Revelation 7:3
New International Version
“Do not harm the land or the sea or the trees until we put a seal on the foreheads of the servants of our God.”

New Living Translation
“Wait! Don’t harm the land or the sea or the trees until we have placed the seal of God on the foreheads of his servants.”

English Standard Version
saying, “Do not harm the earth or the sea or the trees, until we have sealed the servants of our God on their foreheads.”

Berean Standard Bible
“Do not harm the land or sea or trees until we have sealed the foreheads of the servants of our God.”

Berean Literal Bible
saying, "Do not harm the earth, nor the sea, nor the trees, until we shall have sealed the servants of our God on their foreheads."

King James Bible
Saying, Hurt not the earth, neither the sea, nor the trees, till we have sealed the servants of our God in their foreheads.

New King James Version
saying, “Do not harm the earth, the sea, or the trees till we have sealed the servants of our God on their foreheads.”

New American Standard Bible
saying, “Do not harm the earth, or the sea, or the trees until we have sealed the bond-servants of our God on their foreheads.”

NASB 1995
saying, “Do not harm the earth or the sea or the trees until we have sealed the bond-servants of our God on their foreheads.”

NASB 1977
saying, “Do not harm the earth or the sea or the trees, until we have sealed the bond-servants of our God on their foreheads.”

Legacy Standard Bible
saying, “Do not harm the earth or the sea or the trees until we have sealed the slaves of our God on their foreheads.”

Amplified Bible
saying, “Do not harm the earth nor the sea nor the trees until we seal (mark) the bond-servants of our God on their foreheads.”

Christian Standard Bible
“Don’t harm the earth or the sea or the trees until we seal the servants of our God on their foreheads.”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Don’t harm the earth or the sea or the trees until we seal the slaves of our God on their foreheads.”

American Standard Version
saying, Hurt not the earth, neither the sea, nor the trees, till we shall have sealed the servants of our God on their foreheads.

Contemporary English Version
"Don't harm the earth or the sea or any tree! Wait until I have marked the foreheads of the servants of our God."

English Revised Version
saying, Hurt not the earth, neither the sea, nor the trees, till we shall have sealed the servants of our God on their foreheads.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
"Don't harm the land, the sea, or the trees until we have put the seal on the foreheads of the servants of our God."

Good News Translation
The angel said, "Do not harm the earth, the sea, or the trees, until we mark the servants of our God with a seal on their foreheads."

International Standard Version
"Don't harm the land, the sea, or the trees until we have marked the servants of our God with a seal on their foreheads."

Majority Standard Bible
“Do not harm the land or sea or trees until we have sealed the foreheads of the servants of our God.”

NET Bible
"Do not damage the earth or the sea or the trees until we have put a seal on the foreheads of the servants of our God."

New Heart English Bible
saying, "Do not harm the earth, neither the sea, nor the trees, until we have sealed the slaves of our God on their foreheads."

Webster's Bible Translation
Saying, Hurt not the earth, neither the sea, nor the trees, till we have sealed the servants of our God in their foreheads.

Weymouth New Testament
"Injure neither land nor sea nor trees," he said, "until we have sealed the bondservants of our God upon their foreheads."

World English Bible
saying, “Don’t harm the earth, the sea, or the trees, until we have sealed the bondservants of our God on their foreheads!”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
“Do not injure the land, nor the sea, nor the trees, until we may seal the servants of our God on their foreheads.”

Berean Literal Bible
saying, "Do not harm the earth, nor the sea, nor the trees, until we shall have sealed the servants of our God on their foreheads."

Young's Literal Translation
'Do not injure the land, nor the sea, nor the trees, till we may seal the servants of our God upon their foreheads.'

Smith's Literal Translation
Saying, Injure not the earth, neither the sea, neither the trees, until we should seal the servants of God upon their foreheads.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Saying: Hurt not the earth, nor the sea, nor the trees, till we sign the servants of our God in their foreheads.

Catholic Public Domain Version
saying: “Do no harm to the earth, nor to the sea, nor to the trees, until we seal the servants of our God on their foreheads.”

