And sware by him that liveth for ever and ever, who created heaven, and the things that therein are, and the earth, and the things that therein are, and the sea, and the things which are therein, that there should be time no longer:
REVELATION 10:6KJVWhat does Revelation 10:6 mean?
Revelation 10:6 describes a mighty angel making a solemn oath by God, the eternal Creator of everything in heaven, earth, and sea, declaring that there will be no more delay—time as people know it is about to end. This signals that something decisive and final is about to happen in God’s plan.
In this scene, John witnesses an angel standing on the sea and land, swearing by God’s eternal life and creative power. The angel’s oath emphasizes God’s authority over all creation and the seriousness of the coming events. The phrase “there should be time no longer” is often understood as a declaration that the waiting period is over and God’s final actions are about to unfold.
The Greek behind Revelation 10:6
- χρόνος (chronos, G5550): This word means “time” in the sense of a period or duration. Here, it suggests that the period of waiting or delay is finished, not that time itself ceases to exist.
- ὅρκισεν (horkisen, from G3660): The word for “sware” means to take a solemn oath. The angel’s oath underlines the certainty and seriousness of the announcement.
- οὐκέτι (ouketi, from G2089 and G3756): Translated as “no longer,” this phrase clarifies that the delay is completely over, stressing the immediacy of what is about to happen.
Why Revelation 10:6 matters
- This verse clears up a common misunderstanding: it does not mean time itself will end, but that the period of waiting for God’s final actions is over.
- The verse highlights God’s ultimate authority as Creator, reminding readers that everything is under His control.
- Revelation 10:6 connects to the wider passage by marking a turning point; the angel’s oath signals that the final phase of God’s plan is about to begin, building anticipation for what follows.