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Revelation 15:2-4

King James Version (KJV)

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2. And I saw as it were a sea of glass mingled with fire: and them that had gotten the victory over the beast, and over his image, and over his mark, [and] over the number of his name, stand on the sea of glass, having the harps of God. 3. And they sing the song of Moses the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying, Great and marvellous [are] thy works, Lord God Almighty; just and true [are] thy ways, thou King of saints. 4. Who shall not fear thee, O Lord, and glorify thy name? for [thou] only [art] holy: for all nations shall come and worship before thee; for thy judgments are made manifest.

Revelation 15:2-4 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Revelation 15:2

Theological / Devotional

Sea of glass. See on ch. 4:6.

Mingled with fire. In ch. 4 the sea of glass is likened “unto crystal” (v. 6). Here it has a hue like fire doubtless through a reflection of the glory of God.

Had gotten the victory. These are the people who responded to, and accepted, the message of warning mentioned in ch. 14. They have been saved out of the world of trouble and evil, and are now secure in the kingdom of God. The victory was obtained by the blood of the Lamb (ch. 12:11). They stood loyal to God even when the death penalty was pronounced (see on ch. 13:15). Now they stand safe on the sea of glass. The victory is complete, the struggle is over. They overcame, they triumphed, and now in the heavenly kingdom they sing the anthem of victory.

Beast. See on ch. 13:2.

Image. See on ch. 13:14.

Mark. See on ch. 13:16.

Number of his name. See on ch. 13:18.

Harps of God. See on chs. 5:8; 14:2. Verses 2–4 are parenthetical. Preceding a description of the fearful seven last plagues, the prophet is given a view of the triumph of the church of God over all her enemies. The saints will not be swallowed up in the overflowing scourge, but will be delivered.

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