God’s Word Translation
Revelation 14:7
7The angel said in a loud voice, “Fear God and give him glory, because the time has come for him to judge. Worship the one who made heaven and earth, the sea and springs.”
Revelation 14:7 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Saying with a loud voice, Fear God, and give glory to him; for the hour of his judgment is come: and worship him that made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and the fountains of waters.
- New International Version (NIV)He said in a loud voice, “Fear God and give him glory, because the hour of his judgment has come. Worship him who made the heavens, the earth, the sea and the springs of water.”
- English Standard Version (ESV)And he said with a loud voice, "Fear God and give him glory, because the hour of his judgment has come, and worship him who made heaven and earth, the sea and the springs of water."
- New King James Version (NKJV)saying with a loud voice, “Fear God and give glory to Him, for the hour of His judgment has come; and worship Him who made heaven and earth, the sea and springs of water.”
Context of Revelation 14:7
5They’ve never told a lie. They are blameless. 6I saw another angel flying overhead with the everlasting Good News to spread to those who live on earth—to every nation, tribe, language, and people. The angel said in a loud voice, “Fear God and give him glory, because the time has come for him to judge. Worship the one who made heaven and earth, the sea and springs.” 8Another angel, a second one, followed him, and said, “Fallen! Babylon the Great has fallen! She has made all the nations drink the wine of her passionate sexual sins.” 9Another angel, a third one, followed them, and said in a loud voice, “Whoever worships the beast or its statue, whoever is branded on his forehead or his hand,
Read all of Revelation 14Revelation 14:7 word by word
λέγων ἐν φωνῇ μεγάλῃ· φοβήθητε τὸν θεὸν καὶ δότε αὐτῷ δόξαν, ὅτι ἦλθεν ἡ ὥρα τῆς κρίσεως αὐτοῦ, καὶ προσκυνήσατε τῷ ποιήσαντι τὸν οὐρανὸν καὶ τὴν γῆν καὶ θάλασσαν καὶ πηγὰς ὑδάτων.¶Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
- Sayingλέγωlegō · to sayG3004
- withἐνen · in/on/amongG1722
- a loudμέγαςmegas · greatG3173
- voiceφωνήphōnē · voice/sound: voiceG5456
- Fearφοβέωphobeō · to fearG5399
- Godὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
- Godθεόςtheos · GodG2316
- andκαίkai · andG2532
- giveδίδωμιdidōmi · to giveG1325
- gloryδόξαdoxa · gloryG1391
- to himαὐτόςautos · it/s/heG846
- forὅτιhoti · that/since: sinceG3754
- the hourὥραhōra · hourG5610
- judgmentκρίσιςkrisis · judgmentG2920
- is comeἔρχομαιerchomai · to come/goG2064
- worshipπροσκυνέωproskuneō · to worshipG4352
- him that madeποιέωpoieō · to do/make: doG4160
- heavenοὐρανόςouranos · heavenG3772
- earthγῆgē · earth: planetG1093
- the seaθάλασσαthalassa · seaG2281
- the fountainsπηγήpēgē · flowG4077
- of watersὕδωρhudōr hudatos · waterG5204
Cross-references for Revelation 14:7
- Isaiah 40:3A voice cries out in the desert: “Clear a way for the Lord. Make a straight highway in the wilderness for our God.
- Isaiah 44:23Sing with joy, you heavens, because the Lord has done this. Rejoice, you deep places of the earth. Break into shouts of joy, you mountains, you forests and every tree in them. The Lord has reclaimed Jacob. He will display his glory in Israel.
- Isaiah 52:7How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of the messenger who announces the good news, “All is well.” He brings the good news, announces salvation, and tells Zion that its God rules as king.
- Isaiah 58:1Cry aloud! Don’t hold back! Raise your voice like a ram’s horn. Tell my people about their rebellion and the descendants of Jacob about their sins.
- Hosea 8:1“Sound the alarm on the ram’s horn. The enemy swoops down on the Lord’s temple like an eagle. The people of Israel have rejected my promise and rebelled against my teachings.
- Revelation 11:18“The nations were angry, but your anger has come. The time has come for the dead to be judged: to reward your servants, the prophets, your holy people, and those who fear your name, no matter if they are important or unimportant, and to destroy those who destroy the earth.”
- Revelation 15:4Lord, who won’t fear and praise your name? You are the only holy one, and all the nations will come to worship you because they know about your fair judgments.”
- Revelation 19:5A voice came from the throne. It said, “Praise our God, all who serve and fear him, no matter who you are.”
- Genesis 22:12“Do not lay a hand on the boy,” he said. “Do not do anything to him. Now I know that you fear God, because you did not refuse to give me your son, your only son.”
- Psalms 36:1There is an inspired truth about the wicked person who has rebellion in the depths of his heart: He is not terrified of God.
- Psalms 89:7God is terrifying in the council of the holy ones. He is greater and more awe-inspiring than those who surround him.
- Ecclesiastes 12:13After having heard it all, this is the conclusion: Fear God, and keep his commands, because this applies to everyone.
- Revelation 4:9Whenever the living creatures give glory, honor, and thanks to the one who sits on the throne, to the one who lives forever and ever,
- Revelation 16:9They were severely burned. They cursed the name of God, who has the authority over these plagues. They would not change the way they think and act and give him glory.
- Joshua 7:19Joshua said to Achan, “Son, give honor and praise to the Lord God of Israel! Tell me what you have done. Don’t hide anything from me.”
- 1 Samuel 6:5Make models of your tumors and your mice which are destroying the country, and give glory to the God of Israel. Maybe he will no longer be so hard on you, your gods, and your country.
Commentaries on Revelation 14:7
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 7Fear God, and give glory to him - This is the general language of the sacred writings. Worship the true God, the creator and governor of all things; and give him glory, for to him alone, not to idols or men, all glory and honor belong.Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 7Saying with a loud voice - As if all the nations were summoned to hear. Fear God - That is, reverence, honor, obey God. Render homage not to the beast, to his image, or to any idol, but to the only true God. This is the substance of the gospel - its end and design - to turn people from all forms of idol worship and superstition, to the worship of the only true God. And give glory to him - To give glory to him is to acknowledge him as the only true God; to…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 6-13Verses 6-13 The progress of the Reformation appears to be here set forth. The four proclamations are plain in their meaning; that all Christians may be encouraged, in the time of trial, to be faithful to their Lord. The gospel is the great means whereby men are brought to fear God, and to give glory to him. The preaching of the everlasting gospel shakes the foundations of antichrist in the world, and hastens its downfal. If any persist in being subject to…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 6-7The first angel announces the eternal good news. This includes the message that God will judge soon. It is a final call to repent.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 77. Fear God--the forerunner to embracing the love of God manifested in the Gospel. Repentance accompanies faith. give glory to him--and not to the beast (compare Re 13:4; Jr 13:16). the hour of his judgment--"The hour" implies the definite time. "Judgment," not the general judgment, but that up on Babylon, the beast, and his worshippers (Re 14:8-12). worship him that made heaven--not Antichrist (compare Ac 14:15). sea ... fountains--distinguished also in…Read the comment
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Commentaries on Revelation 14
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Illustrated New Testament
- Burkitt’s Expository Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Family Bible Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- The People’s New Testament
- Robertson’s Word Pictures
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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