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A Symbolic Flood of Opposition
Commentators universally agree that the 'river' or 'flood' is symbolic, not literal. It represents Satan's attempt to destroy the church with an overwhelming force. Scholars identify this flood with various historical realities: fierce persecutions, the spread of destructive heresies, massive invasions by hostile nations, or even waves of hostile public opinion designed to sweep the church away.
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Albert Barnes
On Revelation 12:15
18th Century
Theologian
And the serpent cast out of his mouth water as a flood. This is peculiar and uncommon imagery, and it is not necessary to suppose that any…
AT Robertson
On Revelation 12:15
Water as a flood (υδωρ ως ποταμον). "Water as a river," accusative case after εβαλεν (cast). The serpent could not follow the woma…
Charles Ellicott
On Revelation 12:15
19th Century
Bishop
And the serpent . . .—Translate: And the serpent cast out of his mouth after the woman water as a river, that he might make he…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Revelation 12:14–15
19th Century
Preacher
Read history and see what fierce and brutal persecutions were used like floods against the gospel of Christ.
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Revelation 12:15
The serpent spews a floodlike river of water out of his mouth to engulf and drown the woman. The water imagery symbolizes destruction by an enemy (…
John Gill
On Revelation 12:15
17th Century
Pastor
And the serpent cast out of his mouth water as a flood ,
&c.] Which cannot design any persecution before the fall of…
Matthew Henry
On Revelation 12:12–17
17th Century
Minister
The church and all her friends could rightly be called to praise God for deliverance from pagan persecution, even though other troubles awaited her…