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Revelation 9:1

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Revelation 9:1

1AND the fifth angel sounded, and I saw a star fall from heaven unto the earth: and to him was given the key of the bottomless pit.

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Revelation 9:1

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

fifth

Following the fourth in order; or one of five equal parts.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

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sounded

Produced or caused an audible sound, especially by voice, trumpet, or instrument.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

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star

A person, sign, or figure represented or compared to a star; the verse itself identifies the application.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

fall

To descend, drop, or lose an upright position; to come upon, attack, happen, decline, fail, or be overthrown; as a noun, descent, ruin, or overthrow, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

heaven

The expanse above the earth, including the sky or firmament; also the dwelling or throne of God, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

earth

The ground or dry land; the world or inhabited realm; or a country and its people, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

key

An instrument for opening a lock; figuratively, authority or means of access.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

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  1. Revelation 8:10
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  2. Revelation 9:2
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  3. Romans 10:7
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  4. 2 Timothy 3:1–5
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  5. Revelation 1:18
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