And. Omit. after, &c. See Revelation 4:1 . heard. The texts add "as it were". in. App-104 . heaven. See Revelation 3:12 . Alleluia. See Psalms 104:35 . Salvation = The salvation. glory = the glory. See p. 1511. and honour. The texts omit. power = the power. App-172 .1 and Rev 176:1 . unto, &c. The texts read "of our God". Lord. App-98 . God. App-98 . read more
SECTION VI(Revelation 19)REV:19In this chapter, the judgment of the beast ridden by the harlot is presented, the presentation reaching its climax in the final destruction of both in Revelation 19:19-21, where the harlot is also mentioned again under the figure of the false prophet. This is the central one of three chapters, each of which is concluded with a description of the judgment day.Revelation 18 ends with the desolated whore at the judgment.Revelation 19 ends with the beast destroyed at... read more
Revelation 19:1.— The prophesies relating to the third period, concluded with a severe punishment of Rome, for her pride, luxury, superstition, and idolatry; and especially for her cruel persecution of all who were found faithful to their duty in preserving the purity of the Christian doctrines and worship. When Rome thus fell, like ancient Babylon, to rise no more, the heavenly church is introduced as a choir to praise God for his righteous judgments. This excellent hymn of praise, sung by the... read more
Revelation 19:1-10. And after these things I heard a great voice, &c.— Instead of I am thy fellow-servant, &c. Revelation 19:10. Doddridge renders it, I am a fellow-servant with thee, and with thy brethren, who keep the testimony. Here the whole church, agreeably to the exhortation of the angels, ch. Rev 18:20 join in praises and thanksgivings to almightyGod for his truth and righteousness, in judging this idolatrous city; (Revelation 19:1-2.) his truth, in fulfilling his promises and... read more
1. As in the case of the opening of the prophecy, Revelation 4:8; Revelation 5:9, c. so now, at one of the great closing events seen in vision, the judgment on the harlot (described in Revelation 5:9- :), there is a song of praise in heaven to God: compare Revelation 5:9- :, c., toward the close of the seals, and Revelation 5:9- :, at the close of the trumpets: Revelation 5:9- :, at the saints' victory over the beast. And—so ANDREAS. But A, B, C, Vulgate, Syriac, and Coptic omit. a great... read more
This first song praises God for judging the harlot. After John received the revelation about the destruction of commercial Babylon, he evidently heard another angelic chorus singing loudly in heaven (cf. Revelation 4:8; Revelation 4:11; Revelation 5:12-14). "Hallelujah" means "Praise the Lord." Its only four occurrences in the New Testament are in this pericope (Revelation 19:1; Revelation 19:3-4; Revelation 19:6), though it occurs frequently in the Psalms. One writer called this section... read more
1. The praise of God in heaven 19:1-10This pericope has strong ties to what precedes (Revelation 16:17 to Revelation 18:24). It is the concluding revelation concerning the fall of Babylon (the latter-day Egypt and Tyre) and Antichrist (the ultimate Pharaoh of the Exodus and King of Tyre). The praise in this section is in response to the angel’s invitation for those in heaven to rejoice (Revelation 18:20). [Note: Charles, 2:117-19; Wall, p. 219.] Revelation 19:9-10 conclude the section begun in... read more
19:1 multitude (f-13) Or 'crowd' [of people]. read more
Christ and His Armies conquer the Beast and his ProphetThe harlot city having been destroyed, the marriage of the Lamb with the glorified Church is announced. But before this can take place, the other enemies of the Lamb must be overcome, and St. John sees in a vision the overthrow of the beast and of the false prophet.1-4. The great multitude of the saints in heaven (see on Revelation 1:10) praises God (Revelation 19:1) because the wicked city, which corrupted the earth, and shed the blood of... read more
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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