Revelation 7:2 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Bible Comments

And I saw another angel ascending from the east, having the seal of the living God: and he cried with a loud voice to the four angels, to whom it was given to hurt the earth and the sea,

Ver. 2. Another angel] Whether Christ, or Constantine acted by Christ, it much matters not.

Having the seal] Whereof Christ is the great Lord keeper.

With a loud voice] Out of his great care of his elect. As Croesus' dumb son burst out into loud speech to save his father, ανθρωπε, μη κτεινε τον Κροισον. (Herod.)

To the four angels] Who are at Christ's beck and check.

Revelation 7:2

2 And I saw another angel ascending from the east, having the seal of the living God: and he cried with a loud voice to the four angels, to whom it was given to hurt the earth and the sea,