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The seven angels who had the seven trumpets prepared themselves to sound.
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A Response to Prayer
Commentators note that the angels prepare to sound the trumpets immediately after the prayers of the saints are offered to God (Revelation 8:3–5). This sequence is not a coincidence. It shows that the coming judgments are a direct, divine response to the cries of God's people, demonstrating that their prayers have a profound impact on earthly events.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
And the seven angels which had the seven trumpets prepared themselves to sound. See also Revelation 8:7. Evidently, they prepared themselv…
Prepared themselves (ητοιμασαν αυτους). First aorist active indicative of ετοιμαζω. They knew the signal and got ready.
19th Century
Anglican
And the seven angels. ... — Translate: And the seven angels who had the seven trumpets prepared themselves that they might sou…
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Two questions confront the interpreter at this point: (1) What is the relationship of the trumpets to the preceding seals and the following bowls? …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And the seven angels which had the seven trumpets Given them, (Revelation 8:2) ;
prep…
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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