694. 16:10 Then the fifth angel poured out his bowl upon the throne of the beast. This symbolizes influx into the people's faith.

The angel's pouring out his bowl means, symbolically, here as before, influx, and the throne of the beast means, symbolically, where faith alone reigns. A throne symbolizes a kingdom or realm, and the beast faith alone (nos. 567, 576, 577, 594, 601, 660).

That a throne is also mentioned in connection with the reign of evil and falsity is apparent from the following:

The dragon gave (the beast) its power, its throne, and great authority. (Revelation 13:2)

I know your works, and where you dwell, where Satan's throne is. (Revelation 2:13)

I watched till thrones were cast down, and the Ancient of Days was seated. (Daniel 7:9)

I will overthrow the throne of kingdoms, and... the strength of the kingdoms of the nations. (Haggai 2:22)

(Lucifer said:) "I will exalt my throne above the stars... (Isaiah 14:13)

And elsewhere.

577. And its mortal injury was healed. This symbolizes a remedy for that chief point of doctrine by saying that no one can do any good work of himself and fulfill the law, and that another means of salvation has therefore been provided instead, which is a faith in the righteousness and merit of Christ, who suffered for mankind and thereby bore the condemnation of the law.

People see that this is the remedy for the "wounded head," and also was the remedy given, when they understand the wounded head to be as said above in no. 576. Therefore we have no need to explain it further.