REVELATION 20. This chapter contains three scenes: (_a)_ the binding of Satan and the millennial reign of Christ (Revelation 20:1); (_b_) the release of Satan and the final conflict (Revelation 20:7); (_c)_ the general resurrection and the last judgment (Revelation 20:11). [J. H. Moulton, _Early Zor... [ Continue Reading ]
THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE MILLENNIUM. Revelation 20:1. key of the abyss: Revelation 9:1 *. CHAIN: _i.e_. manacle or handcuff. Revelation 20:2. dragon: Revelation 12:3 *. Revelation 20:4. thrones: the imagery is suggested by Daniel 7:9. THEY SAT: the subject of the sentence is omitted, and we do not... [ Continue Reading ]
THE RELEASE OF SATAN AND THE FINAL CONFLICT. Revelation 20:8. Gog and Magog: the names are taken from Ezekiel 38 f., where Gog is the name of a prince and Magog the name of his country. The reference is to an attack by hostile nations, but we have no means of further identification. Revelation 20:... [ Continue Reading ]
THE GENERAL RESURRECTION. Revelation 20:11. great white throne: in contrast to the thrones of Revelation 20:4. In the final judgment there is but one throne, since there is but one judge (Swete); white symbolises the purity of the judgment. FLED AWAY: _cf._ Revelation 16:20. Revelation 20:12. the... [ Continue Reading ]