Revelation 6:13
New International Version
and the stars in the sky fell to earth, as figs drop from a fig tree when shaken by a strong wind.

New Living Translation
Then the stars of the sky fell to the earth like green figs falling from a tree shaken by a strong wind.

English Standard Version
and the stars of the sky fell to the earth as the fig tree sheds its winter fruit when shaken by a gale.

Berean Standard Bible
and the stars of the sky fell to the earth like unripe figs dropping from a tree shaken by a great wind.

Berean Literal Bible
and the stars of heaven fell to the earth, as a fig tree casts its unripe figs, being shaken by a great wind.

King James Bible
And the stars of heaven fell unto the earth, even as a fig tree casteth her untimely figs, when she is shaken of a mighty wind.

New King James Version
And the stars of heaven fell to the earth, as a fig tree drops its late figs when it is shaken by a mighty wind.

New American Standard Bible
and the stars of the sky fell to the earth, as a fig tree drops its unripe figs when shaken by a great wind.

NASB 1995
and the stars of the sky fell to the earth, as a fig tree casts its unripe figs when shaken by a great wind.

NASB 1977
and the stars of the sky fell to the earth, as a fig tree casts its unripe figs when shaken by a great wind.

Legacy Standard Bible
and the stars of the sky fell to the earth, as a fig tree casts its unripe figs when shaken by a great wind.

Amplified Bible
and the stars of the sky fell to the earth, like a fig tree shedding its late [summer] figs when shaken by a strong wind.

Christian Standard Bible
the stars of heaven fell to the earth as a fig tree drops its unripe figs when shaken by a high wind;

Holman Christian Standard Bible
the stars of heaven fell to the earth as a fig tree drops its unripe figs when shaken by a high wind;

American Standard Version
and the stars of the heaven fell unto the earth, as a fig tree casteth her unripe figs when she is shaken of a great wind.

Contemporary English Version
The stars in the sky fell to earth, just like figs shaken loose by a windstorm.

English Revised Version
and the stars of the heaven fell unto the earth, as a fig tree casteth her unripe figs, when she is shaken of a great wind.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The stars fell from the sky to the earth like figs dropping from a fig tree when it is shaken by a strong wind.

Good News Translation
The stars fell down to the earth, like unripe figs falling from the tree when a strong wind shakes it.

International Standard Version
The stars in the sky fell to the earth like a fig tree drops its fruit when it is shaken by a strong wind.

Majority Standard Bible
and the stars of the sky fell to the earth like unripe figs dropping from a tree shaken by a great wind.

NET Bible
and the stars in the sky fell to the earth like a fig tree dropping its unripe figs when shaken by a fierce wind.

New Heart English Bible
The stars of the sky fell to the earth, like a fig tree dropping its unripe figs when it is shaken by a great wind.

Webster's Bible Translation
And the stars of heaven fell to the earth, even as a fig-tree casteth its untimely figs, when it is shaken by a mighty wind.

Weymouth New Testament
The stars in the sky also fell to the earth, as when a fig-tree, upon being shaken by a gale of wind, casts its unripe figs to the ground.

World English Bible
The stars of the sky fell to the earth, like a fig tree dropping its unripe figs when it is shaken by a great wind.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and the stars of Heaven fell to the earth—as a fig tree casts her unripe figs, being shaken by a great wind—

Berean Literal Bible
and the stars of heaven fell to the earth, as a fig tree casts its unripe figs, being shaken by a great wind.

Young's Literal Translation
and the stars of the heaven fell to the earth -- as a fig-tree doth cast her winter figs, by a great wind being shaken --

Smith's Literal Translation
And the stars of heaven fell to the earth, as a fig tree casts her untimely figs, shaken by a great wind.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the stars from heaven fell upon the earth, as the fig tree casteth its green figs when it is shaken by a great wind:

Catholic Public Domain Version
And the stars from heaven fell upon the earth, just as when a fig tree, shaken by a great wind, drops its immature figs.

New American Bible
The stars in the sky fell to the earth like unripe figs shaken loose from the tree in a strong wind.

New Revised Standard Version
and the stars of the sky fell to the earth as the fig tree drops its winter fruit when shaken by a gale.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And the stars of heaven fell to the earth, even as a fig tree casts her green figs when she is shaken by a mighty wind.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And the stars of the Heavens fell upon The Earth, like a fig tree casting its figs when it is shaken by a strong wind.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
and the stars of heaven fell to the earth, as a fig-tree casts its unripe figs when shaken by a violent wind:

Godbey New Testament
and the stars of the heaven fell upon the earth, as a fig-tree casting her unripe figs, when shaken by a mighty wind;

Haweis New Testament
and the stars of heaven fell to the earth, as the fig-tree sheddeth her early ripe figs when shaken by a mighty wind:

Mace New Testament
of heaven fell down to the earth, even as a fig-tree casteth its untimely figs when it is shaken by a mighty wind: the heaven disappeared as a book when it is rolled up:

Weymouth New Testament
The stars in the sky also fell to the earth, as when a fig-tree, upon being shaken by a gale of wind, casts its unripe figs to the ground.

