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Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Revelation 14:14-16

Revelation 14:14-16. And I looked, and behold a white cloud An emblem of the equity and holiness, as also of the victory of him that sat upon it, over all adverse power; and upon the cloud one like unto the Son of man By the majesty of his form, as represented in Daniel; having on his head a golden crown Signifying his high dignity, his extraordinary authority and power; and a sharp sickle in his hand As if going forth to reap some remarkable harvest. And another angel came out of... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Revelation 14:6-20

Angels and the harvest of the earth (14:6-20)Three angels now make proclamations. The first reminds people of the good news of God’s salvation, adding a warning of judgment and urging sinners to repent (6-7). The second announces judgment on Babylon, symbol of ungodly humankind who, in pride and opposition to God, has corrupted the world (8). The third announces judgment on all who have followed the antichrist (9-11).John desires that these visions encourage the Christians to be faithful in... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Revelation 14:14

looked = saw, as Revelation 14:1 . upon. App-104 . sat = sitting. unto = to. Son of Man. Last occ of this title. See Matthew 8:20 and App-98 . See Psalms 8:4 .Ezekiel 2:1 .Daniel 7:13 . crown . See Revelation 2:10 and App-197 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Revelation 14:14

And I saw, and behold, a white cloud; and on the cloud I saw one sitting like unto a son of man, having on his head a golden crown, and in his hand a sharp sickle.This through Revelation 14:20 is a vision of the eternal judgment already announced in Revelation 14:7. See the chapter outline, above.White cloud ... one like to a son of man ... Despite the opinion of respected scholars such as Morris, who thought this being on the white cloud was an angel,[66] we do not hesitate to understand it as... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Revelation 14:14-20

Revelation 14:14-20. I looked, and behold a white cloud, &c.— As the voices of these three warning angels had not their due effect, the judgments of God will overtake the followers and adherents of the beast; which judgments are represented under the figures of harvest and vintage, figures not unusual in the prophets, and used particularly by Joel, who denounces God's judgments against the enemies of his people in the like terms; Joel 3:13. What particular events are signified by this... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Revelation 14:14

14. crown—Greek, "stephanon," "garland" of victory; not His diadem as a king. The victory is described in detail, :-. one sat—"one sitting," Greek, "cathemenon homoion," is the reading of A, B, C, Vulgate, and Coptic. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Revelation 14:14

"And I looked" (Gr. kai idou) again marks a new scene and an advance to another important subject. The whole description is very similar to Daniel’s prophecy of Messiah’s second coming (Daniel 7:13-14). The cloud probably represents the glory of God, the Shekinah. The person John saw was evidently Jesus Christ, though some commentators think he was an angel in view of Revelation 14:15. This seems clear since John saw Him wearing a victor’s crown (Gr. stephanon) and holding a sharp sickle (Gr.... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Revelation 14:14-20

The reaping and treading of God’s harvest 14:14-20This is the final scene that furnishes background information before the revelation of the seven bowl judgments. Again what John saw was mainly on the earth."The total scene in Revelation 14:14-20 closes the section on coming judgment (Revelation 14:6-20) with a proleptic summary in anticipation of the more detailed account of the same in chapters 15-20 . . ." [Note: Thomas, Revelation 8-22, p. 218.] read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Revelation 14:1-20

The Lamb and His Followers. Judgment on His EnemiesIn the last two chapters were seen the enemies of the Church, and their fierce power. Now, by way of contrast, and to encourage the Church to resist her enemies with complete certainty of victory, pictures are shown of the blessedness of those who witness a true confession for Christ, and of God’s judgment on the ungodly.1-5. The Lamb (cp. Revelation 5:6, etc.) is seen on Mount Zion, i.e. the true and heavenly home of the Church: cp. Hebrews... read more

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