Revelation 10:8

Verse 8

3. The third prophetic commission bestowed on St. John , vv8-11.

8. The object of the appearance of the commissioning angel to John now becomes apparent. It is to give him HIS THIRD COMMISSION to unfold to the world the prophetic volumen which the angel’s utterances have indicated. The voice which I heard, in Revelation 10:4. Go The seer is standing on the plane of vision, note Revelation 5:14; the angel’s feet are on the lower ground of earth and sea. It might be easy for him to move to the level of the angel’s hand, and take the little book.

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

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Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

Daniel Whedon was born in 1808 in Onondaga, N.Y. Dr. Whedon was well qualified as a commentator. He was professor of Ancient Languages in Wesleyan University, studied law and had some years of pastoral experience. He was editor of the Methodist Quarterly Review for more than twenty years. Besides many articles for religious papers he was also the author of the well-known and important work, Freedom of the Will. Dr. Whedon was noted for his incisive, vigorous style, both as preacher and writer. He died at Atlantic Highlands, N.J., June 8, 1885.Whedon was a pivotal figure in the struggle between Calvinism and Arminianism in the nineteenth-centry America. As a result of his efforts, some historians have concluded that he was responsible for a new doctrine of man that was more dependent upon philosophical principles than scripture.... Show more

Dr. Daniel D. Whedon was a central figure in the struggle between Calvinism and Arminianism. He devoted 25 years to writing the New Testament commentaries. Other authors wrote the Old Testament commentaries with Whedon serving as the editor. Study the bible online.... Show more

Verse 8

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

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