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and one third of the creatures which were in the sea died, those who had life. One third of the ships were destroyed.
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A Symbol of Rome's Fall
Many commentators interpret this verse historically, seeing the destruction of sea life and ships as a symbol for the Vandal invasions under Genseric (c. 428–468 AD). The Vandals' powerful navy and devastating raids across the Mediterranean crippled the Roman Empire's maritime commerce and power, contributing significantly to its collapse.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
And the third part of the creatures which were in the sea, and had life, died. The effect was as if one-third of all the fish in …
Of the creatures (των κτισματων). See 5:13 for this word κτισμα. Even they that had life (τα εχοντα ψυχας). Here the nominative ar…
19th Century
Anglican
And the second angel... — Translate, And the second angel sounded, and as it were a great mountain burning with fire was cast …
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The second trumpet. A huge blazing mass like a mountain is thrown into the sea and turns part of iy into blood. This suggests the first plague, whe…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And the third part of the creatures which were in the sea , &c.] The fishes; by whom men are meant, the inhabitants …
The first angel sounded the first trumpet, and there followed hail and fire mingled with blood—a storm of heresies, a mixture of dreadful errors fa…
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