The seven angels who had the seven trumpets prepared themselves to sound.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

Prepared themselves (ητοιμασαν αυτους). First aorist active indicative of ετοιμαζω. They knew the signal and got ready.

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

And the seven angels which had the seven trumpets prepared themselves to sound. See also Revelation 8:7. Evidently, they prepared themselv…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

And the seven angels. ... — Translate: And the seven angels who had the seven trumpets prepared themselves that they might sou…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

Two questions confront the interpreter at this point: (1) What is the relationship of the trumpets to the preceding seals and the following bowls? …

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And the seven angels which had the seven trumpets
Given them, (Revelation 8:2) ;

prep…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The seventh seal is opened. There was profound silence in heaven for a time; all was quiet in the church, for whenever the church on earth cries ou…

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