Revelation 14:15
Another angel came out of the temple, crying with a loud voice to him who sat on the cloud, "Send your sickle and reap; for the hour to reap has come; for the harvest of the earth is ripe!"
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Interpretation

Revelation 14:15 shows a harvest ripe that takes shape in meals and meetings—listen for "reap" and "another". Practice harvest ripe in what we celebrate and refuse—shape generosity without notice. Apocalyptic Vision connects here: Symbolic visions portray God’s ultimate victory and faithful endurance amidst suffering.

Context

In Revelation (Apocalyptic), highlighting harvest ripe. Within ch. 14, a small unit frames the emphasis. It edges toward apocalyptic vision. Watch the terms “reap” and “another”.

Authorship & Historical Background

Long‑standing tradition credits Revelation to John. A common scholarly view of Revelation: John of Patmos (not the Gospel author, per many scholars).. Scholars commonly date Revelation AD 95. Revelation appears framed for Seven churches of Asia Minor.. Here the thread of apocalyptic vision comes into view. Jewish‑Christian apocalyptic; heavy OT allusions. Apocalyptic symbolism speaks pastorally under imperial pressure.

More details
Traditional:John
Modern scholarship:John of Patmos (not the Gospel author, per many scholars).
Date:AD 95
Audience:Seven churches of Asia Minor.
  • Jewish‑Christian apocalyptic; heavy OT allusions.
Manuscripts & Textual Witnesses
The Greek text is preserved in thousands of manuscripts. Early papyri (P46, P66, P75) from the 2nd-3rd centuries, along with major uncials like Sinaiticus and Vaticanus (4th century), provide strong textual witness. Minor variants exist but do not alter the main meaning.
Sources & witness notes
SinaiticusVaticanusP46