Revelation according to John
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The Book of Revelation
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1st Trumpet

1ST TRUMPET

The trumpet referred to here was a shofar which is a rams horn that the Jews used for religious purposes and for warfare.

Hail mixed with fire.

1/3 earth burned and 1/3 trees and all the green grass burned up.


Background Reading:

Revelation 8:6-7

The 1st Trumpet

6 Then the seven angels who had the seven trumpets prepared to sound them.

7 The first angel sounded his trumpet, and there came hail and fire mixed with blood, and it was hurled down upon the earth. A third of the earth was burned up, a third of the trees were burned up, and all the green grass was burned up.


More Information:

The 1st Trumpet

The last Trump is the longest time the blower of the shofar can hold a note. It refers to the last time the shofar is blown in the feast of Trumpets.



 

Overview Presentations - Revelation -  page 25