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And the fourth angel sounded, and the third part of the sun was smitten, and the third part of the moon, and the third part of the stars; so as the third part of them was darkened, and the day shone not for a third part of it, and the night likewise. The Fourth Trumpet, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Revelation 8:12”

And the name of the star is called Wormwood: and the third part of the waters became wormwood; and many men died of the waters, because they were made bitter. 11. became wormwood ] We are perhaps to be reminded, as before, of the plagues in Egypt, so here of the mercy to Israel, Exo … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Revelation 8:11”

And the third angel sounded, and there fell a great star from heaven, burning as it were a lamp, and it fell upon the third part of the rivers, and upon the fountains of waters; The Third Trumpet, Rev 8:10-11 10. burning as it were a lamp ] Rather, like a torch, with a flaring … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Revelation 8:10”

And the third part of the creatures which were in the sea, and had life, died; and the third part of the ships were destroyed. And the third part of the creatures which were in the sea, and had life, died – The effect was as if one-third of all the fish in the sea … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Revelation 8:9”

And the second angel sounded, and as it were a great mountain burning with fire was cast into the sea: and the third part of the sea became blood; The Second Trumpet, Rev 8:8-9 8. a great mountain burning with fire ] Cf. Jer 51:25. It can hardly be said how far the image may … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Revelation 8:8”

The first angel sounded, and there followed hail and fire mingled with blood, and they were cast upon the earth: and the third part of trees was burnt up, and all green grass was burnt up. The First Trumpet, Rev 8:7 7. The first angel ] Read, And the first. hail and fire mingled with … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Revelation 8:7”

And the seven angels which had the seven trumpets prepared themselves to sound. And the seven angels which had the seven trumpets prepared themselves to sound – Rev 8:7. Evidently in succession, perhaps by arranging themselves in the order in which they were to sound. The way is now prepared for the sounding of the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Revelation 8:6”

And the angel took the censer, and filled it with fire of the altar, and cast [it] into the earth: and there were voices, and thunderings, and lightnings, and an earthquake. 5. and cast it ] Probably cast the censer full of burning coals, but possibly only “scattered the fire,” as Num 16:37. The meaning … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Revelation 8:5”

And the smoke of the incense, [which came] with the prayers of the saints, ascended up before God out of the angel’s hand. 4. which came with ] Again a misleading gloss: the most literal translation is, and there went up the smoke of the incense for the prayers of the saints, out of the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Revelation 8:4”

And another angel came and stood at the altar, having a golden censer; and there was given unto him much incense, that he should offer [it] with the prayers of all saints upon the golden altar which was before the throne. The Angel with the Golden Censer, Rev 8:3-6 3. another angel ] In Tobit, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Revelation 8:3”