Revelation 10:10

“And I took the little book out of the angel’s hand, and ate it up; and it was in my mouth sweet as honey: and as soon as I had eaten it, my belly was bitter.”

"And I took the little book out of the angel’s hand, and ate it up; and it was in my mouth sweet as honey: and as soon as I had eaten it, my belly was bitter." - Revelation 10:10
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What does Revelation 10:10 mean?

Revelation 10:10 (KJV) reads, "And I took the little book out of the angel's hand, and ate it up; and it was in my mouth sweet as honey: and as soon as I had eaten it, my belly was bitter." This verse is part of the vision of the Apostle John as recorded in the Book of…

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The Sweetness and Bitterness of God's Word

The verse from Revelation 10:10, "And I took the little book out of the angel's hand, and ate it up; and it was in my mouth sweet as honey: and as soon as I had eaten it, my belly was bitter," invites us into a profound exploration of the dual nature of God's word and the…

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A Prayer for Spiritual Nourishment and Understanding

Heavenly Father, In the quietness of this sacred moment, I come before You with a humble heart, seeking Your presence and guidance. Lord, I am reminded of the profound message found in Revelation 10:10: "And I took the little book out of the angel's hand, and ate it up; and it…

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Revelation 10:10 - "And I took the little book out of the angel's hand, and ate it up; and it was in my mouth sweet as honey: and as soon as I had eaten it, my belly was bitter."
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Revelation 13:10
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Revelation 1:10 - "I was in the Spirit on the Lord's day, and heard behind me a great voice, as of a trumpet,"
Revelation 22:10 - "And he saith unto me, Seal not the sayings of the prophecy of this book: for the time is at hand."
Revelation 5:10 - "And hast made us unto our God kings and priests: and we shall reign on the earth."
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Revelation 9:10 - "And they had tails like unto scorpions, and there were stings in their tails: and their power was to hurt men five months."
Revelation 7:10 - "And cried with a loud voice, saying, Salvation to our God which sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb."
Revelation 10:3 - "And cried with a loud voice, as when a lion roareth: and when he had cried, seven thunders uttered their voices."
Revelation 10:11 - "And he said unto me, Thou must prophesy again before many peoples, and nations, and tongues, and kings."
Revelation 10:5 - "And the angel which I saw stand upon the sea and upon the earth lifted up his hand to heaven,"
Revelation 16:10 - "And the fifth angel poured out his vial upon the seat of the beast; and his kingdom was full of darkness; and they gnawed their tongues for pain,"
Revelation 13:10 - "He that leadeth into captivity shall go into captivity: he that killeth with the sword must be killed with the sword. Here is the patience and the faith of the saints."
Revelation 17:10 - "And there are seven kings: five are fallen, and one is, and the other is not yet come; and when he cometh, he must continue a short space."
Revelation 20:10 - "And the devil that deceived them was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone, where the beast and the false prophet are, and shall be tormented day and night for ever and ever."
Revelation 10:2 - "And he had in his hand a little book open: and he set his right foot upon the sea, and his left foot on the earth,"
Revelation 4:10 - "The four and twenty elders fall down before him that sat on the throne, and worship him that liveth for ever and ever, and cast their crowns before the throne, saying,"
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Revelation 6:10 - "And they cried with a loud voice, saying, How long, O Lord, holy and true, dost thou not judge and avenge our blood on them that dwell on the earth?"
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Revelation 21:10 - "And he carried me away in the spirit to a great and high mountain, and shewed me that great city, the holy Jerusalem, descending out of heaven from God,"
Revelation 10:7 - "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."
Show the Beastly Rule faced in Revelation 13:1-10 with a government building standing the background.
Show the Beastly Rule faced in Revelation 13:1-10 with a government building standing the background.
Revelation 8:10 - "And the third angel sounded, and there fell a great star from heaven, burning as it were a lamp, and it fell upon the third part of the rivers, and upon the fountains of waters;"