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Revelation 19:8

Revelation 19:8
And to her was granted that she should be arrayed in fine linen, clean and white: for the fine linen is the righteousness of saints.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

And to her was granted that she should be arrayed in fine linen,.... Or "Byssine": the "Byssus", of which fine linen is made, is said to grow on a tree, in height like to a poplar, and its leaves like…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

And to her was granted - It is not said here by whom this was granted, but it is perhaps implied that this was conferred by the Saviour himself on his bride. That she should be arrayed in fine linen,…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Arrayed in fine linen - A prediction that the Church should become more pure in her doctrines, more pious in her experience, and more righteous in her conduct, than she had ever been from her…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Revelation 19:5-10

The triumphant song being ended, and epithalamium, or marriage-song, begins, Rev 19:6. Here observe,

I. The concert of heavenly music. The chorus was large and loud, as the voice of many waters and of…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

And to her was granted Better, it was given to her the form is the same as recurs so often throughout the vision, from Rev 6:2 onwards. This being so, it is not likely that this clause still forms…