New American Bible
“Do not damage the land or the sea or the trees until we put the seal on the foreheads of the servants of our God.”

New Revised Standard Version
saying, “Do not damage the earth or the sea or the trees, until we have marked the servants of our God with a seal on their foreheads.”
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Do not hurt the earth, neither the sea, nor the trees, till we have sealed the servants of our God upon their brows.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And he said, “Do not harm the land, neither the Sea, nor the trees, until we seal the Servants of God on their foreheads.”
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
saying: Hurt not the earth, nor the sea, nor the trees, till we have sealed the servants of our God on their foreheads.

Godbey New Testament
saying, Hurt not the earth, nor the sea, nor the trees, until we may seal the servants of our God in their foreheads.

Haweis New Testament
saying, Hurt not the earth, nor the sea, nor the trees, until we have sealed the servants of our God in their foreheads.

Mace New Testament
saying, "hurt not the earth, nor the sea, nor the trees, till we have sealed the servants of our God in their foreheads."

Weymouth New Testament
"Injure neither land nor sea nor trees," he said, "until we have sealed the bondservants of our God upon their foreheads."

Worrell New Testament
saying, "Hurt not the earth, nor the sea, nor the trees, until we shall seal the servants of our God on their foreheads."

Worsley New Testament
saying, Hurt not the earth, nor the sea, nor the trees, till we have sealed the servants of our God on their foreheads.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
144,000 Sealed
2And I saw another angel ascending from the east, with the seal of the living God. And he called out in a loud voice to the four angels who had been given power to harm the land and the sea: 3 “Do not harm the land or sea or trees until we have sealed the foreheads of the servants of our God.” 4And I heard the number of those who were sealed, 144,000 from all the tribes of Israel:…

Cross References
Ezekiel 9:4-6
“Go throughout the city of Jerusalem,” said the LORD, “and put a mark on the foreheads of the men sighing and groaning over all the abominations committed there.” / And as I listened, He said to the others, “Follow him through the city and start killing; do not show pity or spare anyone! / Slaughter the old men, the young men and maidens, the women and children; but do not go near anyone who has the mark. Now begin at My sanctuary.” So they began with the elders who were before the temple.

Revelation 9:4
They were told not to harm the grass of the earth or any plant or tree, but only those who did not have the seal of God on their foreheads.

Revelation 14:1
Then I looked and saw the Lamb standing on Mount Zion, and with Him 144,000 who had His name and His Father’s name written on their foreheads.

Revelation 22:4
They will see His face, and His name will be on their foreheads.

2 Timothy 2:19
Nevertheless, God’s firm foundation stands, bearing this seal: “The Lord knows those who are His,” and, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord must turn away from iniquity.”

Ephesians 1:13
And in Him, having heard and believed the word of truth—the gospel of your salvation—you were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit,

John 6:27
Do not work for food that perishes, but for food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you. For on Him God the Father has placed His seal of approval.”

Romans 4:11
And he received the sign of circumcision as a seal of the righteousness that he had by faith while he was still uncircumcised. So then, he is the father of all who believe but are not circumcised, in order that righteousness might be credited to them.

2 Corinthians 1:22
placed His seal on us, and put His Spirit in our hearts as a pledge of what is to come.

Revelation 3:12
The one who overcomes I will make a pillar in the temple of My God, and he will never again leave it. Upon him I will write the name of My God, and the name of the city of My God (the new Jerusalem that comes down out of heaven from My God), and My new name.

Revelation 13:16-17
And the second beast required all people, small and great, rich and poor, free and slave, to receive a mark on their right hand or on their forehead, / so that no one could buy or sell unless he had the mark—the name of the beast or the number of its name.

Revelation 20:4
Then I saw the thrones, and those seated on them had been given authority to judge. And I saw the souls of those who had been beheaded for their testimony of Jesus and for the word of God, and those who had not worshiped the beast or its image and had not received its mark on their foreheads or hands. And they came to life and reigned with Christ for a thousand years.

Exodus 12:23
When the LORD passes through to strike down the Egyptians, He will see the blood on the top and sides of the doorframe and will pass over that doorway; so He will not allow the destroyer to enter your houses and strike you down.

