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King James Version
But in the days of the voice of the seventh angel, when he shall begin to sound, the mystery of God should be finished, as he hath declared to his servants the prophets.
Complete Jewish Bible
on the contrary, in the days of the sound from the seventh angel when he sounds his shofar, the hidden plan of God will be brought to completion, the Good News as he proclaimed it to his servants the prophets.”
Berean Standard Bible
But in the days of the voice of the seventh angel, when he is about to sound his trumpet, the mystery of God will be fulfilled, just as He proclaimed to His servants the prophets.”
American Standard Version
but in the days of the voice of the seventh angel, when he is about to sound, then is finished the mystery of God, according to the good tidings which he declared to his servants the prophets.
World English Bible Messianic
but in the days of the voice of the seventh angel, when he is about to sound, then the mystery of God is finished, as he declared to his servants, the prophets.
Geneva Bible (1599)
But in the dayes of the voyce of the seuenth Angel, when he shall beginne to blow the trumpet, euen the mysterie of God shalbe finished, as he hath declared to his seruants the Prophets.
Young's Literal Translation
but in the days of the voice of the seventh messenger, when he may be about to sound, and the secret of God may be finished, as He did declare to His own servants, to the prophets.
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Commentary on Revelation 10 verses 1–7
1 ¶ 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:
2 And he had in his hand a little book open: and he set his right foot upon the sea, and his left foot on the earth,
3 And cried with a loud voice, as when a lion roareth: and when he had cried, seven thunders uttered their voices.
4 And when the seven thunders had uttered their voices, I was about to write: and I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Seal up those things which the seven thunders uttered, and write them not.
5 And the angel which I saw stand upon the sea and upon the earth lifted up his hand to heaven,
6 And sware by him that liveth for ever and ever, who created heaven, and the things that therein are, and the earth, and the things that therein are, and the sea, and the things which are therein, that there should be time no longer:
7 But in the days of the voice of the seventh angel, when he shall begin to sound, the mystery of God should be finished, as he hath declared to his servants the prophets.
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.
Matthew Henry (1662–1714) — Commentary on the Whole Bible. This section covers verses 1–7. Public domain.
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Victorinus of PettauAD 304
Commentary on the Apocalypse of the Blessed John
"Seven thunders uttered their voices." The seven thunders uttering their voices signify, the Holy Spirit of sevenfold power, who through the prophets announced all things to come, and by His voice John gave his testimony in the world; but because he says that he was about to write the things which the thunders had uttered, that is, whatever things had been obscure in the announcements of the Old Testament; he is forbidden to write them, but he was charged to leave them sealed, because he is an apostle, nor was it fitting that the grace of the subsequent stage should be given in the first. "The time," says he, "is at hand."45 For the apostles, by powers, by signs, by portents, and by mighty works, have overcome unbelief. After them there is now given to the same completed Churches the comfort of having the prophetic Scriptures subsequently interpreted, for I said that after the apostles there would be interpreting prophets.
For the apostle says: "And he placed in the Church indeed, first, apostles; secondly, prophets; thirdly, teachers,"46 and the rest. And in another place he says: "Let the prophets speak two or three, and let the others judge."47 And he says: "Every woman that prayeth or prophesieth with her head uncovered, dishonoureth her head"48 And when he says, "Let the prophets speak two or three, and let the others judge," he is not speaking in respect of the Catholic prophecy of things unheard and unknown, but of things both announced and known. But let them judge whether or not the interpretation is consistent with the testimonies of the prophetic utterance.49 It is plain, therefore, that to John, armed as he was with superior virtue, this was not necessary, although the body of Christ, which is the Church, adorned with His members, ought to respond to its position.
TiconiusAD 390
COMMENTARY ON THE APOCALYPSE 10:7
The seventh trumpet signifies the end of the persecution and the advent of the Lord, our Savior. For this reason the apostle Paul said that the resurrection of the dead would occur “at the last trumpet.” Therefore, he affirms that in the time of the future peace the time of the church would no longer be one of cleansing. For the final persecution will cleanse the church until the seventh trumpet.
