Revelation of John 19:21
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And the rest were killed with the sword that proceeded from the mouth of the One seated on the horse. And all the birds gorged themselves on their flesh.
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the remnant--Greek, "the rest," that is, "the kings and their armies" (Rev 19:19) classed together in one indiscriminate mass. A solemn confirmation of the warning in Psa 2:10. Next: Revelation Chapter 20
Open source ↗In this chapter we have, I. A further account of the triumphant song of angels and saints for the fall of Babylon (Rev 19:1-4). II. The marriage between Christ and the church proclaimed and perfected (Rev 19:5-10). III. Another warlike expedition of the glorious head and husband of the church, with the success of it (Rev 19:10, etc.).
Open source ↗19:21 The entire army of enemies is dispatched by the sword from Christ’s mouth (see 1:16; 2:12, 16; see also Isa 11:4; 49:2; 2 Thes 2:8). While one side of God’s word (grace) leads to repentance, the other side (judgment) carries out the death sentence.
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He held in His right hand seven stars, and a sharp double-edged sword came from His mouth. His face was like the sun shining at its brightest.
And the ten horns and the beast that you saw will hate the prostitute. They will leave her desolate and naked, and will eat her flesh and burn her with fire.