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And I saw the seven angels which stood before God; and to them were given seven trumpets. The Seven Trumpets. Chap. Rev 8:2 to Rev 11:19 2. the seven angels which stood ] Should be, which stand. It is probably a designation of seven Angels (commonly, perhaps correctly, called Archangels) who permanently enjoy special nearness … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Revelation 8:2”

And when he had opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven about the space of half an hour. The Seventh Seal. Chap. 8 Rev 8:1 1. there was silence ] All the promised signs of Christ’s Coming have been fulfilled everything has, apparently, been made ready for it: and we expect Him to … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Revelation 8:1”

For the Lamb which is in the midst of the throne shall feed them, and shall lead them unto living fountains of waters: and God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes. For the Lamb, which is in the midst of the throne – notes on Rev 5:6. He is still the great agent … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Revelation 7:17”

They shall hunger no more, neither thirst any more; neither shall the sun light on them, nor any heat. 16, 17. Taken from Isa 49:10. We have again the solemn paradox, that the Lamb is Shepherd (of course we are reminded of St John 10, but we ought to remember Psalms 23 as well, and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Revelation 7:16”

Therefore are they before the throne of God, and serve him day and night in his temple: and he that sitteth on the throne shall dwell among them. 15. before the throne ] Perhaps in a more favoured position than is given to all, even among Saints: as we have similar language about the most … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Revelation 7:15”

And I said unto him, Sir, thou knowest. And he said to me, These are they which came out of great tribulation, and have washed their robes, and made them white in the blood of the Lamb. 14. Sir ] Read, My lord: cf. Dan 10:16-17; Zec 4:5; Zec 4:13. In the latter place we … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Revelation 7:14”

And one of the elders answered, saying unto me, What are these which are arrayed in white robes? and whence came they? 13. one of the elders ] See on Rev 5:5. We have similarly “one (no matter which) of the seven Angels” in Rev 17:1, Rev 21:9. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Revelation 7:13”

saying, Amen: Blessing, and glory, and wisdom, and thanksgiving, and honor, and power, and might, [be] unto our God forever and ever. Amen. 12. Blessing, and glory &c.] The seven words of praise have each the article: see on ch. Rev 5:13. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Saying, Amen – See the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Revelation 7:12”

And all the angels stood round about the throne, and [about] the elders and the four beasts, and fell before the throne on their faces, and worshiped God, And all the angels stood round about the throne – notes on Rev 5:11. And about the elders – notes on Rev 4:4. And the four beasts … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Revelation 7:11”

And cried with a loud voice, saying, Salvation to our God which sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb. 10. Salvation to our God ] The word “salvation” has the article, according to Hebrew usage, as, e.g. Psa 3:8 [Hebrews 9 ], where the article may denote either “the promised salvation” or the salvation … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Revelation 7:10”