The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 10:9
And I went unto the angel, and said unto him, Give me the little book; and I went away to the angel, telling him to give me the little book. Alford understands that the seer goes from his position in heaven to the angel on earth. But he is probably, in his vision, already on the earth (see on Revelation 10:1 ). And he said unto me, Take it, and eat it up; he saith. This part of the vision is founded on Eze 2:9-3:3. The act is no doubt intended to convey the idea that the seer is to... read more
The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 10:8-11
God's Word. "And the voice which I heard from heaven," etc. The "little book," or roll, here might be fairly taken to illustrate God's redemptive truth, or the gospel. The following thoughts are suggested. I. THIS GOSPEL IS BROUGHT TO MAN FROM HEAVEN . "The voice which I heard from heaven spake unto me again, and said, Go, and take the little book." Redemptive truth is a special revelation to man sent by God from heaven, Men could never have reached the redemptive... read more