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3 and he called out in a loud voice, like a roaring lion. And when he shouted, the seven thunders responded to the voice [of the angel]. [Note: These “seven thunders” have not been previously mentioned].
4 And when the seven thunders spoke [words], I started to write down [what the voices said], but I heard a voice from heaven saying, “Seal up what the seven thunders have [just] said, and do not write them down.”
5 And the angel I saw standing on the ocean and on the land lifted up his right hand to heaven
6 and took an oath to God, who lives forever and ever, and who created heaven and earth and [all] the things in them, and the ocean and [all] the things in it [saying], “There will be no further delay [i.e., before God’s purposes are fulfilled].
7 But in the days when the seventh angel is ready to sound his trumpet, then the secret plan of God will be accomplished, just as He [had] announced to His servants the prophets.”
8 Then the voice which I had heard from heaven spoke to me again, saying, “Go [and] take the open book [being held] in the hand of the angel [See verse 2], who is standing on the ocean and on the land.”