Rev 9:
12 One woe is past; and, behold, there come two woes more hereafter.

Rev 8:13  And I beheld, and heard an angel flying through the midst of heaven, saying with a loud voice, Woe, woe, woe, to the inhabiters of the earth by reason of the other voices of the trumpet of the three angels, which are yet to sound! KJV

The word "woe" is to say "alas", which indicates the greatest of grief.

Rev 9:
13 And the sixth angel sounded, and I heard a voice from the four horns of the golden altar which is before God,
14 Saying to the sixth angel which had the trumpet, Loose the four angels which are bound in the great river Euphrates.

The sixth Archangel, who had been given the duty to sound forth this "warning", did so.
He not only sounded the "warning", but FATHER also had him do something else. He was to "Loose the four angels which are bound in the great river Euphrates".

Again, who is dwelling in the "bottomless pit"? The fallen angels (Archangels, who fell from Grace), and Satan, along with all the things used within his spurious government/law and fake religion.

Who, then, are these "four angels which are bound in the great river Euphrates"?
The number "four" is always used in conjunction with "Creation" or things of this "World".
This number "four", therefore, is in regards to the "four messengers" out of Satan's kingdom, which presently resides within the "bottomless pit".

The "veil" between this earthly dimension ("world") and the "bottomless pit" has not yet been fully rent, therefore, only the "evil spirits" of these "four angels" (not yet, there physical bodies), are released to perform certain things upon the earth. And, they effect the whole "world" by way of the "four" dynasties (government/law, religion, economy, and education) which effect all peoples in all "four directions".

Rev 9:
15 And the four angels were loosed, which were prepared for an hour, and a day, and a month, and a year, for to slay the third part of men. 

"heetoimasménoi eis" ... "were prepared for"

"were prepared"
NT:2090
hetoimazo (het-oy-mad'-zo); from NT:2092; to prepare:

KJV - prepare, provide, make ready. Compare NT:2680.
NT:2092
hetoimos (het-oy'-mos); from an old noun heteos (fitness); adjusted, i.e. ready:
KJV - prepared, (made) ready (-iness, to our hand).
NT:2680
kataskeuazo (kat-ask-yoo-ad'-zo); from NT:2596 and a derivative of NT:4632; to prepare thoroughly (properly, by external equipment; whereas NT:2090 refers rather to internal fitness); by implication, to construct, create:
KJV - build, make, ordain, prepare.
NT:2596
kata (kat-ah'); a primary particle; (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case [genitive case, dative case or accusative case] with which it is joined):
KJV - about, according as (to), after, against, (when they were) alone, among, and, apart, (even, like) as (concerning, pertaining to touching), aside, at, before, beyond, by, to the charge of, [charita-] bly, concerning, covered, [daily-], down, every, (+far more) exceeding, more excellent, for, from ... to, godly, in (-asmuch, divers, every, -to, respect of), ... by, after the manner of, by any means, beyond (out of) measure, mightily, more, natural, of (up-) on (X part), out (of every), over against, (+your) own, particularly, so, through (-oughout, -oughout every), thus, (un-) to (-gether, -ward), uttermost, where (-by), with. In composition it retains many of these applications, and frequently denotes opposition, distribution, or intensity.
NT:4632
skeuos (skyoo'-os); of uncertain affinity; a vessel, implement, equipment or apparatus (literally or figuratively [specifically, a wife as contributing to the usefulness of the husband]):
KJV - goods, sail, stuff, vessel.
(Biblesoft's New Exhaustive Strong's Numbers and Concordance with Expanded Greek-Hebrew Dictionary. Copyright (c) 1994, Biblesoft and International Bible Translators, Inc.)

 "for"
NT:1519
eis (ice); a primary preposition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases:
KJV - [abundantly-], against, among, as, at, [back-] ward, before, by, concerning, continual, far more exceeding, for [intent, purposefore],, forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, of one mind, never, of, (up-) on, perish, set at one again, (so) that, therefore (-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-) until (-to), ... ward, [wherefore-], with. Often used in composition with the same general import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or figuratively).
(Biblesoft's New Exhaustive Strong's Numbers and Concordance with Expanded Greek-Hebrew Dictionary. Copyright (c) 1994, Biblesoft and International Bible Translators, Inc.)


This "an hour, and a day, and a month, and a year" is generally thought to indicate "at a certain time", according to YHVH'S Plan, in the sequence of events.

Could it mean more than simply "at a certain time"?
Let us read this from the original ancient Greek.

Rev 9:15  
Kaí elútheesan hoi téssares ángeloi hoi heetoimasménoi eis teén hoóran kaí heeméran kaí meéna kaí eniautón hína apokteínoosin tó tríton toón anthroópoon
(Interlinear Transliterated Bible. Copyright (c)1994 by Biblesoft)
This translates as follows:
"And were loosed, the four angels which were prepared for this an hour, and a day, and a month, and a year, for to slay the third part them of men."

Please note the use of "kaí" over and over again.
This is a specific use of the word "and", which indicates emphasis.
"this an hour, AND a day, AND a month, AND a year"

Does this indicate an adding of each of these to each other?
If so, this would indicate a period of time equal unto a little more than 13 months. {The number "thirteen" indicates "Depravity and Rebellion".}
Would this then indicate the amount of time it would take for the "seven thunders" to be fully accomplished?
{Remember, if one waits for the "thunders", the action (lightning) is already long past. Therefore, this would indicate that the warnings, given prior to the events, were not heeded.}

Whether we think upon this "an hour, and a day, and a month, and a year" as being indicative of "at a certain time", or if we upon it as "13 month...possibly the amount of time for the seven thunders to be accomplished", we can know that YHVH is in ultimate control. We can know that all things shall be according to HIS Most Holy Plan.

