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He causes all, the small and the great, the rich and the poor, and the free and the slave, to be given a mark on their right hand, or on their forehead;
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Commentators stress that the beast's influence is universal, affecting "the small and the great, rich and poor, free and bond." This highlights a system of control that leaves no social or economic class untouched, pressuring everyone to conform to its values and authority.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
And he caused all. He claims jurisdiction, in the matters here referred to, over all classes of persons and compels them to do his will. T…
He causeth all (same use of ποιεÂω as in 12,15). Note article here with each class (the small and the great, etc.).
19th Century
Anglican
And he causeth . . .—Better, And he [that is, probably, the second wild beast, and not the image, as in …
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The immediate effect of the worship of the beast involves receiving a “mark” (GK 5916) on the right hand or forehead. By comparing the other passag…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And he causeth all, both small and great, rich and poor , free and bond Men of all ra…
Those who understand the first beast to denote a worldly power also consider the second to be a persecuting and assumed power, which acts under the…
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