Bible Commentaries
Abbott's Illustrated New Testament
Revelation 16
And repented not of their deeds. Experiencing the bitter fruits and consequences of sin has little tendency to bring men to repentance and salvation in this life; and we have no reason to expect any different result in the life to come. Ruin brought by transgression induces, not sorrow and repentance, but a certain insane resentment and despair.
The words of this verse seem to be intended as those of Christ; but their connection with the context is not obvious.
Armageddon. The meaning of this name is not understood, although various conjectural explanations of it have been attempted.
That the outpouring of the seven vials is intended to represent a series of judgments and calamities brought upon the enemies of God, is very plain; but in applying the several symbols to specific events in history which have since occurred, commentators have been extremely divided in opinion.
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