Verse 12

The fourth angel blew his trumpet, and a third of the sun was struck, a third of the moon, and a third of the stars, so that a third of them went dark. A third of the day did not shine, and likewise, the night.

Other Translations

• Bibeloversettelse fra KJV1611 og Textus Receptus

  Og den fjerde engel blåste, og en tredjedel av solen ble slått, og en tredjedel av månen, og en tredjedel av stjernene; slik at en tredjedel av dem ble mørklagt, og dagen skinte ikke i en tredjedel av den, og natten likså.

• NT, oversatt fra gresk

  Og den fjerde engelen blåste i trompeten, og en tredjedel av solen ble mørknet, og en tredjedel av månen, og en tredjedel av stjernene; slik at en tredjedel av dem ble dunkle, og dagen lyste ikke i en tredjedel av sin tid, og natten også på samme måte.

• Norsk King James

  Og den fjerde engelen blåste i trompeten, og en tredjedel av solen ble slått, en tredjedel av månen, og en tredjedel av stjernene; så ble en tredjedel av dem mørkere, og dagen skinte ikke i en tredjedel av tiden, og natten var likens.

• Modernisert Norsk Bibel 1866

  Den fjerde engelen blåste, og en tredjedel av solen ble rammet, en tredjedel av månen og en tredjedel av stjernene, så en tredjedel av dem ble formørket. En tredjedel av dagen mistet sitt lys, og natten på samme måte.

• KJV/Textus Receptus til norsk

  Og den fjerde engel blåste, og tredjedelen av solen ble rammet, og tredjedelen av månen og tredjedelen av stjernene, så tredjedelen av dem ble formørket, og dagen mistet tredjedelen av sitt lys, og natten på samme måte.

• Den norske oversettelsen av Det Nye Testamente

  Den fjerde engelen blåste i sin basun, og en tredjedel av solen, månen og stjernene ble slått, slik at en tredjedel av dem ble mørklagt. En tredjedel av dagen mistet sitt lys, og natten på samme måte.

• Bibelen: En Moderne Oversettelse av King James Version 1611

  Og den fjerde engelen blåste, og en tredjedel av solen ble slått, og en tredjedel av månen og en tredjedel av stjernene, slik at en tredjedel av dem ble formørket, og dagen lot ikke til å skinne i en tredjedel av den, og natten likedan.

• o3-mini KJV Norsk

  Og den fjerde engelen blåste, og en tredjedel av solen ble rammet, liksom en tredjedel av månen og en tredjedel av stjernene; således at en tredjedel av dem ble mørklagt, og dagen lyste ikke for denne delen, og natten heller.

• gpt4.5-preview

  Og den fjerde engelen blåste, og en tredjedel av solen ble slått, og en tredjedel av månen, og en tredjedel av stjernene, slik at en tredjedel av dem ble formørket, og dagen mistet en tredjedel av sitt lys, og natten likeså.

• En Moderne Oversettelse av King James Version 1611 (mar 2025)

  Og den fjerde engelen blåste, og en tredjedel av solen ble slått, og en tredjedel av månen, og en tredjedel av stjernene, slik at en tredjedel av dem ble formørket, og dagen mistet en tredjedel av sitt lys, og natten likeså.

• Lingvistisk bibeloversettelse fra grunntekst

  Den fjerde engelen blåste i sin basun. Da ble en tredjedel av solen slått, og en tredjedel av månen og en tredjedel av stjernene, slik at en tredjedel av dem ble formørket; en tredjedel av dagen mistet sitt lys, og natten likedan.

• NT, oversatt fra gresk Aug2024

  Den fjerde engelen blåste i sin basun, og en tredjedel av solen ble slått, en tredjedel av månen og en tredjedel av stjernene, så en tredjedel av dem ble formørket, og en tredjedel av dagen mistet lyset, og natten likeså.

• Original Norsk Bibel 1866

  Og den fjerde Engel basunede, og den tredie Deel af Solen blev rammet, og den tredie Deel af Maanen, og den tredie Deel af Stjernerne, saa at Trediedelen af dem blev formørket, og at Dagen fattedes Trediedelen af sit Skin, og Natten ligerviis.

• King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

  And the fourth angel sounded, and the third part of the sun was smitten, and the third part of the moon, and the third part of the stars; so as the third part of them was darkened, and the day shone not for a third part of it, and the night likewise.

• KJV 1769 norsk

  Og den fjerde engelen blåste, og en tredjedel av solen ble slått, og en tredjedel av månen, og en tredjedel av stjernene, slik at en tredjedel av dem ble formørket, og dagen ikke skinte for en tredjedel av den, og natten likeså.

