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A Symbolic River's End
Most commentators interpret the 'great river Euphrates' not literally, but as a symbol for the Turkish or Ottoman Empire. Just as the sixth trumpet announced this power's rise (Revelation 9:14), this sixth bowl signifies its decline or destruction. This act of judgment is seen as removing a major historical and political obstacle to God's purposes.
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Albert Barnes
On Revelation 16:12
18th Century
Theologian
And the sixth angel poured out his vial upon the great river Euphrates. On the situation of that river, and the symbolical meaning of this…
AT Robertson
On Revelation 16:12
Upon the great river, the river Euphrates (επ τον ποταμον τον μεγαν τον Ευφρατην). The sixth trumpet brings up the river Euphrates…
Charles Ellicott
On Revelation 16:12
19th Century
Bishop
And the sixth . . .—Better, The sixth (angel) poured out his vial on the great river Euphrates; and its wate…
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John Gill
On Revelation 16:12
17th Century
Pastor
And the sixth angel poured his vial on the great river
Euphrates
Which is not to be u…
Matthew Henry
On Revelation 16:12–16
17th Century
Minister
This probably shows the destruction of the Turkish power and of idolatry, and that a way will be made for the return of the Jews. Alternatively, un…