SEVEN LAST PLAGUES; those which would accomplish the wrath of God against the beast, and result in his final and utter overthrow. Whether these seven plagues are a more detailed account of the harvest and vintage described in the preceding chapter, or follow after them as additional judgments, can b... [ Continue Reading ]
SEA OF GLASS MINGLED WITH FIRE; a smooth, transparent pavement, clear as crystal, variegated with fiery colors. Chap Revelation 4:6. Another glorious vision of the redeemed in heaven is granted to the apostle, to show that during all this period of abounding wickedness, God was still gathering home... [ Continue Reading ]
THE SONG OF MOSES-AND-OF THE LAMB; praising and adoring God for his deliverance of his people from Egyptian bondage by Moses, and from the bondage of sin by Christ, and for his victories over all their foes.... [ Continue Reading ]
The salvation of the righteous and the destruction of the wicked are both from God. One is a display of his grace, the other of his justice; and in both he is glorious, blessed, and worthy of everlasting confidence, affection, and praise.... [ Continue Reading ]
THE TABERNACLE OF THE TESTIMONY; the holy of holies, the peculiar dwelling place of God.... [ Continue Reading ]
CAME OUT OF THE TEMPLE; expressive of their being commissioned and sent of God.... [ Continue Reading ]
ONE OF THE FOUR BEASTS GAVE; we seem to have here an intimation that these seven last plagues proceed from the all-comprehending providence of God. Compare Ezekiel 10:2; Ezekiel 10:6-7.... [ Continue Reading ]
SMOKE; the symbol of God's presence, as a holy and jealous God prepared to execute vengeance on the wicked. 1 Kings 8:10; ISAIAH 6:4. NO MAN WAS ABLE TO ENTER; because of the smoke: alluding to the cloud which covered the tabernacle, and filled the temple when they were dedicated. Exodus 40:34-35;... [ Continue Reading ]