• KJV1611 – Modern English

  And the fourth angel sounded, and a third of the sun was struck, and a third of the moon, and a third of the stars; so that a third of them was darkened, and the day did not shine for a third of it, and the night likewise.

• King James Version 1611 (Original)

  And the fourth angel sounded, and the third part of the sun was smitten, and the third part of the moon, and the third part of the stars; so as the third part of them was darkened, and the day shone not for a third part of it, and the night likewise.

• Norsk oversettelse av Webster

  Den fjerde engelen blåste, og en tredjedel av solen ble truffet, og en tredjedel av månen og en tredjedel av stjernene; slik at en tredjedel av dem ble formørket, og dagen mistet lyset for en tredjedel av den, og natten på samme måte.

• Norsk oversettelse av Youngs Literal Translation

  Den fjerde engelen blåste, og en tredjedel av solen ble rammet, en tredjedel av månen og en tredjedel av stjernene, slik at en tredjedel av dem ble formørket. En tredjedel av dagen mistet sitt lys, og natten på samme måte.

• Norsk oversettelse av ASV1901

  Den fjerde engelen blåste i basunen, og en tredjedel av solen ble slått, samt en tredjedel av månen og en tredjedel av stjernene, slik at en tredjedel av dem ble formørket. Dagen mistet en tredjedel av sitt lys, og natten likeså.

• Norsk oversettelse av BBE

  Da den fjerde engelen blåste, ble en tredjedel av solen, månen og stjernene formørket, så en tredjedel av dagen og natten var uten lys.

• Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

  And the fourth angell blew and the thyrde parte of the sunne was smytten and the thyrde parte of the mone and ye thyrde part of starres: so that the thyrde parte of them was darckned. And the daye was smytten that the thyrde part of it shulde not shyne and lyke wyse ye nyght.

• Coverdale Bible (1535)

  And the fourth angel blew, and the thyrde parte of ye Sonne was smytten, and ye thyrde parte of the mone, & the thyrde parte of starres: so that the thyrde parte of them was darckned. And the daye was smytte, that the thyrde parte of it shulde not shyne, and lyke wyse the nyght.

• Geneva Bible (1560)

  And the fourth Angel blew the trumpet, and the thirde part of the sunne was smitten, and the thirde part of the moone, and the thirde part of the starres, so that the thirde part of them was darkened: and the day was smitten, that the thirde part of it could not shine, and likewise the night.

• Bishops' Bible (1568)

  And the fourth angell blewe, and the thirde part of the sunne was smytten, and the thirde part of the moone, and the thirde part of starres, so that the thirde part of them was darkened: and the day was smitten, that the third part of it shoulde not shyne, and lykewise the nyght.

• Authorized King James Version (1611)

  And the fourth angel sounded, and the third part of the sun was smitten, and the third part of the moon, and the third part of the stars; so as the third part of them was darkened, and the day shone not for a third part of it, and the night likewise.

• Webster's Bible (1833)

  The fourth angel sounded, and one third of the sun was struck, and one third of the moon, and one third of the stars; so that one third of them would be darkened, and the day wouldn't shine for one third of it, and the night in the same way.

• Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

  And the fourth messenger did sound, and smitten was the third of the sun, and the third of the moon, and the third of the stars, that darkened may be the third of them, and that the day may not shine -- the third of it, and the night in like manner.

• American Standard Version (1901)

  And the fourth angel sounded, and the third part of the sun was smitten, and the third part of the moon, and the third part of the stars; that the third part of them should be darkened, and the day should not shine for the third part of it, and the night in like manner.

• Bible in Basic English (1941)

  And at the sounding of the fourth angel, a third part of the sun, and of the moon, and of the stars was made dark, so that there was no light for a third part of the day and of the night.

• World English Bible (2000)

  The fourth angel sounded, and one third of the sun was struck, and one third of the moon, and one third of the stars; so that one third of them would be darkened, and the day wouldn't shine for one third of it, and the night in the same way.

• NET Bible® (New English Translation)

  Then the fourth angel blew his trumpet, and a third of the sun was struck, and a third of the moon, and a third of the stars, so that a third of them were darkened. And there was no light for a third of the day and for a third of the night likewise.

