•  Key  SRB  = Scofield References SRB  = Scofield Margin Notes JFB   = Jamieson, Fausset, Brown Commentary JFB   = Introduction AC    = Adam Clarke Comentary AC    = Chronology by Adam Clarke OU1    = OUtline Index of Book OU    = OUtline of This Chapter Verses   |-1- |-2- |-3- |-4- |-5- |-6- |-7- |-8- |-9- |-10- |-11-| CLARKE'S COMMENTARY - REVELATION The description of a mighty angel with a little book in his hand, 1,2. The seven thunders, 3,4. The angel swears that there shalt be time no longer, 5-7. John is commanded to take the little book and eat it; he does so, and receives a commission to prophesy to many peoples, 8-11. Notes on Chapter 10 A notation here concerning the original languages from which our English translation is gleaned: 1) This writer regrets having never taken advantage to learn the Greek, Latin or other languages as transcribed here from our Holy Scriptures. I have long felt an empty spot in not having done so while youth was at my command. Now that time has slipped away I can only wish I had made better choices at the institutions of learning which I was exposed to. 2) In that the original, as best we have them, renders such deep and meaningful lexical meanings for us I shall attempt to link these unintelligible characters to the WEB page where the reader may peruse to his content on all that is available on the matter. 3) Where indicated the reader may click the "HERE" icon provided and I shall make effort on these links to place where you may find a more accurate presentation of the 'jot and tiddle' as provided by the source. Editor Bob Craig  â€¢ AC Top â € ¢ SRB  JFB  OU  OU Index Verse 1. Another mighty angel Either Christ or his representative; clothed with a cloud; a symbol of the Divine majesty. A rainbow was upon his head The token of God's merciful covenant with mankind. His face was as it were the sun So intensely glorious that it could not be looked on. His feet as pillars of fire To denote the rapidity and energy of his motions, and the stability of his counsels.  â€¢ AC Top â € ¢ SRB  JFB  OU  OU Index Verse 2. A little book open Meaning probably some design of God long concealed, but now about to be made manifest. But who knows what it means? His right foot upon the sea, and his left-on the earth To show that he had the command of each, and that his power was universal, all things being under his feet.  â€¢ AC Top â € ¢ SRB  JFB  OU  OU Index Verse 3. Seven thunders Seven being a number of perfection, it may here mean many, great, loud, and strong peals of thunder, accompanied with distinct voices; but what was said, St. John was not permitted to reveal, Revelation 10:4.  â€¢ AC Top â € ¢ SRB  JFB  OU  OU Index Verse 5. Lifted up his hand to heaven As one making an appeal to the supreme Being.  â€¢ AC Top â € ¢ SRB  JFB  OU  OU Index Verse 6. By him that liveth for ever and ever The eternal, self-existent Jehovah, the Maker of all things. That there should be time no longer That the great counsels relative to the events already predicted should be immediately fulfilled, and that there should be no longer delay. This has no reference to the day of judgment.  â€¢ AC Top â € ¢ SRB  JFB  OU  OU Index Verse 7. The mystery of God should be finished What this mystery refers to who knows? Nor have we more knowledge concerning the sounding of the seventh angel. On these points there is little agreement among learned men. Whether it mean the destruction of Jerusalem, or the destruction of the papal power, or something else, we know not. And yet with what confidence do men speak of the meaning of these hidden things! Declared to his servants the prophets. It is most likely, therefore, that this trumpet belongs to the Jewish state.  â€¢ AC Top â € ¢ SRB  JFB  OU  OU Index Verse 8. Take the little book which is open Learn from this angel what should be published to the world.  â€¢ AC Top â € ¢ SRB  JFB  OU  OU Index Verse 9. Take it, and eat it up Fully comprehend its meaning; study it thoroughly.  â€¢ AC Top â € ¢ SRB  JFB  OU  OU Index Verse 10. It was in my mouth sweet as honey There was in it some pleasing, some unpleasing, intelligence. I read of the consolations and protection of the true worshippers of God, and did rejoice; I read of the persecutions of the Church, and was distressed.  â€¢ AC Top â € ¢ SRB  JFB  OU  OU Index Verse 11. Thou must prophesy again Thou must write, not only for the instruction of the Jews in Palestine, but of those in the different provinces, as well as the heathens and heathen emperors and potentates in general. THE reader will find, on comparing this chapter with Daniel 8:1-27;; 12:1-13, and ; Ezekiel 2:1-3:27, that there are several things similar in both; and the writer of the Apocalypse appears to keep these two prophets continually in view. I must once more say that I do not understand these prophecies, therefore I do not take upon me to explain them. I see with regret how many learned men have mistaken their way here. Commentators, and even some of the most modern, have strangely trifled in these solemn things; all trumpets, vials, woes, them; yet from their descriptions, none get wise either to common sense or to the things that make for their peace. On the same ground I cannot admit the interpretation that is given of the word (οις), translated time in Revelation 10:6, which some have construed into an artificial period of 1,111 years, which they term chronos; hence we have the chronos, half-chronos, and non-chronos. Bengel has said much on these points, but to very little purpose; the word in the above place seems to signify delay simply, and probably refers to the long-suffering of God being ended in reference to Jerusalem; for I all along take for probable that this book was written previously to the destruction of that city. CLARKE'S COMMENTARY - REVELATION 10 •  Key  SRB  = Scofield References SRB  = Scofield Margin Notes JFB   = Jamieson, Fausset, Brown Commentary JFB   = Introduction AC    = Adam Clarke Comentary AC    = Chronology by Adam Clarke OU1    = OUtline Index of Book OU    = OUtline of This Chapter NOTE: If your reference search placed you here it is indication that there are no Outline References for your search on this page. To return . . . click the link on the Key above ~ Or CLICK   - Revelation 10:1. Additional Resources  â€¢ Adam Clark Commentary  â€¢ Barnes' New Testament  â€¢ Darby's Synopsis  â€¢ Gill's Exposition  â€¢ Geneva Study Bible  â€¢ David Guzik's Commentaries  â€¢ Jamieson, Fausset, Brown  â€¢ Matthew Henry Complete  â€¢ Matthew Henry Concise  â€¢ People's New Testament  â€¢ Robertson's Word Pictures  â€¢ The Fourfold Gospel  â€¢ Treasury of Scripture  â€¢ Wesley's Explanatory Notes SRB References ^ JFB Comentary ^ Adam Clarke Commentary ^ Outline Of Chapter ^ Copyright Statement These files are considered public domain and are a derivative of an electronic edition that is available in the Online Bible Software Library. Bibliography Information Scofield, C. I. "Scofield Reference Notes on Revelation 10". "Scofield Reference Notes (1917 Edition)". <http://www.studylight.org/com/srn/view.cgi?book=re&chapter=010>. 1917.

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