Revelation 12:5
“And she brought forth a man child, who was to rule all nations with a rod of iron: and her child was caught up unto God, and to his throne.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And she brought forth a man child,.... Not Christ, literally and personally considered, or Christ in his human nature,…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
And she brought forth a man child - Representing, according to the view above taken, the church in its increase and…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Rev 12:5 per Adam Clarke
And her child was caught up unto God, and to his throne - In Yalcut Rubeni are these words:…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Revelation 12:1-11
Here we see that early prophecy eminently fulfilled in which God said he would put enmity between the seed of the woman…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
a man child Lit. a son, a male, the latter word being neuter.
who was to rule Lit. who is to rule. This designation of…
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