Commentaries:
Barnes' Notes
And after these things - The things particularly that were exhibited in the previous chapter. See the notes on Revelation 18:1.
I heard a great voice of much people in heaven - The voice of the worshippers before the throne.
Saying, Alleluia - The Greek method of writing "Hallelujah." This word - ̓́̈́ allēlouia - occurs in the New Testament only in this chapter, Revelation 19:1, Revelation 19:3-4, Revelation 19:6. The Hebrew phrase - ּ hale luw Yah "Hallelujah" - occurs often in the Old Testament. It means, properly, "Praise Yahweh," or "Praise the Lord." The occasion on which it is introduced here is very appropriate. It is uttered by the inhabitants of heaven, in the immediate presence of God himself, and in view of the final overthrow of the enemies of the church, and the triumph of the gospel. In such circumstances it was fit that heaven should render praise, and that a song of thanksgiving should be uttered in which all holy beings could unite.
Salvation - That is, the salvation is to be ascribed to God. See the notes on Revelation 7:10.
And glory, and honour - notes on Revelation 5:12.
And power - notes on Revelation 5:13.
Unto the Lord our God - That is, all that there is of honor, glory, power, in the redemption of the world belongs to God, and should be ascribed to him. This is expressive of the true feelings of piety always; this will constitute the song of heaven.
Other Barnes' Notes entries containing Revelation 19:1:
Job 22:19
Psalms 21:13
Psalms 50:4
Psalms 82:8
Nahum 3:5
Jude 1:25
Jude 1:25
Revelation 19:1
Revelation 19:3
Revelation 19:4
Revelation 19:6
Revelation 19:6
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