Revelation 10:1
WEB
I saw a mighty angel coming down out of the sky, clothed with a cloud. A rainbow was on his head. His face was like the sun, and his feet like pillars of fire.
BSB
Then I saw another mighty angel coming down from heaven, wrapped in a cloud, with a rainbow above his head. His face was like the sun, and his legs were like pillars of fire.
KJV
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:
Matthew Henry
Greek interlinear
G2532
and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet
Derivation: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force;
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
G3708
behold, perceive, see, take heed
Derivation: properly, to stare at (compare G3700), i.e. (by implication) to discern clearly (physically or mentally);
by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
KJV: behold, perceive, see, take heed.
See also: G3700.
G243
more, one (another), (an-, some an-)other(-s, -wise)
Derivation: a primary word;
"else," i.e. different (in many applications)
KJV: more, one (another), (an-, some an-)other(-s, -wise).
G32
angel, messenger
Derivation: from ἀγγέλλω (probably derived from G71;
compare G34) (to bring tidings); a messenger; especially an "angel"; by implication, a pastor
KJV: angel, messenger.
See also: G71, G34.
G2478
boisterous, mighty(-ier), powerful, strong(-er, man), valiant
Derivation: from G2479;
forcible (literally or figuratively)
KJV: boisterous, mighty(-ier), powerful, strong(-er, man), valiant.
See also: G2479.
G2597
come (get, go, step) down, fall (down)
Derivation: from G2596 and the base of G939;
to descend (literally or figuratively)
KJV: come (get, go, step) down, fall (down).
See also: G2596, G939.
G1537
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)
or ἐξ
Derivation: 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: 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.
G3588
the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc
, including the feminine ἡ , and the neuter τό in all their inflections;
Derivation: the definite article;
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
G3772
air, heaven(-ly), sky
Derivation: perhaps from the same as G3735 (through the idea of elevation);
the sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of God); by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel (Christianity)
KJV: air, heaven(-ly), sky.
See also: G3735.
G4016
array, cast about, clothe(-d me), put on
Derivation: from G4012 and G906;
to throw all around, i.e. invest (with a palisade or with clothing)
KJV: array, cast about, clothe(-d me), put on.
See also: G4012, G906.
G3507
cloud
Derivation: from G3509;
properly, cloudiness, i.e. (concretely) a cloud
KJV: cloud.
See also: G3509.
G2463
rainbow
Derivation: perhaps from G2046 (as a symbol of the female messenger of the pagan deities);
a rainbow ("iris")
KJV: rainbow.
See also: G2046.
G1909
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
Derivation: a primary preposition;
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: 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).
G2776
head
Derivation: from the primary κάπτω (in the sense of seizing);
the head (as the part most readily taken hold of), literally or figuratively
KJV: head.
G846
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
Derivation: from the particle αὖ (perhaps akin to the base of G109 through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward);
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative G1438) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
KJV: 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 G848.
See also: G109, G1438, G848.
G4383
(outward) appearance, X before, countenance, face, fashion, (men's) person, presence
Derivation: from G4314 and ὤψ (the visage, from G3700);
the front (as being towards view), i.e. the countenance, aspect, appearance, surface; by implication, presence, person
KJV: (outward) appearance, X before, countenance, face, fashion, (men's) person, presence.
See also: G4314, G3700.
G5613
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
Derivation: probably adverb of comparative from G3739;
which how, i.e. in that manner (very variously used, as follows)
KJV: 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.
See also: G3739.
G2246
+ east, sun
Derivation: from ἕλη (a ray;
perhaps akin to the alternate of G138); the sun; by implication, light
KJV: + east, sun.
See also: G138.
G4228
foot(-stool)
Derivation: a primary word;
a "foot" (figuratively or literally)
KJV: foot(-stool).
G4769
pillar
Derivation: from στύω (to stiffen;
properly akin to the base of G2476); a post ("style"), i.e. (figuratively) support
KJV: pillar.
See also: G2476.
G4442
fiery, fire
Derivation: a primary word;
"fire" (literally or figuratively, specially, lightning)
KJV: fiery, fire.
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Verses 1–7
Revelation 10:1–7
Here we have an account of another vision the apostle was favoured with, between the sounding of the sixth trumpet and that of the seventh. And we observe,
I. The person who was principally concerned in communicating this discovery to John - an angel from heaven, another mighty angel, who is so set forth as would induce one to think it could be no other than our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ! 1. He was clothed with a cloud: he veils his glory, which is too great for mortality to behold; and he throws a veil upon his dispensations. Clouds and darkness are round about him. 2. A rainbow was upon his head; he is always mindful of his covenant, and, when his conduct is most mysterious, yet it is perfectly just and faithful. 3. His face was as the sun, all bright, and full of lustre and majesty, Rev 1:16. 4. His feet were as pillars of fire; all his ways, both of grace and providence, are pure and steady.
II. His station and posture: He set his right foot upon the sea and his left foot upon the earth, to show the absolute power and dominion he had over the world. And he held in his hand a little book opened, probably the same that was before sealed, but was now opened, and gradually fulfilled by him.
III. His awful voice: He cried aloud, as when a lion roareth (Rev 10:3), and his awful voice was echoed by seven thunders, seven solemn and terrible ways of discovering the mind of God.
IV. The prohibition given to the apostle, that he should not publish, but conceal what he had learned from the seven thunders, Rev 10:4. The apostle was for preserving and publishing every thing he saw and heard in these visions, but the time had not yet come.
V. The solemn oath taken by this mighty angel. 1. The manner of his swearing: He lifted up his hand to heaven, and swore by him that liveth for ever, by himself, as God often has done, or by God as God, to whom he, as Lord, Redeemer, and ruler of the world, now appeals. 2. The matter of the oath: that there shall be time no longer; either, (1.) That there shall be now no longer delay in fulfilling the predictions of this book than till the last angel should sound; then every thing should be put into speedy execution: the mystery of God shall be finished, Rev 10:7. Or, (2.) That when this mystery of God is finished time itself shall be no more, as being the measure of things that are in a mutable changing state; but all things shall be at length for ever fixed, and so time itself swallowed up in eternity.
Cross-references: Rev 1:16 · Rev 10:3 · Rev 10:4 · Rev 10:7