Revelation 8:11
“And the name of the star is called Wormwood: and the third part of the waters became wormwood; and many men died of the waters, because they were made bitter.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And the name of the star is called Wormwood,.... Because of the bitter afflictions, sorrows, and distresses which it was…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
And the name of the star is called Wormwood - Is appropriately so called. The writer does not say that it would be…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
The star is called Wormwood - So called from the bitter or distressing effects produced by its influence.
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Revelation 8:7-13
Observe, I. The first angel sounded the first trumpet, and the events which followed were very dismal: There followed…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
became wormwood We are perhaps to be reminded, as before, of the plagues in Egypt, so here of the mercy to Israel, Exo…
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