THE LORD SHALL PUNISH THE HOST OF THE HIGH ONES THAT ARE ON HIGH... — The prophet’s utterance becomes more and more apocalyptic. He sees more than the condemnation of the kings of earth. Jehovah visits also the “principalities and powers in heavenly places” (Ephesians 3:10) or “on high” (Ephesians 6... [ Continue Reading ]
AS PRISONERS ARE GATHERED IN THE PIT... — The imagery is drawn from the deep underground dungeons of Eastern prisons (Jeremiah 38:6), which are here the symbol of the abyss of Hades, in which the rebel powers of earth and heaven await the final judgment (2 Peter 2:4; Jude 1:6). AFTER MANY DAYS SHALL... [ Continue Reading ]
THE MOON SHALL BE CONFOUNDED... — The thought implied is that the most glorious forms of created light will become dim, the moon red as with the blush of shame, the sun turning pale, before the glory of Jehovah’s presence. THE LORD OF HOSTS SHALL REIGN... — Better, _hath become king,_ the phrase be... [ Continue Reading ]