Revelation 16:6

6 They poured out the blood of God's people and of the prophets, and so you have given them blood to drink. They are getting what they deserve!"

Revelation 16:6 Meaning and Commentary

Revelation 16:6

For they have shed the blood of saints and prophets
Which shows that rivers and fountains cannot be literally understood, but men are designed, wicked and bloody men; and it is notorious to all, how much of the blood of the saints, of the preachers of the Gospel, of the prophets and witnesses, have been shed in Italy, Savoy, and other places near Rome, as well as in Rome itself; see ( Revelation 17:6 ) ( 18:24 ) .

And thou hast given them blood to drink;
sent the sword among them, making great slaughter and devastation; see ( Isaiah 49:26 )

for they are worthy;
or deserving, to have their blood shed by the law of retaliation.

Revelation 16:6 In-Context

4 Then the third angel poured out his bowl on the rivers and the springs of water, and they turned into blood.

5 I heard the angel in charge of the waters say, "The judgments you have made are just, O Holy One, you who are and who were!

6 They poured out the blood of God's people and of the prophets, and so you have given them blood to drink. They are getting what they deserve!"

7 Then I heard a voice from the altar saying, "Lord God Almighty! True and just indeed are your judgments!"

8 Then the fourth angel poured out his bowl on the sun, and it was allowed to burn people with its fiery heat.