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And again they said, Alleluia. And her smoke rose up forever and ever. 3. And her smoke &c.] Perhaps best taken as a part of the anthem. For the word “rose up” should be “riseth.” Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges And again they said, Alleluia – See the notes on Rev 19:1. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Revelation 19:3”

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. 2. For the joy of the Saints in sympathy with God’s judgement, see on Rev 14:10. There is a passage somewhat like … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Revelation 19:2”

And after these things I heard a great voice of much people in heaven, saying, Alleluia; Salvation, and glory, and honor, and power, unto the Lord our God: Further Thanksgivings. Chap. 19 Rev 19:1-6 1. And after ] Omit “and.” a great voice ] Read, as it were a great voice. Salvation &c.] Cf. Rev … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Revelation 19:1”

And in her was found the blood of prophets, and of saints, and of all that were slain upon the earth. 24. And in her ] St John passes from recording the angel’s denunciation to the impression made on his own mind by the judgement he witnessed. of all that were slain upon the earth … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Revelation 18:24”

And the light of a candle shall shine no more at all in thee; and the voice of the bridegroom and of the bride shall be heard no more at all in thee: for thy merchants were the great men of the earth; for by thy sorceries were all nations deceived. 23. the voice of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Revelation 18:23”

And the voice of harpers, and musicians, and of pipers, and trumpeters, shall be heard no more at all in thee; and no craftsman, of whatsoever craft [he be,] shall be found any more in thee; and the sound of a millstone shall be heard no more at all in thee; 22. the voice of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Revelation 18:22”

And a mighty angel took up a stone like a great millstone, and cast [it] into the sea, saying, Thus with violence shall that great city Babylon be thrown down, and shall be found no more at all. 21. a mighty angel ] Lit., one strong angel. cast it into the sea &c.] Jer 51:63-64. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Revelation 18:21”

Rejoice over her, [thou] heaven, and [ye] holy apostles and prophets; for God hath avenged you on her. The Rejoicing over them in Heaven, Rev 18:20-24 20. Rejoice over her ] Rev 12:12. There may be a reminiscence of Jer 51:48. We cannot tell if the words are those of the angel of Rev 18:1, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Revelation 18:20”

And they cast dust on their heads, and cried, weeping and wailing, saying, Alas, alas, that great city, wherein were made rich all that had ships in the sea by reason of her costliness! for in one hour is she made desolate. 19. they cast dust &c.] Ibid. 30. had ships ] Read, had the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Revelation 18:19”

And cried when they saw the smoke of her burning, saying, What [city is] like unto this great city! 18. What city is like &c.] Eze 27:32. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges And cried … – That is, as they had a deep interest in it, they would, on their own account, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Revelation 18:18”