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Chuck Smith

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - Revelation 16:1-21

In the fifteenth chapter of the book of Revelation, we had sort of the introduction to chapter sixteen, as we saw the seven angels in heaven who are given the seven final plagues which complete the judgment of God upon the earth. And these seven angels came out of the temple and they were clothed in pure white linen. And one of the cherubim gave to the angels these vials of wrath to pour out upon the earth. And the temple of God was filled with the smoke from the glory of God and it was closed... read more

Joseph Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - Revelation 16:1-21

Revelation 16:1 . Pour out the vials of the wrath of God upon the earth. The catastrophes of nations have their origin in heaven. “Oh Assyrian, the rod of mine anger, and the staff of my indignation. I will send him against a hypocritical nation Howbeit, he meaneth it not so, neither doth his heart think so; but it is in his heart to destroy, and cut off nations not a few.” Isaiah 10:5-7. Revelation 16:2 . The first angel went, and poured out his vial on the earth; and there fell a... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Revelation 16:10-11

Revelation 16:10-11The fifth angel poured out his vial upon the seat of the beast.Punishment concentrated upon the sinner1 As we see in the plagues of Egypt, so we see here, that the Lord begins farther off at first, to wit, at the earth, waters, and sun, before He comes nearer to the throne or seat of the beast; which should teach men, before God come near them with His plagues or punishments, to draw near to God by true and timely repentance.2. The wonted glory and lustre that the beast’s... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Revelation 16:12-16

Revelation 16:12-16The sixth angel poured out his vial upon the great river Euphrates … Three unclean spirits The mission of the three spiritsThe river Euphrates, the dividing stream (in old time) between Israel and Assyria, between Israel and Babylon--the dividing stream (in typical language) between the Israel of God and the foes of God, between the Church and the world, between the disciples of Jesus Christ and the opposing hosts and powers of evil--is dried up, by the outpouring of the... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Revelation 16:8

8 And the fourth angel poured out his vial upon the sun; and power was given unto him to scorch men with fire. Ver. 8. Upon the sun ] The pope’s supremacy, say some, the Scriptures, say others, by the light whereof they are laid open to the world (dancing naked in a net, and yet not seeing their own nakedness, as Mr Philpot, martyr, told Chadsey), and by the dint whereof, "God smites the earth;" Isaiah 11:4 , that is, the consciences of those popelings, glued to the earth. He even "hews them... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Revelation 16:9

9 And men were scorched with great heat, and blasphemed the name of God, which hath power over these plagues: and they repented not to give him glory. Ver. 9. And men were scorched ] Or parched, scalded, roasted, εκαυματισθησαν . This is by accident in regard of the Scriptures; for the Lord speaketh peace to his people; and his word is good to those that are good, Micah 2:7 . But as Origen saith of devils, so may we say of Papists; there is no greater torment to them than the word of God. In... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Revelation 16:10

10 And the fifth angel poured out his vial upon the seat of the beast; and his kingdom was full of darkness; and they gnawed their tongues for pain, Ver. 10. Upon the seat of the beast ] This city of Rome, which was never yet besieged (since it became the seat of Antichrist) but it was taken, and shall be again shortly to purpose. Rather, say some, by seat is meant his kingdom, the pope’s singular sole authority and monarchical frame of church government. And his kingdom was full of darkness... read more

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