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Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 19:4

And the four and twenty elders and the four beasts fell down and worshipped God that sat on the throne, saying, Amen; Alleluia. (On "the twenty-four elders" as representing the Church of God, and "the four living beings" as typical of creation, see on Revelation 4:4 , Revelation 4:6 .) God that sitteth (present tense, as in Revelation 19:3 ) on the throne; as he is described in Revelation 4:2 and Revelation 5:13 . Amen; Hallelujah (see Psalms 106:48 ). read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 19:5

And a voice came out of the throne, saying. ἐκ "out of," is found in א , P, 1, 34, etc.; ἀπό , "forth from," is supported by A, B, C, etc.; while B reads οὐρανοῦ , "heaven," instead of θρόνου , "throne." Alford suggests that the direction rather than the source of the voice is intended. It is impossible to say to whom the voice should be attributed (cf. Revelation 10:4 , Revelation 10:8 , etc.). As an invitation to the Church to praise God, we might expect the voice... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Revelation 19:1

And after these things - The things particularly that were exhibited in the previous chapter. See the notes on Revelation 18:1.I heard a great voice of much people in heaven - The voice of the worshippers before the throne.Saying, Alleluia - The Greek method of writing “Hallelujah.” This word - ἀλληλούΐα allēlouia - occurs in the New Testament only in this chapter, Revelation 19:1, Revelation 19:3-4, Revelation 19:6. The Hebrew phrase - הללוּ יה haleluw Yah “Hallelujah” - occurs often in... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Revelation 19:2

For true and righteous are his judgments - That is, the calamities that come upon the power here referred to are deserved.For he hath judged the great whore - The power represented by the harlot. See the notes on Revelation 17:1.Which did corrupt the earth with her fornication - See the notes on Revelation 14:8; Revelation 17:2, Revelation 17:4-5; Revelation 18:3. Compare the notes on Revelation 9:21.And hath avenged the blood of his servants - See the notes on Revelation 18:20, Revelation... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Revelation 19:3

And again they said, Alleluia - See the notes on Revelation 19:1. The event was so glorious and so important; the final destruction of the great enemy of the church was of so much moment in its bearing on the welfare of the world, as to call forth repeated expressions of praise.And her smoke rose up forever and ever - See the notes on Revelation 14:11. This is an image of final ruin; the image being derived probably from the description in Genesis of the smoke that ascended from the cities of... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Revelation 19:4

And the four and twenty elders and the four beasts - See the notes on Revelation 4:4, Revelation 4:6-7. As representatives of the church, and as interested in its welfare, they are now introduced as rejoicing in its final triumph, and in the destruction of its last foe.Fell down - Prostrated themselves - the usual posture of worship.And worshipped God that sat on the throne - Revelation 4:2-3, Revelation 4:10. That is, they now adored him for what he had done in delivering the church from all... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Revelation 19:5

And a voice came out of the throne - A voice seemed to come from the very midst of the throne. It is not said by whom this voice was uttered. It cannot be supposed, however, that it was uttered by God himself, for the command which it gave was this: “Praise our God,” etc. For the same reason it seems hardly probable that it was the voice of the Messiah, unless it be supposed that he here identifies himself with the redeemed church, and speaks of God as his God and hers. It would seem rather... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Revelation 19:1-3

Revelation 19:1-3. And after these things After this affecting representation of the certain destruction of Babylon, as the seat of the antichristian kingdom; I heard a great voice of much people in heaven A great chorus, who, with united voices, began to praise God on the occasion, saying, Alleluia That is, Praise ye Jehovah, or, He that is, and was, and is to come; a title which, of all others, is the most peculiar to the everlasting God. Salvation, glory, honour, and power be... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Revelation 19:4-5

Revelation 19:4-5. The four and twenty elders and the four living creatures After the preceding chorus had ended their hymn, the representatives of the Jewish and Christian Churches prostrated themselves before Jehovah, saying, Amen So be it: let God be ever praised for the displays now made of his infinite perfections. And a voice came out of the throne From the glory, or the oracle; this shows the great authority and solemnity with which this order was published; saying, Praise our... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Revelation 19:1-5

Reactions to Babylon’s fall (18:9-19:5)Those who grew prosperous through their commerce with the city weep and mourn at its destruction. The rulers of the nations stand afar off, watching the destruction but doing nothing to help the city in its distress (9-10). Merchants and businessmen mourn for the burning city, not because they have any love for it, but because they have no more market for their goods. Like the rulers they are guided by motives that are entirely selfish. They are distressed... read more

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