Rev 9:
16 And the number of the army of the horsemen were two hundred thousand thousand: and I heard the number of them.

  This "two hundred thousand thousand" can refer to a "myriad", which speaks of a large, but indeterminate number.
Or, it could be looked upon as "two billion"... the ancient Greek and Hebrew do not have a world which translates as "billion" nor "million".

"And the number of the army of the horsemen"

"army"
NT:4753
strateuma (strat'-yoo-mah); from NT:4754; an armament, i.e. (by implication) a body of troops (more or less extensive or systematic):
KJV - army, soldier, man of war.
NT:4754
strateuomai (strat-yoo'-om-ahee); middle voice from the base of NT:4756; to serve in a military campaign; figuratively, to execute the apostolate (with its arduous duties and functions), to contend with carnal inclinations:
KJV - soldier, (go to) war (-fare).
NT:4756
stratia (strat-ee'-ah) feminine of a derivative of stratos (an army; from the base of NT:4766, as encamped); camp-likeness, i.e. an army, i.e. (figuratively) the angels, the celestial luminaries:
KJV - host.
NT:4766
stronnumi (strone'-noo-mee); or simpler stronnuo (strone-noo'-o); prolongation from a still simpler stroo (stro'-o) (used only as an alternate in certain tenses; probably akin to NT:4731 through the idea of positing); to "strew", i.e. spread (as a carpet or couch):
KJV - make bed, furnish, spread, strew.
NT:4731
stereos (ster-eh-os'); from NT:2476; stiff, i.e. solid, stable (literally or figuratively):
KJV - stedfast, strong, sure.
NT:2476
histemi (his'-tay-mee); a prolonged form of a primary stao (stah'-o) (of the same meaning, and used for it in certain tenses); to stand (transitively or intransitively), used in various applications (literally or figuratively):
KJV - abide, appoint, bring, continue, covenant, establish, hold up, lay, present, set (up), stanch, stand (by, forth, still, up). Compare NT:5087.
NT:5087
tithemi (tith'-ay-mee); a prolonged form of a primary theo (theh'-o) (which is used only as alternate in certain tenses); to place (in the widest application, literally and figuratively; properly, in a passive or horizontal posture, and thus different from NT:2476, which properly denotes an upright and active position, while NT:2749 is properly reflexive and utterly prostrate):
KJV -  advise, appoint, bow, commit, conceive, give, kneel down, lay (aside, down, up), make, ordain, purpose, put, set (forth), settle, sink down.
(Biblesoft's New Exhaustive Strong's Numbers and Concordance with Expanded Greek-Hebrew Dictionary. Copyright (c) 1994, Biblesoft and International Bible Translators, Inc.)

"of the"

"horsemen"
NT:2461
hippikon (hip-pee-kon'); neuter of a derivative of NT:2462; the cavalry force:
KJV - horse (-men).
NT:2462
hippos (hip'-pos); of uncertain affinity; a horse:
KJV - horse.
(Biblesoft's New Exhaustive Strong's Numbers and Concordance with Expanded Greek-Hebrew Dictionary. Copyright (c) 1994, Biblesoft and International Bible Translators, Inc.)

If we were to look at this "number of the army of the horsemen" as being "two billion", then what we would be seeing approximately "one third" of the population residing in the earth today, within that number.

How could that be, since there are only 7,000 fallen angels being held within the "bottomless pit"?
This is possible, because the "evil spirits" have already, at this point, "stung" the minds of men.
Remember, we read, "And they had tails like unto scorpions, and there were stings in their tails: and their power was to hurt men five months."
The "evil spirits" of these fallen angels (who are being held within the "pit") are being carried forth into this world upon the minds of these men.  

Rev 9:
17 And thus I saw the horses in the vision, and them that sat on them, having breastplates of fire, and of jacinth, and brimstone: and the heads of the horses were as the heads of lions; and out of their mouths issued fire and smoke and brimstone.

"And thus I saw the horses in the vision"... Who and what are these "horses"?
Please do not confuse "horses" with "horsemen".

This term "horses" is in reference to a "vehicle" or "vessel", a means by which someone or something is carried.
Many men's minds have become a "vehicle" or "vessel" for the "evil spirits" of those held within the "pit".

And, they carry forth those things which the "evil spirits" instruct them to do in the world and unto this world.

This "and them that sat on them" speaks of the "evil spirits" sitting upon the minds/spirits of men, riding these men like horses.

What do these "evil spirits" look like?

FATHER has John the Revelator describes their physical outward appearance and their spiritual appearance, as they are residing within the "bottomless pit".
{Remember, when they are actually perceived in the sight of earthly flesh men, when they arrive in this world, their outward appearance (disguises) shall be that of great kings and prophets of old, out of all the different cultures and religions of the world.}
"having breastplates of fire, and of jacinth, and brimstone"

"breastplates"
NT:2382
thorax (tho'-rax); of uncertain affinity; the chest ("thorax"), i.e. (by implication) a corslet:
KJV - breast-plate.
(Biblesoft's New Exhaustive Strong's Numbers and Concordance with Expanded Greek-Hebrew Dictionary. Copyright (c) 1994, Biblesoft and International Bible Translators, Inc.)

