1. kai eidon allon aggelon iscuron katabainonta ek tou ouranou peribeblhmenon nefelhn kai iriV epi thV kefalhV kai to proswpon autou wV o hlioV kai oi podeV autou wV stuloi puroV
2. kai eicen en th ceiri autou biblaridion anewgmenon kai eqhken ton poda autou ton dexion epi thn qalassan ton de euwnumon epi thn ghn
3. kai ekraxen fwnh megalh wsper lewn mukatai kai ote ekraxen elalhsan ai epta brontai taV eautwn fwnaV
4. kai ote elalhsan ai epta brontai taV fwnaV eautwn emellon grafein kai hkousa fwnhn ek tou ouranou legousan moi sfragison a elalhsan ai epta brontai kai mh tauta grayhV
5. kai o aggeloV on eidon estwta epi thV qalasshV kai epi thV ghV hren thn ceira autou eiV ton ouranon
6. kai wmosen en tw zwnti eiV touV aiwnaV twn aiwnwn oV ektisen ton ouranon kai ta en autw kai thn ghn kai ta en auth kai thn qalassan kai ta en auth oti cronoV ouk estai eti
7. alla en taiV hmeraiV thV fwnhV tou ebdomou aggelou otan mellh salpizein kai telesqh to musthrion tou qeou wV euhggelisen toiV eautou douloiV toiV profhtaiV
8. kai h fwnh hn hkousa ek tou ouranou palin lalousa met emou kai legousa upage labe to biblaridion to hnewgmenon en th ceiri aggelou tou estwtoV epi thV qalasshV kai epi thV ghV
9. kai aphlqon proV ton aggelon legwn autw doV moi to biblaridion kai legei moi labe kai katafage auto kai pikranei sou thn koilian all en tw stomati sou estai gluku wV meli
10. kai elabon to biblaridion ek thV ceiroV tou aggelou kai katefagon auto kai hn en tw stomati mou wV meli gluku kai ote efagon auto epikranqh h koilia mou
11. kai legei moi dei se palin profhteusai epi laoiV kai eqnesin kai glwssaiV kai basileusin polloiV
Footnotes:
10:1-7 - The angel with a little book and a voice like thunder symbolizes God's final revelation. God's voice, like thunder, speaks with authority, bringing a message that must be proclaimed to the world (see also Ezekiel 2:9-10 and 2 Corinthians 2:17).
10:8-11 - John is instructed to eat the little scroll, which is sweet in the mouth but bitter in the stomach, symbolizing divine revelation. God's word can be pleasant, but its effects can be difficult to accept (see also Jeremiah 15:16 and Ezekiel 3:1-3).
10:7 - The statement that "in the day the seventh angel shall sound his trumpet" refers to the fulfillment of God's promise to establish His kingdom. The culmination of history is the moment when God will take full control (see also Daniel 12:7 and 1 Corinthians 15:52).
10:6 - The angel proclaims that "there will be no more delay," indicating that God's plan is about to be completed. This proclamation reaffirms the certainty that the end of the age is near (see also Revelation 22:10 and Matthew 24:36).
10:2 - The angel with the little scroll symbolizes the authority of Christ, with the promise that God's word will be fulfilled in all its fullness. The mission of the Church is to bear witness to this truth (see also Isaiah 11:4 and John 17:4).
Verses related to Apocalipse, 10:
Revelation chapter 10 features an interlude before the seventh trumpet. What mystery does the powerful angel announce? This enigmatic text describes a majestic angel with a small scroll, and John being ordered to eat the scroll. The chapter introduces a divine mystery about to be fulfilled and prepares for new prophecies. Themes of divine revelation, God's sovereignty over time, and John's prophetic role are highlighted. Investigate with us five biblical passages that correlate with the mysterious events of this intriguing chapter.
Daniel 12:7: "The man clothed in linen, who was above the waters of the river, raised his right hand and his left hand to the heavens, and I heard him swear by him who lives forever, saying, 'This will last a time, times, and half a time. . When the power of the holy people is finally broken, all these things will be fulfilled.'" - The angel's oath in Daniel is similar to the mighty angel's oath in Revelation 10:5-6.
Ezekiel 2:8-3:3: "But you, son of man, listen to what I tell you. Don't be rebellious like these people; open your mouth and eat what I will give you. Then I looked, and I saw a hand reaching out to me. In it was the scroll of a book, which he unrolled before me. [...] Then he said to me, "Son of man, eat what is before you, eat this scroll; then go and speak to the nation of Israel." So I opened my mouth, and he gave me the roll to eat."" - Ezekiel's experience of eating a roll is very similar to John's experience in Revelation 10:9-10.
Amos 3:7: "Certainly the Sovereign Lord does nothing without revealing his plan to his servants, the prophets." - This verse from Amos relates to the prophetic mission given to John in Revelation 10:11.
Jeremiah 15:16: "When your words were found, I ate them; they are my joy and my joy, for I belong to you, Lord God of hosts." - Jeremiah's experience of "eating" God's words is similar to John's in Revelation 10:9-10.
Psalms 29:3-4: "The voice of the Lord resounds over the waters; the God of glory thunders, the Lord thunders over many waters. The voice of the Lord is powerful; the voice of the Lord is majestic." - The description of God's powerful voice in Psalm 29 is reminiscent of the voice of the mighty angel in Revelation 10:3.
FAQ:
What is the "mighty angel" in Revelation 10?
The "mighty angel" is a heavenly figure who descends from heaven with a small scroll, announcing that the time for the consummation of all things is near. (Revelation 10:1-3)
What does the small book the angel holds mean?
The little scroll symbolizes God's final revelation, which John is instructed to eat. It is sweet in the mouth but bitter in the stomach, representing the duality of the message of judgment and hope. (Revelation 10:9-10)
Why is John instructed to prophesy again?
John is instructed to prophesy again because God's work is not yet complete and humanity needs to hear the warnings before the final judgments. (Revelation 10:11)
What does the oath of the strong angel mean?
The angel's oath means that there will be no more delay in the completion of God's mystery, and the final judgments are about to take place. (Revelation 10:5-7)
What does the angel's cry in Revelation 10 represent?
The cry of the mighty angel symbolizes the urgency of God's final judgment, where God's secrets will be revealed and the plan of redemption will be fulfilled. (Revelation 10:3-4)
