12 And the ten horns which thou sawest are ten kings, which have received no kingdom as yet; but receive power as kings one hour with the beast. Ver. 12. Are ten kings ] Of ten different kingdoms, Naples, Spain, Portugal, France, Polony, Bohemia, Hungary, Denmark, Sweden, and this of England, which as it was the first of the ten that submitted to the pope’s yoke, so was it the first that shook it off again in Henry VIII’s time. read more
13 These have one mind, and shall give their power and strength unto the beast. Ver. 13. These have one mind ] This is the unity or rather conspiracy of the Church of Rome. The Spouse only is but one, Song of Solomon 6:9 . Other societies are but as the clay in the toes of Nebuchadnezzar’s image, they may cleave together but not incorporate one into another. There is a great deal of seeming unity under Antichrist. The Turks also have as little dissension in their religion as any. But well may... read more
14 These shall make war with the Lamb, and the Lamb shall overcome them: for he is Lord of lords, and King of kings: and they that are with him are called, and chosen, and faithful. Ver. 14. The Lamb shall overcome them ] 1. With a spiritual victory, by a sweet: subjection, at least by a conviction of their consciences. 2. With an external victory, as the Imperialists in Germany, the Papists here. read more
the ten: Revelation 12:3, Revelation 13:1, Daniel 2:40-John :, Daniel 7:7, Daniel 7:8, Daniel 7:20, Daniel 7:24, Zechariah 1:18-Ecclesiastes : Reciprocal: Judges 5:19 - kings Psalms 2:2 - kings Psalms 48:4 - General Psalms 110:5 - strike Ecclesiastes 3:17 - for Isaiah 8:9 - Associate Isaiah 13:3 - mighty ones Isaiah 19:2 - I will Isaiah 33:1 - when thou shalt cease Jeremiah 28:14 - that they Jeremiah 30:14 - lovers Ezekiel 16:25 - and hast made Ezekiel 23:9 - General Daniel 2:41 - the feet... read more
one: Philippians 1:27, Philippians 2:2 shall: Revelation 17:17, Isaiah 10:5-Judges :, Ezekiel 38:10, Acts 4:28 Reciprocal: Psalms 83:5 - For Jeremiah 4:30 - in vain Jeremiah 28:14 - that they Lamentations 1:2 - among Ezekiel 16:25 - and hast made Ezekiel 23:9 - General Daniel 3:3 - the princes Daniel 7:24 - the ten Daniel 8:24 - but Daniel 11:44 - east Luke 23:12 - General Acts 19:28 - and cried Revelation 13:3 - all Revelation 17:2 - General Revelation 17:16 - these Revelation 18:9 - the... read more
shall make: Revelation 11:7, Revelation 8:6, Revelation 8:7, Revelation 16:14, Revelation 19:15-Ecclesiastes :, Daniel 7:21, Daniel 7:25, Daniel 11:9-2 Kings :, Daniel 11:24, Daniel 11:25, Zechariah 2:8, Matthew 25:40, Acts 9:4, Acts 9:5 the Lamb shall: Revelation 6:12-Esther :, Psalms 2:8, Psalms 2:9, Psalms 21:8-2 Kings :, Psalms 110:5, Jeremiah 50:44, Daniel 2:44, Daniel 7:26, Daniel 7:27, 1 Corinthians 15:24 Lord: Revelation 1:5, Revelation 19:16, Deuteronomy 10:17, Psalms 136:2, Psalms... read more
IV. THE SEVEN TRUMPETS, Revelation 7:1 to Revelation 20:10. Of the trumpets, the first four are mundane, or earthly; each of the four blasts draws down a judgment upon some creational point, as earth, sea, fountains and rivers; firmamental luminaries. It is the sins of men that draw down these bolts of wrath, rendering every point of creation hostile to our peace. “Cursed is the ground for thy sake,” (Genesis 3:17,) is the key-note. This sad status of humanity has existed through all past... read more
12. Ten kings That is, kingdoms. No kingdom as yet They exist, as yet, (that is, in John’s time,) as sections of the empire, and are not developed into nationalized independencies. But (will) receive power Or, become sovereignties. One hour One season. The Greek word may signify a season of the year; a period of human life, as manhood; and in John 4:23, it covers the whole period of the duration of a spiritual christianity on earth. Alford insists that it shall here mean,... read more
13. One mind During that hour, or season, there shall be an unbroken unanimity. The nations will humbly give their power and strength unto the beast, as to the vicar of Christ and representative of God on earth. read more
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The Biblical Illustrator - Revelation 17:7-14
Revelation 17:7-14I will tell thee the mystery of the woman, and of the beast that carrieth her.A picture of moral errorI. Its history is marvellous.1. On account of the darkness that enfolds its introduction.2. On account of the mask under which it works.3. On account of the wonderful issues that will result from it.II. Its course is lamentable.1. It rises from the “bottomless pit”--the fathomless abysses of impure lusts, ravenous greed, burning ambition, sensual yearnings, impious... read more