"of fire"
NT:4447
purinos (poo'-ree-nos); from NT:4443; fiery, i.e. (by implication) flaming:
KJV - of fire.
NT:4443
pura (poo-rah'); from NT:4442; a fire (concretely):
KJV - fire.
NT:4442
pur (poor); a primary word; "fire" (literally or figuratively, specifically, lightning):
KJV - fiery, fire.
(Biblesoft's New Exhaustive Strong's Numbers and Concordance with Expanded Greek-Hebrew Dictionary. Copyright (c) 1994, Biblesoft and International Bible Translators, Inc.)

"of jacinth"
NT:5191
huakinthinos (hoo-ak-in'-thee-nos); from NT:5192; "hyacinthine" or "jacinthine", i.e. deep blue:
KJV - jacinth.
NT:5192
huakinthos (hoo-ak'-in-thos); of uncertain derivation; the "hyacinth" or "jacinth", i.e. some gem of a deep blue color, probably the zirkon:
KJV - jacinth.
(Biblesoft's New Exhaustive Strong's Numbers and Concordance with Expanded Greek-Hebrew Dictionary. Copyright (c) 1994, Biblesoft and International Bible Translators, Inc.)

"brimstone"
NT:2306
theiodes (thi-o'-dace); from NT:2303 and NT:1491; sulphur-like, i.e. sulphurous:
KJV - brimstone.
(below is the next lexical entry in Strong's Greek Dictionary, in alphabetical order. No Strong's Number was originally given to it.)
theleo. See NT:2309.
NT:2303
theion (thi'-on); probably neuter of NT:2304 (in its original sense of flashing); sulphur:
KJV - brimstone.
NT:2304
theios (thi'-os); from NT:2316; godlike (neuter as noun, divinity):
KJV - divine, godhead.
NT:2316
theos (theh'-os); of uncertain affinity; a deity, especially (with NT:3588) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very:
KJV -  exceeding, God, god [-ly, -ward].
NT:1491
eidos (i'-dos); from NT:1492; a view, i.e. form (literally or figuratively):
KJV - appearance, fashion, shape, sight.
NT:1492
eido (i'-do); a primary verb; used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent NT:3700 and NT:3708; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by implication (in the perf. only) to know:
KJV - be aware, behold, can (+not tell), consider, (have) know (-ledge), look (on), perceive, see, be sure, tell, understand, wish, wot. Compare NT:3700.
NT:3700
optanomai (op-tan'-om-ahee); a (middle voice) prolonged form of the primary (middle voice) optomai (op'-tom-ahee); which is used for it in certain tenses; and both as alternate of NT:3708; to gaze (i.e. with wide-open eyes, as at something remarkable; and thus differing from NT:991, which denotes simply voluntary observation; and from NT:1492, which expresses merely mechanical, passive or casual vision; while NT:2300, and still more emphatically its intensive NT:2334, signifies an earnest but more continued inspection; and NT:4648 a watching from a distance):
KJV - appear, look, see, shewself.
NT:3708
horao (hor-ah'-o); properly, to stare at [compare NT:3700], i.e. (by implication) to discern clearly (physically or mentally); by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear:
KJV - behold, perceive, see, take heed.
NT:2309
thelo (thel'-o); or ethelo (eth-el'-o); in certain tenses theleo (thel-eh'-o); and etheleo (eth-el-eh'-o); which are otherwise obsolete; apparently strengthened from the alternate form of NT:138; to determine (as an active option from subjective impulse; whereas NT:1014 properly denotes rather a passive acquiescence in objective considerations), i.e. choose or prefer (literally or figuratively); by implication, to wish, i.e. be inclined to (sometimes adverbially, gladly); impersonally for the future tense, to be about to; by Hebraism, to delight in:
KJV - desire, be disposed (forward), intend, list, love, mean, please, have rather, (be) will (have, -ling, -ling [-ly]).
(Biblesoft's New Exhaustive Strong's Numbers and Concordance with Expanded Greek-Hebrew Dictionary. Copyright (c) 1994, Biblesoft and International Bible Translators, Inc.)

Even within the "bottomless pit", these fallen angels (fallen 'Elohiym, fallen Archangels) appear impressive, and possess "great power".
Why?
YHVH'S created these with great power and authority in the 1st Heaven age.
They, before they fell from Grace, had been created with great knowledge and power, so that they could work for YHVH, governing HIS children.
When these committed the "unforgivable sin", denying YHVH in favor of Satan, because they had full understanding of  that which they were doing, FATHER was able to sentence them to "death". This "sentence" would not be carried out, until YHVH was finished in making use of these "fallen angels".

Again, the fallen angels (fallen 'Elohiym, fallen Archangels) appear impressive, but a closer look reveals their impressive appearance as actually showing they are in disgrace.

Brimstone
A bright yellow mineral usually found near active volcanoes. Large deposits of this substance are found in the Dead Sea region. Highly combustible, it burns with a very disagreeable odor.