BedeAD 735
Commentary on Revelation
The mystery of God will be finished, etc. The mystery which is now preached will then be completed, when the wicked will go into eternal punishment, but the righteous into eternal life (Matthew XXV).
Alcuin of YorkAD 804
COMMENTARY ON REVELATION
And the angel, whom I saw standing upon the sea and upon the earth, lifted up his hand to heaven, and he swore by him that liveth for ever and ever. When the Lord forbids swearing, what does it mean that he himself swears, if not that men are often mistaken in swearing, whereas he, who is the truth, is never mistaken? So, the angel lifting up his hand to heaven was our Redeemer carrying his humanity up to the Father's seat by his own power. His swearing by him that lives for ever and ever means that he shows that he, who is the Father's Word, and his flesh, which indicates the whole man, who consists of flesh and soul, are one person of God and the true God of man; or if it is not this, then certainly he swears by the Father because he attributes him everything. In what is said after that, who created heaven, and the things which are therein; and the earth, and the things which are in it; and the sea, and the things which are therein, he refutes the error of the heretics who are not afraid to claim that some things were made by the good prince and others by the prince of darkness. Now let us hear what he swore: That time shall be no longer, but in the days of the seventh angel, when he shall begin to sound the trumpet, the mystery of God shall be finished, as he hath declared by his servants the prophets. The seventh angel and the seventh trumpet are the end of the Church's preaching, with the completion of which the second coming of the Lord is expected to take place. However, if time shall be no longer when holy preaching has come to an end, how can the Psalmist say, Their time shall be forever? [Ps. 80:16] One should know then that for the just, whom the eternity of immortality will receive, no time of changeableness will come after that; whereas the unjust, whom an eternal decline will take possession of, will be as if they were confronted with times of mutability: for, since time declines moment by moment, it is fitting for the decline of the wicked to be called by the name of time. Therefore the Psalmist affirms concerning the unjust what the Lord denies concerning the just. Finally, when he says that the mystery of God shall be finished, it is not meant in the sense of destruction, but in the sense of completion. He says that it was foretold by the prophets because nearly all their focus was on the Lord's first and second coming and the end of the world.
OecumeniusAD 990
Commentary on Revelation
According to the form of omission, it is stated: for it says that when the seventh angel is about to sound the trumpet, all the punishment against the impious will be fulfilled, being both various and many. However, it does not say that this will happen when he sounds the trumpet in the vision, since the other events have not yet occurred at that time, but rather when he sounds the trumpet at the appropriate time.
When this occurs, he says that the mystery of God will be fulfilled, as he declared to his servants the prophets. For the prophets foretold up until the judgment and the recompense of the good and the wicked, but not after that. Therefore, when the seventh angel sounds, the mystery will be completed, and every prophetic announcement will come to an end.
Source: Quotations drawn from early Church Fathers and historical Christian theologians (AD 100–1500). Some quotes address the surrounding passage context rather than this verse alone.
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SUMMARY
Revelation 10:7 marks a profound moment in John's apocalyptic vision, declaring that with the commencement of the seventh angel's trumpet blast, God's long-unfolding "mystery" will be brought to its definitive and perfect completion. This verse underscores the precise timing and absolute certainty of God's redemptive plan, affirming that its culmination will occur exactly as He has faithfully revealed through His chosen servants, the prophets, throughout history.
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EXPOSITION AND ANALYSIS
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Literary Devices
Revelation 10:7 employs several powerful literary devices. Symbolism is prominent, with the "seventh angel" and his "sound" representing a definitive, climactic moment in God's eschatological timeline, signaling the ultimate transition to His final reign. The "mystery of God" functions as a profound Metaphor for God's hidden yet unfolding divine plan, encompassing His redemptive and judicial purposes for all creation. The phrase "as he hath declared to his servants the prophets" serves as a form of Intertextuality or Allusion, grounding the immediate apocalyptic vision in the broader prophetic tradition of the Old Testament and affirming the continuity of God's revelation. This also reinforces the theme of Divine Faithfulness, as God is portrayed as one who perfectly executes what He has promised. The verse's declarative tone contributes to a sense of Divine Decree, emphasizing the absolute certainty and unalterable nature of God's sovereign will.
