Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Revelation 1:16
16. In his right hand In Revelation 1:20 it reads επι , upon his right hand. The in suggests the idea of retention, the upon, of support. Both together suggest the hand outspread, with the stars, of course of small diamond-like size, resting upon the palm. Seven stars Stars are an ordinary symbol for rulers. Mouth… two - edged sword Some commentators seem to entertain the crude conception that this sword was seen as a stiff, steel fixture projected from the Lord’s mouth! We... read more
Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Revelation 1:15
15. Passing down his priestly-royal robe from his head to his feet, we are again dazzled with the splendour. They are like unto fine brass melted into a white heat in a furnace. How uncouth is Hengstenberg’s quotation from Bengel! “This has respect to his great power, with which he brings all under him, as with a bar of metal burning hot,” etc. But his feet are not said to be brass, but only like brass; and that not in solidity, being melted, but in their intensity of colouring... read more