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Revelation 10

Rev. 10:1 KJV (With Strong’s)

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And
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
I saw
eido (Greek #1492)
used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent 3700 and 3708; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by implication, (in the perfect tense only) to know
KJV usage: be aware, behold, X can (+ not tell), consider, (have) know(-ledge), look (on), perceive, see, be sure, tell, understand, wish, wot. Compare 3700.
Pronounce: i'-do
Origin: a primary verb
another
allos (Greek #243)
"else," i.e. different (in many applications)
KJV usage: more, one (another), (an-, some an-)other(-s, -wise).
Pronounce: al'-los
Origin: a primary word
mighty
ischuros (Greek #2478)
forcible (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: boisterous, mighty(-ier), powerful, strong(-er, man), valiant.
Pronounce: is-khoo-ros'
Origin: from 2479
angel
aggelos (Greek #32)
a messenger; especially an "angel"; by implication, a pastor
KJV usage: angel, messenger.
Pronounce: ang'-el-os
Origin: from ἀγγέλλω (probably derived from 71; compare 34) (to bring tidings)
come down
katabaino (Greek #2597)
to descend (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: come (get, go, step) down, fall (down).
Pronounce: kat-ab-ah'-ee-no
Origin: from 2596 and the base of 939
from
ek (Greek #1537)
or ἐξ (ex) a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause; literal or figurative; direct or remote)
KJV usage: after, among, X are, at, betwixt(-yond), by (the means of), exceedingly, (+ abundantly above), for(- th), from (among, forth, up), + grudgingly, + heartily, X heavenly, X hereby, + very highly, in, ...ly, (because, by reason) of, off (from), on, out among (from, of), over, since, X thenceforth, through, X unto, X vehemently, with(-out). Often used in composition, with the same general import; often of completion.
Pronounce: ek
heaven
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
ouranos (Greek #3772)
the sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of God); by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel (Christianity)
KJV usage: air, heaven(-ly), sky.
Pronounce: oo-ran-os'
Origin: perhaps from the same as 3735 (through the idea of elevation)
, clothed with
periballo (Greek #4016)
to throw all around, i.e. invest (with a palisade or with clothing)
KJV usage: array, cast about, clothe(-d me), put on.
Pronounce: per-ee-bal'-lo
Origin: from 4012 and 906
a cloud
nephele (Greek #3507)
properly, cloudiness, i.e. (concretely) a cloud
KJV usage: cloud.
Pronounce: nef-el'-ay
Origin: from 3509
: and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
a rainbow
iris (Greek #2463)
a rainbow ("iris")
KJV usage: rainbow.
Pronounce: ee'-ris
Origin: perhaps from 2046 (as a symbol of the female messenger of the pagan deities)
q was upon
epi (Greek #1909)
properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with the dative case) at, on, etc.; of direction (with the accusative case) towards, upon, etc.
KJV usage: about (the times), above, after, against, among, as long as (touching), at, beside, X have charge of, (be-, (where-))fore, in (a place, as much as, the time of, -to), (because) of, (up-)on (behalf of), over, (by, for) the space of, through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), with. In compounds it retains essentially the same import, at, upon, etc. (literally or figuratively).
Pronounce: ep-ee'
Origin: a primary preposition
his head
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
kephale (Greek #2776)
the head (as the part most readily taken hold of), literally or figuratively
KJV usage: head.
Pronounce: kef-al-ay'
Origin: from the primary κάπτω (in the sense of seizing)
, and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
his
autos (Greek #846)
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative 1438) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
KJV usage: her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare 848.
Pronounce: ow-tos'
Origin: from the particle αὖ (perhaps akin to the base of 109 through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward)
face
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
prosopon (Greek #4383)
the front (as being towards view), i.e. the countenance, aspect, appearance, surface; by implication, presence, person
KJV usage: (outward) appearance, X before, countenance, face, fashion, (men's) person, presence.
Pronounce: pros'-o-pon
Origin: from 4314 and ὤψ (the visage, from 3700)
s was as it were
hos (Greek #5613)
which how, i.e. in that manner (very variously used, as follows)
KJV usage: about, after (that), (according) as (it had been, it were), as soon (as), even as (like), for, how (greatly), like (as, unto), since, so (that), that, to wit, unto, when(-soever), while, X with all speed.
Pronounce: hoce
Origin: probably adverb of comparative from 3739
the sun
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
helios (Greek #2246)
the sun; by implication, light
KJV usage: + east, sun.
Pronounce: hay'-lee-os
Origin: from ἕλη (a ray; perhaps akin to the alternate of 138)
, and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
his
autos (Greek #846)
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative 1438) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
KJV usage: her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare 848.
Pronounce: ow-tos'
Origin: from the particle αὖ (perhaps akin to the base of 109 through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward)
feet
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
pous (Greek #4228)
a "foot" (figuratively or literally)
KJV usage: foot(-stool).
Pronounce: pooce
Origin: a primary word
as
hos (Greek #5613)
which how, i.e. in that manner (very variously used, as follows)
KJV usage: about, after (that), (according) as (it had been, it were), as soon (as), even as (like), for, how (greatly), like (as, unto), since, so (that), that, to wit, unto, when(-soever), while, X with all speed.
Pronounce: hoce
Origin: probably adverb of comparative from 3739
pillars
stulos (Greek #4769)
a post ("style"), i.e. (figuratively) support
KJV usage: pillar.
Pronounce: stoo'-los
Origin: from στύω (to stiffen; properly akin to the base of 2476)
of fire
pur (Greek #4442)
"fire" (literally or figuratively, specially, lightning)
KJV usage: fiery, fire.
Pronounce: poor
Origin: a primary word
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Ezek. 1:28•  (Ezek. 1:28)
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Rev. 1:15‑16• 15and his feet like fine brass, as glowing in a furnace; and his voice as a voice of many waters:
 16and he had in his right hand seven stars; and out of his mouth proceeded a sharp two-edged sword: and his countenance as the sun shineth in its strength. (Rev. 1:15‑16)
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Matt. 17:2• 2{i}And he was transfigured before them. And his face shone as the sun, and his garments became white as the light;{/i} (Matt. 17:2)