The Hebrew and Greek words for brimstone denote divine fire (Gen 19:24; Ezek 38:22; Luke 17:29). Brimstone (burning stone) is often associated with fire (Rev 9:17-18; 20:10; 21:8), and with barrenness and devastation (Deut 29:23; Job 18:15). Brimstone was considered an agent of God's judgment (Gen 19:24). In the New Testament it is used symbolically to represent God's wrath and the future punishment of the wicked (Rev 9:17-18; 14:10; 20:10). Another word for brimstone used in various translations of the Bible is sulphur, or sulfur.
(from Nelson's Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Copyright (c)1986, Thomas Nelson Publishers)

Jacinth
An orange or reddish gemstone. A variety of zircon, this mineral is widely distributed in crystal form in volcanic rocks and in fine granules in sand. Jacinth was the first stone in the third row of Aaron's breastplate (Ex 28:19; ligure, KJV; turquoise, NEB). Jacinth was used to describe one of the colors in the breastplates of the riders in John's vision (Rev 9:17; sapphire, RSV; sulfur. NIV; hyacinth, NKJV). Jacinth is also the 11 th foundation stone in the heavenly Jerusalem (Rev 21:20).
(from Nelson's Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Copyright (c)1986, Thomas Nelson Publishers)

[I do not know why some the Strong's Concordance defines "jacinth" as "some gem of a deep blue color", and the Nelson's Bible Dictionary defines it as an "orange or reddish gemstone".]

Fire
The combustion of flammable materials. In the Bible, fire often appears as a symbol of God's presence and power.
The Israelites and other ancient cultures placed great value on fire. They used it to provide light, cook food, heat their houses, and forge their tools and weapons. The Israelites, particularly, thought of fire as a symbol of God's mystical presence as well as His power and judgment.
Fire worship was practiced in many cultures of the ancient world, including the Medes, the Persians, and the Canaanites. In an effort to appease their gods, the Canaanites even sacrificed their children on flaming altars (Deut 12:31). God often warned Israel that this practice was an abomination to Him and that they should not participate in their neighbors' sin (Ezek 16:20,21; 2 Chron 28:3).
In the Old Testament, fire and flame were closely associated with Israel's worship and religious life. On God's instructions, a fire was kept burning continuously on the altars where burnt offerings were sacrificed (Lev 6:13). The consumption of offerings by flame assured them that God had accepted the people's sacrifices (Judg 6:21; 1 Kings 18:38).
God also used fire to guide His people. God spoke to Moses in the burning bush experience and called him to lead the children of Israel out of Egyptian bondage (Ex 3:2-12). In their wilderness wanderings, the Israelites relied each night on a PILLAR OF FIRE from heaven to guide them in their travels (Ex 13:21).
Numerous references to fire in the Bible emphasize God's judgment on wickedness and unbelief. God is represented as a "consuming fire" (Ex 24:17; Deut 4:24; Heb 12:29). The prophet Amos warned Israel, "Seek the Lord and live, lest He break out like a fire in the house of Joseph and devour it" (Amos 5:6). In the New Testament, eternal damnation is pictured as an everlasting fire (1 Cor 3:13; Rev 21:8). Fire from heaven is described as an instrument of God's wrath to crush the satanic rebellion (Rev 20:9,10).
As a source of heat and light, fire is often pictured in the Bible as God's agent to purify and illuminate. The coming Messenger of the Lord is portrayed as a "refiner's fire" (Mal 3:2). The tongues "as of fire" which came with the descent of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost underscored the purging and illuminating quality of God's truth (Acts 2:3).
(from Nelson's Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Copyright (c)1986, Thomas Nelson Publishers)

"and the heads of the horses were as the heads of lions"
This is speaking of the "heads of the horses", which refers to those men who have become "vessels" or "vehicles" that carry forth the "evil spirits" of these fallen angels (which are residing in the "pit") into this earth, effecting all residing in this world.

"heads"
NT:2776
kephale (kef-al-ay'); from the primary kapto (in the sense of seizing); the head (as the part most readily taken hold of), literally or figuratively:
KJV - head.
(Biblesoft's New Exhaustive Strong's Numbers and Concordance with Expanded Greek-Hebrew Dictionary. Copyright (c) 1994, Biblesoft and International Bible Translators, Inc.)

"of lions"

"And thus I saw the horses in the vision"...Who and what are these "horses"?
Please do not confuse "horses" with "horsemen".
This term "horses" is in reference to a "vehicle" or "vessel", a means by which someone or something is carried.
Many men's minds have become a "vehicle" or "vessel" for the "evil spirits" of those held within the "pit".
And, they carry forth those things which the "evil spirits" instruct them to do in the world and unto this world.

This "and them that sat on them" speaks of the "evil spirits" sitting upon the minds/spirits of men, riding these men like horses.

What do these "evil spirits" look like?
FATHER has John the Revelator describes their physical outward appearance and their spiritual appearance, as they are residing within the "bottomless pit". {Remember, when they are actually perceived in the sight of earthly flesh men, when they arrive in this world, their outward appearance (disguises) shall be that of great kings and prophets of old, out of all the different cultures and religions of the world.}

"having breastplates of fire, and of jacinth, and brimstone"

"breastplates"
NT:2382
thorax (tho'-rax); of uncertain affinity; the chest ("thorax"), i.e. (by implication) a corslet:
KJV - breast-plate.
(Biblesoft's New Exhaustive Strong's Numbers and Concordance with Expanded Greek-Hebrew Dictionary. Copyright (c) 1994, Biblesoft and International Bible Translators, Inc.)