Isaiah 26:20-21
Go, my people, enter your rooms and shut your doors behind you. Hide yourselves a little while until the wrath has passed. / For behold, the LORD is coming out of His dwelling to punish the inhabitants of the earth for their iniquity. The earth will reveal her bloodshed and will no longer conceal her slain.

Isaiah 44:5
One will say, ‘I belong to the LORD,’ another will call himself by the name of Jacob, and still another will write on his hand, ‘The LORD’s,’ and will take the name of Israel.”


Treasury of Scripture

Saying, Hurt not the earth, neither the sea, nor the trees, till we have sealed the servants of our God in their foreheads.

Hurt not.

Revelation 6:6
And I heard a voice in the midst of the four beasts say, A measure of wheat for a penny, and three measures of barley for a penny; and see thou hurt not the oil and the wine.

Revelation 9:4
And it was commanded them that they should not hurt the grass of the earth, neither any green thing, neither any tree; but only those men which have not the seal of God in their foreheads.

Isaiah 6:13
But yet in it shall be a tenth, and it shall return, and shall be eaten: as a teil tree, and as an oak, whose substance is in them, when they cast their leaves: so the holy seed shall be the substance thereof.

till.

Revelation 14:1
And I looked, and, lo, a Lamb stood on the mount Sion, and with him an hundred forty and four thousand, having his Father's name written in their foreheads.

Exodus 12:13,23
And the blood shall be to you for a token upon the houses where ye are: and when I see the blood, I will pass over you, and the plague shall not be upon you to destroy you, when I smite the land of Egypt…

Isaiah 26:20,21
Come, my people, enter thou into thy chambers, and shut thy doors about thee: hide thyself as it were for a little moment, until the indignation be overpast…

the servants.

Revelation 19:2
For true and righteous are his judgments: for he hath judged the great whore, which did corrupt the earth with her fornication, and hath avenged the blood of his servants at her hand.

Isaiah 54:17
No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness is of me, saith the LORD.

Daniel 3:17,26
If it be so, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and he will deliver us out of thine hand, O king…

in their.

Revelation 13:16
And he causeth all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, to receive a mark in their right hand, or in their foreheads:

Revelation 14:1
And I looked, and, lo, a Lamb stood on the mount Sion, and with him an hundred forty and four thousand, having his Father's name written in their foreheads.

Revelation 20:4
And I saw thrones, and they sat upon them, and judgment was given unto them: and I saw the souls of them that were beheaded for the witness of Jesus, and for the word of God, and which had not worshipped the beast, neither his image, neither had received his mark upon their foreheads, or in their hands; and they lived and reigned with Christ a thousand years.

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Revelation 7
1. An angel seals the servants of God in their foreheads.
4. The number of those who were sealed of the tribes of Israel: 144,000.
9. Of all the other nations an innumerable multitude, which stand before the throne.
14. Their robes were washed in the blood of the Lamb.














Do not harm
This phrase is a divine command, emphasizing restraint and protection. The Greek word for "harm" is "adikeō," which means to do wrong or injure. In the context of Revelation, it underscores God's sovereignty and control over the unfolding events. The command to withhold harm reflects God's mercy and patience, allowing time for His purposes to be fulfilled. It is a reminder of His ultimate authority over creation and His desire to protect His people.

the land or sea or trees
These elements of creation—land, sea, and trees—represent the entirety of the natural world. In biblical symbolism, they often signify stability, life, and sustenance. The land is the foundation of human existence, the sea represents the nations and peoples, and trees symbolize life and growth. The command to protect these elements highlights God's care for His creation and His intention to preserve it until His divine plan is completed.

until we have sealed
The act of sealing is significant in biblical terms, often indicating ownership, protection, and authenticity. The Greek word "sphragizō" means to set a seal upon, mark with a seal, or to seal for security. In the context of Revelation, sealing denotes God's claim over His people, marking them as His own and ensuring their safety amidst impending judgments. It is a powerful assurance of divine protection and a promise of salvation for those who belong to Him.