THEOLOGICAL AND THEMATIC CONNECTIONS
Revelation 10:7 unveils a profound theological truth: God's ultimate plan for history, salvation, and judgment is not arbitrary or subject to chance, but is a divinely ordained "mystery" that will be brought to a perfect completion at a precise, pre-determined time. This "finishing" of the mystery encompasses the full realization of God's redemptive purposes, including the defeat of all evil, the establishment of His eternal kingdom, and the restoration of a new heaven and new earth. It affirms God's absolute sovereignty over all of creation and history, assuring believers that despite present chaos or suffering, His ultimate will shall prevail exactly as prophesied. This provides immense comfort and hope, anchoring faith in a God who is both faithful to His word and sovereign in His execution of it.
REFLECTION AND APPLICATION
Revelation 10:7 offers profound reassurance and a call to steadfast faith in a world often marked by uncertainty and despair. Knowing that the "mystery of God" will be "finished" by His precise timing reminds us that God is sovereignly orchestrating all events toward His glorious purposes. This truth should cultivate a deep sense of peace, enabling us to trust His perfect plan even when circumstances seem chaotic or unjust. It encourages us to live with an eschatological hope, understanding that the present suffering is temporary and that a definitive end to evil and the full establishment of God's righteous kingdom are certain. Furthermore, the verse's emphasis on the fulfillment of prophecy should bolster our confidence in the absolute trustworthiness and infallibility of God's Word. As God has faithfully declared His will through the prophets and is bringing it to pass, we can rely fully on every promise and warning in Scripture, allowing it to shape our worldview, priorities, and daily walk. This verse calls us to patient endurance, active obedience, and a joyful anticipation of Christ's ultimate triumph.
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What is "the mystery of God" referred to in Revelation 10:7?
Answer: In biblical terms, especially in the New Testament, a "mystery" (Greek: mystērion') does not mean something unknowable or incomprehensible. Instead, it refers to a divine truth or plan that was previously hidden or only partially revealed, but is now being disclosed by God. In Revelation 10:7, "the mystery of God" encompasses His entire redemptive purpose for humanity and creation, including the defeat of evil, the establishment of His eternal kingdom, the salvation of His people, and the ultimate restoration of all things in Christ. It is the comprehensive unfolding of God's will throughout history, which will reach its final, complete realization at the sounding of the seventh trumpet. This mystery is deeply connected to Christ Himself, as seen in passages like Colossians 2:2-3.
How does Revelation 10:7 relate to Old Testament prophecy?
Answer: Revelation 10:7 explicitly states that the mystery of God will be finished "as he hath declared to his servants the prophets." This directly links the culmination of God's plan in the New Testament apocalyptic vision to the prophetic declarations found throughout the Old Testament. It affirms that the end-time events are not random or new, but are the precise and faithful fulfillment of what God has spoken through His chosen messengers over centuries. This emphasizes the continuity of God's redemptive plan and the reliability of His revealed word across both testaments. It assures us that God is true to His promises and brings to pass what He has foretold, echoing the principle found in Amos 3:7.
CHRIST-CENTERED FULFILLMENT
Revelation 10:7, while situated in an apocalyptic vision, finds its ultimate and profound fulfillment in Jesus Christ. The "mystery of God" that is to be "finished" is, at its very core, the mystery of Christ Himself and His redemptive work. Paul reveals that the "mystery" is "Christ in you, the hope of glory" (Colossians 1:27), and that God's will is "to gather up all things in him, things in heaven and things on earth" (Ephesians 1:9-10). The sounding of the seventh angel's trumpet signals the final phase of God's plan, which culminates in the full establishment of Christ's kingdom, a kingdom inaugurated by His first coming, secured by His death and resurrection (Colossians 2:13-15), and brought to consummation at His glorious return. The prophets declared a Messiah who would suffer and reign (Isaiah 53; Psalm 110), and Revelation 10:7 assures us that every facet of that prophetic declaration, culminating in the defeat of all evil and the full reign of God, will be perfectly "finished" through Christ's ultimate triumph, leading to the declaration that "The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of his Christ, and he shall reign forever and ever!" (Revelation 11:15).