Revelation 19:8 NIV

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Revelation 19:8

And to her was granted - It is not said here by whom this was granted, but it is perhaps implied that this was conferred by the Saviour himself on his bride.That she should be arrayed in fine linen, clean and white - See the notes on Revelation 3:4-5, Revelation 3:18; Revelation 7:13. White has, perhaps, in all countries been the usual color of the bridal dress - as an emblem of innocence.For the fine linen is the righteousness of saints - Represents the righteousness of the saints; or is an... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Revelation 19:6-8

Revelation 19:6-8. And I heard, &c. Upon this order from the oracle, the whole church, in obedience to it, began to praise God with loud voices; which might be compared to the sound of many waters, or of mighty thunderings, saying, Alleluia, for the Lord God omnipotent The Almighty Maker and Upholder of universal nature; reigneth Among men, more eminently and gloriously than ever before. Let us be glad, &c. Χαιρωμεν και αγαλλιωμεθα , let us rejoice and exult with transport,... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Revelation 19:6-10

Wedding feast of the Lamb (19:6-10)God’s rule has been clearly demonstrated in the destruction of the anti-Christian world system and the triumph of his persecuted people. That triumph is now pictured in a heavenly wedding feast in which the redeemed are seen as the bride of Christ. They are clothed in pure white to indicate their heavenly purity (6-8).The symbolism then changes. The redeemed, though pictured collectively as a bride, are pictured individually as those invited to share the... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Revelation 19:8

that = in order that. Greek. hina. clean and white. The texts read "bright and pure". See Revelation 15:6 . righteousness. App-191 . Plural. saints = the saints. See Acts 9:13 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Revelation 19:8

And it was given unto her that she should array herself in fine linen, bright and pure: for the fine linen is the righteous acts of the saints.For the linen is the righteous acts of the saints ... This clearly means that the righteous acts done by Christians are indeed the fine linen in which the bride must be arrayed. But are not these "given to her"? Yes, but not in any sense of her not having to do them. God gives his saints all kinds of righteous deeds through his holy commandments telling... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Revelation 19:1-10

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

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Revelation 19:8

8. granted—Though in one sense she "made herself ready," having by the Spirit's work in her put on "the wedding garment," yet in the fullest sense it is not she, but her Lord, who makes her ready by "granting to her that she be arrayed in fine linen." It is He who, by giving Himself for her, presents her to Himself a glorious Church, not having spot, but holy and without blemish. It is He also who sanctifies her, naturally vile and without beauty, with the washing of water by the word, and puts... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Revelation 19:1-10

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

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Revelation 19:8

The angelic chorus continued to describe the preparation of the bride for the wedding feast. God graciously enabled her to clothe herself in fine linen (cf. Revelation 6:4; Revelation 8:3; Revelation 9:5; Revelation 15:6; Revelation 18:12; Revelation 19:14; Genesis 41:42; Isaiah 61:10; Daniel 10:5; Daniel 12:6-7). "Bright" indicates divine glory. [Note: Theological Dictionary of the New Testament, s.v. "Lampo . . .," by A. Oepke.] "Clean" reflects purity (cf. Revelation 21:18; Revelation... read more

John Darby

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - Revelation 19:8

19:8 righteousnesses (e-24) Dikaioma . see Romans 1:32 . In Hebrew the plural of acts expressing a quality is used for the abstract quality itself. This may be the case, by analogy, here. See Psalms 11:7 , where, in Hebrew, it is 'righteousnesses,' but it is actual, not imputed, righteousness. read more