Verse 5
These are, &c. This is the angel's interpretation, and needs no further explanation. It is for our faith; not for our reason,
the four spirits : or, the four angels. Compare Revelation 7:1-3 , Revelation 9:14 , Revelation 9:15 . They thus have to do with the time of the end. Their ministry is earthward, and has to do with judgment.
spirits . Hebrew. ruach. App-9 . The world rulers Referred to in Daniel 10:13 , Daniel 10:20 , Daniel 10:21 , &c.
from standing , &c. Some codices, with Septuagint and Vulgate, read "[each] to take their stand before", &c.,
the Lord of all the earth . See note on Zechariah 4:14 .
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