Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Revelation 12:6
6. Fled into the wilderness Commentators think that this is said in anticipation of Revelation 12:14; but the time-periods in both verses are not precisely identical. This verse tells what became of the woman while the firmamental fight lasts; Revelation 12:14 tells what, after the dragon’s fall. The two flights seem to be somewhat different. In this she fearfully flees; in Revelation 12:14 she is eagle-winged and flies. Note Revelation 12:14. read more
Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Revelation 12:5
5. Rule… iron A prediction taken from Psalms 2:9, and vividly quoted as fulfilled in Revelation 19:15. Caught up… throne The resurrection, as well as the birth, is given not as literal history, but as the basis of symbol. The infant Jesus is exalted to the divine throne to symbolize that infant Christianity is to triumph, not only over paganism, but over all other opposing powers. In his note on Acts 1:1-2, Alford has beautifully shown (see our note there) that Christ’s ascension was an... read more