Revelation 14:16 cpdv — And the one who was sitting upon the cloud sent out his sickle to the earth, and the earth was reaped.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And the one who was sitting upon the cloud sent out his sickle to the earth, and the earth was reaped. "

— Revelation 14:16, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Revelation 14 — Context

13

And I heard a voice from heaven, saying to me: “Write: Blessed are the dead, who die in the Lord, now and hereafter, says the Spirit, so that they may find rest from their labors. For their works follow them.”

14

And I saw, and behold, a white cloud. And upon the cloud was one sitting, resembling a son of man, having a crown of gold on his head, and a sharp sickle in his hand.

15

And another Angel went forth from the temple, crying out in a great voice to the one sitting upon the cloud: “Send out your sickle and reap! For the hour of reaping has arrived, because the harvest of the earth has ripened.”

16

And the one who was sitting upon the cloud sent out his sickle to the earth, and the earth was reaped.

17

And another Angel went forth from the temple that is in heaven; he also had a sharp sickle.

18

And another Angel went forth from the altar, who held power over fire. And he cried out in a great voice to him who held the sharp sickle, saying: “Send out your sharp sickle, and harvest the clusters of grapes from the vineyard of the earth, because its grapes have matured.”

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And the Angel sent out his sharp sickle to the earth, and he harvested the vineyard of the earth, and he cast it into the great basin of the wrath of God.

Revelation 14:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Revelation 14:16 say?
Revelation 14:16 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And the one who was sitting upon the cloud sent out his sickle to the earth, and the earth was reaped. ”
Where is Revelation 14:16 in the Bible?
Revelation 14:16 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Revelation, chapter 14, verse 16.
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 14:16.
What translation should I read Revelation 14:16 in?
Revelation 14:16 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 14:16?
Revelation 14:16 reads (CPDV): “And the one who was sitting upon the cloud sent out his sickle to the earth, and the earth was reaped. ” 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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