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Fifth Seal: Martyrs Under the Altar

Souls of those slain for the word of God crying out 'How long?'; given white robes and told to rest a little longer.

Key Greek Terms

ψυχή (psyche, G5590); σφάζω (sphazo, G4969); λόγος (logos, G3056); θεός (theos, G2316); στολή (stole, G4749); λευκός (leukos, G3022); ἀναπαύω (anapauo, G373)

Linked Verses (4)

Daniel 7:25 source
KJV

And he shall speak great words against the most High, and shall wear out the saints of the most High, and think to change times and laws: and they shall be given into his hand until a time and times and the dividing of time.

KJV

And when he had opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of them that were slain for the word of God, and for the testimony which they held:

KJV

And they cried with a loud voice, saying, How long, O Lord, holy and true, dost thou not judge and avenge our blood on them that dwell on the earth?

KJV

And white robes were given unto every one of them; and it was said unto them, that they should rest yet for a little season, until their fellowservants also and their brethren, that should be killed as they were, should be fulfilled.