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A Gesture of Solemn Oath
Commentators unanimously explain that the angel lifting his hand to heaven is the traditional posture for taking a solemn oath. This gesture, seen with figures like Abraham (Genesis 14:22) and in Daniel's prophecies (Daniel 12:7), signifies that the announcement to follow is a binding, divinely-guaranteed promise, adding immense weight and certainty to the angel's words.
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Albert Barnes
On Revelation 10:5
18th Century
Theologian
And the angel which I saw stand, etc. (Revelation 10:2). That is, John saw him standing in this posture when he made the oath …
AT Robertson
On Revelation 10:5
Standing (εστωτα). Second perfect active participle of ιστημ (intransitive). John resumes the picture in verse 2.
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Charles Ellicott
On Revelation 10:5–7
19th Century
Bishop
And the angel . . .—Translate, And the angel whom I saw standing upon the sea and upon the earth lifted his right hand to the …
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Revelation 10:5
The angel’s action of raising his right hand to heaven doubtless alludes to the Jewish oath-swearing procedure (Daniel 12:7). He swears…
John Gill
On Revelation 10:5
17th Century
Pastor
And the angel which I saw stand upon the sea and upon the
earth
His right foot being …
Matthew Henry
On Revelation 10:1–7
17th Century
Minister
The apostle saw another representation. The person communicating this discovery was probably our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, or the representatio…