Worrell New Testament
and the stars of the heaven fell to the earth, as a fig-tree casts her unripe figs, when shaken by a great wind;

Worsley New Testament
and the stars of heaven fell to the earth, as a fig-tree droppeth it's unripe figs, when shaken by a strong wind;

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Sixth Seal: Terror
12And when I saw the Lamb open the sixth seal, there was a great earthquake, and the sun became black like sackcloth of goat hair, and the whole moon turned blood red, 13and the stars of the sky fell to the earth like unripe figs dropping from a tree shaken by a great wind. 14The sky receded like a scroll being rolled up, and every mountain and island was moved from its place.…

Cross References
Matthew 24:29
Immediately after the tribulation of those days: ‘The sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light; the stars will fall from the sky, and the powers of the heavens will be shaken.’

Isaiah 34:4
All the stars of heaven will be dissolved. The skies will be rolled up like a scroll, and all their stars will fall like withered leaves from the vine, like foliage from the fig tree.

Joel 2:31
The sun will be turned to darkness and the moon to blood before the coming of the great and awesome Day of the LORD.

Mark 13:25
the stars will fall from the sky, and the powers of the heavens will be shaken.’

Luke 21:25-26
There will be signs in the sun and moon and stars, and on the earth dismay among the nations, bewildered by the roaring of the sea and the surging of the waves. / Men will faint from fear and anxiety over what is coming upon the earth, for the powers of the heavens will be shaken.

Isaiah 13:10
For the stars of heaven and their constellations will not give their light. The rising sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light.

Ezekiel 32:7-8
When I extinguish you, I will cover the heavens and darken their stars. I will cover the sun with a cloud, and the moon will not give its light. / All the shining lights in the heavens I will darken over you, and I will bring darkness upon your land,’ declares the Lord GOD.

Joel 3:15
The sun and moon will grow dark, and the stars will no longer shine.

Acts 2:20
The sun will be turned to darkness, and the moon to blood, before the coming of the great and glorious Day of the Lord.

Isaiah 24:19-20
The earth is utterly broken apart, the earth is split open, the earth is shaken violently. / The earth staggers like a drunkard and sways like a shack. Earth’s rebellion weighs it down, and it falls, never to rise again.

Jeremiah 4:23-28
I looked at the earth, and it was formless and void; I looked to the heavens, and they had no light. / I looked at the mountains, and behold, they were quaking; all the hills were swaying. / I looked, and no man was left; all the birds of the air had fled. ...

Nahum 3:12
All your fortresses are fig trees with the first ripe figs; when shaken, they fall into the mouth of the eater!

Haggai 2:6
For this is what the LORD of Hosts says: “Once more, in a little while, I will shake the heavens and the earth, the sea and the dry land.

Hebrews 12:26-27
At that time His voice shook the earth, but now He has promised, “Once more I will shake not only the earth, but heaven as well.” / The words “Once more” signify the removal of what can be shaken—that is, created things—so that the unshakable may remain.

2 Peter 3:10
But the Day of the Lord will come like a thief. The heavens will disappear with a roar, the elements will be destroyed by fire, and the earth and its works will be laid bare.


Treasury of Scripture

And the stars of heaven fell to the earth, even as a fig tree casts her untimely figs, when she is shaken of a mighty wind.

the stars.

Revelation 8:10-12
And the third angel sounded, and there fell a great star from heaven, burning as it were a lamp, and it fell upon the third part of the rivers, and upon the fountains of waters; …

Revelation 9:1
And the fifth angel sounded, and I saw a star fall from heaven unto the earth: and to him was given the key of the bottomless pit.

Ezekiel 32:7
And when I shall put thee out, I will cover the heaven, and make the stars thereof dark; I will cover the sun with a cloud, and the moon shall not give her light.

untimely figs.

Isaiah 7:2
And it was told the house of David, saying, Syria is confederate with Ephraim. And his heart was moved, and the heart of his people, as the trees of the wood are moved with the wind.

Isaiah 33:9
The earth mourneth and languisheth: Lebanon is ashamed and hewn down: Sharon is like a wilderness; and Bashan and Carmel shake off their fruits.

