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Text -- Revelation 13:8 (NET)

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13:8 and all those who live on the earth will worship the beast, everyone whose name has not been written since the foundation of the world in the book of life belonging to the Lamb who was killed.
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Commentary -- Word/Phrase Notes (per phrase)

Robertson: Rev 13:8 - -- Shall worship him ( proskunēsousin auton ). Future active of proskuneō with the accusative here as some MSS. in Rev 13:4 (to thērion ), both...

Shall worship him ( proskunēsousin auton ).

Future active of proskuneō with the accusative here as some MSS. in Rev 13:4 (to thērion ), both constructions in this book.

Robertson: Rev 13:8 - -- Whose ( hou - autou ). Redundant use of genitive autou (his) with hou (whose) as common in this book, and singular instead of plural hōn wit...

Whose ( hou - autou ).

Redundant use of genitive autou (his) with hou (whose) as common in this book, and singular instead of plural hōn with antecedent pantes (all, plural), thus calling attention to the responsibility of the individual in emperor-worship.

Robertson: Rev 13:8 - -- Hath not been written ( ou gegraptai ). Perfect passive indicative of graphō , permanent state, stands written.

Hath not been written ( ou gegraptai ).

Perfect passive indicative of graphō , permanent state, stands written.

Robertson: Rev 13:8 - -- In the book of life of the Lamb ( en tōi bibliōi tēs zōēs tou arniou ). See Rev 3:5 for this phrase and the O.T. references. It occurs agai...

In the book of life of the Lamb ( en tōi bibliōi tēs zōēs tou arniou ).

See Rev 3:5 for this phrase and the O.T. references. It occurs again in Rev 17:8; Rev 20:12, Rev 20:15; Rev 21:27. "Here and in Rev 21:27, the Divine Register is represented as belonging to ‘ the Lamb that was slain’ "(Swete).

Robertson: Rev 13:8 - -- That hath been slain from the foundation of the world ( tou esphagmenou (for which see Rev 5:6) apo katabolēs kosmou ). For the phrase apo katabo...

That hath been slain from the foundation of the world ( tou esphagmenou (for which see Rev 5:6)

apo katabolēs kosmou ). For the phrase apo katabolēs kosmou (not in the lxx) there are six other N.T. uses (Mat 13:35 without kosmou ; Mat 25:34; Luk 11:50; Heb 4:3; Heb 9:26; Rev 17:8), and for pro katabolēs kosmou three (Joh 17:24; Eph 1:4; 1Pe 1:20). It is doubtful here whether it is to be taken with tou esphagmenou (cf. 1Pe 1:20) or with gegraptai as in Rev 17:8. Either makes sense, and here the most natural use is with esphagmenou . At any rate the death of Christ lies in the purpose of God, as in Joh 3:16.

Vincent: Rev 13:8 - -- From the foundation of the world These words may be construed with slain or with written . In favor of the latter is Rev 18:8; of the former, ...

From the foundation of the world

These words may be construed with slain or with written . In favor of the latter is Rev 18:8; of the former, 1Pe 1:19, 1Pe 1:20. Alford, pertinently as I think, urges the position of the words in favor of the connection with slain , and says that had it not been for the apparent difficulty of the sense thus conveyed, no one would have thought of going so far back as to hath been written for a connection. Render, as Rev., the lamb that hath been slain from the foundation of the world . Καταβολή foundation is literally a throwing or laying down , from καταβάλλω to throw down; hence a laying down of a foundation .

JFB: Rev 13:8 - -- Being of earth earthy; in contrast to "them that dwell in heaven."

Being of earth earthy; in contrast to "them that dwell in heaven."

JFB: Rev 13:8 - -- A, B, C, Syriac, Coptic, and ANDREAS read singular, "(every one) whose (Greek, 'hou'; but B, Greek, 'hon,' plural) name is not written."

A, B, C, Syriac, Coptic, and ANDREAS read singular, "(every one) whose (Greek, 'hou'; but B, Greek, 'hon,' plural) name is not written."

JFB: Rev 13:8 - -- The Greek order of words favors this translation. He was slain in the Father's eternal counsels: compare 1Pe 1:19-20, virtually parallel. The other wa...

The Greek order of words favors this translation. He was slain in the Father's eternal counsels: compare 1Pe 1:19-20, virtually parallel. The other way of connecting the words is, "Written from the foundation of the world in the book of life of the Lamb slain." So in Rev 17:8. The elect. The former is in the Greek more obvious and simple. "Whatsoever virtue was in the sacrifices, did operate through Messiah's death alone. As He was "the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world," so all atonements ever made were only effectual by His blood" [BISHOP PEARSON, Exposition of the Creed].

