Revelation 9:3

The Passion Translation

And out of the smoke appeared locusts swarming onto the earth, and they were given authority like that of scorpions to inflict pain.

Cross References

Isaiah 33:4

Their spoil will be harvested, carried away like locusts that strip a field bare. And like leaping locusts, men will leap upon the spoils.

Ezekiel 2:6

And you, son of man, do not be afraid of them or of anything they say, even though you may feel like you are stepping on thorns and sitting on scorpions. Do not be afraid of their angry words or intimidated by their glaring stares, for they are rebellion personified!

Luke 10:19

Now you understand that I have imparted to you my authority to trample over his kingdom. You will trample upon every demon before you and overcome every power Satan possesses. Absolutely nothing will harm you as you walk in this authority.

Revelation 9:5

The locusts were given authority to torment them for five months, but not to kill them. Their painful torment is like the scorpion’s sting,

Revelation 9:7

The locusts had the appearance of horses equipped for battle. On their heads were what seemed like golden crowns. And their faces were like human faces.

Judges 7:12

The Midianites, the Amalekites, and the desert tribesmen were spread out in the valley like a swarm of locusts. They had as many camels as there were grains of sand on the seashore.