"of fire"
NT:4447
purinos (poo'-ree-nos); from NT:4443; fiery, i.e. (by implication) flaming:
KJV - of fire.
NT:4443
pura (poo-rah'); from NT:4442; a fire (concretely):
KJV - fire.
NT:4442
pur (poor); a primary word; "fire" (literally or figuratively, specifically, lightning):
KJV - fiery, fire.
(Biblesoft's New Exhaustive Strong's Numbers and Concordance with Expanded Greek-Hebrew Dictionary. Copyright (c) 1994, Biblesoft and International Bible Translators, Inc.)

"of jacinth"
NT:5191
huakinthinos (hoo-ak-in'-thee-nos); from NT:5192; "hyacinthine" or "jacinthine", i.e. deep blue:
KJV - jacinth.
NT:5192
huakinthos (hoo-ak'-in-thos); of uncertain derivation; the "hyacinth" or "jacinth", i.e. some gem of a deep blue color, probably the zirkon:
KJV - jacinth.
(Biblesoft's New Exhaustive Strong's Numbers and Concordance with Expanded Greek-Hebrew Dictionary. Copyright (c) 1994, Biblesoft and International Bible Translators, Inc.)

"brimstone"
NT:2306
theiodes (thi-o'-dace); from NT:2303 and NT:1491; sulphur-like, i.e. sulphurous:
KJV - brimstone.
(below is the next lexical entry in Strong's Greek Dictionary, in alphabetical order. No Strong's Number was originally given to it.)
theleo. See NT:2309.
NT:2303
theion (thi'-on); probably neuter of NT:2304 (in its original sense of flashing); sulphur:
KJV - brimstone.
NT:2304
theios (thi'-os); from NT:2316; godlike (neuter as noun, divinity):
KJV - divine, godhead.
NT:2316
theos (theh'-os); of uncertain affinity; a deity, especially (with NT:3588) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very:
KJV -  exceeding, God, god [-ly, -ward].
NT:1491
eidos (i'-dos); from NT:1492; a view, i.e. form (literally or figuratively):
KJV - appearance, fashion, shape, sight.
NT:1492
eido (i'-do); a primary verb; used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent NT:3700 and NT:3708; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by implication (in the perf. only) to know:
KJV - be aware, behold, can (+not tell), consider, (have) know (-ledge), look (on), perceive, see, be sure, tell, understand, wish, wot. Compare NT:3700.
NT:3700
optanomai (op-tan'-om-ahee); a (middle voice) prolonged form of the primary (middle voice) optomai (op'-tom-ahee); which is used for it in certain tenses; and both as alternate of NT:3708; to gaze (i.e. with wide-open eyes, as at something remarkable; and thus differing from NT:991, which denotes simply voluntary observation; and from NT:1492, which expresses merely mechanical, passive or casual vision; while NT:2300, and still more emphatically its intensive NT:2334, signifies an earnest but more continued inspection; and NT:4648 a watching from a distance):
KJV - appear, look, see, shewself.
NT:3708
horao (hor-ah'-o); properly, to stare at [compare NT:3700], i.e. (by implication) to discern clearly (physically or mentally); by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear:
KJV - behold, perceive, see, take heed.
NT:2309
thelo (thel'-o); or ethelo (eth-el'-o); in certain tenses theleo (thel-eh'-o); and etheleo (eth-el-eh'-o); which are otherwise obsolete; apparently strengthened from the alternate form of NT:138; to determine (as an active option from subjective impulse; whereas NT:1014 properly denotes rather a passive acquiescence in objective considerations), i.e. choose or prefer (literally or figuratively); by implication, to wish, i.e. be inclined to (sometimes adverbially, gladly); impersonally for the future tense, to be about to; by Hebraism, to delight in:
KJV - desire, be disposed (forward), intend, list, love, mean, please, have rather, (be) will (have, -ling, -ling [-ly]).
(Biblesoft's New Exhaustive Strong's Numbers and Concordance with Expanded Greek-Hebrew Dictionary. Copyright (c) 1994, Biblesoft and International Bible Translators, Inc.)

Even within the "bottomless pit", these fallen angels (fallen 'Elohiym, fallen Archangels) appear impressive, and possess "great power".
Why?
YHVH'S created these with great power and authority in the 1st Heaven age.
They, before they fell from Grace, had been created with great knowledge and power, so that they could work for YHVH, governing HIS children.
When these committed the "unforgivable sin", denying YHVH in favor of Satan, because they had full understanding of  that which they were doing, FATHER was able to sentence them to "death". This "sentence" would not be carried out, until YHVH was finished in making use of these "fallen angels".

Again, the fallen angels (fallen 'Elohiym, fallen Archangels) appear impressive, but a closer look reveals their impressive appearance as actually showing they are in disgrace.

Brimstone
A bright yellow mineral usually found near active volcanoes. Large deposits of this substance are found in the Dead Sea region. Highly combustible, it burns with a very disagreeable odor.

