Revelation 14:19

And the angel thrust in his sickle into the earth, and gathered the vine of the earth, and cast [it] into the great winepress of the wrath of God.

And {G2532} the angel {G32} thrust in {G906} his {G846} sickle {G1407} into {G1519} the earth {G1093}, and {G2532} gathered {G5166} the vine {G288} of the earth {G1093}, and {G2532} cast {G906} it into {G1519} the great {G3173} winepress {G3025} of the wrath {G2372} of God {G2316}.

The angel swung his sickle down onto the earth, gathered the earth’s grapes and threw them into the great winepress of God’s fury.

So the angel swung his sickle over the earth and gathered the grapes of the earth, and he threw them into the great winepress of God’s wrath.

And the angel cast his sickle into the earth, and gathered the vintage of the earth, and cast it into the winepress, the great winepress, of the wrath of God.

Revelation 14:19 vividly portrays a scene of intense divine judgment, using powerful agricultural imagery. This verse describes the second of two harvests seen in this chapter, specifically focusing on the judgment of the wicked.

Context of Revelation 14:19

This verse is part of a pivotal section in the Book of Revelation (chapter 14) that outlines a series of prophetic visions related to the end times. Following the proclamation of the eternal gospel and warnings against worshiping the beast and receiving his mark, the scene shifts to two distinct harvests. The first, described in Revelation 14:14-16, depicts the harvest of the righteous (often interpreted as the gathering of believers). Revelation 14:19, however, focuses on the second harvest – the vintage, which represents the full outpouring of God's wrath upon the unrighteous, those who have rejected His warnings and persecuted His saints.

Key Themes and Messages

  • Divine Judgment: The central message is the certainty and severity of God's ultimate judgment against sin and rebellion. The imagery of the "winepress of the wrath of God" is a stark depiction of divine retribution.
  • Harvest Metaphor: The "vine of the earth" symbolizes humanity, particularly those ripe for judgment due to their wickedness. Just as grapes are gathered for the winepress, so too are the unrighteous gathered for divine recompense. This imagery is consistent throughout biblical prophecy, signifying a time of reckoning.
  • God's Wrath: The phrase "the great winepress of the wrath of God" emphasizes the ferocity and finality of this judgment. It is not a temporary or light consequence but a decisive act of God's righteous anger against persistent evil. This echoes themes found in other prophetic books concerning the Day of the Lord.

Linguistic Insights

The Greek word for "wrath" here is thymos (θυμός), which denotes a strong, passionate outburst of indignation or anger, often intense and fervent. This is distinct from orgē (ὀργή), which can imply a more settled, abiding displeasure. The use of thymos underscores the immediate, overwhelming nature of the judgment described. The "winepress" (lenos, ληνός) was a common agricultural tool, but here it is transformed into a powerful symbol of crushing judgment, where the blood of the grapes is likened to the destruction of the wicked. The imagery of the winepress is again seen in Revelation 19:15, where Christ himself is depicted treading the winepress of God's fierce wrath.

Practical Application

Revelation 14:19 serves as a sobering reminder of God's absolute justice and sovereignty. It highlights that there will be a final accounting for all humanity. For those who reject God's grace and persist in rebellion, this verse warns of severe consequences. For believers, it offers assurance that God sees all injustice and will ultimately bring about perfect justice. It underscores the urgency of responding to the call to repentance and faith in Jesus Christ, thereby escaping the wrath to come and instead being gathered into the harvest of salvation.

Note: Commentary was generated by an advanced AI, utilizing a prompt that emphasized Biblical fidelity over bias. We've found these insights to be consistently reliable, yet we always encourage prayerful discernment through the Holy Spirit. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.

  • Deuteronomy 32:32

    For their vine [is] of the vine of Sodom, and of the fields of Gomorrah: their grapes [are] grapes of gall, their clusters [are] bitter:

  • Deuteronomy 32:33

    Their wine [is] the poison of dragons, and the cruel venom of asps.

  • Revelation 19:15

    And out of his mouth goeth a sharp sword, that with it he should smite the nations: and he shall rule them with a rod of iron: and he treadeth the winepress of the fierceness and wrath of Almighty God.

  • Revelation 19:21

    And the remnant were slain with the sword of him that sat upon the horse, which [sword] proceeded out of his mouth: and all the fowls were filled with their flesh.

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