Revelation 8:6-8 KJV

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 8:1-13

The purpose of revealing judgment. The process of the conquest of evil is varied. It is now by severity of judgment, now by the gentleness of mild rebuke or moderated chastisement. Again the voice of the teacher arrests attention, and the appeals of truth stimulate to righteousness. Hidden behind all is the gracious operation of the Holy Spirit of the Lord, working all things according to the counsel of his holy will. His hand is unseen, and the revelation is needed to show and assure men... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 8:2-6

Form a preface to the vision of the trumpets, and serve both to connect this vision with what has gone before, and to indicate the cause of this further revelation. The series of mysteries embraced under the seals is completed, and has so far accomplished its purpose, which is to fortify the patience of the saints by the assurance of God's providence and their ultimate victory and reward. But this is only one part of the seer's mission; there is not only a message of encouragement to the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 8:3-6

Prayer. The vision of the opening of the seven seals is completed. We are not told what took place when the seventh seal was opened, only that then there was a solemn pause—" silence in heaven for half an hour." Alter the opening of the sixth seal the progress of events was interrupted, that the mark and impress of God might be put upon the Israel of God—those out of the Jewish nation who were to be delivered out of the impending judgments. Then was shown, also, the beatific vision of the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 8:6

And the seven angels which had the seven trumpets prepared themselves to sound. This verse takes up and continues the narrative of Revelation 8:2 ; the intervening passage serves to indicate the immediate cause of the judgments now about to descend, viz. the "prayers of the saints" ( Revelation 8:4 ). (On the number seven, as signifying a complete number, see Revelation 1:4 ; Revelation 5:1 , etc.) Cf. the sounding of the trumpets at Jericho, and the other passages quoted in the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 8:6-13

Restricted judgment. In wrath the Lord ever remembers mercy. In the sounding of four of the seven angels this idea is most prominent. Afflictions of various kinds are seen to rest upon the earth, but they are confined in each case to one third. It is not a final overthrow, nor is it a vision of destruction. In the disturbance of the material world is portrayed the upheaving in the spiritual, and the gentle threat of the Divine displeasure. The avenging his own elect is a call to men to... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 8:7

The first angel sounded ; and the first sounded (Revised Version). The word "angel" should be omitted here, though found in the other trumpets. The first four are marked off from the last three (as in the case of the seals) by distinctive features. The first four refer to the natural life, while the last three are connected more closely with the spiritual life of man. The first four are connected and interdependent; the last three are distinct and more detached. The last three are... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 8:8-9

And the second angel sounded, and as it were a great mountain burning with fire was cast into the sea. Jeremiah 2:25 contains a somewhat similar description, with, however, a different meaning. There the mountain is the heathen power; here it is the instrument of the punishment of the ungodly world. Alford objects to calling the mountain a volcano, though that, or something of the same nature, seems obviously to be meant. The contiguity of such appearances to St. John in the Isle of Patmos... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Revelation 8:6

And the seven angels which had the seven trumpets prepared themselves to sound - Revelation 8:7. Evidently in succession, perhaps by arranging themselves in the order in which they were to sound. The way is now prepared for the sounding of the trumpets, and for the fearful commotions and changes which would be indicated by that. The last seal is opened; heaven stands in suspense to know what is to be disclosed; the saints, filled with solicitude, have offered their prayers; the censer of coals... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Revelation 8:7

The first angel sounded - The first in order, and indicating the first in the series of events that were to follow.And there followed hail - Hail is usually a symbol of the divine vengeance, as it has often been employed to accomplish the divine purposes of punishment. Thus, in Exodus 9:23, “And the Lord sent thunder and hail, and the fire ran along the ground; and the Lord rained hail upon the land of Egypt.” So in Psalms 105:32, referring to the plagues upon Egypt, it is said, “He gave them... read more

Albert Barnes

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

And the second angel sounded - Compare the notes on Revelation 8:2-7. This, according to the interpretation proposed above, refers to the second of the four great events which contributed to the downfall of the Roman empire. It will be proper in this case, as in the former, to inquire into the literal meaning of the symbol, and then whether there was any event that corresponded with it.And as it were a great mountain - A mountain is a natural symbol of strength, and hence becomes a symbol of a... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 8:1-13

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 8:2-6

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 8:3-6

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 8:6

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 8:6-13

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 8:7

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 8:8-9

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Revelation 8:6

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Revelation 8:7

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

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