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The kings of the earth, the princes, the commanding officers, the rich, the strong, and every slave and freeman, hid themselves in the caves and in the rocks of the mountains.
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Commentators unanimously highlight that God's judgment is a great equalizer. The verse lists a descending order of people—from kings and generals to the rich, strong, slave, and free. This comprehensive list shows that no amount of earthly power, wealth, or status can provide protection or escape from the terror of divine wrath. In that day, all worldly distinctions become meaningless.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The universal consternation: And the kings of the earth, and others. The design of this and the following verses ([Reference Revelation 6:…
The princes (ο μεγιστανες). Late word from the superlative μεγιστος, in LXX, Josephus, papyri, in N.T. only in Mr 6:21;[Reference …
19th Century
Anglican
And the kings . . .—Translate, And the kings of the earth, and the magnates, and the commanders of hosts, and the wealthy, and…
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Baptist
Think of the contrast between this awful cry and the sentence we read just now: Then did they spit in his face. Mountains and rocks, f…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And the king's of the earth, and the great men The Roman emperors, and other principal magistrates, governors of pro…
When the sixth seal was opened, there was a great earthquake. The foundations of churches and states would be terribly shaken. Such bold figurative…
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