Robertson's Word Pictures of the NT

Revelation 9:6

Men

(ο ανθρωπο). Generic use of the article (men as a class).Shall not find it

(ου μη ευρησουσιν αυτον). Strong double negative ου μη with the future active indicative according to Aleph Q, but ευρωσιν (second aorist active subjunctive) according to A P (either construction regular). The idea here is found in Job 3:21; Jeremiah 8:3. "Such a death as they desire, a death which will end their sufferings, is impossible; physical death is no remedy for the βασανισμος of an evil conscience" (Swete).They shall desire to die

(επιθυμησουσιν αποθανειν). Future active of επιθυμεω, a climax to ζητησουσιν (they shall seek), to desire vehemently. Paul in Philippians 1:23 shows a preference for death if his work is done, in order to be with Christ, a very different feeling from what we have here.Fleeth

(φευγε). Vivid futuristic present active indicative of φευγω. Even death does not come to their relief.

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Revelation 9:6

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