Monday, 11 January 2021
And they had breastplates like breastplates of iron, and the sound of their wings was like the sound of chariots with many horses running into battle. Revelation 9:9
John is attempting to describe the “locusts” he sees in his vision. So far, he has seen…
They can be commanded.… Read the rest
Sunday, 10 January 2021
They had hair like women’s hair, and their teeth were like lions’ teeth. Revelation 9:8
In the previous verse, John began a detailed description of the “locusts” that he saw. The symbolism was clearly that of modern-day jet fighters. To this point, one might include attack helicopters as well, though a later description seems to argue against that.… Read the rest
Saturday, 9 January 2021
The shape of the locusts was like horses prepared for battle. On their heads were crowns of something like gold, and their faces were like the faces of men. Revelation 9:7
In verses 7-10 John will describe the locusts from the abyss. The description of these locusts is John’s best attempt at describing something he had never seen or even imagined.… Read the rest
Friday, 8 January 2021
In those days men will seek death and will not find it; they will desire to die, and death will flee from them. Revelation 9:6
The translation here is lacking several definite articles –
“In those days, the men will seek the death and will not find it.… Read the rest
Thursday, 7 January 2021
And they were not given authority to kill them, but to torment them for five months. Their torment was like the torment of a scorpion when it strikes a man. Revelation 9:5
These locusts that came out of the smoke of the abyss were given power like scorpions and were commanded to not harm the grass or any green thing.… Read the rest
