Detailed Explanation in English

1. “And I heard another out of the altar”

John begins by describing what he heard: “another out of the altar.” The altar is significant throughout Revelation. It is associated with worship, sacrifice, prayer, and the presence of God’s holiness.

Earlier in Revelation, John saw the prayers of God’s people connected with the heavenly altar. In Revelation 16, the altar is also connected with the testimony that God’s judgments are just.

The phrase reminds readers that divine judgment is not arbitrary. The heavenly scene presents judgment within the context of God’s holiness and righteousness. The voice coming from the altar gives agreement with what has just been declared about God’s judgment.

This is an important biblical principle: God’s judgment is connected to His holiness. He does not overlook evil because He is indifferent to suffering or wrongdoing.

2. “Even so”

The words “Even so” express agreement and confirmation.

The previous verse explains why God’s judgment is deserved. Those who shed the blood of saints and prophets are given blood to drink. The heavenly response is essentially an affirmation: Yes, this judgment is appropriate.

This does not portray God as acting impulsively or emotionally. Instead, it emphasizes that His judgment corresponds to the deeds of those being judged.

Throughout Scripture, God’s justice is presented as morally perfect. He knows the truth completely, sees what human beings cannot see, and judges without corruption.

3. “Lord God Almighty”

The voice addresses God as “Lord God Almighty.”

Each part of this title carries significance.

Lord points to God’s authority. He is the supreme ruler and has the right to judge His creation.

God identifies Him as the divine Creator and Judge.

Almighty emphasizes His unlimited power. No earthly ruler, political system, military force, or spiritual enemy can prevent His purposes from being accomplished.

This title is especially appropriate in Revelation because the book repeatedly shows the contrast between earthly powers and God’s ultimate authority.

Human governments may appear powerful. Evil systems may seem successful for a period of time. Oppressive people may appear to escape justice. But Revelation teaches that God’s authority is greater than every earthly power.

4. “True”

The statement “true” is central to understanding God’s judgment.

God’s judgments are true because they correspond perfectly to reality. Human judgments can be mistaken. People can be deceived by appearances, incomplete information, prejudice, or personal interests.

God does not have these limitations.

He knows every action, every motive, every secret, and every consequence. Therefore, His judgment is based on perfect knowledge.

This provides comfort to people who have experienced injustice. There are situations in which human courts may fail, people may lie, evidence may be hidden, or wrongdoing may go unpunished. Revelation reminds us that no injustice is ultimately invisible to God.

5. “Righteous are thy judgments”

The word “righteous” emphasizes the moral perfection of God’s decisions.

God’s judgment is not merely powerful; it is righteous.

Power alone does not prove justice. A powerful person can misuse authority. A government can exercise power unjustly. A judge can make a wrong decision.

But God’s power is joined with perfect righteousness.

His judgments are consistent with His holy character. He does not condemn innocent people unfairly, nor does He excuse evil because of weakness, popularity, or influence.

This is one of the most important lessons of Revelation 16:7: God’s authority and God’s righteousness always belong together.


God’s Judgment and Human Responsibility

The surrounding passage emphasizes human responsibility for rejecting God and committing evil. Revelation does not present judgment as something without a moral reason.

The Bible consistently teaches that human choices matter. Sin has consequences, and God ultimately holds people accountable.

At the same time, Revelation should not encourage believers to become personally vindictive. The fact that God judges righteously does not give Christians permission to seek revenge.

Instead, believers are called to trust God’s justice.

There may be times when we desperately want someone who has harmed us to receive immediate punishment. Yet Scripture teaches that final judgment belongs to God. His judgment is better than ours because He sees the complete truth.


What Revelation 16:7 Teaches Believers Today

1. God is perfectly just

The verse gives believers confidence that God’s justice cannot be corrupted. His judgments are not influenced by money, status, political power, or human favoritism.

2. God sees what people cannot see

Human beings judge according to limited information. God sees the complete picture.

This should encourage people who have suffered unjustly. Even if other people do not understand what happened, God knows the truth.

3. Evil will not have the final victory

Revelation contains a message of hope because evil is not ultimately in control.

God permits human history to continue for His purposes, but there is a final accountability. Wickedness will not continue forever without judgment.

4. Believers should trust God’s justice

When circumstances seem unfair, Christians can remember the declaration:

“True and righteous are thy judgments.”

This does not mean every difficult event will immediately make sense. It means God’s character remains trustworthy even when human understanding is limited.

5. God’s holiness should lead us to repentance

The doctrine of divine judgment should not merely make us think about the sins of other people. It should also cause personal reflection.

Instead of asking only, “Who deserves judgment?” believers should ask, “Am I walking faithfully before God?”

The message of Scripture is not simply that God judges evil; it also calls people to repentance, faith, obedience, and a transformed life.


Detailed Explanation in Urdu

مکاشفہ 16:7 کی تشریح

“And I heard another out of the altar say, Even so, Lord God Almighty, true and righteous are thy judgments.”

