This chapter is a general preface to the whole book and contains. Revelation by matthew henry nook book ebook barnes. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. The announcement that the object of the book is to record a revelation which the lord jesus christ had made of important events which were shortly to occur, and which were signified by an angel to the author, john, rev 1. Revelation we have, in this chapter, a further discovery and description of the churchs enemies.
An introduction to the book of proverbs 5 chapter 1 15 the fear of the lord a short study 20. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. Cyril barber the ministers library volume 3 this is not a commentary on the book of revelation, but a wellinformed book that introduces readers to the intricacies of interpretation and theology of johns vision. It explains in more detail events that are necessary to understand more fully what is happening in time sequence, so the insets are historical digressions that give greater clarity to the revelation. The apostolic blessing pronounced on all who take due notice of the contents of this book verses 38. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 12 the. The beast from the sea in chapter and the dragon of chapter 12 are also described as having seven heads and ten horns, which implies that these three satan, the antichrist, and babylon are connected. Revelation overview, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary by albert barnes, a dedicated student of the bible, continues to be very popular even today. This chapter revelation 17 properly commences a more detailed description of the judgment inflicted on the formidable antichristian power referred to in the last chapter, though under a new image.
While they preach gods last warning to the human and demonic powers of earth just before the final trumpet sounds, god gives them supernatural protection. Here there is the additional idea of his walking in the midst of them, implying perhaps constant and vigilant supervision. Verse 17 17 and the seventh angel poured out his bowl into the air, and there came a great voice out of the temple of heaven, from the throne, saying, it is done. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 17. This antichrist had been before represented as a beast, and is now described as a great whore. Five having passed prior to johns lifetime, the roman kingdom during johns time being the sixth, and a yet future kingdom of antichrist being the seventh. In revelation 17 and 18, the fall of babylon is carefully detailed.
Notes on the bible by albert barnes, full text etext at. I will shew unto thee the judgment of the great whore that sitteth upon many waters. Chapter 17 this chapter contains another representation of those things that had been revealed before concerning the wickedness and ruin of antichrist. I fell at his feet as dead the appearance of the glory of the lord had then same effect upon ezekiel, ezekiel 1. Gods creation is but a reservoir of means made ready for him to employ instantly to do his pleasure letter 1, 1897. Revelation 6 bible commentary matthew henry concise.
The apocryphal book of enoch chapter 20 gives the names of the seven angels who watch. It contains an account of the sequel of the pouring out of the last vial, and the description, in various forms, continues to the close of rev. A reservoir of means god spoke, and his words created his works in the natural world. Within the book of revelation, there are inset chapters. We hope this dynamic commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. In order to compete against somebody or some team, one needs to know as much as possible about them in order to compete against them. Revelation 17 portrays a harlot in purple and scarlet who has conducted her. Revelation 17, new king james version nkjv the bible app.
Chapters 17, 18 and part of 19 deal with the judgment of babylon the great. The greek word semeion, which is translated as wonder, sign, or miracle, is used to describe a woman clothed with the sun. Similar to chapter 12, which provides a concise history of satans efforts to. Commentary for revelation 17 one of the angels who had the vials, explains the meaning of the former vision of the antichristian beast that was to reign 1260 years, and then to be destroyed. The seven heads of the beast are meant to represent seven kingdoms. Revelation chapter 1 internet sacred text archive home. Revelation 6 bible commentary on the book of revelation. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. In this writers opinion, revelation 17 is the most difficult chapter in the whole of the revelation. An inscription, declaring its origin and purpose verses 12. The theology of baptism is given depth of meaning in the book of revelation, especially in chapter 7. In revelation 11, during the great tribulation and the day of the lord, john describes the two witnesses as having godgiven power to witness and, if need be, call fire down from heaven to destroy their enemies. Before beginning to go through the content of revelation, we recommend that you read through the introduction, overview, and hermeneutical sections to familiarize yourself with the framework concerning this incredible book of god.
