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An Unprecedented Upheaval
Commentators unanimously highlight the unique and unparalleled nature of this earthquake. The text uses emphatic language ('such as was not since there were men') to describe a final, cataclysmic judgment. The accompanying lightnings, voices, and thunders are classic biblical signs of God's awesome power and presence, recalling Mount Sinai and other key moments of divine intervention.
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Albert Barnes
On Revelation 16:18
18th Century
Theologian
And there were voices, and thunders, and lightnings, accompanying the voice that was heard from the throne. See Revelation 4:5 and Revelat…
AT Robertson
On Revelation 16:18
And there were (κα εγενοντο). "And there came" (same verb ginomai). See 8:5; 11:19 for this list of terrible sounds and lig…
Charles Ellicott
On Revelation 16:18
19th Century
Bishop
And there were voices . . .—There is some variety in the order of the words in different manuscripts. There w…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Revelation 16:18
The seventh bowl is poured out into the air. Nothing further is said about the “air”; rather, John is concerned with the loud voice that cries out,…
John Gill
On Revelation 16:18
17th Century
Pastor
And there were voices, and thunders, and lightnings
As at the giving of the law, (Exodus 19:16) and at t…
Matthew Henry
On Revelation 16:17–21
17th Century
Minister
The seventh and last angel poured out his vial, and the downfall of Babylon was finished. The church triumphant in heaven saw it and rejoiced; the …