Each of previous “sevens” had an introductory paragraph setting the stage for what was to occur in the “seven.” Revelation 15:1–8 contains the material introducing the seven bowls of God’s wrath poured out in Revelation 16:1–21. As in previous introductions, the material of Revelation 15:1–8 provides the context and sets the tone for the details of Revelation 16.
1 Puis je vis dans le ciel un autre signe, grand et admirable: sept anges, qui tenaient sept fléaux, les derniers, car par eux s'accomplit la colère de Dieu.