Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version His feet were like bronze glowing in a furnace, and his voice was like the sound of rushing waters. New Living Translation His feet were like polished bronze refined in a furnace, and his voice thundered like mighty ocean waves. English Standard Version his feet were like burnished bronze, refined in a furnace, and his voice was like the roar of many waters. Berean Standard Bible His feet were like polished bronze refined in a furnace, and His voice was like the roar of many waters. Berean Literal Bible and His feet are like fine bronze, as having been refined in a furnace; and His voice is like the voice of many waters; King James Bible And his feet like unto fine brass, as if they burned in a furnace; and his voice as the sound of many waters. New King James Version His feet were like fine brass, as if refined in a furnace, and His voice as the sound of many waters; New American Standard Bible His feet were like burnished bronze when it has been heated to a glow in a furnace, and His voice was like the sound of many waters. NASB 1995 His feet were like burnished bronze, when it has been made to glow in a furnace, and His voice was like the sound of many waters. NASB 1977 and His feet were like burnished bronze, when it has been caused to glow in a furnace, and His voice was like the sound of many waters. Legacy Standard Bible His feet were like burnished bronze, when it has been made to glow in a furnace, and His voice was like the sound of many waters, Amplified Bible His feet were like burnished [white-hot] bronze, refined in a furnace, and His voice was [powerful] like the sound of many waters. Christian Standard Bible His feet were like fine bronze as it is fired in a furnace, and his voice like the sound of cascading waters. Holman Christian Standard Bible His feet were like fine bronze as it is fired in a furnace, and His voice like the sound of cascading waters. American Standard Version and his feet like unto burnished brass, as if it had been refined in a furnace; and his voice as the voice of many waters. Contemporary English Version His feet were glowing like bronze being heated in a furnace, and his voice sounded like the roar of a waterfall. English Revised Version and his feet like unto burnished brass, as if it had been refined in a furnace; and his voice as the voice of many waters. GOD'S WORD® Translation His feet were like glowing bronze refined in a furnace. His voice was like the sound of raging waters. Good News Translation his feet shone like brass that has been refined and polished, and his voice sounded like a roaring waterfall. International Standard Version his feet were like glowing bronze refined in a furnace, and his voice was like the sound of raging waters. Majority Standard Bible His feet were like polished bronze refined in a furnace, and His voice was like the roar of many waters. NET Bible His feet were like polished bronze refined in a furnace, and his voice was like the roar of many waters. New Heart English Bible His feet were like burnished bronze, as if it had been refined in a furnace. His voice was like the voice of many waters. Webster's Bible Translation And his feet like fine brass, as if they burned in a furnace; and his voice as the sound of many waters. Weymouth New Testament His feet were like silver-bronze, when it is white-hot in a furnace; and His voice resembled the sound of many waters. World English Bible His feet were like burnished brass, as if it had been refined in a furnace. His voice was like the voice of many waters. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand His feet like to frankincense-colored brass, as having been fired in a furnace, and His voice as a sound of many waters; Berean Literal Bible and His feet are like fine bronze, as having been refined in a furnace; and His voice is like the voice of many waters; Young's Literal Translation and his feet like to fine brass, as in a furnace having been fired, and his voice as a sound of many waters, Smith's Literal Translation And his feet as brass of Lebanon, as refined by fire in a furnace; and his voice as the voice of many waters. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd his feet like unto fine brass, as in a burning furnace. And his voice as the sound of many waters. Catholic Public Domain Version and his feet resembled shining brass, just as in a burning furnace; and his voice was like the voice of many waters. New American Bible His feet were like polished brass refined in a furnace, and his voice was like the sound of rushing water. New Revised Standard Version his feet were like burnished bronze, refined as in a furnace, and his voice was like the sound of many waters. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd his feet were like the fine brass of Lebanon, as though they burned in a furnace; and his voice was as the sound of many waters. Aramaic Bible in Plain English And his feet were in the form of the brass of Lebanon which is heated in a furnace, and his voice was like the sound of many waters. NT Translations Anderson New Testamentand his feet were like fine brass, as if they burned in a furnace: and his voice was like the voice of many waters. Godbey New Testament and his feet were like brass, as having been burned in a furnace; and his voice as the sound of many waters, Haweis New Testament and his feet resembled molten brass, as though they glowed in the furnace; and his voice was as the roar of many waters. Mace New Testament when glowing in a furnace; and his voice as the sound of many waters. Weymouth New Testament His feet were like silver-bronze, when it is white-hot in a furnace; and His voice resembled the sound of many waters. Worrell New Testament and His feet like burnished brass, as if glowing in a furnace; and His voice as the voice of many waters; Worsley New Testament and his feet like fine brass, as if they were glowing in a furnace: and his voice as the sound of many waters: Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context John's Vision on Patmos…14The hair of His head was white like wool, as white as snow, and His eyes were like a blazing fire. 15 His feet were like polished bronze refined in a furnace, and His voice was like the roar of many waters. 