Clarke: Rev 13:8 - -- And all that dwell upon the earth shall worship him, whose names are not written in the book of life of the Lamb - The earth here is the Latin world...

And all that dwell upon the earth shall worship him, whose names are not written in the book of life of the Lamb - The earth here is the Latin world, as has been observed before in similar cases. The meaning therefore is, that all the corrupt part of mankind who are inhabitants of the Latin world shall submit to the religion of the empire, except, as Bishop Newton expresses it, "those faithful few whose names, as citizens of heaven, were enrolled in the registers of life.

Clarke: Rev 13:8 - -- Slain from the foundation of the world - That is, of the Christian world; for this has been shown to be the meaning of all kindreds, and tongues, an...

Slain from the foundation of the world - That is, of the Christian world; for this has been shown to be the meaning of all kindreds, and tongues, and nations. The year of the crucifixion is properly the commencement of Christianity, as the apostles then first began to promulgate the religion of Christ with the Holy Ghost sent down from heaven. But as Jesus Christ was in the Divine purpose appointed from the foundation of the world to redeem man by his blood, he therefore is, in a very eminent sense, the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world, i.e., from the creation.

Defender: Rev 13:8 - -- See Rev 3:5, note; Rev 20:15, note; Rev 21:27; Rev 22:19, note.

See Rev 3:5, note; Rev 20:15, note; Rev 21:27; Rev 22:19, note.

Defender: Rev 13:8 - -- On the pre-creation plan of God, see Joh 17:5, Joh 17:24; Act 15:18; 1Co 2:7; Eph 1:4; 2Ti 1:9; Tit 1:2; 1Pe 1:20."

On the pre-creation plan of God, see Joh 17:5, Joh 17:24; Act 15:18; 1Co 2:7; Eph 1:4; 2Ti 1:9; Tit 1:2; 1Pe 1:20."

TSK: Rev 13:8 - -- all : Rev 13:3, Rev 13:4, Rev 13:14, Rev 13:15 whose : Rev 3:5, Rev 3:20, Rev 12:15, Rev 21:27; Exo 32:32; Isa 4:3; Dan 12:1; Luk 10:20; Phi 4:3 Lamb ...

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Barnes: Rev 13:8 - -- And all that dwell upon the earth shall worship him - That is, as immediately stated, all whose names are not in the book of life. On the word ...

And all that dwell upon the earth shall worship him - That is, as immediately stated, all whose names are not in the book of life. On the word "worship,"see the notes on Rev 13:4.

Whose names are not written in the book of life of the Lamb - That is, of the Lord Jesus - the Lamb of God. See the notes on Phi 4:3. Compare the notes on Joh 1:29. The representation here is, that the Lord Jesus keeps a book or register, in which are recorded the names of all who shall obtain everlasting life.

Slain from the foundation of the world - See the notes on Rev 5:6. Compare the notes on Rev 3:5. The meaning here is, not that he was actually put to death "from the foundation of the world,"but that the intention to give him for a sacrifice was formed then, and that it was so certain that it might be spoken of as actually then occurring. See Rom 4:17. The purpose was so certain, it was so constantly represented by bloody sacrifices from the earliest ages, all typifying the future Saviour, that it might be said that he was "slain from the foundation of the world."Prof. Stuart, however (Com. in loco), supposes that this phrase should be connected with the former member of the sentence, "whose names are not written, from the foundation of the world, in the life-book of the Lamb, which was slain."Either construction makes good sense; but it seems to me that what is found in our common version is the most simple and natural.

Poole: Rev 13:8 - -- God here showed his prophet the general subjection that would be of all people to the papacy, except some few, whom he had chosen to eternal life an...

God here showed his prophet the general subjection that would be of all people to the papacy, except some few, whom he had chosen to eternal life and salvation, whom Christ had redeemed with his blood, and would preserve from this pollution.

PBC: Rev 13:8 - -- Those who worship Satan and the beast are those whose names are not written in the book of life of the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world. Th...

Those who worship Satan and the beast are those whose names are not written in the book of life of the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world. There is a difference between being deceived by Satan, and knowingly worshiping him.— Eld. Charles Taylor

Lamb slain from the foundation of the world

"Unto Adam also and to his wife did the Lord God make coats of skins, and clothed them." {Ge 3:21} The skins must have been those of the sacrificial animals, which had been offered up at God’s command, as memorials of Christ, the Lamb of God: and though they are not mentioned, yet it follows from the title given to Christ, "THE LAMB SLAIN FROM THE FOUNDATION OF THE WORLD;" and also from what is recorded in the next chapter, concerning Abel’s offering to the Lord the firstlings of his flocks, that Jesus the Lamb of God was prefigured in the garden of Eden by a lamb, or lambs. He might well, therefore, be proclaimed by the Baptist to be "the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sins of the world."

