Revelation 19:15-18 KJV

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Revelation 19:18

That ye may eat the flesh of kings - There shall be a universal destruction; the kings, generals, captains, and all their host, shall be slain. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 19:1-21

The Eternal in the universe, and his Representative to man. "And after these things I heard a great voice of much people," etc. "Babylon" in this book I take as the symbol of moral evil on this earth, or, in other words, of all that is corrupt in human life. From its establishment on this globe, it has been "falling." It is "failing" now, and will continue to fall until its mighty mountain shall become a plain, and there will be found "no place" for it. In the preceding chapter the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 19:11-21

"King of kings, and Lord of lords." In this paragraph we have a marvellously vivid sketch of a mighty conflict, in which the most high God, in the Person of his Son, goes forth to war and victory. Strange as it may seem to speak of God being engaged in a struggle, it is clear that what we call "good" is in the world with its legion forces, and that what is evil is also here. Both are at work. They are necessarily opposed. God must be on the side of good. Hence the war. Probably we have... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 19:11-21

The four names of Christ. There were three great enemies of Christ and his Church, each of which have been told of in the previous chapters of this book—the dragon, the first beast, and the second beast, or the false prophet. In the immediately foregoing chapters we have had told the destruction that came upon them that worshipped the beast. Generally upon them all by the outpouring of the seven vials; and then, more particularly, upon the city Babylon, which was the seat and centre of the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 19:11-21

The holy war. There now opens to our view another scene of warfare. It is brief, comprehensive, and decisive. It is a view of the heavenlies. The conflict is between the heavenly and the earthly powers. It is a "representation of the conquest of the kingdoms to Christ, which, like all his conquests, is accomplished by the power of the truth, wielded by a faithful Church, and rendered efficacious by the power of his Spirit." I. THE COMBATANTS ARE DISTINCTLY BROUGHT TO VIEW ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 19:15

And out of his month goeth a sharp sword, that with it he should smite the nations: and he shall rule them with a red of iron. The description is still similar to that given in Revelation 1:1-20 . (see Revelation 1:16 ; Revelation 2:12 , Revelation 2:16 ). (For the last clause, see Revelation 2:27 ; Revelation 12:5 ; and cf. Isaiah 63:3 .) The symbolism is descriptive of warfare, victory, and judgment. "He" is emphatic: "he shall rule "— no longer the kings of the earth. The... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 19:16

And he hath on his vesture and on his thigh a name written. What this means is doubtful. The following suggestions have been made: KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS. As in Revelation 17:14 (but inverted), where, as here, it portrays the victorious career of Christ over the "kings of the earth." read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 19:17

And I saw an angel standing in the sun. That is, in mid heaven (as in Revelation 8:13 , etc.); in a place befitting his glory, and also whence he can appropriately issue his summons. And he cried with a loud voice. As is usual in all the heavenly utterances (see Revelation 5:2 , etc.). Saying to all the fowls that fly in the midst of heaven; the birds that fly in mid heaven (Revised Version) ( vide supra ) ; see Ezekiel 39:17 , et seq., for the origin of the imagery here... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 19:18

That ye may eat the flesh of kings, and the flesh of captains, and the flesh of mighty men, and the flesh of horses, and of them that sit on them, and the flesh of all men, both free and bond, both small and great (cf. the description in Ezekiel 39:17 ). All men; that is, all the ungodly. Cf. the description of the same event at the conclusion of the seal judgments ( Revelation 6:15 ). The whole account indicates the widespread and complete nature of God's judgments, which none shall... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Revelation 19:15

And out of his mouth goeth a sharp sword - See the notes on Revelation 1:16. In that place the sword seems to be an emblem of his words or doctrines, as penetrating the hearts of people; here it is the emblem of a work of destruction worked on his foes.That with it he should smite the nations - The nations that were opposed to him; to wit, those especially who were represented by the beast and the false prophet, Revelation 19:18-20.And he shall rule them with a rod of iron - See the notes on... read more

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Revelation 19:18

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 19:1-21

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 19:11-21

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 19:11-21

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 19:11-21

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 19:15

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 19:16

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 19:17

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 19:18

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Revelation 19:15

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