Revelation 14:16 kjva — And he that sat on the cloud thrust in his sickle on the earth; and the earth was reaped.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And he that sat on the cloud thrust in his sickle on the earth; and the earth was reaped."

— Revelation 14:16, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Revelation 14 — Context

13

And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them.

14

And I looked, and behold a white cloud, and upon the cloud one sat like unto the Son of man, having on his head a golden crown, and in his hand a sharp sickle.

15

And another angel came out of the temple, crying with a loud voice to him that sat on the cloud, Thrust in thy sickle, and reap: for the time is come for thee to reap; for the harvest of the earth is ripe.

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And he that sat on the cloud thrust in his sickle on the earth; and the earth was reaped.

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And another angel came out of the temple which is in heaven, he also having a sharp sickle.

18

And another angel came out from the altar, which had power over fire; and cried with a loud cry to him that had the sharp sickle, saying, Thrust in thy sharp sickle, and gather the clusters of the vine of the earth; for her grapes are fully ripe.

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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.

Revelation 14:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Revelation 14:16 say?
Revelation 14:16 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And he that sat on the cloud thrust in his sickle on 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 (KJVA): “And he that sat on the cloud thrust in his sickle on 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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