Apocalypse Explained (Tansley) n. 873

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873. (Verse 7) Saying with a great voice. That this signifies exhortation, is evident from the signification of a loud voice, as denoting exhortation, because it involves the things following, where it is said that they should fear God, and give glory unto Him. A voice is frequently mentioned in the Word, also a loud voice; and when it is from the Lord, or from His angels, it signifies Divine truth in general, and all that proceeds from the Lord; consequently, also, commandment and precept, and thus also exhortation, with other things besides; concerning which see above (n. 261, 302, 424, 668, 682). For a voice from the angels is not a voice from themselves, but through them, from the Lord.


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