Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Another angel came out of the temple in heaven, and he too had a sharp sickle. New Living Translation After that, another angel came from the Temple in heaven, and he also had a sharp sickle. English Standard Version Then another angel came out of the temple in heaven, and he too had a sharp sickle. Berean Standard Bible Then another angel came out of the temple in heaven, and he too had a sharp sickle. Berean Literal Bible And another angel came out of the temple in heaven, he also having a sharp sickle. King James Bible And another angel came out of the temple which is in heaven, he also having a sharp sickle. New King James Version Then another angel came out of the temple which is in heaven, he also having a sharp sickle. New American Standard Bible And another angel came out of the temple which is in heaven, and he also had a sharp sickle. NASB 1995 And another angel came out of the temple which is in heaven, and he also had a sharp sickle. NASB 1977 And another angel came out of the temple which is in heaven, and he also had a sharp sickle. Legacy Standard Bible And another angel came out of the sanctuary which is in heaven, and he also had a sharp sickle. Amplified Bible Then another angel came out of the temple (sanctuary) in heaven, and he also had a sharp sickle. Christian Standard Bible Then another angel who also had a sharp sickle came out of the temple in heaven. Holman Christian Standard Bible Then another angel who also had a sharp sickle came out of the sanctuary in heaven. American Standard Version And another angel came out from the temple which is in heaven, he also having a sharp sickle. Contemporary English Version Another angel with a sharp sickle then came out of the temple in heaven. English Revised Version And another angel came out from the temple which is in heaven, he also having a sharp sickle. GOD'S WORD® Translation Another angel came out of the temple in heaven. He, too, had a sharp sickle. Good News Translation Then I saw another angel come out of the temple in heaven, and he also had a sharp sickle. International Standard Version Then another angel came out of the Temple in heaven. He, too, had a sharp sickle. Majority Standard Bible Then another angel came out of the temple in heaven, and he too had a sharp sickle. NET Bible Then another angel came out of the temple in heaven, and he too had a sharp sickle. New Heart English Bible Another angel came out from the temple which is in heaven. He also had a sharp sickle. Webster's Bible Translation And another angel came out of the temple which is in heaven, he also having a sharp sickle. Weymouth New Testament And another angel came out from the sanctuary in Heaven, and he too carried a sharp sickle. World English Bible Another angel came out of the temple which is in heaven. He also had a sharp sickle. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd another messenger came forth out of the temple that [is] in Heaven, having—he also—a sharp sickle, Berean Literal Bible And another angel came out of the temple in heaven, he also having a sharp sickle. Young's Literal Translation And another messenger did come forth out of the sanctuary that is in the heaven, having -- he also -- a sharp sickle, Smith's Literal Translation And another angel came forth out of the temple which in heaven, the same also having a sharp sickle. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd another angel came out of the temple which is in heaven, he also having a sharp sickle. Catholic Public Domain Version And another Angel went forth from the temple that is in heaven; he also had a sharp sickle. New American Bible Then another angel came out of the temple in heaven who also had a sharp sickle. New Revised Standard Version Then another angel came out of the temple in heaven, and he too had a sharp sickle. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd another angel came out of the temple which is in heaven; and he also had a sharp sickle. Aramaic Bible in Plain English Another Angel went out from The Temple which is in Heaven, and there was with him a sharp sickle. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAnd another angel came out of the temple that is in heaven, and he also had a sharp sickle. Godbey New Testament And another angel came out of the temple which is in heaven, himself also having a sharp sickle: Haweis New Testament And another angel came forth out of the temple which is in heaven, having also himself a sharp sickle. Mace New Testament Then another angel came out of the temple which is in heaven, Weymouth New Testament And another angel came out from the sanctuary in Heaven, and he too carried a sharp sickle. Worrell New Testament And another angel came forth out of the Temple which is in Heaven, himself also having a sharp sickle. Worsley New Testament And another angel came out of the temple which is in heaven, and he also had a sharp sickle. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Harvest of the Earth…16So the One seated on the cloud swung His sickle over the earth, and the earth was harvested. 17Then another angel came out of the temple in heaven, and he too had a sharp sickle. 18Still another angel, with authority over the fire, came from the altar and called out in a loud voice to the angel with the sharp sickle, “Swing your sharp sickle and gather the clusters of grapes from the vine of the earth, because its grapes are ripe.”… Cross References Joel 3:13 Swing the sickle, for the harvest is ripe. Come, trample the grapes, for the winepress is full; the wine vats overflow because their wickedness is great. Matthew 13:39-41 and the enemy who sows them is the devil. The harvest is the end of the age, and the harvesters are angels. / As the weeds are collected and burned in the fire, so will it be at the end of the age. / The Son of Man will send out His angels, and they will weed out of His kingdom every cause of sin and all who practice lawlessness. Isaiah 63:3 “I have trodden the winepress alone, and no one from the nations was with Me. I trampled them in My anger and trod them down in My fury; their blood spattered My garments, and all My clothes were stained. Jeremiah 25:30 So you are to prophesy all these words against them and say to them: ‘The LORD will roar from on high; He will raise His voice from His holy habitation. He will roar loudly over His pasture; like those who tread the grapes, He will call out with a shout against all the inhabitants of the earth. John 15:6 If anyone does not remain in Me, he is like a branch that is thrown away and withers. Such branches are gathered up, thrown into the fire, and burned. Matthew 24:31 And He will send out His angels with a loud trumpet call, and they will gather His elect from the four winds, from one end of the heavens to the other. Mark 4:29 And as soon as the grain is ripe, he swings the