16He held in His right hand seven stars, and a sharp double-edged sword came from His mouth. His face was like the sun shining at its brightest.… Cross References Daniel 10:6 His body was like beryl, his face like the brilliance of lightning, his eyes like flaming torches, his arms and legs like the gleam of polished bronze, and his voice like the sound of a multitude. Ezekiel 43:2 and I saw the glory of the God of Israel coming from the east. His voice was like the roar of many waters, and the earth shone with His glory. Daniel 7:9 As I continued to watch, thrones were set in place, and the Ancient of Days took His seat. His clothing was white as snow, and the hair of His head was like pure wool. His throne was flaming with fire, and its wheels were all ablaze. Ezekiel 1:24 When the creatures moved, I heard the sound of their wings like the roar of many waters, like the voice of the Almighty, like the tumult of an army. When they stood still, they lowered their wings. Ezekiel 1:7 Their legs were straight, and the soles of their feet were like the hooves of a calf, gleaming like polished bronze. Isaiah 1:18 “Come now, let us reason together,” says the LORD. “Though your sins are like scarlet, they will be as white as snow; though they are as red as crimson, they will become like wool. Isaiah 63:2 Why are Your clothes red, and Your garments like one who treads the winepress? Isaiah 6:4 At the sound of their voices the doorposts and thresholds shook, and the temple was filled with smoke. Psalm 29:3-4 The voice of the LORD is over the waters; the God of glory thunders; the LORD is heard over many waters. / The voice of the LORD is powerful; the voice of the LORD is majestic. Psalm 93:4 Above the roar of many waters—the mighty breakers of the sea—the LORD on high is majestic. Psalm 18:13 The LORD thundered from heaven; the voice of the Most High resounded—hailstones and coals of fire. Psalm 68:33 to Him who rides upon the highest heavens of old; behold, His mighty voice resounds. Psalm 77:18 Your thunder resounded in the whirlwind; the lightning lit up the world; the earth trembled and quaked. John 12:28-29 Father, glorify Your name!” Then a voice came from heaven: “I have glorified it, and I will glorify it again.” / The crowd standing there heard it and said that it had thundered. Others said that an angel had spoken to Him. Acts 2:2 Suddenly a sound like a mighty rushing wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. Treasury of Scripture And his feet like to fine brass, as if they burned in a furnace; and his voice as the sound of many waters. his feet. Revelation 2:18 And unto the angel of the church in Thyatira write; These things saith the Son of God, who hath his eyes like unto a flame of fire, and his feet are like fine brass; Ezekiel 1:7 And their feet were straight feet; and the sole of their feet was like the sole of a calf's foot: and they sparkled like the colour of burnished brass. Ezekiel 40:3 And he brought me thither, and, behold, there was a man, whose appearance was like the appearance of brass, with a line of flax in his hand, and a measuring reed; and he stood in the gate. his voice. Revelation 14:2 And I heard a voice from heaven, as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of a great thunder: and I heard the voice of harpers harping with their harps: Revelation 19:6 And I heard as it were the voice of a great multitude, and as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of mighty thunderings, saying, Alleluia: for the Lord God omnipotent reigneth. Psalm 93:4 The LORD on high is mightier than the noise of many waters, yea, than the mighty waves of the sea. Jump to Previous Brass Burned Burnished Feet Fine Fire Furnace Glow Glowing Great Polished Refined Resembled Rushing Sound Voice WatersJump to Next Brass Burned Burnished Feet Fine Fire Furnace Glow Glowing Great Polished Refined Resembled Rushing Sound Voice WatersRevelation 1 1. The preface.4. John's salutation to the seven churches of Asia. 7. The coming of Christ. 8. His glorious power and majesty. His feet were like polished bronze refined in a furnace This imagery of feet like polished bronze suggests strength, stability, and purity. In biblical times, bronze was a symbol of judgment and endurance, often used in the construction of altars and temple furnishings (Exodus 27:1-6). The refining process in a furnace indicates purification and perfection, suggesting that Christ's judgment is both pure and righteous. This description connects to Daniel 10:6, where a similar vision of a heavenly being is described, emphasizing the divine nature and authority of Christ. The polished bronze also reflects the glory and majesty of Jesus, who stands firm and unmovable, symbolizing His eternal and unchanging nature. and His voice was like the roar of many waters Persons / Places / Events 1. Jesus ChristThe central figure in this passage, depicted in a vision given to John. This description is part of the larger vision of the glorified Christ. 2. John the Apostle The author of the Book of Revelation, who received this vision while exiled on the island of Patmos. 