Samuel Eyles Pierce

Haydock: Rev 13:8 - -- Slain from the beginning. In the foreknowledge of God; and in as much as all mercy and grace, from the beginning, were given in view of his death an...

Slain from the beginning. In the foreknowledge of God; and in as much as all mercy and grace, from the beginning, were given in view of his death and passion. (Challoner)

Gill: Rev 13:8 - -- And all that dwell upon the earth shall worship him,.... The inhabitants of the Roman empire, the idolatrous part of it, the men of the world, earthly...

And all that dwell upon the earth shall worship him,.... The inhabitants of the Roman empire, the idolatrous part of it, the men of the world, earthly minded men; who are as they came into the world, and are of the earth, earthly, and seek only after earthly honours, pleasures, and profits; these are the admirers and adorers of the beast:

whose names are not written in the book of life of the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world; by which book is meant God's predestination of men to eternal life, or his decree of election; why this is called the "book of life"; see Gill on Rev 3:5; and their "names being written therein from the foundation of the world", Rev 17:8, for such a construction the words will bear, denotes that election is eternal, and is not an act of time, nor dependent upon anything done in time; and that it is of particular persons, and not of bodies of men, of nations and churches, and still less of propositions, or of persons so and so qualified, or under such conditions and circumstances; and that it is perfectly well known to God, and is sure and certain in its effects, and is unchangeable and irrevocable; for what is written in it, is written, and will always stand, not upon the foot of works, but of the sovereign grace of God; and this is called the Lamb's book; that is, Christ, who is compared to a Lamb for its harmlessness, meekness, and patience, and was typified by the lambs in the legal sacrifices; and this book is called his, because he was present at the making of it, and was concerned in putting down the names in it, Joh 13:18, and he himself stands first in it as the elect of God, and the head of all the elect, who, as members, were chosen in him: the act of election was made in him, and stands sure in him; and he is the author and giver of that life, which men are chosen unto both here and hereafter: and he may be said to be "slain from the foundation of the world"; in the decree and purpose of God, by which he was set forth, or foreappointed to be the propitiation for sin, and was foreordained, before the foundation of the world, to redeem his people by his blood, and in the promise of God immediately after the fall of man, that the seed of the woman should have his heel bruised, and he himself should bruise the serpent's head, which made it as sure as if it was then done; and in the sacrifices, which were immediately upon this offered up, and were types of the death and sacrifice of Christ; and in the faith of the saints, which brings distant things near, and considers them as if present; and also in his members, in Abel, and others, in whom he suffered, as he still does in his people; to which may be added, that such is the efficacy of the bloodshed and death of Christ, that it reached to all the saints from the beginning of the world, for the justification of their persons, the atonement of their sins, and cleansing from them; for the remission of sins, that are past, and for the redemption of transgressions under the first testament; for Old Testament saints from the beginning are saved by the grace of the Lord Jesus, as New Testament ones are. Something like this the Jews say e of the Messiah upon Gen 49:11,

"he washed מיומא דאתברי עלמא, "from the day that the world was created"; who is he? this is the King Messiah.--It is written Gen 1:2; "and the Spirit of God", &c. This is the Spirit of the King Messiah; and from the day that the world was created; he washed his garments in wine;''

which the Jewish writers f understand of blood, which for its redness is like to wine; though they interpret it of the blood of the slain, with which the garments of the Messiah will be stained. Now such whose names are not written in this book of the Lamb, who have no interest in electing grace, nor in redemption by Christ, the slain Lamb of God, nor any right unto eternal life, who are reprobate persons, vessels of wrath fitted for destruction, who are foreordained to condemnation, and are given up to believe a lie, that they might be damned, these are the followers and worshippers of antichrist.

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Commentary -- Verse Notes / Footnotes

NET Notes: Rev 13:8 Or “slaughtered”; traditionally, “slain.”

Geneva Bible: Rev 13:8 And all that dwell upon the earth shall worship him, ( 13 ) whose names are not written in the book of life of the Lamb slain from the foundation of t...

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Commentary -- Verse Range Notes

TSK Synopsis: Rev 13:1-18 - --1 A beast rises out of the sea with seven heads and ten horns, to whom the dragon gives his power.11 Another beast comes out of the earth;14 causes an...

MHCC: Rev 13:1-10 - --The apostle, standing on the shore, saw a savage beast rise out of the sea; a tyrannical, idolatrous, persecuting power, springing up out of the troub...

Matthew Henry: Rev 13:1-10 - -- We have here an account of the rise, figure, and progress of the first beast; and observe, 1. From what situation the apostle saw this monster. He s...

Barclay: Rev 13:6-9 - --(i) This may be taken quite generally. It may mean that the power of the empire and the institution of Caesar worship are a blasphemy against God, a...

