Revelation 14-17

I see some similarities between the seven bowls of God's wrath (Revelation, chapter 16) and the plagues visited on Egypt, described in the Bible's book of Exodus, chapters 7-11:

• Plagues of festering sores or boils - See Revelation 16:2 and Exodus 9:9.
• Plagues of water turned to blood - See Revelation 16:3-4 and Exodus 7:20-21
• Plagues of darkness - See Revelation 16:10 and Exodus 10:21-23
• Plagues of impure spirits, appearing as frogs, and frogs, literally - See Revelation 16:13 and Exodus 8:6
• Plagues of hailstones - See Revelation 16:21 and Exodus 9:22-25

While the target of the plagues described in Exodus is clear (Pharaoh/Egypt), the specific target of Revelation's plagues is shrouded in mystery. It is called “Babylon” and “Egypt.” It is a dragon. It is a great prostitute. It is allied with Satan and the devil.

This much is no mystery; it is clear: Judgment falls on those who deny Jesus Christ, those who blaspheme, those who practice immorality, magic, and deception.