Revelation 16:10 ASV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Revelation 16:8-11

In these verses we see the work going on in the appointed order. The fourth angel poured out his vial, and that fell upon the sun; that is, say some, upon some eminent prince of the popish communion, who should renounce their false religion a little while before his utter downfall; and some expect it will be the German emperor. And now what will be the consequence of this? That sun which before cherished them with warm and benign influences shall now grow hot against these idolaters, and shall... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Revelation 16:1-21

It will be better to read through the whole chapter before we study it in detail, 16:1-21 1 And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying to the seven angels: Go, and pour out the seven bowls of the wrath of God 2 upon the earth. The first angel went away and poured out his bowl upon the earth, and there came an outbreak of evil and malignant ulcerous sores on the men who had the mark of the beast and who worshipped his image. 3 The second poured out his bowl upon the sea; and it became... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Revelation 16:10

And the fifth angel poured out his vial upon the seat of the beast ,.... The beast is the same with that in Revelation 13:1 and which again shows that to be one and the same: the seat or throne of the beast is Rome, which, when the empire was Pagan, was the seat of Satan, or the dragon, Revelation 2:13 and when the beast or antichrist was risen, the dragon gave this seat, as well as his authority to him, Revelation 13:2 and is that city which is so often called, in this book, the great... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Revelation 16:10

The seat of the beast - Επι τον θρονον του θηριου· Upon the throne of the wild beast. The regal family was smitten by the fourth vial; they did not repent: then the fifth angel pours out his vial on the throne of the wild beast, or antichristian idolatrous power. Was full of darkness - Confusion, dismay, and distress. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 16:1-11

The first five bowls. While we by no means follow the historical interpreters of this book in the attempt to identify any chronological sequence of actual events with the seven seals, trumpets, and bowls, respectively, yet (as is well pointed out by Professor Godet £ ) there is undoubtedly a moral progression indicated. The seal points out an event concealed as yet, but foreseen by God. The trumpet points out an event announced as forthcoming. The bowl points out the event in... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 16:1-21

Trumpets. 1. Hail, fire, and blood cast upon THE EARTH ; one third trees, etc., burnt. 2. One third of SEA made blood; one third of creatures therein and of ships destroyed. 3. One third of the RIVERS made bitter; many men destroyed. 4. One third of the SUN , etc. smitten; one third of the day darkened. 5. Star from heaven falls into the ABYSS ; he sends forth locusts; men seek death; Hebrew name of their king is Abaddon. 6. Armies from the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 16:1-21

"The seven vials:" predestined suffering in the government of the world. "And I heard a great voice out of the temple saying to the seven angels, Go your ways, and pour out the vials of the wrath of God upon the earth. And the first went," etc. "It is incredible," says Bishop Horsley, "to any one who has not made the experiment, what proficiency may be made by studying the Scriptures without any other commentary or exposition than what the different parts of the sacred volume naturally... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 16:10

And the fifth angel poured out his vial upon the seat of the beast. Omit "angel" as before (see on Revelation 16:8 ). The throne of the beast. That throne which had been given to him by the dragon ( Revelation 13:2 ), and which here typifies the centre and source of his power. While this throne may aptly refer to the Roman empire in St. John's time, its position varies at different times; wherever the world power is worshipped, there the beast has his throne. And his kingdom was... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Revelation 16:10

And the fifth angel poured out his vial upon the seat of the beast - The previous judgments had been preparatory to this. They all had a bearing on this, and were all preliminary to it; but the “seat” - the home, the center of the power of the beast - had not yet been reached. Here, however, there was a direct blow aimed at that power, still not such yet as to secure its final overthrow, for that is reserved for the pouring out of the last vial, Revelation 16:17-21. All that is represented here... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Revelation 16:10-11

Revelation 16:10-11. And the fifth angel poured out his vial on the seat, or throne, of the beast The reader will recollect that mention has been made of two beasts, (see Revelation 13:1; Revelation 13:11,) the secular and the ecclesiastical; and, as Mr. Faber observes, “it might be doubted which of the two was here intended, were we not assisted in our inquiries by the general context of the whole prophecy. Whenever the beast is simply mentioned, by way of eminence, as it were, it... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Revelation 16:8-11

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Revelation 16:1-21

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Revelation 16:10

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Revelation 16:10

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 16:1-11

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 16:1-21

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 16:1-21

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 16:10

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Revelation 16:10

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Revelation 16:10-11

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