Revelation 10 KJV
King James Version, Holy Bible
1 And I saw another mighty angel come down from heaven, clothed with a cloud: and a rainbow was upon his head, and his face was as it were the sun, and his feet as pillars of fire:
2 And he had in his hand a little book open: and he set his right foot upon the sea, and his left foot on the earth,
3 And cried with a loud voice, as when a lion roareth: and when he had cried, seven thunders uttered their voices.
4 And when the seven thunders had uttered their voices, I was about to write: and I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Seal up those things which the seven thunders uttered, and write them not.
5 And the angel which I saw stand upon the sea and upon the earth lifted up his hand to heaven,
6 And sware by him that liveth for ever and ever, who created heaven, and the things that therein are, and the earth, and the things that therein are, and the sea, and the things which are therein, that there should be time no longer:
Revelation Chapter 10 (New Testament)
7 But in the days of the voice of the seventh angel, when he shall begin to sound, the mystery of God should be finished, as he hath declared to his servants the prophets.
8 And the voice which I heard from heaven spake unto me again, and said, Go and take the little book which is open in the hand of the angel which standeth upon the sea and upon the earth.
9 And I went unto the angel, and said unto him, Give me the little book. And he said unto me, Take it, and eat it up; and it shall make thy belly bitter, but it shall be in thy mouth sweet as honey.
10 And I took the little book out of the angel's hand, and ate it up; and it was in my mouth sweet as honey: and as soon as I had eaten it, my belly was bitter.
11 And he said unto me, Thou must prophesy again before many peoples, and nations, and tongues, and kings.
| Greek Word + Transliteration | Verse + Snippet | Meaning | Scholarly Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| ἰσχυρός — ischyros | Verse 1 — “…another mighty angel…” | “Mighty,” powerful. | Ischyros (“mighty”) stresses overwhelming angelic power (“mighty”). The figure carries divine authority. The term highlights heavenly majesty. — Joseph Thayer, Greek-English Lexicon (1889) |
| περιβεβλημένος — peribeblēmenos | Verse 1 — “…clothed with a cloud…” | “Clothed,” wrapped around. | Peribeblēmenos (“clothed”) denotes enveloping presence (“wrapped/clothed”). Cloud imagery reflects divine glory. The term enhances apocalyptic splendor. — B. F. Westcott, Revelation of the Risen Lord (1898) |
| ἶρις — iris | Verse 1 — “…a rainbow upon his head…” | “Rainbow,” halo of light. | Iris (“rainbow”) symbolizes divine covenant mercy (“rainbow”). It recalls Noahic promise amidst judgment. The term blends judgment with grace. — James Hastings, Dictionary of the Bible (1898) |
| φωνή — phōnē | Verse 3 — “…cried with a loud voice…” | “Voice,” shout. | Phōnē (“voice”) marks commanding proclamation (“voice/shout”). The roar echoes prophetic power. The term underscores heavenly authority. — Trench, Commentary on the Seven Churches (1861) |
| βροντή — brontē | Verse 3 — “…as when a lion roareth…” | “Thunder,” loud crash. | Brontē (“thunder”) signals divine intensity (“thunder”). It accompanies revelations and warnings. The term enhances celestial dread. — Thayer, Lexicon (1889) |
| σφραγίζω — sphragizō | Verse 4 — “…Seal up those things…” | “Seal,” conceal. | Sphragizō (“to seal/conceal”) indicates withheld revelation (“seal up”). Some mysteries remain hidden for God’s purposes. The term shows controlled disclosure. — Westcott, Revelation of the Risen Lord (1898) |
| ὀμνύω — omnyō | Verse 6 — “…he swore by Him who liveth…” | “Swear,” take oath. | Omnyō (“to swear”) denotes solemn oath-taking (“swear”). The angel invokes God’s eternal being. The term marks ultimate certainty. — Philip Schaff, History of the Christian Church (1890) |
| τελειωθῶσιν — teleiōthōsin | Verse 7 — “…the mystery of God should be finished…” | “Complete,” bring to perfection. | Teleiōthōsin (“to complete”) signals consummation (“finish/complete”). Revelation’s prophetic aims reach fulfillment. The term stresses God’s purposeful climax. — Thayer, Lexicon (1889) |
| βιβλαρίδιον — biblaridion | Verse 8 — “…take the little book…” | “Little scroll,” small book. | Biblaridion (“little scroll”) denotes prophetic revelation (“little book”). Its consumption symbolizes inward appropriation. The term reflects Ezekiel-type prophetic commissioning. — Franz Delitzsch, Biblical Commentary (1884) |
| καταπίνω — katapinō | Verse 9 — “…take it, and eat it up…” | “Devour,” swallow down. | Katapinō (“to swallow”) reflects full internalization of revelation (“eat/swallow”). Sweetness and bitterness mirror joy and sorrow in prophecy. The term describes transformative reception of God’s message. — Richard Trench, Synonyms of the New Testament (1896) |
Biblical Scholars On This Chapter:
| Scholar | Work | View on Chapter 10 |
|---|---|---|
| R. H. Charles (University of Cambridge, United Kingdom, 1855–1931) | The Revelation of St. John | The mighty angel and the little book symbolize the unfolding of divine plan and prophetic responsibility. |
| Adolf von Harnack (University of Berlin, Germany, 1851–1930) | History of Dogma | Harnack sees the chapter as an allegorical presentation of spiritual authority and revelation. |
| A. T. Robertson (Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, United States, 1863–1934) | Word Pictures in the New Testament | Robertson emphasizes the textual and symbolic significance of divine communication. |
| Alfred Plummer (University of Cambridge, United Kingdom, 1841–1926) | A Critical and Exegetical Commentary on the Revelation of St. John | Plummer notes the chapter conveys both encouragement and solemn warning. |
| Charles B. Williams (Yale University, United States, 1860–1929) | A Critical and Exegetical Commentary on the Revelation of St. John | The imagery highlights prophetic authority and the responsibility of believers to heed God’s message. |
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Verse: "But in the days when the seventh angel is about to sound his trumpet, the mystery of God will be accomplished, just as he announced to his servants the prophets." - Revelation 10:7
Lesson: This verse speaks of the mystery of God being accomplished when the seventh angel sounds his trumpet. The mystery of God refers to His plan for humanity, which has been revealed to us through His prophets. This verse reminds us that God's plan is being fulfilled, and we must trust in His timing and purposes.
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Conclusion: We can take comfort in the fact that God's plan for our lives is being fulfilled, even if we cannot see it at the moment. We must trust in His timing and have faith that He is working all things for our good.
Prayer Points:
l Thank God for His plan for our lives.
l Ask for faith to trust in His timing and purposes.
l Pray for wisdom to discern His will and follow it.
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