Rev 15:5-8 | Geneva | STEP | {9} And after that I looked, and, behold, the temple of the tabernacle of the testimony in heaven was opened: (9) The second part of the narration (as was noted in) see Geneva (4) in which first the authority of the whole argument and matter is figured by a forerunning type of a temple opened in heaven, as in namely that all those things are divine and of God, that proceed from thence in this verse. Secondly, the administers or executors, come out of the Temple in . Thirdly, they are furnished with instruments of the judgments of God, and weapons fit for the manner of the same judgments; . Finally, they are confirmed by testimony of the visible glory of God, in . A similar testimony to which was exhibited of old in the law; .

Revelation of John 15:5-8

{9} And after that I looked, and, behold, the temple of the tabernacle of the testimony in heaven was opened:

(9) The second part of the narration (as was noted in) see Geneva (4) Re 15:2 in which first the authority of the whole argument and matter is figured by a forerunning type of a temple opened in heaven, as in Re 11:19 namely that all those things are divine and of God, that proceed from thence in this verse. Secondly, the administers or executors, come out of the Temple in Re 15:6. Thirdly, they are furnished with instruments of the judgments of God, and weapons fit for the manner of the same judgments; Re 15:7. Finally, they are confirmed by testimony of the visible glory of God, in Re 15:8. A similar testimony to which was exhibited of old in the law; Ex 40:34. And the seven angels came out of the temple, having the {10} seven plagues, clothed in {11} pure and white linen, and having their breasts {12} girded with golden girdles.

(10) That is, commandments to inflict those seven plagues, by way of metonymy. (11) Which was in old time a sign of the kingly or princely dignity. (12) This girding was a sign of diligence, and the girdle of gold was a sign of sincerity and trustworthiness in taking in charge the commandments of God. And one of the {13} four beasts gave unto the seven angels seven golden vials full of the wrath of God, who liveth for ever and ever.

(13) Of these before Re 4:7. And the temple was filled with smoke from the glory of God, and from his power; {14} and no man was able to enter into the temple, till the seven plagues of the seven angels were fulfilled.

(14) None of those seven angels could return, till he had performed fully the charge committed to him, according to the decree of God.