Altar [θ υ σ ι α σ τ η ρ ι ο υ]. See on Acts 17:23. The altar of sacrifice, as is indicated by slain; not the altar of incense. The imagery is from the tabernacle. Exodus 39:39; Exodus 40:29.

Souls [ψ υ χ α ς]. Or lives. See on 3 John 1:2. He saw only blood, but blood and life were equivalent terms to the Hebrew.

Slain [ε σ φ α γ μ ε ν ω ν]. See on chapter Revelation 5:6. The law commanded that the blood of sacrificed animals should be poured out at the bottom of the altar of burnt - offering (Leviticus 4:7).

They held [ε ι χ ο ν]. Not held fast, but bore the testimony which was committed to them.

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