3. Patmos A small, rocky island in the Aegean Sea where John was exiled and received the Revelation. 4. Vision of the Glorified Christ This event is part of the opening chapter of Revelation, where John describes the majestic and awe-inspiring appearance of Jesus. Teaching Points The Majesty of ChristThe description of Jesus' feet as polished bronze signifies His strength, stability, and purity. Believers are reminded of the majesty and holiness of Christ, encouraging reverence and worship. The Authority of His Voice The comparison of Jesus' voice to the roar of many waters signifies His supreme authority and power. This calls believers to listen and obey His words, recognizing His ultimate authority over all creation. Refinement and Purity The imagery of bronze refined in a furnace speaks to the purity and perfection of Christ. Believers are encouraged to pursue holiness and allow God to refine them through trials. Judgment and Righteousness Bronze is often associated with judgment in the Bible. This imagery reminds believers of Christ's role as the righteous judge, urging them to live in a way that honors Him.(15) His feet like unto fine brass.--The feet, like the feet of the ministering priests of Israel, were bare, and appeared like chalcolibanus (fine brass). The exact meaning of this word (used only here) is not certain. The most trustworthy authors incline to take it as a hybrid word, half Greek, half Hebrew--chalcos, brass, and laban, white, to whiten--and understand it to signify brass which has attained in the furnace a white heat. "Such technical words were likely enough to be current in a population like that of Ephesus, consisting largely of workers in metal, some of whom--if we may judge from the case of Alexander the coppersmith (Acts 19:34; 2Timothy 4:14)--were, without doubt, Jews. I believe the word in question to have belonged to this technical vocabulary. It is at any rate used by St. John as familiar and intelligible to those for whom he wrote" (Prof. Plumptre in the Epistles to Seven Churches, in loco). His voice as the sound (better, voice, as the same word--phone--is used twice, and translated first "voice" and then "sound" in our English version) of many waters.--Daniel described the voice of the Ancient of Days as the voice of a multitude (Daniel 10:6); but the voice of the multitude was in earlier Hebrew writings compared to the sound of the waves of the sea, which the voice of the Lord alone could subdue (Psalm 65:7; Psalm 93:4). This image the Evangelist adopts to describe the voice of Christ--strong and majestic, amid the Babel-sounds of earth. That voice, whose word stilled the sea, sounds as the waves of the sea, which St. John heard Him rebuke. . . . Verse 15. - Fine brass. This may stand as a translation of χαλκολίβανος, a word which occurs here and in Revelation 2:18 only, and the second half of which has never been satisfactorily explained. It may have been a local technical term in use among the metalworkers of Ephesus (Acts 19:24; 2 Timothy 4:14). The Rhemish Version renders it "latten." In what follows, the Revised Version is to be preferred: "as if it had been refined in a furnace; and his voice as the voice of many waters." It is tempting to think that "the roar of the sea is in the ears of the lonely man in Patmos;" but the image seems rather to be that of the sound of many cataracts (comp. Ezekiel 1:24; Ezekiel 43:2; Daniel 10:6). There is singularly little of the scenery of Patmos in the Apocalypse.Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Hisαὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. feet πόδες (podes) Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 4228: The foot. A primary word; a 'foot'. [were] like ὅμοιοι (homoioi) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 3664: Like, similar to, resembling, of equal rank. From the base of homou; similar. polished bronze χαλκολιβάνῳ (chalkolibanō) Noun - Dative Neuter Singular Strong's 5474: Neuter of a compound of chalkos and libanos; burnished copper, an alloy of copper and silver having a brilliant lustre. refined πεπυρωμένης (pepyrōmenēs) Verb - Perfect Participle Middle or Passive - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's 4448: From pur; to kindle, i.e. to be ignited, glow, be refined, or to be inflamed. in ἐν (en) Preposition Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. a furnace, καμίνῳ (kaminō) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's 2575: A furnace, oven, kiln. Probably from kaio; a furnace. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. His αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. voice φωνὴ (phōnē) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's 5456: Probably akin to phaino through the idea of disclosure; a tone; by implication, an address, saying or language. [was] like ὡς (hōs) Adverb Strong's 5613: Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner. [the] roar φωνὴ (phōnē) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's 5456: Probably akin to phaino through the idea of disclosure; a tone; by implication, an address, saying or language. of many πολλῶν (pollōn) Adjective - Genitive Neuter Plural Strong's 4183: Much, many; often. waters. ὑδάτων (hydatōn) Noun - Genitive Neuter Plural Strong's 5204: Water. And genitive case, hudatos, etc. From the base of huetos; water literally or figuratively. Links Revelation 1:15 NIVRevelation 1:15 NLT Revelation 1:15 ESV Revelation 1:15 NASB Revelation 1:15 KJV Revelation 1:15 BibleApps.com Revelation 1:15 Biblia Paralela Revelation 1:15 Chinese Bible Revelation 1:15 French Bible Revelation 1:15 Catholic Bible NT Prophecy: Revelation 1:15 His feet were like burnished brass as (Rev. Re Apocalypse) |
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