There were given (εδοθησαν). As in 8:2; 9:1,3.

The two wings of the great eagle (α δυο πτερυγες του αετου …

And to the woman were given two wings of a great eagle. The most powerful of birds, and among the most rapid in flight. (See Barnes on Rev…

And to the woman . . . — Better, And there were given to the woman (the) two wings of the great eagle (…

Read history and see what fierce and brutal persecutions were used like floods against the gospel of Christ.

And to the woman were given two wings of a great eagle ,
&c.] By which are meant, not the two testaments, by which s…

The church and all her friends could rightly be called to praise God for deliverance from pagan persecution, even though other troubles awaited her…