the foreheads
The forehead is a prominent and visible part of the body, symbolizing identity and allegiance. In ancient times, a mark on the forehead was a sign of ownership or dedication. The sealing of the foreheads of God's servants signifies their public identification with Him and their commitment to His service. It is a visible declaration of their faith and loyalty, setting them apart from those who do not belong to God.

of the servants of our God
This phrase identifies those who are to be sealed as "servants," a term that denotes devotion, obedience, and service to God. The Greek word "doulos" means a bond-servant or slave, indicating a relationship of complete submission and dedication. These servants are not just believers but those who actively serve and follow God's will. The phrase "our God" emphasizes the personal relationship between God and His people, highlighting their belonging to Him and His care for them.

Verse 3. - Saying, Hurt not the earth, neither the sea, nor the trees. Hurt not, by loosing the four winds, as stated on ver. 2. The destruction prepared for the guilty world is not allowed to fall until God's elect have been gathered in, and preserved free from danger (cf. Matthew 24:31, where immediately after the appearance of the Son of man, his elect are gathered from the four winds). (For the signification of the earth, the sea, and the trees, see on vers. 1 and 2.) Till we have sealed the servants of our God in their foreheads. The angel associates himself with the first four, as being on an equality with them in this work, although he alone is stated to possess the seal (ver. 2). Of the nature of the sealing nothing more is indicated. The forehead is naturally mentioned as being the most conspicuous part of man, as well as that which we are accustomed to regard as the noblest and most vital part. The idea may be compared with that in Ezekiel 9:4, 6. It is remarkable, too, that the word in Ezekiel rendered "mark" is the name of the Hebrew letter tau, of which the ancient form was a cross (cf. the sign of the cross in baptism; also Revelation 3:12, "I will write upon him the Name of my God... and my new Name;" and Revelation 14:1, "Having his Father s Name written in their foreheads"). "The servants of our God," says Bengel, is a title which especially belongs to holy men in Israel (cf. Genesis 1:17; Deuteronomy 32:36; Isaiah 61:6). Those who hold the preterist view believe that the Christians who escaped the destruction of Jerusalem are indicated by this expression. The sealed are probably these referred to by our Lord in Matthew 24:22, 24, 31, as "the elect."

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
“[Do] not
Μὴ (Mē)
Adverb
Strong's 3361: Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether.

harm
ἀδικήσητε (adikēsēte)
Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 91: To act unjustly towards, injure, harm. From adikos; to be unjust, i.e. do wrong.

the
τὴν (tēn)
Article - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

land
γῆν (gēn)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 1093: Contracted from a primary word; soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe.

[or]
μήτε (mēte)
Conjunction
Strong's 3383: Nor, neither, not even, neither…nor. From me and te; not too, i.e. neither or nor; also, not even.

sea
θάλασσαν (thalassan)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 2281: Probably prolonged from hals; the sea.

[or]
μήτε (mēte)
Conjunction
Strong's 3383: Nor, neither, not even, neither…nor. From me and te; not too, i.e. neither or nor; also, not even.

trees
δένδρα (dendra)
Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural
Strong's 1186: A tree. Probably from drus; a tree.

until
ἄχρι (achri)
Conjunction
Strong's 891: As far as, up to, until, during. Or achris akh'-rece; akin to akron; until or up to.

we have sealed
σφραγίσωμεν (sphragisōmen)
Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 1st Person Plural
Strong's 4972: To seal, set a seal upon. From sphragis; to stamp for security or preservation; by implication, to keep secret, to attest.

the
τῶν (tōn)
Article - Genitive Neuter Plural
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

foreheads
μετώπων (metōpōn)
Noun - Genitive Neuter Plural
Strong's 3359: The forehead, front. From meta and ops; the forehead.

of the
τοὺς (tous)
Article - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

servants
δούλους (doulous)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's 1401: (a) (as adj.) enslaved, (b) (as noun) a (male) slave. From deo; a slave.

of our
ἡμῶν (hēmōn)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Plural
Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.

God.”
Θεοῦ (Theou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.


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