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A Direct Call from Heaven
Commentators highlight that the command to take the book comes directly from a heavenly voice, not from the mighty angel. This emphasizes that John's prophetic mission is a divine commission. One scholar suggests this serves as a model for all ministry: the call to proclaim God's word and the authority to do so come directly from God himself.
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Albert Barnes
On Revelation 10:8
18th Century
Theologian
And the voice which I heard from heaven (Revelation 10:4). This is not the voice of the angel, but a direct divine command.
AT Robertson
On Revelation 10:8
Again speaking and saying (παλιν λαλουσαν κα λεγουσαν). Present active predicate participles feminine accusative singular agreeing…
Charles Ellicott
On Revelation 10:8–9
19th Century
Bishop
And the voice... —Translated: And the voice which I heard from heaven (I heard it) again talking wit…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Revelation 10:8
John, like Ezekiel, is now commanded to take the prophetic scroll and eat it. The scroll tasted “as sweet as honey” but was bitter to the stomach. …
John Gill
On Revelation 10:8
17th Century
Pastor
And the voice which I heard from heaven
In (Revelation 10:4) ;
spoke to me again, and…
Matthew Henry
On Revelation 10:8–11
17th Century
Minister
Most people feel pleasure in looking into future events, and all good people like to receive a word from God. But when this book of prophecy was th…