The Hebrew and Greek words for brimstone denote divine fire (Gen 19:24; Ezek 38:22; Luke 17:29). Brimstone (burning stone) is often associated with fire (Rev 9:17-18; 20:10; 21:8), and with barrenness and devastation (Deut 29:23; Job 18:15). Brimstone was considered an agent of God's judgment (Gen 19:24). In the New Testament it is used symbolically to represent God's wrath and the future punishment of the wicked (Rev 9:17-18; 14:10; 20:10). Another word for brimstone used in various translations of the Bible is sulphur, or sulfur.
(from Nelson's Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Copyright (c)1986, Thomas Nelson Publishers)

Jacinth
An orange or reddish gemstone. A variety of zircon, this mineral is widely distributed in crystal form in volcanic rocks and in fine granules in sand. Jacinth was the first stone in the third row of Aaron's breastplate (Ex 28:19; ligure, KJV; turquoise, NEB). Jacinth was used to describe one of the colors in the breastplates of the riders in John's vision (Rev 9:17; sapphire, RSV; sulfur. NIV; hyacinth, NKJV). Jacinth is also the 11 th foundation stone in the heavenly Jerusalem (Rev 21:20).
(from Nelson's Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Copyright (c)1986, Thomas Nelson Publishers)


Fire
The combustion of flammable materials. In the Bible, fire often appears as a symbol of God's presence and power.
The Israelites and other ancient cultures placed great value on fire. They used it to provide light, cook food, heat their houses, and forge their tools and weapons. The Israelites, particularly, thought of fire as a symbol of God's mystical presence as well as His power and judgment.
Fire worship was practiced in many cultures of the ancient world, including the Medes, the Persians, and the Canaanites. In an effort to appease their gods, the Canaanites even sacrificed their children on flaming altars (Deut 12:31). God often warned Israel that this practice was an abomination to Him and that they should not participate in their neighbors' sin (Ezek 16:20,21; 2 Chron 28:3).
In the Old Testament, fire and flame were closely associated with Israel's worship and religious life. On God's instructions, a fire was kept burning continuously on the altars where burnt offerings were sacrificed (Lev 6:13). The consumption of offerings by flame assured them that God had accepted the people's sacrifices (Judg 6:21; 1 Kings 18:38).
God also used fire to guide His people. God spoke to Moses in the burning bush experience and called him to lead the children of Israel out of Egyptian bondage (Ex 3:2-12). In their wilderness wanderings, the Israelites relied each night on a PILLAR OF FIRE from heaven to guide them in their travels (Ex 13:21).
Numerous references to fire in the Bible emphasize God's judgment on wickedness and unbelief. God is represented as a "consuming fire" (Ex 24:17; Deut 4:24; Heb 12:29). The prophet Amos warned Israel, "Seek the Lord and live, lest He break out like a fire in the house of Joseph and devour it" (Amos 5:6). In the New Testament, eternal damnation is pictured as an everlasting fire (1 Cor 3:13; Rev 21:8). Fire from heaven is described as an instrument of God's wrath to crush the satanic rebellion (Rev 20:9,10).
As a source of heat and light, fire is often pictured in the Bible as God's agent to purify and illuminate. The coming Messenger of the Lord is portrayed as a "refiner's fire" (Mal 3:2). The tongues "as of fire" which came with the descent of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost underscored the purging and illuminating quality of God's truth (Acts 2:3).
(from Nelson's Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Copyright (c)1986, Thomas Nelson Publishers)

"and the heads of the horses were as the heads of lions"
This is speaking of the "heads of the horses", which refers to those men who have become "vessels" or "vehicles" that carry forth the "evil spirits" of these fallen angels (which are residing in the "pit") into this earth, effecting all residing in this world.

"heads"
NT:2776
kephale (kef-al-ay'); from the primary kapto (in the sense of seizing); the head (as the part most readily taken hold of), literally or figuratively:
KJV - head.
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"of lions"... "in the manner of a lion when seizing it's prey...that is when it roars"
NT:3023
leon (leh-ohn'); a primary word; a "lion":
KJV - lion.
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"and out of their mouths issued fire and smoke and brimstone"
We have considered the "fire" and the "brimstone" that they use...So, what is this "smoke"? And, what happened to the "jacinth" which was shown in their "breastplates"?

Because we are looking at the action of these "evil spirits", who are carried upon these men (men's minds being used like horses), then the "jacinth" of their "breastplates" is not being seen by earthly flesh men. Instead, the people of this world experience the "smoke", which hides that which these "evil spirits" are causing to happen.
This "smoke" causes the world to blame only men, their countries and religions for the evil done in the world.
It is meant to prevent the people from understanding that it is these "evil ones" within the "bottomless pit" which are orchestrating that which these men (who left themselves unprotected from these evil spirits and were stung) are bringing about in these end times.  

Rev 9:
18 By these three was the third part of men killed, by the fire, and by the smoke, and by the brimstone, which issued out of their mouths.

"mouths"
NT:4750
stoma (stom'-a); probably strengthened from a presumed derivative of the base of NT:5114; the mouth (as if a gash in the face); by implication, language (and its relations); figuratively, an opening (in the earth); specifically, the front or edge (of a weapon):
KJV - edge, face, mouth.
NT:5114
tomoteros (tom-o'-ter-os); comparative of a derivative of the primary temno (to cut; more comprehensive or decisive than NT:2875, as if by a single stroke; whereas that implies repeated blows, like hacking); more keen:
KJV - sharper.
NT:2875
kopto (kop'-to); a primary verb; to "chop"; specially, to beat the breast in grief:
KJV - cut down, lament, mourn, (be-) wail. Compare the base of NT:5114
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Their "mouths" is in reference to that which comes forth from their "minds/spirits".
And, they use their "mouths" as weapons.
Remember, the "evil spirits", of those fallen angels being held within the "bottomless pit", are being carried by earthly flesh men. It is as if these earthly flesh men are "horses" and the "evil spirits" of the fallen angels are riding upon them, being carried into every aspect of life in this world.

