Revelation 10:7

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.

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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.”

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.”

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.

Commentary

Revelation 10:7 marks a pivotal moment in John's apocalyptic vision, signaling the imminent culmination of God's long-unfolding plan for humanity and creation. It reveals that at the sounding of the seventh angel's trumpet, the divine "mystery of God" will reach its appointed conclusion, exactly as declared through His ancient prophets.

Context of Revelation 10:7

This verse follows the dramatic appearance of a mighty angel, who descends with a little scroll and declares that there will be no more delay before God's purposes are fully realized. The preceding events in Revelation describe a series of judgments (seals and trumpets) that unfold upon the earth. Revelation 10:7 acts as a crucial interlude, bridging the sixth and seventh trumpet judgments, and emphasizing the certainty and precision of God's end-time schedule. It sets the stage for the climactic events associated with the sounding of the seventh trumpet, which ushers in the reign of Christ.

Key Themes

The Culmination of God's Plan

The phrase "in the days of the voice of the seventh angel, when he shall begin to sound" highlights God's precise and unalterable divine timing. It signifies the point at which all of God's redemptive and judicial processes, revealed through His prophets, will be brought to their final, decisive end. This is not merely an event, but the appointed period for the full and complete manifestation of God's sovereign will over history.

The Mystery of God Finished

The central theme is the "mystery of God" being "finished." In biblical terms, a "mystery" (Greek: mystērion) does not refer to something unknowable, but a divine truth or plan previously hidden or only partially understood, now fully revealed and brought to completion. This encompasses God's entire redemptive purpose for humanity, including the defeat of evil, the establishment of His eternal kingdom, and the restoration of all things in Christ. Paul often speaks of the mystery of Christ and the inclusion of Gentiles, and the mystery of God's will to gather all things in Him. Revelation 10:7 indicates the ultimate fulfillment of this grand design.

Fulfillment of Prophecy

The phrase "as he hath declared to his servants the prophets" underscores the faithfulness of God and the reliability of His revealed word. It emphasizes that the events of the end times are not random but are the precise fulfillment of what God has spoken through His chosen messengers throughout history, from the Old Testament prophets to John himself. This echoes the declaration in Amos 3:7, that the Lord God does nothing without revealing His secret to His servants the prophets.

Linguistic Insights

  • The Greek word for "mystery" (mystērion - μυστήριον) refers to a divine secret or purpose that is revealed by God, rather than discovered by human reason. Its "finishing" implies its full disclosure and realization.
  • "Should be finished" (Greek: telesthe - τελεσθῇ) carries the sense of being brought to a perfect completion or consummation. It implies a definitive end to the unfolding of God's redemptive and prophetic program.

Practical Application

Revelation 10:7 offers profound assurance and hope to believers. It reminds us that despite the chaos and uncertainty in the world, God is sovereign and His plan is unfolding exactly as He purposed. The knowledge that the "mystery of God" will be "finished" provides confidence that:

  • God is in Control: His timeline is perfect, and His purposes will ultimately prevail.
  • Hope for the Future: The conclusion of God's mystery means the end of suffering, the defeat of evil, and the full establishment of His righteous kingdom.
  • Trust in His Word: The fulfillment of prophecy reinforces the trustworthiness and infallibility of the Bible. What God has declared, He will surely bring to pass.

Conclusion

Revelation 10:7 stands as a powerful declaration of God's absolute sovereignty over history and prophecy. It assures us that the grand, intricate plan of God, long foretold by His prophets, is moving toward a glorious and certain conclusion, marked by the sounding of the seventh angel, bringing the "mystery of God" to its ultimate and perfect finish.

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Cross-References

  • Ephesians 3:3 (17 votes)

    How that by revelation he made known unto me the mystery; (as I wrote afore in few words,

  • Ephesians 3:9 (17 votes)

    And to make all [men] see what [is] the fellowship of the mystery, which from the beginning of the world hath been hid in God, who created all things by Jesus Christ:

  • Romans 16:25 (12 votes)

    ¶ Now to him that is of power to stablish you according to my gospel, and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery, which was kept secret since the world began,

  • Luke 24:44 (9 votes)

    And he said unto them, These [are] the words which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you, that all things must be fulfilled, which were written in the law of Moses, and [in] the prophets, and [in] the psalms, concerning me.

  • Luke 24:47 (9 votes)

    And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.

  • Acts 3:21 (7 votes)

    Whom the heaven must receive until the times of restitution of all things, which God hath spoken by the mouth of all his holy prophets since the world began.

  • Amos 3:7 (7 votes)

    Surely the Lord GOD will do nothing, but he revealeth his secret unto his servants the prophets.