Vincent's Word Studies in the NT

Revelation 6:15

Of the earth. See on verse 10.

Great men [μ ε γ ι σ τ α ν ε ς]. Rev., princes. See on high captains, Mark 6:21 Chief captains [χ ι λ ι α ρ χ ο ι]. See on Mark 6:21, and on centurion, Luke 7:2.

The mighty [ο ι δ υ ν α τ ο ι]. The best texts read oiJ ijscuroi. Rev., the strong. For the difference in meaning, see on the kindred words dunamiv and ijscuv might and power, 2 Peter 2:11.

Every free man. Omit every, and read as Rev., every bondman and free man.

In the dens [ε ι ς τ α σ π η λ α ι α]. Rev., caves. The preposition eijv into implies running for shelter into.

Rocks [π ε τ ρ α ς]. See on Matthew 16:18.

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Revelation 6:15

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