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The third angel sounded his trumpet, and a great star…

“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 water-the name of the star is Wormwood. A third of the waters turned bitter, and many people died from the waters that had become bitter.” quote by John the Apostle
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“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 water-the name of the star is Wormwood. A third of the waters turned bitter, and many people died from the waters that had become bitter.”

John the Apostle

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

A third angel’s trumpet heralds a star named Wormwood, causing waters to turn bitter and many to die.

In simple terms: A star falls, poisons water, causing death.

Key Takeaway

Beware of corrupting influences that poison life.

Themes

apocalypse warning corruption

Mood

somber serious

Type

religious prophetic

When to use this quote

  • environmental disaster
  • political turmoil
  • spiritual crisis

Key Concepts

prophecy judgment spiritual symbolism

Questions to Reflect On

  • What modern events mirror this warning?
  • How do we guard against societal bitterness?
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