Commentaries:
Robertson's Word Pictures (NT)
Coming down out of heaven (katabainonta ek tou ouranou). As in Revelation 10:1; Revelation 18:1.
The key of the abyss (thn klein thv abussou). As in Revelation 9:1.
A great chain (alusin megalhn). Paul wore a alusiv (alpha privative and luw, to loose) in Rome (II Timothy 1:16;, as did Peter in prison in Jerusalem (Acts 12:6).
In his hand (epi thn xeira autou). "Upon his hand," ready for use. See epi with the genitive in Revelation 1:20.
Other Robertson's Word Pictures (NT) entries containing Revelation 20:1:
Luke 8:31
Revelation 1:18
Revelation 9:1
Revelation 10:1
Revelation 11:18
Revelation 18:1
Revelation 19:20
DISCLAIMER: Church of the Great God (CGG) provides these resources to aid the individual in studying the Bible. However, it is up to the individual to "prove all things, and hold fast to that which is good" (I Thessalonians 5:21). The content of these resources does not necessarily reflect the views of CGG. They are provided for information purposes only.