Revelation 10:1
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:
Greek words · 3
In this verse: ἶρις (iris), “rainbow”
Basic meaning: rainbow. Strong’s: a rainbow ("iris").
KJV translates it as: rainbow
Word root: perhaps from G2046 (ἐρέω) (as a symbol of the female messenger of the pagan deities);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“This “mighty angel” is Jesus Himself: Clothed with a cloud (divine glory), Face shining like the sun ( Rev. 1:16 ), Feet as fire (same in Rev. 1:15 ), And now a rainbow upon His head like a crown of covenant glory.”
In this verse: στῦλοι (stuloi), “pillars”
Basic meaning: pillar. Strong’s: properly akin to the base of G2476 (ἵστημι)); a post ("style"), i.e. (figuratively) support.
KJV translates it as: pillar
Word root: from (to stiffen;
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“His Feet as Pillars of Fire You will see as we go through the chapters that many prophetic scriptures have multiple meanings depending on the side of Jesus you want to se revealed.”
In this verse: πυρός (puros), “of fire”
Basic meaning: fire. Strong’s: "fire" (literally or figuratively, specially, lightning).
KJV translates it as: fiery, fire
Word root: a primary word;
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“This “mighty angel” is Jesus Himself: Clothed with a cloud (divine glory), Face shining like the sun ( Rev. 1:16 ), Feet as fire (same in Rev. 1:15 ), And now a rainbow upon His head like a crown of covenant glory.”
Revelation 10:2
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,
Greek words · 2
In this verse: βιβλαρίδιον (biblaridion), “a little scroll”
Basic meaning: little scroll. Strong’s: a booklet.
KJV translates it as: little book
Word root: a diminutive of G975 (βιβλίον);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“Revelation 5:9 – Only the Lamb could open the scroll”
In this verse: εὐώνυμον (euōnumon), “left”
Basic meaning: left/south. Strong’s: properly, well-named (good-omened), i.e. the left (which was the lucky side among the pagan Greeks); neuter as adverbial, at the left hand.
KJV translates it as: (on the) left
Word root: from G2095 (εὖ) and G3686 (ὄνομα);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“Right foot upon the sea, left foot on the earth we find the pillars on the nations.”
Revelation 10:3
And cried with a loud voice, as when a lion roareth: and when he had cried, seven thunders uttered their voices.
Greek words · 2
In this verse: λέων (leōn), “a lion”
Basic meaning: lion. Strong’s: a "lion".
KJV translates it as: lion
Word root: a primary word;
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“He cried with a loud voice, as when a lion roareth Jesus crying out on the cross / now the Lion of Judah, His voice is now victorious.”
In this verse: μυκᾶται (mukatai), “roars”
Basic meaning: to roar. Strong’s: to bellow (roar).
KJV translates it as: roar
Word root: from a presumed derivative of ( to "moo");
Revelation 10:4
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.
Greek words · 3
In this verse: ἐλάλησαν (elalēsan), “spoke”
Basic meaning: to speak. Strong’s: to talk, i.e. utter words.
KJV translates it as: preach, say, speak (after), talk, tell, utter
Word root: a prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb;
In this verse: βρονταί (brontai), “thunders”
Basic meaning: thunder. Strong’s: thunder.
KJV translates it as: thunder(-ing)
Word root: akin to (to roar);
In this verse: σφράγισον (sphragison), “do seal”
Basic meaning: to seal. Strong’s: to stamp (with a signet or private mark) for security or preservation (literally or figuratively); by implication, to keep secret, to attest.
KJV translates it as: (set a, set to) seal up, stop
Word root: from G4973 (σφραγίς);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“Revelation 5:9 “Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain…” Jesus doesn’t just reveal judgment, He absorbs it.”
Revelation 10:5
And the angel which I saw stand upon the sea and upon the earth -lifted up his hand to heaven,
Greek words · 2
In this verse: ἦρεν (ēren), “lifted up”
Basic meaning: to take up. Strong’s: to lift up; by implication, to take up or away; figuratively, to raise (the voice), keep in suspense (the mind), specially, to sail away (i.e. weigh anchor); by Hebraism (compare H05375) to expiate sin.
KJV translates it as: away with, bear (up), carry, lift up, loose, make to doubt, put away, remove, take (away, up)
Word root: a primary root;
In this verse: δεξιὰν (dexian), “right”
Basic meaning: right. Strong’s: the right side or (feminine) hand (as that which usually takes).
KJV translates it as: right (hand, side)
Word root: from G1209 (δέχομαι);
Text note: this word follows the modern critical text (NA28); the Textus Receptus behind the KJV reads differently here.
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“In Revelation 10:2 , the mighty angel (Jesus in symbolic form) stands fully planted, right foot on the sea, left foot on the earth.”
Revelation 10:6
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:
Greek words · 2
In this verse: ὤμοσεν (ōmosen), “he swore”
Basic meaning: to swear. Strong’s: to swear, i.e. take (or declare on) oath.
