5. Diminishing - the light of heaven by the 4th trumpet. 8:12-13
V.12 d) Bodies of heaven darkened - Is.13:10; Joel 2:2; Amos 5:18
I. 33% of the heavenly bodies that gives light is darkened, the 24 hour day looses 33% light.
II. All green grows slower and the weather climate is much colder.
III. Farming and agriculture industry is judged again.
IV. At the 4th bowl judgment, a part of the sun is no longer darkened but increased in light and power. 16:8-9
V. The 9th plague on Egypt is similar to the 4th trumpet judgment. Ex.10:21-23
V.13 e) Blasting woes -
I. Perhaps because of the severity of the 3 last trumpets they are called woes.
II. Some versions says an eagle others an angel proclaims these woes.
III. A double woe is mentioned in Ezek.16:23, but here it’ s a triple woe.