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An Unimaginable Number
Most commentators agree that the number 200 million is symbolic, not literal. Scholars describe it as an 'utterly bewildering' and 'unparalleled' figure meant to convey an immense, overwhelming force beyond human ability to count. John himself doesn't count them but 'heard the number,' emphasizing the divine revelation of this vast scale.
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Albert Barnes
On Revelation 9:16
18th Century
Theologian
And the number of the army of the horsemen. It is to be observed here that the strength of the army seemed to be cavalry. In the former pl…
AT Robertson
On Revelation 9:16
Of the horsemen (του ιππικου). Old adjective ιππικος from ιππος (horse), equestrian. The neuter articular singular το ιππικον, the…
Charles Ellicott
On Revelation 9:16
19th Century
Bishop
And the number . . .—Translate, And the number of the armies of the cavalry was two myriads of myriads. I heard the number of…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Revelation 9:16
The sixth trum pet: The second woe. Here we find a description of disasters that reach to the death of a third of humankind (vv.15, 18; cf. 8:7). “…
John Gill
On Revelation 9:16
17th Century
Pastor
And the number of the army of the horsemen
This shows that the four angels before mentioned were men, and design gen…
Matthew Henry
On Revelation 9:13–21
17th Century
Minister
The sixth angel sounded, and here the power of the Turks seems to be the subject. Their time is limited. They not only killed in war but also broug…