Revelation 10:1
King James Version
28 Jul 2026
“And I saw another mighty angel come down from heaven, clothed with a cloud: and a rainbow was upon his head, and his face was as it were the sun, and his feet as pillars of fire:”
εἴδω
To know, to see, to perceive. Paul said I determined to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified.
ἰσχυρός
mighty
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ἰσχυρός
Strong, mighty, forcible. Ischyrós. The strong man must be bound before his house can be plundered. True strength belongs to God; borrowed strength must be surrendered to him.
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καταβαίνω
coming down
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καταβαίνω
To descend, come down. Katabaínō. The Spirit descended like a dove, and the bread of life came down from heaven. God is not distant. He comes down.
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οὐρανός
heaven
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οὐρανός
Heaven, sky, the dwelling of God. Ouranos. Our Father in heaven. Heaven is not just a place but a presence. The Father is there. And where the Father is is home.
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περιβάλλω
having clothed himself with
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περιβάλλω
having clothed himself with
Clothe, wrap around, invest. Periballō. The redeemed are clothed in white, the righteous acts of the saints. What you are wrapped in reveals who you belong to.
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νεφέλη
a cloud,
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νεφέλη
Cloud. Nephele. A cloud received Him out of their sight. The ascension was marked by a cloud. The same cloud that led Israel in the wilderness carried Jesus into glory.
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ἶρις
rainbow
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ἶρις
Rainbow, heavenly arc. Iris. A rainbow encircled the throne of God, a sign of mercy framing sovereign glory. The covenant bow still speaks. Look up.
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κεφαλή
head
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κεφαλή
Head, authority, source. Kephalē. Christ is the head of the church, and the husband is the head of the wife. Headship is never about dominance. It is about sacrificial responsibility.
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πρόσωπον
face
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πρόσωπον
the front (as being towards view), i.e. the countenance, aspect, appearance, surface; by implication, presence, person
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ἥλιος
sun,
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ἥλιος
Sun. Helios. The righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father. What Jesus looked like at the transfiguration is a preview of resurrection glory.
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πούς
feet
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πούς
Foot. Pous. How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news. God considers beautiful what goes out to carry the Gospel. Your willingness to go makes you beautiful.
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στῦλος
pillars
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στῦλος
Pillar, support, column. Stylos. The church is called the pillar and foundation of the truth. To stand firm is to hold something else up. Be a pillar.
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πῦρ
of fire,
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πῦρ
Fire. Pur. Our God is a consuming fire. Fire purifies and fire destroys. What is genuine survives the fire. What is counterfeit is consumed by it. Let God refine you.
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