And again they said, Alleluia. And her smoke rose up forever and ever; goeth up. The "smoke" is that of the burning of Babylon, mentioned in Revelation 18:9 , Revelation 18:18 . The final nature of this judgment is indicated by the closing words. read more
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
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
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
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
true. App-175 . righteous. App-191 . judgments. App-177 . hath. Omit. judged. App-122 . earth. App-129 . servants. App-190 . read more
said = have said Notice Figure of speech Epanadiplosis. App-6 . rose = goeth. for, &c. See Revelation 1:6 and App-151 . a. read more
for true and righteous are his judgments; for he hath judged the great harlot; her that corrupted the earth with her fornication, and he hath avenged the blood of his servants at her hand.True and righteous are his judgments ... It is appropriate for Christians to be reminded that the terrible judgments upon nations, cities, and individuals who spurn his mercies are "righteous." The holy and righteous God cannot, nor will he, accommodate to human wickedness. "The moral law can no more be broken... read more
And a second time they say, Hallelujah. And her smoke goeth up for ever and ever.The smoke for ever and ever ... The final nature of the judgment depicted at the end of chapter 18 is indicated by this. "This refers to the final punishment of the wicked following the judgment."[6] "This Scripture also cries out against all forms of universalism which are so prevalent today."[7][6] John T. Hines, A Commentary on the Book of Revelation (Nashville: Gospel Advocate Company, 1962), p. 265.[7] James... read more
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The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 19:2
For true and righteous are his judgments. This reason for the worship of Revelation 19:1 is similar to that in Revelation 16:7 and Revelation 15:3 . For he hath judged the great whore, which did corrupt the earth with her fornication, and hath avenged the blood of his servants at her hand. A second reason for the worship of Revelation 15:1 . Corrupt the earth; as in Revelation 11:18 , where a form of the same verb is used (cf. also Jeremiah 51:25 ). Her fornication; her... read more