The voice (φωνη). Cf. Ezekiel 26:13. Or "sound" as in 1 Corinthians 14:8 with σαλπιγξ (trumpet). For this s…

And the voice of harpers. Those who play on the harp. This music was usually accompanied with singing. The idea in this verse and the foll…

And the voice of harpers . . .—Better, the sound. The sounds of mirth and triumph, and so on, cease: the sound of har…

The final lament over the fall of Babylon, spoken by an angel, is poignant and beautiful. A mighty angel picks up a huge stone like a giant millsto…

And the voice of harpers, and musicians, and of pipers and
trumpeters
Which were for …

What is a cause for rejoicing to the servants of God on earth, is also a cause for rejoicing to the angels in heaven. The apostles, who are honored…