Revelation 10:6

And he swore by Him who lives forever and ever, who created heaven and everything in it, the earth and everything in it, and the sea and everything in it: “There will be no more delay!

Berean Standard Bible

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Study note

Setting — The angel standing on the sea and land lifts his right hand to heaven and addresses the seer. This declaration occurs immediately before the sounding of the seventh trumpet.

The words — ὤμοσεν (ōmosen) translates literally to "he swore," and ἐν τῷ ζῶντι εἰς τοὺς αἰῶνας (en tō zōnti eis tous aiōnas) means "by the One living into the ages."

The thread — The text cites the eternal Creator found in Revelation 4:9 and 4:11 to ground the oath. It then announces the end of waiting, which directly precedes the seventh trumpet event in Revelation 16:17.

Why it lands — The verse states that the prophetic waiting period is terminating. It requires the reader to shift focus from anticipation to the immediate fulfillment of the seventh trumpet.

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The Greek words

King James Version

And sware by him that liveth for ever and ever, who created heaven, and the things that therein are, and the earth, and the things that therein are, and the sea, and the things which are therein, that there should be time no longer:

Cross-references

Revelation 4:11 “Worthy are You, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for You created all things; by Your will they exist and were created.”
Revelation 4:9 And whenever the living creatures give glory, honor, and thanks to the One seated on the throne, who lives forever and ever,
Revelation 16:17 Then the seventh angel poured out his bowl into the air, and a loud voice came from the throne in the temple, saying, “It is done!”