And I saw another mighty angel — Another from that "mighty angel," mentioned, Revelation 5:2; yet he was a created angel; for he did not swear by himself, Revelation 5:6. Clothed with a cloud — In token of his high dignity. And a rainbow upon his head — A lovely token of the divine favour. And yet i... [ Continue Reading ]
And he had in his hand — His left hand: he swore with his right. He stood with his right foot on the sea, toward the west; his left, on the land, toward the east: so that he looked southward. And so St. John (as Patmos lies near Asia) could conveniently take the book out of his left hand. This seale... [ Continue Reading ]
And he cried — Uttering the words set down, Revelation 10:6. And while he cried, or was crying — At the same instant. Seven thunders uttered their voices — In distinct words, each after the other. Those who spoke these words were glorious, heavenly powers, whose voice was as the loudest thunder.... [ Continue Reading ]
And I heard a voice from heaven — Doubtless from him who had at first commanded him to write, and who presently commands him to take the book; namely, Jesus Christ. Seal up those things which the seven thunders have uttered, and write them not — These are the only things of all which he heard that h... [ Continue Reading ]
And the angel — This manifestation of things to come under the trumpet of the seventh angel hath a twofold introduction: first, the angel speaks for God, Revelation 10:7; then Christ speaks for himself, Revelation 11:3. The angel appeals to the prophets of former times; Christ, to his own two witnes... [ Continue Reading ]
And sware — The six preceding trumpets pass without any such solemnity. It is the trumpet of the seventh angel alone which is confirmed by so high an oath. By him that liveth for ever and ever — Before whom a thousand years are but a day. Who created the heaven, the earth, the sea, and the things th... [ Continue Reading ]
But in the days of the voice of the seventh angel — Who sounded not only at the beginning of those days, but from the beginning to the end. The mystery of God shall be fulfilled — It is said, Revelation 17:17, "The word of God shall be fulfilled." The word of God is fulfilled by the destruction of t... [ Continue Reading ]
And — what follows from this verse to Revelation 11:13 runs parallel with the oath of the angel, and with "the fulfilling of the mystery of God," as it follows under the trumpet of the seventh angel; what is said, Revelation 11:11, concerning St. John's "prophesying again," is unfolded immediately a... [ Continue Reading ]
Eat it up — The like was commanded to Ezekiel. This was an emblem of thoroughly considering and digesting it. And it will make thy belly bitter, but it will be sweet as honey in thy mouth — The sweetness betokens the many good things which follow, Revelation 11:1, Revelation 11:15, &c.; the bitterne... [ Continue Reading ]
Thou must prophesy again — Of the mystery of God; of which the ancient prophets had prophesied before. And he did prophesy, by "measuring the temple," Revelation 11:1; as a prophecy may be delivered either by words or actions. Concerning people, and nations, and tongues, and many kings — The people,... [ Continue Reading ]