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Darby's translation notes (1890)

Revelation 12:7

12:7 was (a-3) It took place then, as ch. 11.15. war (b-14) Lit. 'to go to war,' i.e. infinitive. fought, (c-21) Same word (not mood) as 'went to war,' but this is the attack. Hence I have said 'fought.' They tried to hold their ground, did not flee.

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  • Albert Barnes' Bible Commentary

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  • Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

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  • B. W. Johnson's Bible Commentary

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  • Barclay Daily Study Bible (NT)

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  • Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

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  • Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges

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  • Cambridge Greek Testament for Schools and Colleges Commentary

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  • Charles Box Commentaries

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  • EasyEnglish Bible Commentaries

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  • Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

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  • Expositor's Greek Testament (Nicoll)

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  • The ESV Global Study Bible's Study Notes

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