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Revelation — Capítulo 8

John’s Apocalypse is a magnificent and wonderfully designed message of the salvation that is available in Jesus Christ. The book blesses all who ponder it and sternly warns those who oppose Christ and the Good News and those whose Christian walk is shallow. The unfolding drama of the book stretches the imagination while bearing witness to God’s supreme power. Its visions describe the plight of …

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Texto — Reina-Valera 1960

1Cuando abrió el séptimo sello, se hizo silencio en el cielo como por media hora.

2Y vi a los siete ángeles que estaban en pie ante Dios; y se les dieron siete trompetas.

3Otro ángel vino entonces y se paró ante el altar, con un incensario de oro; y se le dio mucho incienso para añadirlo a las oraciones de todos los santos, sobre el altar de oro que estaba delante del trono.

4Y de la mano del ángel subió a la presencia de Dios el humo del incienso con las oraciones de los santos.

5Y el ángel tomó el incensario, y lo llenó del fuego del altar, y lo arrojó a la tierra; y hubo truenos, y voces, y relámpagos, y un terremoto.

6Y los siete ángeles que tenían las siete trompetas se dispusieron a tocarlas.

7El primer ángel tocó la trompeta, y hubo granizo y fuego mezclados con sangre, que fueron lanzados sobre la tierra; y la tercera parte de los árboles se quemó, y se quemó toda la hierba verde.

8El segundo ángel tocó la trompeta, y como una gran montaña ardiendo en fuego fue precipitada en el mar; y la tercera parte del mar se convirtió en sangre.

9Y murió la tercera parte de los seres vivientes que estaban en el mar, y la tercera parte de las naves fue destruida.

10El tercer ángel tocó la trompeta, y cayó del cielo una gran estrella, ardiendo como una antorcha, y cayó sobre la tercera parte de los ríos, y sobre las fuentes de las aguas.

11Y el nombre de la estrella es Ajenjo. Y la tercera parte de las aguas se convirtió en ajenjo; y muchos hombres murieron a causa de esas aguas, porque se hicieron amargas.

12El cuarto ángel tocó la trompeta, y fue herida la tercera parte del sol, y la tercera parte de la luna, y la tercera parte de las estrellas, para que se oscureciese la tercera parte de ellos, y no hubiese luz en la tercera parte del día, y asimismo de la noche.

13Y miré, y oí a un ángel volar por en medio del cielo, diciendo a gran voz: ¡Ay, ay, ay, de los que moran en la tierra, a causa de los otros toques de trompeta que están para sonar los tres ángeles!

TYNDALE OPEN STUDY NOTES

Versículo 1

I. 8:1 The opening of the seventh seal concludes the first act and dramatically initiates silence, w…

8:1 The opening of the seventh seal concludes the first act and dramatically initiates silence, which suggests the mystery of God in his dealings with the world (10:4; 1 Kgs 19:11-12). Perhaps the mysterious silence here is analogous to God’s rest on the seventh day of creation (Gen 2:1-3; see also Heb 4:1-11). • half an hour: This brief hush precedes the unfolding of the second act of divine judgment when God will answer the prayers of his people.

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II. 8:2–11:19 The second cycle of judgments is structured around seven trumpets. Like the first cycle…

8:2–11:19 The second cycle of judgments is structured around seven trumpets. Like the first cycle (6:1–8:1), this one contains an interlude (10:1–11:14; cp. 7:1-17) and ends with a glimpse of God’s eternal Kingdom (11:15-19; see 7:9–8:1). • The trumpet judgments are reminiscent of the ten plagues of Egypt (Exod 7:14–11:10) and have the same purpose—to show the powerlessness of earthly gods (or satanic powers) and to demonstrate beyond doubt the power and sovereignty of God.

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III. 8:2-6 This scene of preparation in heaven introduces the seven trumpets of judgment and continues…

8:2-6 This scene of preparation in heaven introduces the seven trumpets of judgment and continues the theme of God’s receiving and answering prayer (5:8; 6:9-11). 8:2 The dramatic sounding of trumpets by angels heralds an approaching end (see Isa 27:13; Zech 9:14; Matt 24:31; 1 Cor 15:52; 1 Thes 4:16).

Versículo 3

IV. 8:3-4 The prayers of God’s people ask for God’s ultimate justice and judgment (6:10-11; see also …

8:3-4 The prayers of God’s people ask for God’s ultimate justice and judgment (6:10-11; see also 5:8; Ezra 9:5-6; Ps 141:2; Dan 9:21). The mixture of incense and prayers that reaches God’s presence shows that God hears their prayers (see Rev 6:9-11) and is prepared to act.

Versículo 5

V. 8:5 The action of the angel, as he throws fire . . . down upon the earth, signals the dramatic be…

8:5 The action of the angel, as he throws fire . . . down upon the earth, signals the dramatic beginning of God’s judgment (see Gen 19:24; Exod 9:23; Lev 10:2; Deut 9:3; 2 Kgs 1:10). • thunder . . . lightning . . . earthquake: These earthly portents remind us of God’s power, presence, and judgment (also Rev 11:19; 16:18; see Exod 19:18-19; 1 Kgs 19:11-12; Isa 29:6).

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VI. 8:7-12 Each of the first four trumpets affects one-third of its target (see Ezek 5:1-4, 12; Zech …

8:7-12 Each of the first four trumpets affects one-third of its target (see Ezek 5:1-4, 12; Zech 13:8). The point is not to convey an exact measurement; instead, it indicates that God’s judgment on the earth is beginning but has not reached its zenith. Together, the first four trumpets form a unified message of judgment on the whole physical world (as with Rev 6:1-8). 8:7 Hail and fire mixed with blood signal the destruction of plant life, as did the seventh plague on Egypt (see Exod 9:13-35; Joel 2:31; Acts 2:19). • all the green grass was burned: Nothing escapes God’s judgment. • This vision need not be harmonized with Rev 9:4 because each scene is self-contained and communicates its own message.

Versículo 8

VII. 8:8-9 water . . . became blood: This judgment is similar to the first plague on Egypt (see Exod 7…

8:8-9 water . . . became blood: This judgment is similar to the first plague on Egypt (see Exod 7:14-25; Ps 78:44). • The mountain of fire suggests something similar to the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79 that brought bloody destruction to ships and sea life (see Pliny the Younger, Letters 6.16.1-22).

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VIII. 8:10-11 The star named Bitterness (literally wormwood, a shrubby plant yielding a bitter extract)…

8:10-11 The star named Bitterness (literally wormwood, a shrubby plant yielding a bitter extract) is symbolic rather than physical. Bitter water is connected with judgment from early in Israel’s national experience (Exod 15:22-26; Num 5:18; Jer 9:13-16; 23:15). The message is that wide-scale judgment has begun.

Versículo 12

IX. 8:12 the fourth angel: On the fourth day of creation, God made the sun . . . the moon, and . . . …

8:12 the fourth angel: On the fourth day of creation, God made the sun . . . the moon, and . . . the stars (Gen 1:14-19). • the day was dark: This judgment replicates the ninth plague in Egypt (Exod 10:21-23).

Versículo 13

X. 8:13 The ancients regarded the eagle as a symbolic messenger of God (see 4 Ezra 11:7-8; 2 Baruch …

8:13 The ancients regarded the eagle as a symbolic messenger of God (see 4 Ezra 11:7-8; 2 Baruch 77:19-26). • Terror, terror, terror: A threefold announcement would be recognized as a message from God (see Acts 10:16). • The terror (Greek ouai) that sounded like an eagle’s screech was directed against humans of this world who were not among God’s faithful people (Rev 6:10; 9:4, 20).

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