Daniel 4:14
He cried aloud, and said thus, Hew down the tree, and cut off his branches, shake off his leaves, and scatter his fruit: let the beasts get away from under it, and the fowls from his branches:

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Revelation 6
1. The First Seal: Rider on White Horse
3. The Second Seal: War
5. The Third Seal: Famine
7. The Fourth Seal: Death
9. The Fifth Seal: Martyrs
12. The Sixth Seal: Terror














and the stars of the sky
The phrase "stars of the sky" in the original Greek is "ἀστέρες τοῦ οὐρανοῦ" (asteres tou ouranou). In biblical symbolism, stars often represent celestial beings or angels, as seen in Job 38:7 and Revelation 1:20. The imagery of stars falling suggests a cosmic disturbance, indicating a significant divine intervention or judgment. Historically, stars have been seen as fixed and constant, so their falling signifies a dramatic upheaval in the natural order, aligning with prophetic literature that speaks of end-times chaos.

fell to the earth
The Greek word for "fell" is "ἔπεσαν" (epesan), which conveys a sudden and forceful descent. This action implies a loss of position or status, often associated with judgment or calamity. In the context of Revelation, this falling is not merely a physical event but a symbolic act of divine retribution. The earth, in biblical terms, is often the stage for God's redemptive and judgmental acts, and the falling of stars to the earth signifies the impending judgment upon humanity.

like unripe figs dropping
The comparison to "unripe figs" uses the Greek "σῦκα ὄλυνθα" (syka olyntha), referring to figs that are not yet mature. In the ancient world, figs were a common fruit, and their premature falling was seen as a sign of a poor harvest or impending disaster. This imagery suggests suddenness and inevitability, as unripe figs fall easily when shaken. It reflects the unexpected and unavoidable nature of the events described, emphasizing the urgency of repentance and readiness for the coming judgment.

from a tree shaken by a great wind
The "tree" and "great wind" are powerful symbols. The Greek word for "shaken" is "σειόμενον" (seiomenon), indicating a violent disturbance. Trees, often representing nations or people in biblical literature (e.g., Daniel 4:10-12), when shaken by a "great wind" (μέγας ἄνεμος, megas anemos), suggest divine intervention. The "great wind" can be seen as a metaphor for God's powerful and sovereign will, which disrupts the established order to bring about His purposes. This imagery calls believers to recognize the sovereignty of God over creation and history, urging them to trust in His ultimate plan despite the apparent chaos.

Verse 13. - And the stars of heaven fell unto the earth (cf. Matthew 24:29, "The stars shall fall from heaven"). The figure of "stars" is sometimes used to typify "rulers," as in Numbers 24:17, "There shall come a star out of Jacob;" Isaiah 14:13, "I [Lucifer] will exalt my throne above the stars of God." Some have thus been led to find a particular application of this sentence. Stern considers that the falling away of Christian rulers is signified; while many refer it to the overthrew of pagan rulers. Even as a fig tree casteth her untimely figs, when she is shaken of a mighty wind; her unripe figs. Probably the unripe figs of the spring, many of which would be shaken down by a strong wind, or possibly the winter figs, which commonly fall off while unripe. The figure is doubtless suggested by Isaiah 34:4, taken in conjunction with the parable of Matthew 24:32.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

the
οἱ (hoi)
Article - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

stars
ἀστέρες (asteres)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 792: A star. Probably from the base of stronnumi; a star, literally or figuratively.

of
τοῦ (tou)
Article - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

[the] sky
οὐρανοῦ (ouranou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 3772: Perhaps from the same as oros; the sky; by extension, heaven; by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel.

fell
ἔπεσαν (epesan)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 4098: A reduplicated and contracted form of peto; probably akin to petomai through the idea of alighting; to fall.

to
εἰς (eis)
Preposition
Strong's 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.

the
τὴν (tēn)
Article - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

earth,
γῆν (gēn)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 1093: Contracted from a primary word; soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe.

like
ὡς (hōs)
Adverb
Strong's 5613: Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner.

unripe figs
ὀλύνθους (olynthous)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3653: An unripe fig.

dropping from
βάλλει (ballei)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 906: (a) I cast, throw, rush, (b) often, in the weaker sense: I place, put, drop. A primary verb; to throw.

a tree
συκῆ (sykē)
Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's 4808: A fig-tree. From sukon; a fig-tree.

shaken
σειομένη (seiomenē)
Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's 4579: To shake; fig: I agitate, stir up. Apparently a primary verb; to rock, i.e. to agitate; figuratively, to throw into a tremor.

by
ὑπὸ (hypo)
Preposition
Strong's 5259: A primary preposition; under, i.e. of place, or with verbs; of place (underneath) or where (below) or time (when).

a great
μεγάλου (megalou)
Adjective - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 3173: Large, great, in the widest sense.

wind.
ἀνέμου (anemou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 417: The wind; fig: applied to empty doctrines. From the base of aer; wind; by implication, quarters.


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