Revelation 14:7
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.”
English Standard Version (ESV)
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An angel is flying through the sky, proclaiming the "everlasting gospel" with a loud voice to everyone on earth. This message is a stark contrast to the deceptive powers that people have been urged to worship in the preceding chapter. The angel's urgent call emphasizes that God's final judgment is imminent, demanding a response of true fear, glory, and worship directed only towards the Creator of all things.
Imagine hearing a voice so powerful it shakes the heavens! This isn't just any message; it's a cosmic announcement with life-or-death stakes.
This angel's cry is a powerful call to action for everyone on earth. It's not about being scared in a paralyzing way, but about a deep, reverent awe that recognizes God's supreme authority.
A New Perspective on Fear
Instead of fearing oppressive powers or worldly systems, we're told to 'Fear God.' This means acknowledging His might and sovereignty over all things. It’s a foundational respect that shifts our entire worldview.
Giving God the Spotlight
'Give him glory' is about recognizing God for who He is and what He’s done. In a world that often celebrates human achievements or devalues the divine, this is a radical act of declaring God's worth and brilliance.
The angel doesn't just deliver a warning; he gives the reason for his urgent message. It’s a ticking clock that demands our attention.
The phrase 'the hour of his judgment has come' is the central motivation behind the angel’s pronouncement. This isn't a distant, abstract concept but an imminent reality that changes everything.
A Definite Time
'The hour' signifies a specific, divinely appointed moment. It’s not a vague threat but a determined point in history when God’s justice will be decisively enacted.
The Foundation of Worship
This coming judgment is precisely why people must 'fear God and give him glory.' It underscores that God is not merely a distant creator but an active judge who holds everyone accountable. This reality should compel us to orient our lives towards Him now.
Understand the original words
phobeomai · Greek Verb
The posture of reverent awe, profound respect, and submission before the majesty and holiness of God. It is the beginning of wisdom and a fundamental requirement for a right relationship with the Creator.
doxa · Greek Noun
The recognition, manifestation, and praise of God’s divine splendor, majesty, and moral excellence. It is the duty of all creatures to acknowledge that all glory belongs solely to God.
krisis · Greek Noun
The divine action of evaluating and dispensing justice upon humanity for their deeds, rejecting evil and upholding righteousness. It is a fundamental attribute of God’s holiness and sovereignty.
proskyneō · Greek Verb
This passage echoes the call to 'fear God and give him glory' by emphasizing loving God, following His ways, and keeping His commands as the ultimate purpose for Israel, mirroring Revelation's demand for true worship.
Psalm 145:1-13The entire psalm is a magnificent expression of giving glory and praise to God, the Creator, whose kingdom is everlasting, aligning perfectly with the angel's message of worshiping the Maker of all.
Daniel 5:18-23Belshazzar's pride and refusal to honor the Most High God, who has dominion over all, directly contrasts with the angel's command to fear God and give Him glory, highlighting the severe consequences of such defiance.
Romans 1:20-23This passage describes humanity's failure to glorify God as Creator, instead exchanging His truth for a lie and worshiping created things, which is the very rebellion that Revelation's angel is calling people out of.
1 Peter 4:7-11Peter urges believers to be self-controlled and alert for prayer, emphasizing that the end of all things is near and calling them to serve one another with God's gifts, echoing the urgency and focus on God's purpose found in Revelation 14:7.
ellicottRevelation 14:7: "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."
(7) Saying . . . —These words declare what ought to be the effect of the gospel. Those to whom it is preached are sitting inactive on the earth. They must be roused to fear God and give Him glory. They must not fear the powers of evil, the wild beasts, &c., or be afraid of their terror ( 1Peter…
pulpitRevelation 14:7: "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."
Verse 7. - Saying with a loud voice. Λέγων, "saying," in nominative, though agreeing with the accusative ἄγγελον," angel." The "great voice" is characteristic of all the heavenly utterances (ver. 2; Revelation 11:12, 15, etc.). Fear God, and give glory to him. Thus the angel proclaims the gospel…
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An angel is flying through the sky, proclaiming the "everlasting gospel" with a loud voice to everyone on earth. This message is a stark contrast to the deceptive powers that people have been urged to worship in the preceding chapter. The angel's urgent call emphasizes that God's final judgment is imminent, demanding a response of true fear, glory, and worship directed only towards the Creator of all things.
An angel is flying through the sky, proclaiming the "everlasting gospel" with a loud voice to everyone on earth. This message is a stark contrast to the deceptive powers that people have been urged to worship in the preceding chapter. The angel's urgent call emphasizes that God's final judgment is imminent, demanding a response of true fear, glory, and worship directed only towards the Creator of all things.
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In a world filled with competing objects of devotion, this angel points to the ultimate, undeniable reality we should adore.
The command to 'worship him who made heaven and earth, the sea and the springs of water' grounds our worship in God's identity as the ultimate Creator.
The Ultimate Authority
By emphasizing God's creative work, the angel contrasts Him with the false powers and idols that people were being tempted to worship. Only the one who brought everything into existence has the rightful claim to our ultimate allegiance.
Universal Relevance
The expansive list – heaven, earth, sea, springs – encompasses all of creation. This isn't just for one group of people or one region; it’s a universal call to worship the God who is sovereign over everything, everywhere. It reminds us that nothing is outside His domain, and therefore, nothing should be outside our worship.
The act of acknowledging God as supreme and worthy of supreme devotion; it is the submission of the whole self to Him as Creator and Redeemer. True worship is directed toward God alone.
"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.”" — { "author": "Traditionally the Apostle John, though some scholars debate this.", "location": "Written from exile on the island of Patmos, likely addressed to churches in Asia Minor.", "dateTime…
