Revelation 15:6

Revelation 15:6 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)And the seven angels came out of the temple, having the seven plagues, clothed in pure and white linen, and having their breasts girded with golden girdles.
• New International Version (NIV)Out of the temple came the seven angels with the seven plagues. They were dressed in clean, shining linen and wore golden sashes around their chests.
• English Standard Version (ESV)and out of the sanctuary came the seven angels with the seven plagues, clothed in pure, bright linen, with golden sashes around their chests.
• New King James Version (NKJV)And out of the temple came the seven angels having the seven plagues, clothed in pure bright linen, and having their chests girded with golden bands.

Context of Revelation 15:6

4Who will not fear you, Lord, and glorify your name? For you alone are holy. All nations will come and worship before you, for your righteous deeds have been revealed.” 5Then I looked and saw that the Temple in heaven, God’s Tabernacle, was thrown wide open. The seven angels who were holding the seven plagues came out of the Temple. They were clothed in spotless white linen with gold sashes across their chests. 7Then one of the four living beings handed each of the seven angels a gold bowl filled with the wrath of God, who lives forever and ever. 8The Temple was filled with smoke from God’s glory and power. No one could enter the Temple until the seven angels had completed pouring out the seven plagues.

Revelation 15:6 word by word

καὶ ἐξῆλθον οἱ ἑπτὰ ἄγγελοι οἱ ἔχοντες τὰς ἑπτὰ πληγὰς ἐκ τοῦ ναοῦ ἐνδεδυμένοι λίνον καθαρὸν λαμπρὸν καὶ περιεζωσμένοι περὶ τὰ στήθη ζώνας χρυσᾶς.Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• Andκαίkai · andG2532
• the sevenἑπτάhepta · sevenG2033
• angelsἄγγελοςaggelos · angelG32
• cameἐξέρχομαιexerchomai · to go outG1831
• out ofἐκek ex · out fromG1537
• the templeναόςnaos · templeG3485
• havingἔχωechō · to have/beG2192
• plaguesπληγήplēgē · plague/blow/woundG4127
• clothed inἐνδύωenduō · to put onG1746
• pureκαθαρόςkatharos · cleanG2513
• whiteλαμπρόςlampros · shiningG2986
• linenλίνονlinon · linen/wickG3043
• having theirπερίperi · aboutG4012
• breastsστῆθοςstēthos · chestG4738
• girdedπεριζώννυμιperizōnnumi · to girdG4024
• with goldenχρύσεοςchruseos · goldenG5552
• girdlesζώνηzōnē · belt/sash/girdleG2223

Cross-references for Revelation 15:6

• Revelation 15:1Then I saw in heaven another marvelous event of great significance. Seven angels were holding the seven last plagues, which would bring God’s wrath to completion.
• Revelation 1:13And standing in the middle of the lampstands was someone like the Son of Man. He was wearing a long robe with a gold sash across his chest.
• Exodus 28:5So give them fine linen cloth, gold thread, and blue, purple, and scarlet thread.
• Ezekiel 44:17“When they enter the gateway to the inner courtyard, they must wear only linen clothing. They must wear no wool while on duty in the inner courtyard or in the Temple itself.
• Luke 24:4As they stood there puzzled, two men suddenly appeared to them, clothed in dazzling robes.

Commentaries on Revelation 15:6

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 6The seven angels came out of the temple - To show that they were sent from God himself. Clothed in pure and white linen - Habited as priests. For these habits see Exodus 28:6, Exodus 28:8; and see the note on Revelation 1:13.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 6And the seven angels - See the notes on Revelation 15:1. Came out of the temple - Were seen to come from the temple; that is, from the immediate presence of God. Having the seven plagues - See the notes on Revelation 15:1. Each one entrusted with a single “plague” to be executed upon the earth. The meaning here is, that they were designated or appointed to execute those plagues in judgments. The symbols of their office - the golden vials - were given to…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 5-8Verses 5-8 In the judgments God executes upon antichrist and his followers, he fulfils the prophecies and promises of his word. These angels are prepared for their work, clothed with pure and white linen, their breasts girded with golden girdles, representing the holiness, and righteousness, and excellence of these dealings with men. They are ministers of Divine justice, and do every thing in a pure and holy manner. They were armed with the wrath of God…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 5-6God's tabernacle shows God's presence (see John 1:14). Even the plagues come from God's presence. Christ's sacrifice (Matthew 27:51; Mark 15:38; Hebrews 6:19–20; 10:19–20) removed the barrier between God and humanity (see Exodus 26:31–35; Leviticus 16). Now, those who do not belong to Christ feel the full impact of God's presence (see Revelation 20:11–15; Isaiah 13:4–12; Zephaniah 2:1–3; Malachi 3:2–3). bright linen: Linen, a symbol of purity, was also…Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 66. having--So B reads. But A and C, read "who have": not that they had them yet (compare Re 15:7), but they are by anticipation described according to their office. linen--So B reads. But A, C, and Vulgate, "a stone." On the principle that the harder reading is the one least likely to be an interpolation, we should read, "a stone pure ('and' is omitted in A, B, C, and Andreas), brilliant" (so the Greek): probably the diamond. With English Version, compare…Read the comment

Topics related to Revelation 15:6

• Colors
• Girdle
• Linen
• Plague
• Seven
• Temple

In the dictionaries

• Linen
• Sing
• Altar
• Gold
• Print; Printing; Printed
• Retribution
• Revelation of John
• Girdle

Commentaries on Revelation 15

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings