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The Crushing Hail of Judgment
Commentators explain that the "great hail" with stones weighing a "talent" (estimated at 55-130 lbs) is symbolic. Drawing parallels to the plague on Egypt and God's judgment on Israel's enemies, this imagery signifies a final, overwhelming, and inescapable judgment from God. The immense size of the hail underscores how "exceeding great" this final plague is.
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Albert Barnes
On Revelation 16:21
18th Century
Theologian
And there fell upon men a great hail out of heaven. Perhaps this is an allusion to one of the plagues of Egypt (Exodus 9:22–26…
AT Robertson
On Revelation 16:21
Hail (χαλαζα). As in 8:17; 11:19.
Every stone about the weight of a talent (ως ταλαντιαια). Old adjective …
Charles Ellicott
On Revelation 16:21
19th Century
Bishop
And there fell. . . .—And a great hail, as of a talent in weight, descends from the heaven on men. There is again a refer…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Revelation 16:21
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 16:21
17th Century
Pastor
And there fell upon men a great hail out of heaven
Which must be understood not as after the fall of the cities, and…
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 …