Revelation 17:7
“And the angel said unto me, Wherefore didst thou marvel? I will tell thee the mystery of the woman, and of the beast that carrieth her, which hath the seven heads and ten horns.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And the angel said unto me,.... The same as in Rev 17:1
wherefore didst thou marvel? which is not said by way of…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
And the angel said unto me, Wherefore didst thou marvel? - He was doubtless struck with the appearance of John as he…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
And the angel said unto me, Wherefore didst thou marvel! I will tell thee the mystery of the woman, and of the beast…
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
The Interpretation of the Mystery, Rev 17:7-18
7. Wherefore didst thou marvel? Again the word should be wonder. For the…