Rev 10:8-11 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Rev 10:8-10: 10:8-10 As in Ezekiel’s experience, the scroll tasted sweet in the mouth (Ezek 3:1-3 ; see Jer 15:16 ; see also Pss 19:10 ; 119:103 ). The experiences yet to come for God’s people would be sweet, including the victory of God’s plan and the vindication of his people. John’s sour ... stomach resembles the effects of Ezekiel’s hard message for Israel (Ezek 3:8-9 ). The process of bringing God’s plan to fruition involves hardship.

a10:8-10►

bEzek 3:1-3►

cJer 15:16►

dPss 19:10►

e119:103►

fEzek 3:8-9►

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h21:24-27►

‏ Revelation of John 10:8-11

Summary for Rev 10:8-10: 10:8-10 ^a As in Ezekiel’s experience, the scroll tasted sweet in the mouth (Ezek 3:1-3 ^b; see Jer 15:16 ^c; see also Pss 19:10 ^d; 119:103 ^e). The experiences yet to come for God’s people would be sweet, including the victory of God’s plan and the vindication of his people. John’s sour ... stomach resembles the effects of Ezekiel’s hard message for Israel (Ezek 3:8-9 ^f). The process of bringing God’s plan to fruition involves hardship.
10:11 ^g Unlike Ezekiel, who prophesied for Israel alone, John must prophesy ... about (or against) all the people of the world. There is debate whether “about” or “against” is the best translation; “about” allows for both promise and judgment (see both in 21:24-27 ^h).