Revelation 10:3

Revelation 10:3 Meaning and Explanation

And cried with a loud voice, as when a lion roareth: and when he had cried, seven thunders uttered their voices.

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The angel cries out like a roaring lion, and seven thunders answer with their own voices.

What Does Revelation 10:3 Mean?

The messenger lifts his voice with the force of a lion's roar, a sound that commands silence and attention. In response, seven thunders speak, an echo of the voice of God that Scripture often pictures rolling across the heavens.

A roaring lion is both majestic and arresting; you cannot ignore it. The sevenfold thunder suggests a complete and weighty utterance from God Himself. The scene reminds the reader that God's word is not timid background noise but a living power that the whole creation answers. When He speaks, heaven and earth take notice.

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What does Revelation 10:3 mean?

The angel cries out like a roaring lion, and seven thunders answer with their own voices.

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