Commentary

Revelation 8

Scofield Reference Notes (1917 edition) (1917)

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Verse 2

angels(See Scofield "Hebrews 1:4").

trumpets These are trumpets of angels; contrast "the trump of God" 1 Thessalonians 4:16; 1 Corinthians 15:52; Joel 2:1; Amos 3:6.

Verse 3

angel

(See Scofield "Hebrews 1:4").

Verse 4

angel's

(See Scofield "Hebrews 1:4").

Verse 5

angel

(See Scofield "Hebrews 1:4").

Verse 6

angels

(See Scofield "Hebrews 1:4").

Verses 7–9

angel

(See Scofield "Hebrews 1:4").

Verses 10–11

angel(See Scofield "Hebrews 1:4")

star Cf. Revelation 9:1; Isaiah 14:12 contra, Daniel 12:3

Verse 12

angel

(See Scofield "Hebrews 1:4").

Verse 13

angel

(See Scofield "Hebrews 1:4").

Scofield Reference Notes (1917 edition) (1917). Public domain, from the CrossWire SWORD module.