Revelation 9:6

During the five months. Revelation 9:6-10 give a symbolic picture of these "locusts from the abyss." Do not try to "pick apart" the symbol of the locusts [what is the separate meaning of the hair, teeth, breastplates, etc.], We look at these verses as a "whole" - a symbolic picture giving one central meaning. The details belong to the picture as a whole. What more frightening, horrible, and true picture could be painted, of the powers of evil at work in the world of men? Here are demons, stealing the light from those who do not know God [who do not want to know God]. They take away love and good will; joy and peace: common sense and knowledge. They cause mankind to bring terror and destruction upon each other. They bring political and social chaos [think of the Red Guards in China; the French Revolution, etc.,]. Man's inhumanity to man is the source of incredible misery and suffering!