Revelation 14:17

The Harvest of the Earth · Revelation 14:14–20
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Translations

Modern
Then another angel came out of the temple in heaven, and he too had a sharp sickle.
Traditional
And another angel came out of the temple which is in heaven, he also having a sharp sickle.
Literal
And another angel came forth out of the temple in heaven, he also having a sharp sickle.
Latin
Et alius angelus exivit de templo, quod est in cælo, habens et ipse falcem acutam.

Original

Greek
English
Then another angel came out of the temple in heaven, and he too had a sharp sickle.

Notes

The temple and the altar symbolize God's presence (see Revelation 9:13; 11:19; 16:7).

Two short scenes show God's judgment.

The people of God are pictured as a woman who gives birth to the Messiah. Even though the devil has already been defeated, he continues to attack her and her children (Revelation 12:1–17). With his two followers, the beast and the false prophet, Satan tries to keep controlling the world (Revelation 13:1–18) before the final battle with the Lord (14:1–20).

Theme notes and profiles

The Coming of God’s Kingdom Visions

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Book of Esther Book of Revelation Lucifer Mark of God, Mark of the Beast

Topics

Sickle of the Judgments of God Temple of the Kingdom of Christ Vision of John on the Island of Patmos: The Angel Coming out of the Temple Vision of John on the Island of Patmos: The Angel Reaping the Harvest