Revelation 16:7
And I heard another out of the altar say, Even so, Lord God Almighty, true and righteous are thy judgments.
Revelation 16:7
From the altar, another voice declares, “Even so, Lord God Almighty, true and righteous are thy judgments.” The altar in Revelation often represents the intercession of the saints and the prayers of God’s people. Here, the judgments are affirmed as true and righteous by this voice, linking divine justice with the prayers of the faithful and the sanctity of worship.
This emphasizes that God’s justice is not detached from mercy or prayer. The divine judgments, though severe, are consistent with God’s character and respond to the cries of the saints. It reinforces the tension and trust that faithful readers are called to maintain: even when suffering intensifies, God’s justice remains faithful.
Prayer matters; intercession and lament are not wasted in the face of suffering. This verse encourages persistent prayer for justice, mercy, and restoration, trusting that God’s answers align with His righteous judgments.
Cross-References: Psalm 60:11-12; 2 Thessalonians 1:6; Revelation 6:9-11