Revelation 8:11

Revelation 8:11 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

11the name of the star is Wormwood.8:11 Wormwood is a bitter substance. A third of the waters turned bitter, and many people died from the waters that had become bitter.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

11The star is named Wormwood; and a third of the waters became wormwood, and many people died from the waters because they were made bitter.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)

11The name of the star is called Wormwood; and a third of the waters became wormwood, and many men died from the waters, because they were made bitter.

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

11The name of the star is 8:11 Gr apsinthos, cf Eng “absinthe.” This is a plant from which a bitter oil is extracted that is highly toxic to the nervous system. The name “wormwood” comes from the fact that the oil was used medicinally to kill intestinal worms.Wormwood; and a third of the waters became wormwood, and many people died from the waters, because they had become bitter (toxic).

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

11The name of the star is Wormwood. A third of the waters turned bitter like wormwood oil,8:11 Literally became wormwood and many people died from the bitter waters.

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

11The name of the star is Wormwood. A third of the water turned bitter. Many people died from it.

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