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Revelation 14:14–17

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Revelation 14:14

14And I looked, and behold a white cloud, and upon the cloud one sat like unto the Son of man, having on his head a golden crown, and in his hand a sharp sickle.

Revelation 14:15

15And another angel came out of the temple, crying with a loud voice to him that sat on the cloud, Thrust in thy sickle, and reap: for the time is come for thee to reap; for the harvest of the earth is ripe.

Revelation 14:16

16And he that sat on the cloud thrust in his sickle on the earth; and the earth was reaped.

Revelation 14:17

17And another angel came out of the temple which is in heaven, he also having a sharp sickle.

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DEFINED WORDS

Revelation 14:14

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

looked

To direct the eyes or attention; to behold, observe, expect, or take heed.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

cloud

A visible mass of vapour in the sky; figuratively, a covering or multitude.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

one

The number one; a single person or thing; the same or united as a whole.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

like

Similar or of the same kind; in the same manner; likely; or, as a verb, to please.

Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

man

A human being; an adult male; a person, husband, servant, or representative, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

having

Possessing; holding in power or possession; containing; gaining; receiving; taking.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

head

The upper part of the body; a chief, source, summit, or leading position.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

crown

A royal head ornament; by extension, kingship, honour, reward, or the top of the head.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

hand

The part of the body at the end of the arm; figuratively, power, possession, aid, or agency.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

sharp

Having a keen edge or point; acute, piercing, severe, or ready, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

sickle

A hand-held reaping hook with a curved blade, used literally or in the passage's harvest image.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

DEFINED WORDS

Revelation 14:15

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

out

Outside, away from within, forth, absent, or no longer in a stated condition.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

cloud

A visible mass of vapour in the sky; figuratively, a covering or multitude.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

sickle

A hand-held reaping hook with a curved blade, used literally or in the passage's harvest image.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

reap

To cut and gather a crop; by figure, to receive the result or reward of actions.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

time

A particular portion or part of duration, whether past, present or future.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

earth

The ground or dry land; the world or inhabited realm; or a country and its people, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE)

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

ripe

Brought to perfection in growth or to the best state; mature; fit for use.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

DEFINED WORDS

Revelation 14:16

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

cloud

A visible mass of vapour in the sky; figuratively, a covering or multitude.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

sickle

A hand-held reaping hook with a curved blade, used literally or in the passage's harvest image.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

earth

The ground or dry land; the world or inhabited realm; or a country and its people, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

reaped

Cut with a sickle; received as the fruit of labor or works.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

DEFINED WORDS

Revelation 14:17

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

out

Outside, away from within, forth, absent, or no longer in a stated condition.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

heaven

The expanse above the earth, including the sky or firmament; also the dwelling or throne of God, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

having

Possessing; holding in power or possession; containing; gaining; receiving; taking.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

sharp

Having a keen edge or point; acute, piercing, severe, or ready, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

sickle

A hand-held reaping hook with a curved blade, used literally or in the passage's harvest image.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

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From verse 14

  1. Daniel 7:13
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  2. Isaiah 19:1
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  3. Hebrews 2:9
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  4. Luke 21:27
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  5. Matthew 17:5
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From verse 15

  1. Joel 3:13
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  2. Mark 4:29
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  3. Jeremiah 51:33
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  4. Matthew 13:39
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  5. Matthew 13:30
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From verse 16

  1. Matthew 16:27
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  2. Revelation 14:14
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  3. Revelation 14:19
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  4. Revelation 16:1–21
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  5. John 5:22–23
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From verse 17

  1. Revelation 14:14–15
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  2. Revelation 14:18
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  3. Revelation 15:5–6
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  4. Revelation 16:1
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