Rev 16:8 The fourth angel poured out his bowl on the sun, and the sun was given power to scorch people with fire. 9 They were seared by the intense heat and they cursed the name of God, who had control over these plagues, but they refused to repent and glorify him.
Notice the bowl is poured out upon the sun. We take great comfort in the sun. We utilize it's power for growing, warming, vision and time keeping. Think back to the 4th trumpet, part of the sun was effected. Here the entire sun was effected and turned up really hot!!! The sun has become something of an enemy of these people. Remember these "bowls" are being poured out on those people who have taken the mark of the Beast or are worshipping the Beast
These verses are literal at this point. There will be scorching with fire and those suffering the intense heat will curse the name of God. These people will know their suffering and will know they are cursing God. At this point they are being indignant and stubborn.
10 The fifth angel poured out his bowl on the throne of the beast, and his kingdom was plunged into darkness. Men gnawed their tongues in agony 11 and cursed the God of heaven because of their pains and their sores, but they refused to repent of what they had done.
Remember, none of the things that have been "poured out" onto these people have been ended or taken away. So, as it reads, they were burned, (scorched) and they were thrust into darkness and they still have all these sores on them. Still, they do not repent and worship God. Usually people who are suffering will seek God, not so with these people. These people are rejecting Christ and their punishment will be for eternity!
As we all like to say, "DON'T BE THAT GUY"!!!
Blessings on all !!
Calabash
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