It is important that we read this as it was originally written.

Rev 9:18
Apó toón trioón pleegoón toútoon apektántheesan tó tríton toón anthroópoon ek toú purós kaí toú kapnoú kaí toú theíou toú ekporeuoménou ek toón stomátoon autoón
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"By these three wounds/calamities these killed, the third part them of men, by the fire, and the smoke, and the brimstone, which issued by out of these mouths theirs."

As we can see, the Greek to English translators completely left out the word "pleegoón", which would translate into "wounds" and/or "calamities".

"pleegoón"
NT:4127
plege (play-gay'); from NT:4141; a stroke; by implication, a wound; figuratively, a calamity:
KJV - plague, stripe, wound (-ed).
NT:4141
plesso (place'-so); apparently another form of NT:4111 (through the idea of flattening out); to pound, i.e. (figuratively) to inflict with (calamity):
KJV - smite. Compare NT:5180.
NT:4111
plasso (plas'-so); a primary verb; to mould, i.e. shape or fabricate:
KJV - form.
NT:5180
tupto (toop'-to); a primary verb (in a strengthened form); to "thump", i.e. cudgel or pummel (properly, with a stick or bastinado), but in any case by repeated blows; thus differing from NT:3817 and NT:3960, which denote a [usually single] blow with the hand or any instrument, or NT:4141 with the fist [or a hammer], or NT:4474 with the palm; as well as from NT:5177, an accidental collision); by implication, to punish; figuratively, to offend (the conscience):
KJV - beat, smite, strike, wound.
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The "smoke" (smokescreen) hides the deception, while choking off the people with noxious fumes.
The clean, true air is of YHVH'S HOLY SPIRIT. It is YHVH'S HOLY SPIRIT which provides one with the "Breath of Life".

The "fire" destroys all things in it's path, and it consumes the oxygen, air.

The "brimstone" fills the air with noxious fumes, and causes that which is burning to burn longer (like unto coals, which can spark into flames again and again).

These three things can also be seen described within the word "hell": "Géennan", and/or "Hádou".

"Géennan"..."ghenna"
NT:1067
geena (gheh'-en-nah); of Hebrew origin [OT:1516 and OT:2011]; valley of (the son of) Hinnom; ge-henna (or Ge-Hinnom), a valley of Jerusalem, used (figuratively) as a name for the place (or state) of everlasting punishment:
KJV - hell.
OT:1516
gay' (gah'-ee); or (shortened) gay (gah'-ee); probably (by transmutation) from the same root as OT:1466 (abbreviated); a gorge (from its lofty sides; hence, narrow, but not a gully or winter-torrent):
KJV - valley.
OT:1466
gevah (gay-vaw'); the same as OT:1465; exaltation; (figuratively) arrogance:
KJV - lifting up, pride.
OT:1465
gevah (gay-vaw'); feminine of OT:1460; the back, i.e. (by extensive) the person:
KJV - body.
OT:1460
gev (gave); from OT:1342 [corresponding to OT:1354]; the back; by analogy, the middle:
KJV -  among, back, body.
OT:1342
ga'ah (gaw-aw'); a primitive root; to mount up; hence, in general, to rise, (figuratively) be majestic:
KJV - gloriously, grow up, increase, be risen, triumph.
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"Hádou"
NT:86
haides (hah'-dace); from NT:1 (as negative particle) and NT:1492; properly, unseen, i.e. "Hades" or the place (state) of departed souls:
KJV - grave, hell.
NT:1492
eido (i'-do); a primary verb; used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent NT:3700 and NT:3708; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by implication (in the perf. only) to know:
KJV - be aware, behold, can (+not tell), consider, (have) know (-ledge), look (on), perceive, see, be sure, tell, understand, wish, wot. Compare NT:3700.
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A third of all dwelling in the dimension of the 2nd earth age, at the time of this sixth trump, were "killed".

"killed"
NT:615
apokteino (ap-ok-ti'-no); from NT:575 and kteino (to slay); to kill outright; figuratively, to destroy:
KJV - put to death, kill, slay.
NT:575
apo (apo'); a primary particle; "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative):
KJV - (X here-) after, ago, at, because of, before, by (the space of), for (-th), from, in, (out) of, off, (up-) on (-ce), since, with. In composition (as a prefix) it usually denotes separation, departure, cessation, completion, reversal, etc.
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This is in reference to: physical death of the flesh, spiritual death of men's minds/spirits, and/or, the destruction of economy, education, and/or government/law.

Rev 9:
19 For their power is in their mouth, and in their tails: for their tails were like unto serpents, and had heads, and with them they do hurt.

  John's description given in this verse is very well stated.

The power, ability, and strength of these fallen angels rests within their ability to convince and/or deceive men to do their will, which is also Satan's will. Yet, these fallen angels are not visible to men's eyes at this point.

The "evil ones" have made use of earthly flesh men (who did not desire YAHSHUA as their covering) to carry the "venom" of their  "evil spirits" unto other men and unto all that men control. Therefore, these earthly flesh men become the "tails" by which the "venom that these evil spirits produce" is delivered unto men, governments, religions, economies, and education systems .

