16:16 Now 1 the spirits 2 gathered the kings and their armies 3 to the place that is called Armageddon 4 in Hebrew.
1 tn Here καί (kai) has been translated as “now” to indicate the resumption and conclusion of the remarks about the pouring out of the sixth bowl.
2 tn Grk “they”; the referent (the demonic spirits, v. 14) has been specified in the translation for clarity.
3 tn Grk “gathered them”; the referent (the kings and [implied] their armies, v. 14) has been specified in the translation for clarity.
4 tc There are many variations in the spelling of this name among the Greek
5 tn Grk “honor,” but BDAG 1005 s.v. τιμή 2.b states, “An outstanding feature of the use of τ., as already shown in several passages, is its combination w. δόξα…of earthly possessions τὴν δόξαν καὶ τὴν τιμὴν τῶν ἐθνῶν Rv 21:26 (τιμή concr.=an object of value: Ezk 22:25).”
6 tn Or “the Gentiles” (the same Greek word may be translated “Gentiles” or “nations”).