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God's Judgment is Righteous
The praise in heaven erupts because God's judgments are declared "true and righteous." Commentators stress that the punishment of the symbolic "great harlot" is not arbitrary but a just consequence for two specific reasons: she corrupted the world with spiritual deception and she murdered God's faithful servants. This act demonstrates God's perfect justice.
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Albert Barnes
On Revelation 19:2
18th Century
Theologian
For true and righteous are his judgments. That is, the calamities that come upon the power here referred to are deserved.
For h…
AT Robertson
On Revelation 19:2
For (οτ). Because. The reason for God's judgments is given in 15:3; 16:7. The doom of Babylon seen in 14:7 is now realized.
Charles Ellicott
On Revelation 19:1–3
19th Century
Bishop
THE CHORUS OF THE HEAVENLY MULTITUDE REJOICING OVER HER FALL.
And after these things I heard . . .—Or,
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Charles Spurgeon
On Revelation 19:1–4
19th Century
Preacher
And after these things I heard a great voice of much people in heaven, saying, Alleluia; Salvation, and glory, and honour, and power, unto the …
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Revelation 19:2
The English word “Hallelujah” (GK 252) transliterates a Greek word, which in turn transliterates the Hebrew hallelu yah, meaning “Praise the LORD!”…
John Gill
On Revelation 19:2
17th Century
Pastor
For true and righteous are his judgments
As in (See Gill on Revelation 15:3), (See Gill on Revelation 1…
Matthew Henry
On Revelation 19:1–10
17th Century
Minister
Praising God for what we have is praying for what more is to be done for us. There is harmony between the angels and the saints in this triumphant …