Barclay: Rev 13:6-9 - --It was given to the beast to overcome those whose names were not written in the Book of Life. The Book of Life is mentioned frequently in the Revelat...

Constable: Rev 4:1--22:6 - --III. THE REVELATION OF THE FUTURE 4:1--22:5 John recorded the rest of this book to reveal those aspects of the f...

Constable: Rev 12:1--13:18 - --H. Supplementary revelation of Satan's activity in the Great Tribulation chs. 12-13 God gave John knowle...

Constable: Rev 13:1-18 - --2. The activity of Satan's agents ch. 13 John also received information about Satan's chief inst...

Constable: Rev 13:1-10 - --The beast out of the sea 13:1-10 John stressed three things about this beast: his conspi...

Constable: Rev 13:5-8 - --Activities of the beast 13:5-8 The notable abilities of the beast are blasphemy against God and deception of people. These activities also marked Anti...

College: Rev 13:1-18 - -- REVELATION 13 b. The Beast from the Sea (13:1-10) 1 And the dragon a stood on the shore of the sea. And I saw a beast coming out of the sea. He ha...

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Introduction / Outline

Robertson: Revelation (Book Introduction) THE REVELATION OF JOHN ABOUT a.d. 95 By Way of Introduction Difficulty in the Problem Perhaps no single book in the New Testament presents so ...

JFB: Revelation (Book Introduction) AUTHENTICITY.--The author calls himself John (Rev 1:1, Rev 1:4, Rev 1:9; Rev 2:8). JUSTIN MARTYR [Dialogue with Trypho, p. 308] (A.D. 139-161) quotes ...

JFB: Revelation (Outline) TITLE: SOURCE AND OBJECT OF THIS REVELATION: BLESSING ON THE READER AND KEEPER OF IT, AS THE TIME IS NEAR: INSCRIPTION TO THE SEVEN CHURCHES: APOSTOL...

TSK: Revelation (Book Introduction) The obscurity of this prophecy, which has been urged against its genuineness, necessarily results from the highly figurative and symbolical language i...

TSK: Revelation 13 (Chapter Introduction) Overview Rev 13:1, A beast rises out of the sea with seven heads and ten horns, to whom the dragon gives his power; Rev 13:11, Another beast comes...

Poole: Revelation 13 (Chapter Introduction) CHAPTER 13

MHCC: Revelation (Book Introduction) The Book of the Revelation of St. John consists of two principal divisions. 1. Relates to " the things which are," that is, the then present state of...

MHCC: Revelation 13 (Chapter Introduction) (Rev 13:1-10) A wild beast rises out of the sea, to whom the dragon gives his power. (Rev 13:11-15) Another beast, which has two horns like a lamb, b...

Matthew Henry: Revelation (Book Introduction) An Exposition, with Practical Observations, of The Revelation of St. John the Divine It ought to be no prejudice to the credit and authority of this b...

Matthew Henry: Revelation 13 (Chapter Introduction) We have, in this chapter, a further discovery and description of the church's enemies: not other enemies than are mentioned before, but described a...

Barclay: Revelation (Book Introduction) INTRODUCTION TO THE REVELATION OF JOHN The Strange Book When a student of the New Testament embarks upon the study of the Revelation he feels him...

Barclay: Revelation 13 (Chapter Introduction) The Power Of The Beast (Rev_13:1-18) 13:1-18 I saw a beast coming up from the sea. It had ten horns and seven heads; and it had ten royal crowns o...

Constable: Revelation (Book Introduction) Introduction Historical background The opening verses of the book state that "John" wr...

Constable: Revelation (Outline) Outline I. The preparation of the prophet ch. 1 A. The prologue of the book 1:1-8 ...

Constable: Revelation Revelation Bibliography Abbott-Smith, George. A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament. Edinburgh: T. & ...

Haydock: Revelation (Book Introduction) THE APOCALYPSE OF ST. JOHN, THE APOSTLE. INTRODUCTION. Though some in the first ages [centuries] doubted whether this book was canonical, and ...

Gill: Revelation (Book Introduction) INTRODUCTION TO REVELATION That this book was written by the Apostle and Evangelist John, is clear not only from the express mention of his name, a...

Gill: Revelation 13 (Chapter Introduction) INTRODUCTION TO REVELATION 13 This chapter contains a description of the Romish antichrist, under the figure of two beasts, the one representing hi...

College: Revelation (Book Introduction) PREFACE This commentary on the Revelation of John has been prepared for general readers of the Bible who desire to deepen their understanding of God'...

College: Revelation (Outline) OUTLINE I. PROLOGUE - 1:1-20 A. Introduction to the Prophecy - 1:1-3 B. Sender - 1:4a C. Recipients - 1:4b D. Prescript - 1:4c-5a E. ...

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