Hallelujah [α λ λ η λ ο υ ι α]. Hebrew. Praise ye the Lord. Only in Revelation and in this chapter. Fifteen of the Psalms either begin or end with this word. The Jewish anthem of praise (Psalm 104 - 109), sung chiefly at the feasts of the Passover and of Tabernacles, derived its title of the Great H... [ Continue Reading ]
True [α λ η θ ι ν α ι]. See on John 1:9. Did corrupt [ε φ θ ε ι ρ ε ν]. The imperfect tense denoting habit. Avenged [ε ξ ε δ ι κ η σ ε ν]. Exacted vengeance from [ε ξ]. At her hand [ε κ]. Lit., "from her hand." See on ch. Revelation 2:7; Revelation 18:20.... [ Continue Reading ]
Her smoke, etc. Compare Isaiah 34:10.... [ Continue Reading ]
All ye His servants - small and great. Compare Psalms 114:13; Psalms 134:1.... [ Continue Reading ]
The marriage of the Lamb. For the figure, compare Isaiah 54:1-8; Ezekiel 16:7-14; Hosea 2:19; Matthew 9:15; John 3:29; Ephesians 5:25.... [ Continue Reading ]
Fine linen [β υ σ σ ι ν ο ν]. See on Luke 16:19. The four vestments of the ordinary Jewish priest were made of linen or byssus. Their symbolic meaning depended in part on the whiteness and luster of their substance [κ α θ α ρ ο ν κ α ι λ α μ π ρ ο ν π υ ρ ε α ν δ β ρ ι γ η τ]. Righteousness [δ ι κ... [ Continue Reading ]
See thou do it not [ο ρ α μ η]. See not (to do it). The testimony of Jesus [η μ α ρ τ υ ρ ι α τ ο υ ι η σ ο υ]. Some explain as the testimony which proceeds from Jesus. Jesus, by imparting this testimony to believers imparts to them the spirit of prophecy. Others, the witness which is born to Jesus... [ Continue Reading ]
A white horse. Compare ch. 6 2.... [ Continue Reading ]
Crowns [δ ι α δ η μ α τ α]. See on 1 Peter 5:4; James 1:12.... [ Continue Reading ]
Dipped [β ε β α μ μ ε ν ο ν]. The readings differ; some giving rJerantismenon sprinkled, others perirerammenon sprinkled round. Rev., sprinkled. Compare Isaiah 63:2; Isaiah 63:3. The Word of God [ο λ ο γ ο ς τ ο υ θ ε ο υ]. This name for our Lord is found in the New Testament only in the writings of... [ Continue Reading ]
Followed [η κ ο λ ο υ θ ε ι]. Note the imperfect tense denoting progression, and thus describing the advancing movement of the host.... [ Continue Reading ]
Sword. See on ch. Revelation 1:16. Smite [π α τ α σ σ η]. See on ch. Revelation 11:6. Shall rule [π ο ι μ α ν ε ι]. See on ch. Revelation 2:27. Wine - press. See on ch. Revelation 14:19. Of the fierceness and wrath [τ ο υ θ υ μ ο υ κ α ι τ η ς ο ρ γ η ς]. Omit and, and render, as Rev., the fierce... [ Continue Reading ]
On His thigh. Some explain, on the garment where it covers the thigh to which the sword is bound. Compare Psalms 45:3. Others, partly on the vesture, partly on the thigh itself, where, in an equestrian figure, the robe drops from the thigh. According to the former explanation kai and is to be taken... [ Continue Reading ]
An angel [ε ν α α γ γ ε λ ο ν]. Lit., "one angel." Fowls [ο ρ ν ε ο ι ς]. See on ch. Revelation 18:2. Rev., birds. Midst of heaven. See on ch. Revelation 8:13. Gather yourselves together [σ υ ν α γ ε σ θ ε]. The best texts read sunacqhte be gathered together, as Rev. Compare Ezekiel 39:17 sqq. The... [ Continue Reading ]
Captains [χ ι λ ι α ρ χ ω ν]. See on Mark 6:21; Luke 7:2.... [ Continue Reading ]
Was taken [ε π ι α σ θ η]. See on Acts 3:7. Mark. See on ch. Revelation 13:16. Lake [λ ι μ ν η ν]. See on Luke 5:1. Brimstone. See on ch. Revelation 14:10.... [ Continue Reading ]
Were filled [ε χ ο ρ τ α σ θ η σ α ν]. See on Matthew 5:6.... [ Continue Reading ]