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Revelation 16 General Notes
Structure and formatting
This chapter forms the conclusion of a major section of the book of Revelation, ending the period of wrath or great judgment by God. (See: rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/judge)
Some translations set apart quotations. The ULB and many other English translations indent the lines of 16:5-7, which are extended quotations.
Special concepts in this chapter
"The most holy place"
This statement has led some scholars to believe that the Jewish temple reflected a scene in heaven. (See: rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/heaven and rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-apocalypticwriting)
Seven bowl judgments
This chapter reveals judgments called the seven bowl judgments. The judgments are pictured as being poured out, emphasizing their quickness and totality. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)
Other possible translation difficulties in this chapter
The tone of this chapter is meant to shock the reader. This should not be minimized in translation.
Armageddon
This is a word in Hebrew, and it is used as the name of a place. John transliterates the sounds of this word by writing them with Greek letters. Translators are encouraged to transliterate it using the letters of the target language.