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Cloud,
Fire,
Head,
Heaven,
Pillar,
Rainbow,
Sun

Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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1-5:  A mighty strong angel appears with a book open in his hand.
6-8:  He swears by him that lives for ever, that there shall be no more time.
9-11:  John is commanded to take and eat the book.
another.
Rev. 10:5‑6• 5And the angel whom I saw standing on the sea and on the earth lifted up his right hand unto the heaven,
 6and sware by him that liveth unto the ages of the ages, who created the heaven and the things therein, and the earth and the things therein, and the sea and the things therein, that there should be no more space, (Rev. 10:5‑6)
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Rev. 5:2• 2And I saw a strong angel proclaiming with a loud voice, Who is worthy to open the book and to loose the seals thereof? (Rev. 5:2)
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Rev. 7:1‑2• 1[And] after this I saw four angels standing upon the four corners of the earth, holding the four winds of the earth, that no wind should blow on the earth nor on the sea nor upon any tree.
 2And I saw another angel rising up from {i}the{/i} east, having {i}the{/i} seal of {i}the{/i} living God; and he cried with a loud voice to the four angels to whom it was given to hurt the earth and the sea, (Rev. 7:1‑2)
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Rev. 8:2‑5,13• 2And I saw the seven angels who stand before God; and there were given to them seven trumpets.
 3And another angel came and stood at the altar, having a golden censer; and there was given him much incense, that he should give {i}efficacy{/i} to the prayers of all the saints upon the golden altar that was before the throne.
 4And the smoke of the incense rose up with the prayers of the saints out of the angel's hand before God.
 5And the angel took the censer and filled it with the fire of the altar and cast {i}it{/i} unto the earth; and there were thunders and lightnings and voices and an earthquake.
 13And I saw, and I heard an eagle flying in mid-heaven, saying with a loud voice, Woe, woe, woe to those that dwell on the earth from the rest of the voices of the trumpet of the three angels that are to sound! (Rev. 8:2‑5,13)
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Rev. 9:13‑14• 13And the sixth angel sounded; and I heard a voice from the four horns of the golden altar that is before God,
 14saying to the sixth angel that had the trumpet, Loose the four angels that are bound at the great river Euphrates. (Rev. 9:13‑14)
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Rev. 14:14‑15• 14And I saw, and, behold, a white cloud; and upon the cloud {i}I saw one{/i} sitting like {i}the{/i} Son of man, having upon his head a golden crown and in his hand a sharp sickle.
 15And another angel came forth out of the temple, crying with a loud voice to him that sat on the cloud, Send thy sickle and reap; for the time to reap hath come: for the harvest of the earth is dried up. (Rev. 14:14‑15)
clothed.
Rev. 1:7• 7Behold, he cometh with the clouds, and every eye shall see him, and those which pierced him; and all the tribes of the earth shall wail on account of him. Yea, Amen. (Rev. 1:7)
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Ex. 16:10•  (Ex. 16:10)
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Lev. 16:2•  (Lev. 16:2)
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Psa. 97:2•  (Psa. 97:2)
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Psa. 104:3•  (Psa. 104:3)
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Isa. 19:1•  (Isa. 19:1)
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Lam. 3:44•  (Lam. 3:44)
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Dan. 7:13•  (Dan. 7:13)
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Luke 21:27• 27And then shall they see the Son of man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. (Luke 21:27)
