Revelation 10:7

But in the days of the voice of the seventh angel, when he begins to sound his trumpet, the mystery of God will be fulfilled, just as He proclaimed to His servants the prophets.”

Berean Standard Bible

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Study note

Setting — The narrator describes a future moment when the seventh angel begins to sound his trumpet. This event occurs after the oath declaring there will be no more delay and immediately precedes the heavenly voice commanding John to take the open scroll.

The words — The Greek phrase ἐν ταῖς ἡμέραις τῆς φωνῆς τοῦ ἑβδόμου (en tais hēmerais tēs phōnēs tou hebdomou) translates literally to "in the days of the voice of the seventh." These genitive modifiers grammatically attach to the angel's voice rather than the trumpet blast itself.

The thread — The declaration that "the mystery of God will be fulfilled" aligns with the prophetic fulfillment motif in Luke 24:44 and the revealed mysteries detailed in Ephesians 3:3 and Romans 16:25.

Why it lands — The verse demands recognition that historical events are bound by a fixed divine timeline. It requires the reader to anticipate the completion of God's declared purpose without expecting further postponement.

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The Greek words

King James Version

But in the days of the voice of the seventh angel, when he shall begin to sound, the mystery of God should be finished, as he hath declared to his servants the prophets.

Cross-references

Ephesians 3:3 that is, the mystery made known to me by revelation, as I have already written briefly.
Romans 16:25 Now to Him who is able to strengthen you by my gospel and by the proclamation of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery concealed for ages past
Luke 24:44 Jesus said to them, “These are the words I spoke to you while I was still with you: Everything must be fulfilled that is written about Me in the Law of Moses, the Prophets, and the Psalms.”
Amos 3:7 Surely the Lord GOD does nothing without revealing His plan to His servants the prophets.
Acts 3:21 Heaven must take Him in until the time comes for the restoration of all things, which God announced long ago through His holy prophets.
Romans 11:25 I do not want you to be ignorant of this mystery, brothers, so that you will not be conceited: A hardening in part has come to Israel, until the full number of the Gentiles has come in.
Revelation 11:15 Then the seventh angel sounded his trumpet, and loud voices called out in heaven: “The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ, and He will reign forever and ever.”