Poured out without mixture [κ ε κ ε ρ α σ μ ε ν ο υ α κ ρ α τ ο υ]. Lit., which is mingled unmixed. From the universal custom of mixing wine with water for drinking, the word mingle came to be used in the general sense of prepare by putting into the cup. Hence, to pour out.

Cup of His anger. Compare Psalms 75:8.

Brimstone [θ ε ι ω]. Commonly taken as the neuter of qeiov divine; that is, divine incense, since burning brimstone was regarded as having power to purify and to avert contagion. By others it is referred to quw to burn, and hence to sacrifice.

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Old Testament