KJV translates it as: swear
Word root: a prolonged form of a primary, but obsolete , for which another prolonged form is used in certain tenses;
In this verse: ζῶντι (zōnti), “living”
Basic meaning: to live. Strong’s: to live (literally or figuratively).
KJV translates it as: life(-time), (a-)live(-ly), quick
Word root: a primary verb;
Revelation 10:7
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.
Greek words · 2
In this verse: μυστήριον (mustērion), “mystery”
Basic meaning: mystery. Strong’s: a secret or "mystery" (through the idea of silence imposed by initiation into religious rites).
KJV translates it as: mystery
Word root: from a derivative of (to shut the mouth);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“The mystery is old, God had already revealed the plan of sacrifice and the restoration of one nation to Himself, unified under one Seed: the Line of Jesus.”
In this verse: προφήτας.¶ (prophētas), “prophets”
Basic meaning: prophet. Strong’s: a foreteller ("prophet"); by analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet.
KJV translates it as: prophet
Word root: from a compound of G4253 (πρό) and G5346 (φημί);
Text note: the Textus Receptus (behind the KJV) reads προφήταις (prophētais) here; this card shows the modern critical text (NA28).
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“Declared to His Servants the Prophets The Gospel was foreshadowed in prophecy, now fulfilled in Jesus.”
Revelation 10:8
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.
Greek words · 3
In this verse: λαλοῦσαν (lalousan), “was speaking”
Basic meaning: to speak. Strong’s: to talk, i.e. utter words.
KJV translates it as: preach, say, speak (after), talk, tell, utter
Word root: a prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb;
Text note: the Textus Receptus (behind the KJV) reads λαλοῦσα (lalousa) here; this card shows the modern critical text (NA28).
In this verse: ὕπαγε (hupage), “do go”
Basic meaning: to go. Strong’s: to lead (oneself) under, i.e. withdraw or retire (as if sinking out of sight), literally or figuratively.
KJV translates it as: depart, get hence, go (a-)way
Word root: from G5259 (ὑπό) and G71 (ἄγω);
In this verse: βιβλίον (biblion), “little scroll”
Basic meaning: scroll. Strong’s: a roll.
KJV translates it as: bill, book, scroll, writing
Word root: a diminutive of G976 (βίβλος);
Text note: the Textus Receptus (behind the KJV) reads βιβλαρίδιον (biblaridion) here; this card shows the modern critical text (NA28).
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“Take the little book which is open Jesus is now revealed, God in full access to man, united in Him!”
Revelation 10:9
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.
Greek words · 2
In this verse: κοιλίαν (koilian), “stomach”
Basic meaning: belly/womb/stomach. Strong’s: a cavity, i.e. (especially) the abdomen; by implication, the matrix; figuratively, the heart.
KJV translates it as: belly, womb
Word root: from ("hollow");
In this verse: γλυκὺ (gluku), “sweet”
Basic meaning: sweet. Strong’s: sweet (i.e. not bitter nor salt).
KJV translates it as: sweet, fresh
Word root: of uncertain affinity;
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“Jesus is saying, “My words will change your life.” You will digest them through circumstances, it will be sweet in your spirit, but bitter to the flesh ( Revelation 10:9–10 ).”
Revelation 10:10
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.
Greek words · 2
In this verse: μέλι (meli), “honey”
Basic meaning: honey. Strong’s: honey.
KJV translates it as: honey
Word root: apparently a primary word;
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“Psalm 119:103 “How sweet are thy words unto my taste! yea, sweeter than honey to my mouth!””
In this verse: γλυκύ· (gluku), “sweet”
Basic meaning: sweet. Strong’s: sweet (i.e. not bitter nor salt).
KJV translates it as: sweet, fresh
Word root: of uncertain affinity;
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“The Joy of Revelation Receiving the message of Jesus’ finished work is sweet.”
Revelation 10:11
And he said unto me, Thou must prophesy again before many peoples, and nations, and tongues, and kings.
Greek words · 2
In this verse: δεῖ (dei), “It is necessary”
Basic meaning: be necessary. Strong’s: also deon deh-on'; neuter active participle of the same; both used impersonally; it is (was, etc.) necessary (as binding).
KJV translates it as: behoved, be meet, must (needs), (be) need(-ful), ought, should
Word root: 3rd person singular active present of G1210 (δέω);
In this verse: προφητεῦσαι (prophēteusai), “to prophesy”
Basic meaning: to prophesy. Strong’s: to foretell events, divine, speak under inspiration, exercise the prophetic office.
KJV translates it as: prophesy
Word root: from G4396 (προφήτης);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“The instruction to “prophesy again” ( Rev. 10:11 ) indicates a shift a new testimony, no longer pointing forward to the Messiah, but from the finished work of Jesus.”