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NASB | Revelation 8:7 ¶ The first sounded, and there came hail and fire, mixed with blood, and they were thrown to the earth; and a third of the earth was burned up, and a third of the trees were burned up, and all the green grass was burned up. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Revelation 8:7 ¶ The first [angel] sounded [his trumpet], and there was [a storm of] hail and fire, mixed with blood, and it was hurled to the earth; and a third of the earth was burned up, and a third of the trees were burned up, and all the green grass was burned up. [Ex 9:13-35] |
Bible Question (short): The number one third, why? |
Question (full): I understand the number seven in scripture signifies perfection and completion. Can anyone tell me the significance of the number one third in this verse and some of the following verses? |