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What Are the Seven Last Plagues?

The seven last plagues are seven final judgments described in Revelation 15-16. They fall after the close of probationary opportunity and immediately precede Christ's second coming in the prophetic sequence.

Published 2026-09-13 · Updated 2026-09-27

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Prophecy

Biblical explanation

introduces the seven angels: “having the seven last plagues; for in them is filled up the wrath of God” (). then describes them: Painful sores upon those who have the mark of the beast. The sea becoming blood. Rivers and fountains becoming blood. The sun scorching people with great heat. Darkness upon the throne of the beast. The Euphrates drying up and the gathering toward Armageddon. A great voice from heaven, followed by a massive earthquake and extraordinary heavenly signs. The Bible calls them the seven last plagues, distinguishing them from earlier judgments. says: “no man was able to enter into the temple, till the seven plagues of the seven angels were fulfilled” (). also contains a warning from Christ to remain spiritually watchful. The exact symbolism and physical manifestation of every plague should not be invented beyond what Scripture reveals.

In brief

introduces the seven angels: “having the seven last plagues; for in them is filled up the wrath of God” ().

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