Could Wormwood in the bible be referring to a ICBM?

[metalwolf]

I was reading that Wormwood in Russian translates to Chernobyl.

Could it be that Wormwood will actually be a nuclear weapon and not a star from space?

 

[Esdraelon]

IMO, no. Wormwood poisons the third part of all waters. No single nuke could do that.

The Third Trumpet Call - Poisoned Water Revelation 8:10, 11 r08g. 8:10a A star falls "And the third angel sounded, and there fell a great star from heaven, burning as it were a lamp, and it fell upon the third part of the rivers, and upon the fountains of waters; And the name of the star is called Wormwood: and the third part of the waters became wormwood

 

[Esdraelon]

Having said that, I do believe that some of the plagues that are described WILL be from a nuclear war. There really isn't any other catastrophe that could kill 2-3 BILLION human beings. As with most wars in history, far more perish from famine and the disease that comes with it.

 

[Clyde 154]

I was reading that Wormwood in Russian translates to Chernobyl.

Could it be that Wormwood will actually be a nuclear weapon and not a star from space?

Rev. 8:10-11. A "star" named wormwood falls on the rivers and springs. In the past, stars were used to represent rulers, such as in Isaiah 14:2 where the Babylonian ruler is called a star. In the prophecy of the Messiah arising from Judah is also referring to Jesus coming as a ruler. (Numbers 24:17) Jesus is referred to as the "morning star" (Rev. 22:16)

Wormwood is a plant, a bitter, nauseating plant in scripture. Those who serve Idolatry would yield "wormwood" (nauseating bitterness) -- Deut. 20:18. God said He would feed the idolators "wormwood" (Jer. 23:13-15).

Thus in the prophecy, a ruler would arise whose rule would be like a meteor (flashy, burning up quickly) and the effect would be bitter and nauseating to the people. Also in this prophecy a third of the fresh water sources would become bitter tasting to the people causing many to die.

Wormwood is a plant based prophecy..........one must remember the book of revelation is a book of symbolism, signified as stated in verse 1 of the book. These prophecies are not to be taken literally. One must search the scriptures to see where these phrases and words are used and what they actually represent in finding a key to understanding the prophecies.

There was one Roman ruler whose reign lasted but 86 days............

 

[fncceo]

Could Wormwood in the bible be referring to a ICBM?​

No.

 

[strollingbones]

wormwood is the main thing in absinthe

 

[surada]

I was reading that Wormwood in Russian translates to Chernobyl.

Could it be that Wormwood will actually be a nuclear weapon and not a star from space?

According to the Easton’s Bible Dictionary, the Biblical meaning of wormwood is explained in the following words: “The Artemisia absinthium of botanists. It is noted for its intense bitterness (Deut. 29:18; Prov. 5:4; Jer. 9:15; Amos 5:7). It is a type of bitterness, affliction, remorse, punitive suffering.

Speculations Galore: What Does the Bible Say About Wormwood?

Wormwood is an extremely bitter plant that has been mentioned in the Old Testament of the Bible for the very same reason―its bitterness. However, the Book of Revelation in the New Testament states a different connotation of this word. SpiritualRay throws light on what does the Bible say about...

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[CrusaderFrank]

IMO, no. Wormwood poisons the third part of all waters. No single nuke could do that.

The Third Trumpet Call - Poisoned Water Revelation 8:10, 11 r08g. 8:10a A star falls "And the third angel sounded, and there fell a great star from heaven, burning as it were a lamp, and it fell upon the third part of the rivers, and upon the fountains of waters; And the name of the star is called Wormwood: and the third part of the waters became wormwood

Wormwood must be manmade global climate warming change

 

[HaShev]

I was reading that Wormwood in Russian translates to Chernobyl.

Could it be that Wormwood will actually be a nuclear weapon and not a star from space?

Wormwood is a bitter poisonous deadly weed.
In context of talking about a fallen star (messenger/teacher), it means the teachings will cause people to become like Wormwood=bitter -toxic -deadly.
Thousands of wars and over 50 million murders through these teachings it easy to see who was the first fallen messiah claimed "the Fallen" morning star-Rev 22:16

 

[marvin martian]

I was reading that Wormwood in Russian translates to Chernobyl.

Could it be that Wormwood will actually be a nuclear weapon and not a star from space?

Uh, nope.

