Jan 03, 2012 but some of those who did noted that the word wormwood in the wormwood star of the book of revelation was translated as polynand was a very close botanical cousin to chornobyl. This summary of the book of revelation provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of revelation. Berean study bible the name of the star is wormwood. The book of revelations is the last of the bible image. It is a type of bitterness, affliction, remorse, punitive suffering. So, many of the people died from the waters, because they had been made bitter. A third of the waters became wormwood, and many people died from the water, because it had been made bitter. Rather, wormwood was a wellknown bitter herb in the bible times, so by naming the star wormwood, we are told that its effect will be to embitter. And the third angel sounded the trumpet, and a great star fell from heaven, burning as it were a torch, and it fell on the third part of the rivers, and upon the.
To resolve this dilemma, the best explanation i could find in my constant studies of the bible over the years, was that wormwood represented not a star, but the chernobyl nuclear reactor disaster in 1986 chernobyl means wormwood in ukrainian, just as the word wormwood signifies according to the text of revelation explaining why it was. I am assuming you are aware that the book of revelation is written in a highly symbolic style. Nibiru is mentioned in the bible as wormwood christians are claiming that nibiru has been mentioned in. The description here may therefore symbolize an act of judgment one more of. Nibiru is mentioned in the bible as wormwood christians are claiming that nibiru has been mentioned in the bible, adding more fuel to the fire that the end of. But some of those who did noted that the word wormwood in the wormwood star of the book of revelation was translated as polynand was a very close botanical cousin to chornobyl. However, it seems to be both a name and a description. The revelation passage may not be saying that the star falling to the earth will actually be called wormwood by the inhabitants of the earth. In the old testament trouble is foretold under the symbol of darkened stars cf. He came from the area around a river in illyricum which in greek is called apsynthos wormwood. The third angel sounded his trumpet, and a great star, blazing like a torch, fell from the sky on a third of the rivers and on the springs of waterthe name of the star is wormwood. Rather, wormwood was a wellknown bitter herb in the bible times, so by naming the star wormwood, we are told that its effect will be to embitter the waters of the earth, so much so that the water is undrinkable. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text.
Wormwood is an extremely bitter plant that has been mentioned in the old testament of the bible for the very same reason. It fell on a third of the rivers and springs of water. Is it implied to be a plant, star, or something different altogether. I enjoy studying bible prophecy and i am often amazed at some of the conclusions people arrive at. And the third angel sounded, and there fell a great star from heaven, burning as it were a lamp, and it fell upon. The meaning of wormwood is found in bible in the old testament in bible. Bible verses related to wormwood from the king james version kjv by relevance sort by book order revelation 8. Wormwood is a star or angel that appears in the book of revelation. However, the book of revelation in the new testament states a different connotation of this word. A third of the waters turned bitter, and many people died from the waters that had become bitter. That is, it is bitterness, because it shall fill the world with bitter sorrow. This falling star bears the name wormwood because it turns a third part of the waters to wormwood.
Ive been reading revelation and i came across the name wormwood. H ave you read the word wormwood in the book of revelation or elsewhere in the old testament. Wormwood is mentioned in connection with the angel who will blow the third trumpet resulting in judgment during the future tribulation period. Throughout human history, through all the disasters and calamities that fall upon the earth, god is calling out a warning to the people who live here. About the wormwood spoken of in the book of revelations. The enigmatic writings of john could have held little meaning for the people who lived at the time his words were penned. One of the letterwriting demons is named wormwood, a shoutout to the star that fell to the earth, poisoned the water supply, and killed loads of people in revelation 8. In the book of revelations in the bible, wormwood is used to symbolize a fallen star that turns a third of the worlds water too bitter to drink. Dec 27, 2015 the book of revelation mentions the word wormwood rev 8. The book of revelation often called the book of revelations, revelation to john, apocalypse of john, the revelation from jesus christ from its opening words, the apocalypse, the revelation, or simply revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the final book of the christian bible. And the third angel sounded, and there fell a great star from heaven, burning as it were a lamp.
