1. et vidi alium angelum fortem descendentem de cælo amictum nube et iris in capite ejus et facies ejus erat ut sol et pedes ejus tamquam columna ignis
2. et habebat in manu sua libellum apertum et posuit pedem suum dextrum supra mare sinistrum autem super terram
3. et clamavit voce magna quemadmodum cum leo rugit et cum clamasset locuta sunt septem tonitrua voces suas
4. et cum locuta fuissent septem tonitrua scripturus eram et audivi vocem de cælo dicentem signa quæ locuta sunt septem tonitrua et noli ea scribere
5. et angelum quem vidi stantem supra mare et supra terram levavit manum suam ad cælum
6. et juravit per viventem in sæcula sæculorum qui creavit cælum et ea quæ in illo sunt et terram et ea quæ in ea sunt et mare et quæ in eo sunt quia tempus amplius non erit
7. sed in diebus vocis septimi angeli cum cœperit tuba canere et consummabitur mysterium Dei sicut evangelizavit per servos suos prophetas
8. et vox quam audivi de cælo iterum loquentem mecum et dicentem vade accipe librum apertum de manu angeli stantis supra mare et supra terram
9. et abii ad angelum dicens ei ut daret mihi librum et dicit mihi accipe et devora illum et faciet amaricare ventrem tuum sed in ore tuo erit dulce tamquam mel
10. et accepi librum de manu angeli et devoravi eum et erat in ore meo tamquam mel dulce et cum devorassem eum amaricatus est venter meus
11. et dicunt mihi oportet te iterum prophetare populis et gentibus et linguis et regibus multis
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 Apocalypsis Ioannis, 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)
