Revelation19
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1 I what seemed to the of a , , ! belong to ,
2 are ; he has the the , has the of .
3 they , ! The from and .
4 the the who was the , , . !
5 the a , , you , you who , .
6 I what seemed to the of a , the of the of , , ! the our the .
7 Let us and the , the of the has , has ;
8 was to with , — the the of the .
9 the angel to , this: are those who are the of the . he to , the of .
10 I to , he to , You do ! I a with who to the of . . the of the of .
11 I , , a ! The one is , he .
12 are a of , are , and he a no .
13 He in a in , the by which is is The of .
14 the , in , , were .
15 a the , will a of . will the of the of the of the .
16 his he a , of of .
17 I the , with a he to the that , , the of ,
18 the of , the of , the of , the of , the of men, both , .
19 I the the of the to him who was the .
20 the was , the who had the he those who had the of the those who . These were the of that .
21 the were the the of who was the , the were .
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Revelation 19Public-domain commentary and original-language notes for Revelation 19. The full AI study guide (summary, themes, context) has its own page.
Chapter Summary
In this chapter: The church in heaven and that on earth triumph, and praise the Lord for his righteous judgments. (1–10). A vision of Christ going forth to destroy the beast and his armies. (11–21).
vv1-10
Praising God for what we have, is praying for what is yet further to be done for us. There is harmony between the angels and the saints in this triumphant song. Christ is the Bridegroom of his ransomed church. This second union will be completed in heaven; but the beginning of the glorious millennium (by which is meant a reign of Christ, or a state of happiness, for a thousand years on earth) may be considered as the celebration of his espousals on earth. Then the church of Christ, being purified from errors, divisions, and corruptions, in doctrine, discipline, worship, and practice, will be made ready to be publicly owned by him as his delight and his beloved. The church appeared; not in the gay, gaudy dress of the mother of harlots, but in fine linen, clean and white. In the robes of Christ's righteousness, imputed for justification, and imparted for sanctification. The promises of the gospel, the true sayings of God, opened, applied, and sealed by the Spirit of God, in holy ordinances, are the marriage-feast. This seems to refer to the abundant grace and consolation Christians will receive in the happy days which are to come. The apostle offered honour to the angel. The angel refused it. He directed the apostle to the true and only object of religious worship; to worship God, and him alone. This plainly condemns the practice of those who worship the elements of bread and wine, and saints, and angels; and of those who do not believe that Christ is truly and by nature God, yet pay him a sort of worship. They stand convicted of idolatry by a messenger from heaven. These are the true sayings of God; of Him who is to be worshipped, as one with the Father and the Holy Spirit.
vv11-21
Christ, the glorious Head of the church, is described as on a white horse, the emblem of justice and holiness. He has many crowns, for he is King of kings, and Lord of lords. He is arrayed in a vesture dipped in his own blood, by which he purchased his power as Mediator; and in the blood of his enemies, over whom he always prevails. His name is “The Word of God;” a name none fully knows but himself; only this we know, that this Word was God manifest in the flesh; but his perfections cannot be fully understood by any creature. Angels and saints follow, and are like Christ in their armour of purity and righteousness. The threatenings of the written word he is going to execute on his enemies. The ensigns of his authority are his name; asserting his authority and power, warning the most powerful princes to submit, or they must fall before him. The powers of earth and hell make their utmost effort. These verses declare important events, foretold by the prophets. These persons were not excused because they did what their leaders bade them. How vain will be the plea of many sinners at the great day! We followed our guides; we did as we saw others do! God has given a rule to walk by, in his word; neither the example of the most, nor of the chief, must influence us contrary thereto: if we do as the most do, we must go where the most go, even into the burning lake.
Key Words
μετά (metá): properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession) with which it is joined; occupying an intermediate position between G575 (ἀπό) or G1537 (ἐκ) and G1519 (εἰς) or G4314 (πρός); less intimate than G1722 (ἐν) and less close than G4862 (σύν))
ταῦτα (taûta): these things
ἀκούω (akoúō): to hear (in various senses)
ὡς (hōs): which how, i.e. in that manner (very variously used, as follows)
μέγας (mégas): big (literally or figuratively, in a very wide application)
φωνή (phōnḗ): a tone (articulate, bestial or artificial); by implication, an address (for any purpose), saying or language
πολύς (polýs): (singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely
ὄχλος (óchlos): a throng (as borne along); by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot
ἐν (en): "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
οὐρανός (ouranós): the sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of God); by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel (Christianity)
Cross References
Revelation 19Textual basis for the vesture dipped in blood and treading the winepress of wrath.
Supported by Matthew Henry
Direct Old Testament background for the 'supper of the great God' and the fowls devouring flesh.
Supported by JFB
Identified by JFB as identical in phrasing and theme to the Hallelujah on the destruction of foes.
Supported by JFB
Connects Christ's title 'The Word of God' with John's foundational Gospel prologue.
Supported by Matthew Henry, Matthew Poole
Parallels Christ's title 'King of kings, and Lord of lords' and his victory with his chosen armies.
Supported by Matthew Henry, Matthew Poole
Direct parallel where John again attempts to worship the angel and is corrected.
Supported by Matthew Poole
Messianic psalm of the warrior King riding forth in truth, meekness, and righteousness.
Supported by Matthew Henry
Verifies that the beast and false prophet remain in the lake of fire.
Supported by Matthew Poole
Identifies the beast and false prophet (miracle worker) first introduced in chapter 13.
Supported by Matthew Poole
Scriptural promise that God will avenge the blood of his servants.
Supported by JFB
Parallels Jesus' parables regarding the marriage feast of the King's Son.
Supported by Matthew Henry, JFB
Old Testament source for being clothed in garments of salvation and robes of righteousness.
Supported by Matthew Henry, Matthew Poole
Parallels Christ destroying the lawless one with the breath of his mouth.
Supported by Matthew Henry
Prophetic declaration of Christ ruling the nations with a rod of iron.
Supported by Matthew Henry
Messianic prophecy of smiting the earth with the rod of his mouth.
Supported by Matthew Henry
Parallels the judgment language of smoke rising up for ever and ever.
Supported by Matthew Poole
Ezekiel's description of the voice of the Almighty as the noise of many waters.
Supported by Matthew Poole
Contrasts the first white horse rider (conquering) with Christ's final, ultimate entry.
Supported by JFB
The gathering of the kings of the earth for the battle of the great day.
Supported by Matthew Poole
New Testament concept of the Church espoused to Christ as a chaste virgin.
Supported by JFB