KJV ORIGINAL
And he had in his hand a little book open: and he set his right foot upon the sea, and his left foot on the earth,
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
He was holding this small, open scroll in his hand, and he planted his right foot on the ocean and his left foot on dry land.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
When God shows up, he literally stands over everything — land and sea can't contain him.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
The book of Revelation was written by John to seven churches in Asia Minor around the late first century CE. It was written to encourage Christians facing persecution and internal challenges, offering a prophetic vision of God's ultimate triumph and justice.
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