Revelation 17:11
“And the beast that was, and is not, even he is the eighth, and is of the seven, and goeth into perdition.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And the beast that was, and is not, even he is the eighth,.... That was in embryo in John's time, and yet was not come…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
And the beast that was, and is not - That is, the one power that was formerly mighty; that died away so that it might be…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
And the beast, that was, and is not, even he is the eighth, and is of the seven, and goeth into perdition - That is to…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Revelation 17:7-13
Here we have the mystery of this vision explained. The apostle wonders at the sight of this woman: the angel undertakes…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
even he is the eighth Perhaps rather, both is himself the eighth, and is of the seven.
of the seven is most easily…