Wormwood in Revelation?" Bitterness, calamity, and divine judgment In the context of the Book of Revelation, wormwood is believed to symbolize bitterness, calamity, and divine judgment. The term "wormwood" refers to the dark green oil produced by the plant, which was used to kill intestinal worms. The falling star and the water turning into wormwood represent a catastrophic event with significant consequences for humanity. It is thought to convey the idea of suffering and destruction resulting from disobedience or spiritual corruption. "Wormwood" is the name of a star in Revelation 8:10-11: “The third angel sounded his trumpet, and a great star, blazing like a torch, fell from the sky on a third of the rivers and on the springs of water—the name of the star is Wormwood. A third of the waters turned bitter, and many people died from the waters that had become bitter.” This is the third of the “trumpet judgments” described in Revelation. The seven trumpets are ...
