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Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 15:5-8

Final judgments proclaimed. From this point commences the final delineation of the overthrow of the kingdom of evil. It may be difficult, if not impossible, to interpret the symbolical language in detail into realistic descriptions. Probably such interpretation is misleading. But the great ideas stand out prominently, and afford matter for contemplation, and, without puzzling the lowly reader, will help him to a knowledge of the "ways" and "judgments" of God. The complete vision of the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 15:5-8

Genuine discipline of soul. "And after that I looked, and, behold, the temple of the tabernacle of the testimony in heaven was opened: and the seven angels came out of the temple, having the seven plagues, clothed in pure and white linen," etc. I do not know that 1 can turn these words to a more legitimate and practical use than by using them as an illustration of genuine soul discipline. In this light they suggest to us the source, the ministers, and the indispensability of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 15:6

And the seven angels came out of the temple, having the seven plagues; there came out the seven angels that had, etc. These angels are distinguished from the other angels only by the fact that they bore the seven plagues. These they have not yet, but they receive them directly after. The phrase is added here to distinguish the angels meant. These angels have once before ( Revelation 15:1 ) been described in the same manner. Clothed in pure and white linen, and having their breasts... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 15:7

And one of the four beasts gave unto the seven angels; four living beings. These, as representing life on the earth (see on Revelation 4:6 ; Revelation 5:9 ), are appropriately chosen as the medium for conveying to the angels the plagues about to be inflicted on men. This description is very like what is related of the cherubim—from which the idea of the living beings is evolved (see on Revelation 4:6 )—in Ezekiel 10:7 , "And one cherub stretched forth his hand from between the... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Revelation 15:5

And after that I looked - After I had seen in vision the redeemed thus referred to, celebrating the praises of God, I saw the preparation made for the execution of these purposes of judgment.And behold, the temple of the tabernacle of the testimony - Not the whole temple, but only that part to which this name was given. The word “tabernacle” - σκηνή skēnē - means properly a booth, hut, tent, and was the name commonly given to the tent or tabernacle that was erected in the wilderness for the... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Revelation 15:6

And the seven angels - See the notes on Revelation 15:1.Came out of the temple - Were seen to come from the temple; that is, from the immediate presence of God.Having the seven plagues - See the notes on Revelation 15:1. Each one entrusted with a single “plague” to be executed upon the earth. The meaning here is, that they were designated or appointed to execute those plagues in judgments. The symbols of their office - the golden vials - were given to them afterward, Revelation 15:7.Clothed in... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Revelation 15:7

And one of the four beasts - See the notes on Revelation 4:6-7. Which one of the four is not mentioned. From the explanation given of the design of the representation of the “four beasts,” or living creatures, in the notes on Revelation 4:6-7, it would seem that the meaning here is, that the great principles of that divine government would be illustrated in the events which are now to occur. In events that were so closely connected with the honor of God and the triumph of his cause on the... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Revelation 15:5-7

Revelation 15:5-7. After that I looked, and behold, the temple of the tabernacle In which was the ark of the testimony in heaven, was opened Namely, the most holy place, disclosing a new theatre for the coming forth of the judgments of God, now made manifest. And the seven angels came out of the temple From the immediate presence of God, to denote that their commission was immediately from him; having the seven plagues Already mentioned; clothed Like the high-priest, but in a more... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Revelation 15:1-8

15:1-16:21 THE SEVEN BOWLS OF WRATHThe many visions so far recorded in Revelation have pictured God’s judgments in many ways, each time adding a little more detail as the climax approaches. The visions of the seven bowls of God’s wrath (or the seven last plagues) repeat to some extent what has been said before, but they place more emphasis on the climax. The end has come. People have not heeded God’s warnings, nor have they repented. All that remains for them now is the terrible experience of... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Revelation 15:5

after that. See Revelation 1:19 . looked. As "saw", Revelation 15:1 . behold. The texts omit. Temple. See Matthew 23:16 . testimony. Greek. marturion . Only here in Rev.; marluria in nine other places. Seep. 1511. read more

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