sickle, because the harvest has come.” Revelation 19:15 And from His mouth proceeds a sharp sword with which to strike down the nations, and He will rule them with an iron scepter. He treads the winepress of the fury of the wrath of God the Almighty. Isaiah 17:5 as the reaper gathers the standing grain and harvests the ears with his arm, as one gleans heads of grain in the Valley of Rephaim. Jeremiah 51:33 For this is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: “The Daughter of Babylon is like a threshing floor at the time it is trampled. In just a little while her harvest time will come.” Hosea 6:11 Also for you, O Judah, a harvest is appointed, when I restore My people from captivity. Matthew 3:12 His winnowing fork is in His hand to clear His threshing floor and to gather His wheat into the barn; but He will burn up the chaff with unquenchable fire.” Luke 3:17 His winnowing fork is in His hand to clear His threshing floor and to gather the wheat into His barn; but He will burn up the chaff with unquenchable fire.” Revelation 14:15 Then another angel came out of the temple, crying out in a loud voice to the One seated on the cloud, “Swing Your sickle and reap, because the time has come to harvest, for the crop of the earth is ripe.” Revelation 16:19 The great city was split into three parts, and the cities of the nations collapsed. And God remembered Babylon the great and gave her the cup of the wine of the fury of His wrath. Treasury of Scripture And another angel came out of the temple which is in heaven, he also having a sharp sickle. came. Revelation 14:14,15,18 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… Revelation 15:5,6 And after that I looked, and, behold, the temple of the tabernacle of the testimony in heaven was opened: … Revelation 16:1 And I heard a great voice out of the temple saying to the seven angels, Go your ways, and pour out the vials of the wrath of God upon the earth. Jump to Previous Angel Blade Carried Curved Forth Heaven House Messenger Sanctuary Sharp Sickle TempleJump to Next Angel Blade Carried Curved Forth Heaven House Messenger Sanctuary Sharp Sickle TempleRevelation 14 1. The Lamb standing on Mount Zion with his company.6. An angel preaches the gospel. 8. The fall of Babylon. 15. The harvest of the world. 20. The winepress of the wrath of God. Then another angel came out of the temple in heaven This phrase introduces a new angelic figure, distinct from the previous ones mentioned in Revelation 14. The temple in heaven signifies the dwelling place of God, emphasizing the divine origin and authority of the angel. The imagery of the temple connects to the Old Testament, where the temple was the center of worship and God's presence among His people (1 Kings 8:10-11). The heavenly temple suggests a place of ultimate holiness and divine order, reinforcing the angel's role as a messenger of God's will. and he too had a sharp sickle Persons / Places / Events 1. Another AngelThis angel is distinct from the previous one mentioned in Revelation 14:15. Angels in Revelation often serve as messengers or agents of God's judgment and mercy. 2. Temple in Heaven The heavenly temple is a place of divine presence and authority. It signifies the origin of the angel's mission, emphasizing that the actions to follow are sanctioned by God. 3. Sharp Sickle The sickle is a tool for harvesting, symbolizing judgment and the gathering of people for either salvation or wrath. The sharpness indicates readiness and precision in executing God's will. Teaching Points Divine Authority and JudgmentThe angel's emergence from the heavenly temple underscores that divine judgment is not arbitrary but is decreed by God Himself. Believers should trust in God's righteous judgment and His ultimate authority over all creation. Role of Angels Angels are depicted as active participants in God's plan, serving as His messengers and agents. This reminds us of the unseen spiritual realm and the importance of acknowledging God's sovereignty in both the seen and unseen worlds. Readiness for the Harvest The sharp sickle symbolizes the readiness and precision of God's judgment. Believers are called to live in a state of spiritual readiness, understanding that God's timing is perfect and His judgment is just. Symbolism of the Harvest The harvest imagery serves as a reminder of the separation between the righteous and the wicked. It encourages believers to examine their lives and ensure they are living in accordance with God's will.Verse 17. - And another angel came out of the temple which is in heaven, he also having a sharp sickle; from the shrine, or sanctuary (as before, see on ver. 15), the dwelling place of the undivided Trinity, from whence come God's judgments (Alford; cf. Revelation 11:19). Parallel Commentaries ... Greek ThenΚαὶ (Kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. another ἄλλος (allos) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 243: Other, another (of more than two), different. A primary word; 'else, ' i.e. Different. angel ἄγγελος (angelos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 32: From aggello; a messenger; especially an 'angel'; by implication, a pastor. came ἐξῆλθεν (exēlthen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1831: To go out, come out. From ek and erchomai; to issue. out of ἐκ (ek) Preposition Strong's 1537: From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. the τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. temple ναοῦ (naou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 3485: A temple, a shrine, that part of the temple where God himself resides. From a primary naio; a fane, shrine, temple. 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. heaven, οὐρανῷ (ouranō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular Strong's 3772: Perhaps from the same as oros; the sky; by extension, heaven; by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. he [too] αὐτὸς (autos) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 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. had ἔχων (echōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 2192: To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. a sharp ὀξύ (oxy) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's 3691: (a) sharp, (b) swift, eager. Probably akin to the base of akmen; keen; by analogy, rapid. sickle. δρέπανον (drepanon) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's 1407: A sickle, pruning-hook. From drepo; a gathering hook. Links Revelation 14:17 NIVRevelation 14:17 NLT Revelation 14:17 ESV Revelation 14:17 NASB Revelation 14:17 KJV Revelation 14:17 BibleApps.com Revelation 14:17 Biblia Paralela Revelation 14:17 Chinese Bible Revelation 14:17 French Bible Revelation 14:17 Catholic Bible NT Prophecy: Revelation 14:17 Another angel came out from the temple (Rev. Re Apocalypse) |
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