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 10:6KJV
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Revelation 10:6 (KJV)

What 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.

Where else these words appear

“created” Greek G2936 · used in 12 verses

  • Mark 13:19 For in those days shall be affliction, such as was not from the beginning of the creation which God created unto this time, neither shall be.
  • Ephesians 2:10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.
  • Colossians 1:16 For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him:

“sware” Greek G3660 · used in 21 verses

  • Matthew 5:34 But I say unto you, Swear not at all; neither by heaven; for it is God's throne:
  • Matthew 23:22 And he that shall swear by heaven, sweareth by the throne of God, and by him that sitteth thereon.
  • Hebrews 3:11 So I sware in my wrath, They shall not enter into my rest.)

“time” Greek G5550 · used in 53 verses

  • Matthew 2:7 Then Herod, when he had privily called the wise men, enquired of them diligently what time the star appeared.
  • Acts 1:21 Wherefore of these men which have companied with us all the time that the Lord Jesus went in and out among us,
  • 1 Corinthians 7:39 The wife is bound by the law as long as her husband liveth; but if her husband be dead, she is at liberty to be married to whom she will; only in the Lord.

“sea” Greek G2281 · used in 83 verses

  • Matthew 4:15 The land of Zabulon, and the land of Nephthalim, by the way of the sea, beyond Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles;
  • Mark 6:49 But when they saw him walking upon the sea, they supposed it had been a spirit, and cried out:
  • 1 Corinthians 10:1 Moreover, brethren, I would not that ye should be ignorant, how that all our fathers were under the cloud, and all passed through the sea;