a rainbow.
Rev. 4:3• 3and he that sat in appearance like a jasper stone and a sardius: and a rainbow round about the throne in appearance like an emerald. (Rev. 4:3)
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Gen. 9:11‑17•  (Gen. 9:11‑17)
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Isa. 54:9•  (Isa. 54:9)
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Ezek. 1:28•  (Ezek. 1:28)
his face.
Rev. 1:16• 16and he had in his right hand seven stars; and out of his mouth proceeded a sharp two-edged sword: and his countenance as the sun shineth in its strength. (Rev. 1:16)
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Dan. 10:6•  (Dan. 10:6)
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Matt. 17:2• 2{i}And he was transfigured before them. And his face shone as the sun, and his garments became white as the light;{/i} (Matt. 17:2)
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Acts 26:13• 13at mid-day on the road I saw, O King, a light above the brightness of the sun shining round me and those that were proceeding with me. (Acts 26:13)
pillars.
Rev. 1:15• 15and his feet like fine brass, as glowing in a furnace; and his voice as a voice of many waters: (Rev. 1:15)
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Song of Sol. 5:15•  (Song of Sol. 5:15)
• A mighty angel comes down from heaven, who appears to be the Lord Himself. (article #56689)
• Here then, I think, it was no mere creature, but the Creator Himself, who took the form of an angel. It may be too the Lord retreating, if one may so say, from all that would have linked Him manifestly and directly with His people, and this for a very solemn reason. (“Lectures on Revelation 10” by W. Kelly)
• And as before (in order to distinguish Him particularly from all others) He was engaged with the incense at the golden altar; so here we find He was "clothed with a cloud" — the badge of Jehovah's glory; "and the rainbow [was] over his head," that is, the pledge of God's unchanging covenant with creation. "His face [was] as it were the sun." The sun is ever the symbol of supreme glory in rule, and the face of this angel is said to be like the sun. So it was on the holy mount (Matt. 17:2), and when John saw his Lord again at Patmos. (Rev. 1:16.) "His feet as pillars of fire" united, it would seem, the solidity of the "pillar" and the thorough final judgment that is so constantly conveyed by "fire." (“Lectures on Revelation 10” by W. Kelly)
• It forms an important parenthesis, that comes in between the sixth and seventh trumpets, just as the sealing chapter (7) came in between the sixth and seventh seals: so orderly is the Apocalypse. (“Lectures on Revelation 10” by W. Kelly)
• Mighty Angel: Christ asserting His claim over the earth. (“Revelation 10 Symbols” by A.H. Burton)
• Cloud: Sign of Jehovah’s presence (Ex. 13:21; Isa. 4:5; Ezek. 10:4; Matt. 17:5). (“Revelation 10 Symbols” by A.H. Burton)
• Rainbow: (See Rev. 4:3). (“Revelation 10 Symbols” by A.H. Burton)
• Sun: Supreme sovereign glory (Psa. 136:8-9). (“Revelation 10 Symbols” by A.H. Burton)
• Feet as Pillars of Fire: Firmness of discriminating judgment. (“Revelation 10 Symbols” by A.H. Burton)

J. N. Darby Translation

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And I saw another strong angel coming down out of the heaven, clothed with a cloud, and the rainbow upon his head, and his countenance as the sun, and his feet as pillars of fire,

W. Kelly Translation

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And I saw another strong angel coming down out of the heaven, clothed with a cloud; and the rainbowa on his headb, and his face as the sun, and his feet as pillars of fire:

WK Translation Notes

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a
T. R. omits "the" before "rainbow," but "the rainbow" is right, though of no great weight.
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T. R. omits "his," but most MSS. have it.