earthγῆ
gē · Greek Noun
A general term for the created physical world, often contrasted with heaven or used to denote the site of human habitation under judgment.
bloodαἷμα
haima · Greek Noun
A metaphor for death, violence, or the life-force of sentient beings; its presence in judgment signifies the gravity and reality of the consequences of sin.
seaθάλασσα
thalassa · Greek Noun
A vast body of water, often symbolizing chaos, the unknown, or the nations that are hostile to God; it is a realm that will ultimately be subdued by His power.
fireπῦρ
pyr · Greek Noun
A manifestation of divine holiness, judgment, or glory, often used to refine the faithful or consume the wicked; it symbolizes God's consuming presence.
heavenοὐρανός
ouranos · Greek Noun
Refers to the dwelling place of God, the realm beyond the visible physical sky, and the source of divine authority and intervention in human history.
starἀστήρ
astēr · Greek Noun
A celestial body, often symbolizing angelic powers, rulers, or influential figures; in prophetic contexts, their falling or movement signals radical shifts in the cosmic order.
riversποταμός
potamos · Greek Noun
Vital sources of life and sustenance, often representing God's provision; in judgment, their corruption signifies a direct attack on life-sustaining systems.
starἀστήρ
astēr · Greek Noun
A celestial body often used in Scripture to represent angels, messengers, or rulers, and here associated with divine judgment. In biblical symbolism, stars can represent the heavenly hosts or leaders of people groups.
Wormwoodἄψινθος
apsinthos · Greek Noun
A plant known for its intense bitterness, used metaphorically in Scripture to represent divine judgment, punishment, or the painful consequences of idolatry and forsaking God’s covenant.
watersὕδωρ
hydōr · Greek Noun
A common element in Scripture, essential for life, often used as a symbol of purification, blessing, or, when judged, as a sign of divine wrath and destruction of life.
angelἄγγελος
angelos · Greek Noun
An angelic messenger serving as an agent of God’s redemptive and judicial history, often associated with announcing or executing divine proclamations.
trumpetσάλπιγξ
salpinx · Greek Noun
An instrument used in ancient Israel for signaling, announcing royal arrivals, gathering the people, or declaring the onset of divine judgment and warfare.
sun...moon...starsἥλιος, σελήνη, ἀστήρ
hēlios, selēnē, astēr · Greek Noun
Celestial bodies used by God to govern time and seasons, which in apocalyptic literature are often darkened or struck to symbolize the shaking of the created order and the presence of divine judgment.