KJV ORIGINAL
And cried with a loud voice, as when a lion roareth: and when he had cried, seven thunders uttered their voices.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
He let out this absolutely massive roar — like when a lion's voice just cuts through everything. And right after he roared, seven thunders answered back with their own voices.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
When heaven speaks, even the thunder has to respond.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
The book of Revelation was written by John to seven churches in Asia Minor during the late first century CE. It was written to encourage Christians enduring persecution and internal struggles, offering hope through visions of God's ultimate triumph and judgment.
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