The first epistle to the thessalonians chapter 1 verse 3. The opening of the seals, the first, second, third, and fourth. To enter into an extended investigation of this would greatly exceed the limits which i have, and would not comport with my design in these notes. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. On the meaning of the word angel, see barnes revelation 1. As noted in chapter 12, it may be that satan is the spiritual driving force, the antichrist is the emperor, and babylon is the. Previous index next the book of revelation chapter seventeen objectives in studying this chapter 1 to appreciate the importance of this chapter in interpreting the book of revelation 2 to note the significance of the fact that the beast is not when the revelation was given 3 to ascertain the identity of the great harlot and the scarlet beast summary this is a key chapter, for the. Commentaries for revelation chapter 20 the imprisonment of the dragon, or satan. I will show you the judgment on the great harlot who lives near the many waters. The book concludes with a versebyverse background guide to the contents of the message the risen lord sent to his church. Barnes notes on the new testamentbook of revelation kindle edition by barnes, albert. The law revelation and guidance a historical record of gods revelations to man and legislation for the. This chapter contains another representation of those things that had been revealed before concerning the wickedness and ruin of antichrist.
Revelation 18 commentary albert barnes notes on the whole bible. Some commentators point out that the red dragon of revelation chapter 12 is connected by the same color to the red beast of revelation chapter 17 but the greek does not indicate the same color. This is further evidence that the event of chapter 18 is subsequent to the seventh vial and therefore in contrast to the destruction of the harlot in chapter 17. So in the zendavesta of zoroaster, seven amshaspends, or archangels, are.
Much has been written on the question who was the author of this book. They shall see their folly, and how they have been bewitched and enslaved by the harlot, and be made instruments in. God help each one of us to have every sin confessed and forgiven so our names will remain in the book. It contains an account of the sequel of the pouring out of the last vial, and the description, in various forms, continues to the close of revelation 19. By the going forth of this white horse, a time of peace, or the early progress of the christian religion, seems to be intended. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelation. The 17thcentury theologian john gill refers to a suggestion that the. This figure is another of the commonlyknown symbols of revelation, often referred to as the whore of babylon. Title page original preface to the notes on the gospels preface to the gospel according to matthew. Revelation 17 explained similar to chapter 12, which provides a concise history of satans efforts to destroy christ and gods people, including the true church of god, revelation 17 documents the work of a powerful, false religious system that has long deceived and ruled over numerous nations and peoples. Barnes notes on the new testamentbook of revelation. Revelation 18 commentary albert barnes notes on the.
A verse by verse study guide for the book of proverbs. The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the final book of the christian bible. The reference to plagues refers to the vials of chapter 16, especially the seventh vial which falls upon babylon itself 16. This chapter revelation 17 properly commences a more detailed description of the judgment inflicted on the formidable. Bible commentary seventhday adventistegw vol 18 pdf. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading barnes notes on the new testamentbook of revelation. In chapters 17 and 18, john is taken to see much more detail about the life, deeds and end fate of the religious and political systems that had control over the world since the rebellion against god became formal at babylon in the days of nimrod. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 1. This chapter begins with one of the angels who poured out a judgment bowl calling john to see a great prostitute. Revelation chapter 17 internet sacred text archive. This, in no sense, is my final word on this chapter. The terrible splendor of such majesty was more than the apostle could bear, and he fell down deprived of his senses, but was soon enabled to behold the vision by a communication. Nine times out of ten, when people ask, how do you interpret the book of.
Similar to chapter 12, which provides a concise history of satans efforts to destroy christ and gods people, including the true church of god, revelation 17 documents the work of a powerful, false religious system that has long deceived and ruled over numerous nations and peoples. Especially emphasized in these chapters is pride she glorified herself, and the second is satiety, to seek the fullness of everything. Revelation overview albert barnes notes on the whole bible. Both chapter 17 and the following chapter describe the destruction of babylon the great 17. And now to complete the seals we have to turn to the 8th chapter of revelation, so we will have to go forward and skip the seventh chapter to return later. The thousandyear interval is used in two connections in this passage. Seven trumpets are sounded seen in chapters 8, 9, and 12. Revelation 17 bible commentary matthew henry concise. The description in this chapter is that of a rich merchantcity reduced to desolation, and is but carrying out the general idea under a different form. Revelation 20 is the twentieth chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in. The book of revelation is the revelation of jesus christ in the sense that it.
The woman in the wilderness 1 and there appeared a great wonder in heaven. American theologian albert barnes notes the considerable resemblance. Barnes notes that john didnt necessarily see a sword coming out of jesus mouth. Revealing the mystery of babylon the great and the beast 1 and there came one of the seven angels which had the seven vials, and talked with me, saying unto me, come hither. Revelation 17 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. The bibles description of the beast having the strongest parts of several vicious.
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