What Old Testament prophecies connect with the events in Revelation 16:17? Setting the Scene “Then the seventh angel poured out his bowl into the air, and a loud voice came out of the temple from the throne, saying, ‘It is done!’ ” Old Testament Echoes of the Loud Voice from the Temple • Isaiah 66:6 — “A voice of uproar from the city, a voice from the temple, the voice of the LORD rendering recompense to His enemies.” • Joel 3:16 — “The LORD will roar from Zion and raise His voice from Jerusalem; heaven and earth will tremble.” • Amos 1:2 — “The LORD roars from Zion and raises His voice from Jerusalem; the pastures of the shepherds mourn, and the summit of Carmel withers.” All three passages anticipate a thunderous proclamation from the divine sanctuary, matching the heavenly voice in Revelation 16:17. “It Is Done” and Finality of Judgment • Ezekiel 39:8 — “Yes, it is coming—and it will happen, declares the Lord GOD. This is the day of which I have spoken.” • Ezekiel 7:2–3 — “The end! The end has come upon the four corners of the land… I will unleash My anger against you.” • Daniel 12:1 — “There will be a time of distress, such as never has occurred since nations came into being until that time.” These texts underline a once-for-all completion of God’s wrath, echoed in the succinct declaration “It is done” as the seventh bowl is poured. Judgment Poured “into the Air” • Isaiah 24:21 — “In that day the LORD will punish the host of heaven on high and the kings of the earth below.” • Haggai 2:21-22 — “I am going to shake the heavens and the earth. I will overturn royal thrones and shatter the power of foreign kingdoms.” The air/sky represents the realm of spiritual powers; these prophecies foresee judgment extending beyond earth to the very heavens. Cosmic Shaking and Earth-Wide Upheaval (Verses 18-21 Flow from 17) • Haggai 2:6-7 — “Once more, in a little while, I will shake the heavens and the earth, the sea and the dry land… and I will fill this house with glory.” • Isaiah 13:9-13 — “The Day of the LORD is coming… the heavens will tremble, and the earth will be shaken from its place.” • Isaiah 24:17-20 — “The earth is utterly broken… it sways like a hut in the wind.” • Zephaniah 1:14-18 — “The great Day of the LORD is near… in the fire of His jealousy all the earth will be consumed.” Each passage forecasts global convulsion that matches the lightning, thunder, and unparalleled earthquake described immediately after Revelation 16:17. Hailstones and Fire (Verse 21) • Ezekiel 38:22 — “With plague and bloodshed I will enter into judgment… I will rain down hailstones and torrents of rain, and I will send fire and sulfur.” • Exodus 9:23-24 — The plague of hail on Egypt prefigures end-time hail that destroys the rebellious. Why These Connections Matter • They confirm God’s consistent pattern: He warns through prophets, then fulfills every word. • They show that Revelation’s climactic bowl aligns with long-promised “Day of the LORD” judgments. • They reassure believers that God’s plan is on schedule—when He says, “It is done,” nothing can thwart His purposes. |
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