divine plan. The involvement of the angel underscores the sacredness and importance of the prayers being offered, aligning with the biblical view of angels as ministering spirits (<a href="/hebrews/1-14.htm">Hebrews 1:14</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/the_angel.htm">The Angel</a> A heavenly being who stands before God, holding a golden censer filled with incense. This angel acts as an intermediary, presenting the prayers of the saints to God. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_saints.htm">The Saints</a> Believers in Christ whose prayers are symbolically represented by the incense. They are the faithful followers of Jesus who are often depicted as enduring persecution and trials. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_incense.htm">The Incense</a> Symbolizes the prayers of the saints. In the Old Testament, incense was used in the temple as a fragrant offering to God, representing the prayers and worship of the people. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_smoke.htm">The Smoke</a> Represents the rising of prayers to God. The imagery of smoke ascending is a powerful symbol of prayers reaching the divine presence. 5. <a href="/topical/b/before_god.htm">Before God</a> The location where the prayers are presented, indicating the direct access believers have to God through their prayers.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_prayer.htm">The Power of Prayer</a> Prayer is a powerful tool for believers, symbolized by the incense that rises to God. It is a direct line of communication with the Creator. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_intercession.htm">The Role of Intercession</a> Just as the angel presents the prayers of the saints, believers are called to intercede for one another, lifting each other up in prayer. <a href="/topical/t/the_fragrance_of_faithfulness.htm">The Fragrance of Faithfulness</a> Our prayers, like incense, should be a pleasing aroma to God, reflecting a life of faithfulness and devotion. <a href="/topical/a/access_to_god.htm">Access to God</a> Through Christ, believers have direct access to God, and their prayers are heard and valued in the heavenly realm. <a href="/topical/p/perseverance_in_prayer.htm">Perseverance in Prayer</a> The imagery of prayers rising before God encourages believers to persevere in prayer, trusting that God hears and responds in His perfect timing.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_revelation_8.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Revelation 8</a> <a href="/q/what_defines_a_divine_appointment.htm">What is the Bible's perspective on incense?</a> <a href="/q/what_are_the_prayers_of_the_saints.htm">What are the Prayers of the Saints?</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/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/8.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(4) And the smoke of . . .--Better, And there went up the smoke of the incense for (or to, i.e., designed for, and to give fragrance to) the prayers of the saints, out of the hand of the angel, before God. The emblem of the rising column of smoke, in which incense and prayer now mingled, is the token that the prayers of the saints, now rendered acceptable, and no longer premature, are about to be answered. These prayers of God's people, weak and imperfect as they are, are yet invincible weapons in the hands of Christ's soldiers, and will be found mightier than any carnal weapons. As Jericho fell without Israel needing to strike a blow, so now the Israel of God will be seen to be omnipotent through true and faithful prayer. The charter of the Church's power is in the words of Christ: "If ye abide in Me, and My words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you" (<a href="/john/15-7.htm" title="If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, you shall ask what you will, and it shall be done to you.">John 15:7</a>). The judgments that follow are not indeed specifically prayed for by the Church of Christ, but they are the results of their prayers, and prove the might of all prayer.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/revelation/8.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 4. - And the smoke of the incense, which came with the prayers of the saints, ascended up before God out of the angel's hand; and the smoke of the incense with the prayers of the saints went up, etc. (Revised Version). The prayers, accompanied by the incense, and typically purified by it, are received by God. He hears the prayers; and the judgments against the wicked, which follow in the trumpet visions, constitute the answer to them. This makes more probable the view that the following visions are judgments against the world, and not (like the seals) trials to the Church. <a href="/commentaries/revelation/8-4.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. smoke καπνὸς (kapnos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2586.htm">Strong's 2586: </a> Smoke. Of uncertain affinity; smoke. of the τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. incense, θυμιαμάτων (thymiamatōn) Noun - Genitive Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2368.htm">Strong's 2368: </a> Incense. From thumiao; an aroma, i.e. Fragrant powder burnt in religious service; by implication, the burning itself. together with the ταῖς (tais) Article - Dative 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. prayers προσευχαῖς (proseuchais) Noun - Dative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4335.htm">Strong's 4335: </a> From proseuchomai; prayer; by implication, an oratory. 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. saints, ἁγίων (hagiōn) Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_40.htm">Strong's 40: </a> Set apart by (or for) God, holy, sacred. From hagos; sacred. rose up ἀνέβη (anebē) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_305.htm">Strong's 305: </a> To go up, mount, ascend; of things: I rise, spring up, come up. From ana and the base of basis; to go up. before ἐνώπιον (enōpion) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1799.htm">Strong's 1799: </a> Neuter of a compound of en and a derivative of optanomai; in the face 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. 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] hand χειρὸς (cheiros) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5495.htm">Strong's 5495: </a> A hand. of the τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. angel. ἀγγέλου (angelou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_32.htm">Strong's 32: </a> From aggello; a messenger; especially an 'angel'; by implication, a pastor. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/revelation/8-4.htm">Revelation 8:4 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/revelation/8-4.htm">Revelation 8:4 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/revelation/8-4.htm">Revelation 8:4 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/revelation/8-4.htm">Revelation 8:4 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/revelation/8-4.htm">Revelation 8:4 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/revelation/8-4.htm">Revelation 8:4 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/revelation/8-4.htm">Revelation 8:4 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/revelation/8-4.htm">Revelation 8:4 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/revelation/8-4.htm">Revelation 8:4 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/revelation/8-4.htm">Revelation 8:4 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/revelation/8-4.htm">NT Prophecy: Revelation 8:4 The smoke of the incense (Rev. 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