Revelation 10:5 web — The angel who I saw standing on the sea and on the land lifted up his right hand to the sky,

World English Bible

"The angel who I saw standing on the sea and on the land lifted up his right hand to the sky,"

— Revelation 10:5, World English Bible

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Revelation 10 — Context

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He had in his hand a little open book. He set his right foot on the sea, and his left on the land.

3

He cried with a loud voice, as a lion roars. When he cried, the seven thunders uttered their voices.

4

When the seven thunders sounded, I was about to write; but I heard a voice from the sky saying, "Seal up the things which the seven thunders said, and don't write them."

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The angel who I saw standing on the sea and on the land lifted up his right hand to the sky,

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and swore by him who lives forever and ever, who created heaven and the things that are in it, the earth and the things that are in it, and the sea and the things that are in it, that there will no longer be delay,

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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.

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The voice which I heard from heaven, again speaking with me, said, "Go, take the book which is open in the hand of the angel who stands on the sea and on the land."

Revelation 10:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Revelation 10:5 say?
Revelation 10:5 in the World English Bible reads: “The angel who I saw standing on the sea and on the land lifted up his right hand to the sky,”
Where is Revelation 10:5 in the Bible?
Revelation 10:5 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Revelation, chapter 10, verse 5.
Who wrote Revelation?
Revelation is traditionally attributed to John (traditionally John the Apostle, exiled on Patmos). It was written c. AD 95.
What is the book of Revelation about?
Revelation is the unveiling of Jesus Christ — risen, reigning, returning. Through vivid, symbolic visions it shows the church's suffering, Christ's victory, the judgment of evil, and the new heavens and new earth where God dwells with his people forever. The Bible's grand finale.
What are the major themes of Revelation?
Revelation explores themes including Christ Victorious, Judgment, Worship, Endurance, New Creation. These themes shape the meaning and context of Revelation 10:5.
What translation should I read Revelation 10:5 in?
Revelation 10:5 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Revelation 10:5?
Revelation 10:5 reads (WEB): “The angel who I saw standing on the sea and on the land lifted up his right hand to the sky,” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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