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A second time they said, "Hallelujah! Her smoke goes up forever and ever."

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A Heavenly Encore

The heavenly multitude shouts "Hallelujah" a second time, which commentators describe as a "heavenly encore." This repetition isn't accidental; it emphasizes the immense significance of God's final judgment on evil. Scholars like John Gill note it shows the deep, heartfelt, and earnest nature of the praise for God's righteous victory.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Revelation 19:3

18th Century

Theologian

And again they said, Alleluia.

The event was so glorious and so important; the final destruction of the great enemy of the church wa…

AT Robertson

AT Robertson

On Revelation 19:3

A second time (δευτερον). Adverbial accusative, a heavenly encore.

They say (ειρηκαν). Perfect active indi…

Charles Ellicott

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

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

Expositor's Bible Commentary

On Revelation 19:3

The second Hallel supplements the first one. Babylon’s permanent end is celebrated in words reminiscent of ancient Babylon’s judgment ([Reference I…

John Gill

John Gill

On Revelation 19:3

17th Century

Pastor

And again they said, Alleluia
Or a "second time" they said it; they began and ended their solemn worship and service with it; …

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Matthew Henry

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 …