Referenced Verses

• Isa 13:10 : 10 The stars of heaven and their constellations will not give their light. The sun will be darkened as it rises, and the moon will not shine its light.
• Joel 2:31 : 31 The sun will be turned to darkness, and the moon to blood, before the great and awesome day of the LORD comes.
• Joel 2:10 : 10 Before them, the earth quakes, the heavens tremble. The sun and moon are darkened, and the stars withdraw their brightness.
• Zech 13:8-9 : 8 In all the land, declares the LORD, two-thirds will be cut off and perish, but one-third will be left in it. 9 This third I will bring through the fire; I will refine them like silver and test them like gold. They will call on My name, and I will answer them. I will say, ‘They are My people,’ and they will say, ‘The LORD is our God.’
• Rev 6:12 : 12 And I watched as the Lamb opened the sixth seal, and there was a great earthquake. The sun became black like sackcloth made of hair, and the whole moon turned red like blood.
• Rev 8:7-9 : 7 The first angel blew his trumpet, and hail and fire, mixed with blood, were thrown down on 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. 8 The second angel blew his trumpet, and something like a great mountain, burning with fire, was thrown into the sea. A third of the sea became blood. 9 A third of the living creatures in the sea died, and a third of the ships were destroyed. 10 The third angel blew his trumpet, and a great star, blazing like a torch, fell from the sky onto a third of the rivers and on the springs of water. 11 The name of the star is Wormwood. A third of the waters turned bitter, and many people died from the water because it was made bitter. 12 The fourth angel blew his trumpet, and a third of the sun was struck, a third of the moon, and a third of the stars, so that a third of them went dark. A third of the day did not shine, and likewise, the night.
• Rev 9:15 : 15 And the four angels who had been prepared for the hour, the day, the month, and the year were released to kill a third of humanity.
• Rev 9:18 : 18 A third of humanity was killed by these three plagues: by the fire, the smoke, and the sulfur that came out of their mouths.
• Rev 12:4 : 4 Its tail swept a third of the stars from the sky and threw them to the earth. The dragon stood in front of the woman who was about to give birth, so that it might devour her child the moment he was born.
• 2 Thess 2:9-9 : 9 The coming of the lawless one will be in accordance with the workings of Satan, with all kinds of power, false signs, and wonders, 10 and with every kind of deceit targeting those who are perishing, because they refused to love the truth and so be saved. 11 For this reason, God sends them a powerful delusion, so that they will believe the lie, 12 in order that all who did not believe the truth but delighted in wickedness might be judged.
• Exod 10:21-29 : 21 Then the LORD said to Moses, "Stretch out your hand toward the sky so that darkness may spread over Egypt—a darkness that can be felt." 22 So Moses stretched out his hand toward the sky, and thick darkness covered all Egypt for three days. 23 No one could see anyone else or move from their place for three days. But all the Israelites had light where they lived. 24 Pharaoh summoned Moses and said, "Go, worship the LORD. Only your flocks and herds must stay behind. Even your women and children may go with you." 25 But Moses said, "You must also provide us with sacrifices and burnt offerings to present to the LORD our God. 26 Even our livestock must go with us; not a hoof is to be left behind. We have to use them to worship the LORD our God. And until we arrive there, we will not know what we are to use to worship the LORD." 27 But the LORD hardened Pharaoh's heart, and he was not willing to let them go. 28 Pharaoh said to Moses, "Leave me! Make sure you do not appear before me again! The day you see my face, you will die." 29 "Just as you say," Moses replied, "I will never see your face again."
• Joel 3:15 : 15 The sun and moon will grow dark, and the stars will withdraw their brightness.
• Amos 8:9 : 9 'On that day,' declares the Lord God, 'I will make the sun go down at noon and darken the earth in broad daylight.'
• Isa 24:23 : 23 Then the moon will be abashed and the sun ashamed, for the Lord of Hosts will reign on Mount Zion and in Jerusalem, and before His elders will be His glory.
• Jer 4:23 : 23 I looked at the earth, and it was formless and empty; and at the heavens, and their light was gone.
• Ezek 32:7-8 : 7 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. 8 All the shining lights in the sky I will darken over you, and I will bring darkness over your land, declares the Lord GOD.
• Matt 24:29 : 29 Immediately after the distress 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 heavenly powers will be shaken.
• Matt 27:45 : 45 From noon until three in the afternoon, darkness came over all the land.
• Mark 13:24 : 24 But in those days, after that tribulation, the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light;
• Mark 15:33 : 33 When it was noon, darkness came over the whole land until three in the afternoon.
• Luke 21:25 : 25 There will be signs in the sun, moon, and stars; and on the earth, distress among nations, confused by the roaring of the sea and the waves.
• Luke 23:44-45 : 44 It was now about the sixth hour, and darkness came over the whole land until the ninth hour. 45 The sun was darkened, and the curtain of the temple was torn in two.
• Acts 2:20 : 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.
• 2 Cor 4:4 : 4 In their case, the god of this age has blinded the minds of the unbelievers, so that they cannot see the light of the gospel that displays the glory of Christ, who is the image of God.
• Rev 16:8-9 : 8 The fourth angel poured out his bowl on the sun, and it was allowed to scorch people with fire. 9 They were scorched by the intense heat, and they blasphemed the name of God who has power over these plagues. But they refused to repent and glorify him.