Berean literal bible and the name of the star is called wormwood. The purpose of this document is to clarify a justifiable confusion regarding the mention of wormwood in the book of revelations. New heart english bible the name of the star is called wormwood. Suddenly, the biblical prophecy seemed to acquire new meaning. Wormwood is a star that will fall from the sky and pollute the earths waters. The third angel blew his trumpet, and a great star fell from heaven, blazing like a torch, and it fell on a third of the rivers and on the springs of water. Translate, and the name of the star is called wormwood. Although its visions often seem bizarre to the western reader, fortunately the book provides a number of clues for its own interpretation e. May 07, 2018 from our special 1 hour question and answer session on the book of revelation featuring very special guests dr. When the fourth trumpet sounds a third of the sun was struck, and the moon and the stars were likewise affected. Nov 03, 2017 the name of the star is wormwood and is said to fall in the book of revelation. Wormwood forest is the former name of the red forest in ukraine tjernobyl. Life after death experience nde with steve gardipee, vietnam war story one of the best ndes. In normal writing, the reader is to assume a literal meaning of something unless the context suggests a symbolic interpretation.
Wormwood, as used in the book of revelations, was the name given to a particular star that would render havoc to the earth by poisoning a third of the waters, making it bitter and unfit to drink. He was given a great quantity of incense to offer, along with the prayers of all the holy ones. Specifically, a third of the earths water will become polluted, with many people dying as. A third of the waters turned bitter like wormwood oil, and many people died from the bitter waters. What are your interpretations of it with scriptural and theological.
Esv 10 the third angel blew his trumpet, and a great star fell from heaven, blazing like a torch, and it fell on a third of the rivers and on the springs of water. Translate, and the third angel sounded, and there fell out of the heaven a great star burning or, kindledthe light is not inherent, but borrowed as a torch or, lampsame word as in revelation 4. A third of the waters became wormwood, and many people died from the water. Although the word wormwood appears several times in the old testament, translated from the hebrew term. Understand the book of revelationincluding how star wormwood literally works know what you should be doing now according to gods end times plan have more confidence and the peace beyond all understanding. Spiritualray throws light on what does the bible say about wormwood. Darbys translation and the name of the star is called wormwood. Although the word wormwood appears several times in the old testament, translated from the hebrew term laanah, e. Mr horn believes the prophesied wormwood star could, in fact, be apophis. Many people died from the waters, because they were made bitter. What is the meaning of wormwood from the book of revelation. Most of these plagues occur in a single day which the bible calls the great and terrible day of the lord. May 09, 2014 what is wormwood a reference to in scripture.
So a third of the waters became wormwood, and many people died from these waters because they were poisoned. The apostle john writes the only verse in the new testament with the word wormwood in revelation 8. Bible prophecy breakthrough reveals end times survival roadmap. The bitter, nauseous plant known as wormwood apsinthos is used to represent troubles and calamities. A third of the waters turned bitter, and many people died from the waters that had become. Such a star as this, a blazing meteor, is a symbol of a leader who suddenly appears, rapidly does an awfully baleful work, and then. Please explain about the star named wormwood in the bible rev. In the symbolical language of the apocalypse revelation 8. Please explain about the star named wormwood in the bible.
Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. Wormwood, the star definition and meaning bible dictionary. And a third of the waters became wormwood, and many of the men died from the waters, because they were made bitter. Evidently, twothirds of the water would remain drinkable though.
Revelation 8, king james version kjv the bible app. Mar 20, 2011 i enjoy studying bible prophecy and i am often amazed at some of the conclusions people arrive at. Revelation is apocalyptic, a kind of writing that is highly symbolic. Revelation 8, new american standard bible nasb the. Wormwood is mentioned only once in the new testament, in the book of revelation. So before the tjernobyl disaster happened, the name of this forrest was wormwood, this is a clear signs that the prophecy in revelation, the bible warns us that our water will be made bitter due to radiation. Recall, the first will be last, and the last will be first, so here we use the first reference to the bitterness, as the last reference to it as well, that being in the form of the star wormwood notably in the proverbs 5. Note that wormwood is also a bitter herb, so by naming the star wormwood they are blaming it for what happened to the waters. In the douayrheims version of the holy bible we read.