Revelation 16:8-12 NIV

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 16:11

And blasphemed the God of heaven because of their pains and their sores. The expression, "God of heaven," seems to enhance the exaltation of God, and to place in more terrible contrast the sin of those who ventured to blaspheme One so high, so far above them. This title is only mentioned here and in Revelation 11:13 , where, however, some repented. (On the word "blaspheme," see on Revelation 11:9 .) In spite, therefore, of their plagues, and perhaps as a consequence of their spiritual... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 16:12

And the sixth angel poured out his vial upon the great river: Euphrates. Omit "angel" (see on previous verses). (On the Euphrates, see on Revelation 9:14 .) This river also figures in the sixth trumpet vision, and possesses the same signification in both places. It is the natural direction from which enemies arise; and it derives this signification from the fact that the enemies of the Jews often came from that direction. The next sentence leaves no doubt that this is the meaning, and... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 16:12

"The great river, the Euphrates." The details of the wonderful symbolism of this book must find their interpretation, if it be needful, at the hands of the expositor. For the purposes of homiletic teaching, selections only can be treated. Of the parts of this chapter which serve our purpose we select the pouring forth of the "sixth vial," or "bowl." The whole book has but one burden—the conflict of the two kingdoms, light and darkness, Christ and Belial, good and evil in the world. It... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 16:12-16

The sixth bowl. In the prophetic parables of this book there is, as we have before remarked, a manifest moral progression, although the varied attempts to indicate in detail an exact historic progression, with dates assigned, has resulted, and must result, in repeated and disappointing failure. We should also note that at about this part of the book many of the historical interpreters stop short, and give considerable scope to conjecture. But while on their method we always find... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 16:12-16

Armageddon. It is the name of a place. It lies to the northwest of the Plain of Esdraelon, on the southern slopes of Carmel. It is mentioned on various occasions in the Bible (cf. infra ) . But these verses tell of a great event connected with it. I. WHAT WAS THIS ? It is called "the battle of that great day of God Almighty" ( Revelation 16:14 ). Whether St. John had some literal battle taking place in his day present in his mind, we cannot certainly say. Not... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Revelation 16:8

And the fourth angel poured out his vial upon the sun - Toward the sun, or so as to reach the sun. The effect was as if it had been poured upon the sun, giving it an intense heat, and thus inflicting a severe judgment upon people. This corresponds also with the fourth trumpet Revelation 8:12, where it is said, that the “third part of the sun was smitten, and the third part of the moon, and the third part of the stars.” For the general meaning of this symbol see the notes on that place. The idea... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Revelation 16:9

And men were scorched with great heat - That is, as above expressed, calamity came upon them which would be well represented by such heat. It is said that this calamity would come upon people, and we are to suppose that it would be such that human life would be particularly affected; and as that heat of the sun must be exceedingly intense which would cut down people, we are to suppose that the judgment here referred to would be intensely severe.And blasphemed the name of God - The effect would... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Revelation 16:10

And the fifth angel poured out his vial upon the seat of the beast - The previous judgments had been preparatory to this. They all had a bearing on this, and were all preliminary to it; but the “seat” - the home, the center of the power of the beast - had not yet been reached. Here, however, there was a direct blow aimed at that power, still not such yet as to secure its final overthrow, for that is reserved for the pouring out of the last vial, Revelation 16:17-21. All that is represented here... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Revelation 16:11

And blasphemed the God of heaven - The same effect which it was said would be produced by the pouring out of the fourth vial, Revelation 16:9.Because of their pains and their sores - Of the calamities that had come upon them.And repented not of their deeds - See the notes on Revelation 16:9. Compare Revelation 9:21.In regard to the fulfillment and application of this, the following general remarks may be made here:(a) It would succeed, at no great interval probably, what is referred to under... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Revelation 16:12

And the sixth angel poured out his vial upon the great river Euphrates - On the situation of that river, and the symbolical meaning of this language, see the notes on Revelation 9:14-21. The reference there was supposed to be to the Turkish power, and the analogy of interpretation would seem to require that it should be so understood here. There is every reason, therefore, to suppose that this passage has reference to something in the future history of the Turkish dominions, and to some bearing... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 16:11

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 16:12

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 16:12

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 16:12-16

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 16:12-16

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Revelation 16:8

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Revelation 16:9

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Revelation 16:10

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Revelation 16:11

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Revelation 16:12

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