 

[shimon]

Wormwood is a bitter poisonous deadly weed.
In context of talking about a fallen star (messenger/teacher), it means the teachings will cause people to become like Wormwood=bitter -toxic -deadly.
Thousands of wars and over 50 million murders through these teachings it easy to see who was the first fallen messiah claimed "the Fallen" morning star-Rev 22:16

Since a weed is like a vine that chokes off and kills other more productive plants in the garden it is ironic, problematic and an excellent clue that Jesus in John 15 is compared to a vine. These poisonous wormwood like teachings( fruit that they bear) are mentioned in Deuteronomy 32 where they are compared to Sodom and Gommorah…

 

[CarlinAnnArbor]

I was reading that Wormwood in Russian translates to Chernobyl.

Could it be that Wormwood will actually be a nuclear weapon and not a star from space?

I dont think so. I expect it will be an asteroid or a comet

 

[surada]

Since a weed is like a vine that chokes off and kills other more productive plants in the garden it is ironic, problematic and an excellent clue that Jesus in John 15 is compared to a vine. These poisonous wormwood like teachings( fruit that they bear) are mentioned in Deuteronomy 32 where they are compared to Sodom and Gommorah…

Why was Jerusalem compared to Sodom?

www.lavistachurchofchrist.org

Why does God refer to Jerusalem as Sodom in various verses in Ezekiel 16? Did Jerusalem become as bad or worse than Sodom was, but God did not destroy them because of his promise to Abraham? Homosexual activists always cite this chapter as "evidence" that God did not destroy Sodom and Gomorrah for homosexuality, but because they did not care for the poor.

 

[shimon]

Why was Jerusalem compared to Sodom?

www.lavistachurchofchrist.org

Why does God refer to Jerusalem as Sodom in various verses in Ezekiel 16? Did Jerusalem become as bad or worse than Sodom was, but God did not destroy them because of his promise to Abraham? Homosexual activists always cite this chapter as "evidence" that God did not destroy Sodom and Gomorrah for homosexuality, but because they did not care for the poor.

Even though we know by now that you cannot tell the truth and always mix up lies and falsehoods with half truths to try to get your points across you actually for once brought up a good question…Simply put all the warts and blemishes of each individual is kept in the forefront of the Jewish scriptures so that everyone can see that each of them were fully human with all their frailties and shortcomings.. Judaism does not teach a sinless perfect human being like Christianity tries to do..( This is a very very bad teaching)This goes for cities and their inhabitants as well…Keeping chapter 16 in Ezekiel in context after reading such chapters as Ezekiel 8 where many of the sins of the people that inhabited that city are recounted will give everyone a better idea as to why Jerusalem is symbolically compared to Sodom.. Remember Abraham asked G-d to not destroy the city of Sodom if he could find so many righteous people but he did not meet that requirement so the story goes….Maybe there was not enough righteous people left in Sodom to rescind that sentence or no one was willing to repent regardless of the reasons Jerusalem at that time had many iniquities choosing one or another is silly the bottom line is to repent, return and to try to not do that sin whatever it is again…. After all one should RETURN to the G-d ofAbraham Isaac and Jacob and by doing so the G-D of Abraham Isaac and Jacob shall RETURN to you…Jerusalem is used in many ways to teach certain ideals and concepts so that we all learn from their mistakes and do not follow in those errors.. Sort of like teaching your children right from wrong and punishing them when they misbehave and rewarding them when they do what is right ……

 

[surada]

Even though we know by now that you cannot tell the truth and always mix up lies and falsehoods with half truths to try to get your points across you actually for once brought up a good question…Simply put all the warts and blemishes of each individual is kept in the forefront of the Jewish scriptures so that everyone can see that each of them were fully human with all their frailties and shortcomings.. Judaism does not teach a sinless perfect human being like Christianity tries to do..( This is a very very bad teaching)This goes for cities and their inhabitants as well…Keeping chapter 16 in Ezekiel in context after reading such chapters as Ezekiel 8 where many of the sins of the people that inhabited that city are recounted will give everyone a better idea as to why Jerusalem is symbolically compared to Sodom.. Remember Abraham asked G-d to not destroy the city of Sodom if he could find so many righteous people but he did not meet that requirement so the story goes….Maybe there was not enough righteous people left in Sodom to rescind that sentence or no one was willing to repent regardless of the reasons Jerusalem at that time had many iniquities choosing one or another is silly the bottom line is to repent, return and to try to not do that sin whatever it is again…. After all one should RETURN to the G-d ofAbraham Isaac and Jacob and by doing so the G-D of Abraham Isaac and Jacob shall RETURN to you…Jerusalem is used in many ways to teach certain ideals and concepts so that we all learn from their mistakes and do not follow in those errors.. Sort of like teaching your children right from wrong and punishing them when they misbehave and rewarding them when they do what is right ……

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