Revelation 16 in the Bible, specifically in the New Testament’s Book of Revelation, describes a series of catastrophic events that will occur during the end times. These events are often referred to as the “Seven Bowls of God’s Wrath.” The earthquake you’re referring to occurs during the pouring out of the seventh bowl, which is described in Revelation 16:17-21.
Here’s the passage:
- Revelation 16:17-21 (NIV):The seventh angel poured out his bowl into the air, and out of the temple came a loud voice from the throne, saying, “It is done!” Then there came flashes of lightning, rumblings, peals of thunder, and a severe earthquake. No earthquake like it has ever occurred since mankind has been on earth, so tremendous was the quake. The great city split into three parts, and the cities of the nations collapsed. God remembered Babylon the Great and gave her the cup filled with the wine of the fury of his wrath. Every island fled away and the mountains could not be found. From the sky huge hailstones, each weighing about a hundred pounds, fell on people. And they cursed God on account of the plague of hail because the plague was so terrible.
This passage describes a massive earthquake, unprecedented in its severity, that will cause widespread devastation. The great city mentioned is often interpreted as Babylon the Great, representing a center of worldly power and opposition to God. The earthquake’s impact is so immense that it causes cities to collapse, islands to disappear, and mountains to vanish. Additionally, giant hailstones add to the destruction, symbolizing the completeness and finality of God’s judgment.