اردو مفہوم:

“اور میں نے مذبح میں سے ایک اور کو کہتے سنا، بے شک اے خداوند قادرِ مطلق، تیرے فیصلے سچے اور راست ہیں۔”

یہ آیت خدا کے انصاف، پاکیزگی اور اختیار کے بارے میں ایک بہت اہم اعلان پیش کرتی ہے۔ مکاشفہ 16 میں خدا کی عدالت کے بارے میں ایک ایسا منظر بیان کیا گیا ہے جس میں دنیا کی بدی اور گناہ کے خلاف الٰہی فیصلہ ظاہر ہوتا ہے۔ ایسے سخت حالات کے درمیان آسمانی آواز اعلان کرتی ہے کہ خدا کے فیصلے سچے اور راست ہیں۔

“مذبح میں سے”

آیت میں مذبح کا ذکر بہت اہم ہے۔ مکاشفہ کی کتاب میں مذبح عبادت، پاکیزگی، قربانی اور مقدس خدمت کے ساتھ تعلق رکھتا ہے۔

مذبح سے آنے والی آواز اس بات کی تصدیق کرتی ہے کہ خدا کا فیصلہ کسی غلط یا غیر منصفانہ بنیاد پر نہیں ہے۔ اس کا تعلق خدا کی پاکیزگی اور راستبازی سے ہے۔

“بے شک”

“Even so” کا مطلب ہے کہ جو فیصلہ خدا نے کیا ہے وہ درست اور مناسب ہے۔

یہ ایک آسمانی تصدیق ہے کہ خدا کی عدالت میں کوئی غلطی یا ناانصافی نہیں۔

انسان اکثر محدود معلومات کی بنیاد پر فیصلہ کرتا ہے، لیکن God ہر چیز کو مکمل طور پر جانتا ہے۔ وہ اعمال کے ساتھ ساتھ انسان کے دل، نیت اور پوشیدہ باتوں کو بھی جانتا ہے۔

“خداوند قادرِ مطلق”

یہاں God کو “Lord God Almighty” کہا گیا ہے۔

اس کا مطلب ہے کہ God تمام اختیار کا مالک ہے۔ دنیا کی کوئی حکومت، طاقت، بادشاہت یا انسانی نظام اس کے اختیار سے بالاتر نہیں۔

انسانی طاقت وقتی ہوتی ہے، لیکن God کی قدرت کامل ہے۔

یہ بات ایماندار کے لیے تسلی کا باعث ہے۔ اگر دنیا میں کبھی ظلم طاقتور دکھائی دے، تب بھی آخری اختیار God کے پاس ہے۔

“تیرے فیصلے سچے ہیں”

یہ الفاظ خدا کے فیصلوں کی حقیقت اور درستگی بیان کرتے ہیں۔

انسانی عدالتیں غلطی کر سکتی ہیں۔ گواہ جھوٹ بول سکتے ہیں، ثبوت چھپائے جا سکتے ہیں، اور انسان ظاہری صورت دیکھ کر غلط فیصلہ کر سکتا ہے۔

لیکن God ایسا نہیں کرتا۔

وہ ہر حقیقت کو جانتا ہے۔ کوئی پوشیدہ ظلم اس کی نظر سے باہر نہیں۔ کوئی ایسا نیک عمل بھی نہیں جسے وہ نہ جانتا ہو۔

اسی لیے اس کے فیصلے سچے ہیں۔

“اور راست ہیں”

خدا کا فیصلہ صرف طاقتور نہیں بلکہ راست بھی ہے۔

یہ بہت اہم فرق ہے۔ صرف طاقت کسی کو منصف نہیں بناتی۔ ایک طاقتور شخص بھی ظلم کر سکتا ہے۔ لیکن God کی قدرت اس کی راستبازی سے الگ نہیں ہے۔

God جو فیصلہ کرتا ہے وہ اس کے پاک اور راست کردار کے مطابق ہوتا ہے۔


آج ہمارے لیے اس آیت کا سبق

یہ آیت ہمیں سکھاتی ہے کہ جب زندگی میں ناانصافی نظر آئے تو ہمیں God کی عدالت پر بھروسہ کرنا چاہیے۔

کبھی انسان کو لگتا ہے کہ برائی کامیاب ہو رہی ہے اور نیکی کو نقصان پہنچ رہا ہے۔ کبھی کسی بے گناہ شخص کے ساتھ ظلم ہوتا ہے اور ظالم بظاہر بچ جاتا ہے۔

لیکن مکاشفہ ہمیں یاد دلاتا ہے کہ آخری فیصلہ انسانی عدالت کے ہاتھ میں نہیں بلکہ God کے ہاتھ میں ہے۔

“True and righteous are thy judgments.”

اس لیے ایماندار کو انتقام کے بجائے God پر بھروسہ کرنا چاہیے۔ God مکمل سچ جانتا ہے اور اس کا فیصلہ کامل انصاف پر مبنی ہے۔

یہ آیت ہمیں اپنی زندگی کا جائزہ لینے کی دعوت بھی دیتی ہے۔ ہمیں صرف دوسروں کے گناہوں اور ان کے انجام کے بارے میں نہیں سوچنا چاہیے بلکہ اپنے دل اور اپنے اعمال کو بھی God کے سامنے دیکھنا چاہیے۔

خدا کی عدالت کا پیغام انسان کو توبہ، ایمان، فرمانبرداری اور پاکیزہ زندگی کی طرف بلاتا ہے۔

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