"serpents"
NT:3789
ophis (of'-is); probably from NT:3700 (through the idea of sharpness of vision); a snake, figuratively (as a type of sly cunning) an artful malicious person, especially Satan:
KJV - serpent.
NT:3700
optanomai (op-tan'-om-ahee); a (middle voice) prolonged form of the primary (middle voice) optomai (op'-tom-ahee); which is used for it in certain tenses; and both as alternate of NT:3708; to gaze (i.e. with wide-open eyes, as at something remarkable; and thus differing from NT:991, which denotes simply voluntary observation; and from NT:1492, which expresses merely mechanical, passive or casual vision; while NT:2300, and still more emphatically its intensive NT:2334, signifies an earnest but more continued inspection; and NT:4648 a watching from a distance):
KJV - appear, look, see, shewself.
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"heads"
NT:2776
kephale (kef-al-ay'); from the primary kapto (in the sense of seizing); the head (as the part most readily taken hold of), literally or figuratively:
KJV - head.
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What image is brought to your mind when your read of this?
Do you see the 'multi-headed' "beasts"? These 'multi-headed' "beasts" are in reference to governments and political systems, plus the economy, education, and religions associated with the different "heads" upon the "beast".

Dan 7:7-8
7 After this I saw in the night visions, and behold a fourth beast, dreadful and terrible, and strong exceedingly; and it had great iron teeth: it devoured and brake in pieces, and stamped the residue with the feet of it: and it was diverse from all the beasts that were before it; and it had ten horns.
8 I considered the horns, and, behold, there came up among them another little horn, before whom there were three of the first horns plucked up by the roots: and, behold, in this horn were eyes like the eyes of man, and a mouth speaking great things. KJV

Rev 13
1 And I stood upon the sand of the sea, and saw a beast rise up out of the sea, having seven heads and ten horns, and upon his horns ten crowns, and upon his heads the name of blasphemy.
2 And the beast which I saw was like unto a leopard, and his feet were as the feet of a bear, and his mouth as the mouth of a lion: and the dragon gave him his power, and his seat, and great authority.
3 And I saw one of his heads as it were wounded to death; and his deadly wound was healed: and all the world wondered after the beast.
4 And they worshipped the dragon which gave power unto the beast: and they worshipped the beast, saying, Who is like unto the beast? who is able to make war with him?
5 And there was given unto him a mouth speaking great things and blasphemies; and power was given unto him to continue forty and two months.
6 And he opened his mouth in blasphemy against God, to blaspheme his name, and his tabernacle, and them that dwell in heaven.
7 And it was given unto him to make war with the saints, and to overcome them: and power was given him over all kindreds, and tongues, and nations.
8 And all that dwell upon the earth shall worship him, whose names are not written in the book of life of the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world.
9 If any man have an ear, let him hear.
10 He that leadeth into captivity shall go into captivity: he that killeth with the sword must be killed with the sword. Here is the patience and the faith of the saints.
11 And I beheld another beast coming up out of the earth; and he had two horns like a lamb, and he spake as a dragon.
12 And he exerciseth all the power of the first beast before him, and causeth the earth and them which dwell therein to worship the first beast, whose deadly wound was healed.
13 And he doeth great wonders, so that he maketh fire come down from heaven on the earth in the sight of men,
14 And deceiveth them that dwell on the earth by the means of those miracles which he had power to do in the sight of the beast; saying to them that dwell on the earth, that they should make an image to the beast, which had the wound by a sword, and did live.
15 And he had power to give life unto the image of the beast, that the image of the beast should both speak, and cause that as many as would not worship the image of the beast should be killed.
16 And he causeth all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, to receive a mark in their right hand, or in their foreheads:
17 And that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name.
18 Here is wisdom. Let him that hath understanding count the number of the beast: for it is the number of a man; and his number is Six hundred threescore and six. KJV

The "United Nations" is the "beast" in the earth, at present.
The "heads" of this beastly governmental system do not work well together. As we can see, the member nations are always in conflict with each other because of their different laws, economies, education systems, and especially their religious or cultural differences.

Satan and his fallen angels help to continue the conflicts among these "heads", by making use of earthly flesh men (whom the evil spirits have stung).
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[And, then, when these disguised fallen angels do arrive in the sight of men, they shall cause the whole world to come under the control of the "one-world" "beast". And, the majority of the world shall gladly do this, because they shall be brought into  the deception.]

Rev 9:
20 And the rest of the men which were not killed by these plagues yet repented not of the works of their hands, that they should not worship devils, and idols of gold, and silver, and brass, and stone, and of wood: which neither can see, nor hear, nor walk:
21 Neither repented they of their murders, nor of their sorceries, nor of their fornication, nor of their thefts. KJV

  This is in reference unto the remaining 2/3rds of the people in this final generation of this earth age.

Although these were not physically nor spiritually killed, destroyed, or brought to ruination (as were the "third" spoken of in Rev 9:18), this remnant refused to repent.

Some of these people have not nor will not even realize that they are sinning.
Because the majority of the world does not know YHVH'S Truth, the majority will continue in doing according to the ways they have learned, and according to the culture of their people.
Even some, who call themselves "Christians" are "innocently ignorant". Since they have never been taught YHVH'S Truth, many have and/or shall believe upon the traditions of man and traditions of denominational beliefs, and thereby, are or shall  worship that which is not of YHVH.
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YHVH, Our FATHER, knows the hearts of all men.
HE will protect many from themselves, by causing some of these, who are really goodly people, yet ignorant of HIS HOLY Word of Truth, to remain in "slumber" until such a time that HE will awaken them unto HIS HOLY Word of Truth.

How very precious is Our FATHER!