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After these things I looked, and the temple of the tent of the testimony in heaven was opened.
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Judgment from God's Presence
Commentators explain that the 'temple of the tabernacle of the testimony' refers to the heavenly version of the Holy of Holies—God's direct presence. The temple opening signifies that the coming plagues are not random events but are holy judgments issued directly from God Himself, underscoring their divine authority and righteousness.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
And after that I looked. After I had seen in vision the redeemed thus referred to, celebrating the praises of God, I saw the preparation m…
The temple of the tabernacle of the testimony (ο ναος της σκηνης του μαρτυριου). Charles calls this "strange" language. Probably t…
19th Century
Anglican
And after that . . .—Better, And after these things I saw, and there was opened the temple of the tabernacle of the t…
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A second and still more impressive scene follows. The door to the temple in heaven is again opened (cf. 11:19), and the seven angels dressed in whi…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And after that I looked That is, after John had seen the above vision, he looked again, and saw what follows:
In the judgments God executes upon antichrist and his followers, he fulfills the prophecies and promises of his word. These angels are prepared for…
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