Commentaries:
Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown
VISION OF THE LITTLE BOOK. (Revelation 10:1-11)
another mighty angel--as distinguished from the mighty angel who asked as to the former and more comprehensive book (Revelation 5:2), "Who is worthy to open the book?"
clothed with a cloud--the emblem of God coming in judgment.
a--A, B, C, and Aleph read "the"; referring to (Revelation 4:3) the rainbow already mentioned.
rainbow upon his head--the emblem of covenant mercy to God's people, amidst judgments on God's foes. Resumed from Revelation 4:3 (see on Revelation 4:3).
face as . . . the sun-- (Revelation 1:16; Revelation 18:1).
feet as pillars of fire-- (Revelation 1:15; Ezekiel 1:7). The angel, as representative of Christ, reflects His glory and bears the insignia attributed in Revelation 1:15-16; Revelation 4:3, to Christ Himself. The pillar of fire by night led Israel through the wilderness, and was the symbol of God's presence.
Other commentary entries containing this verse:
Revelation 1:15
Revelation 4:3
Revelation 5:2
Revelation 10:1
Revelation 11:15
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