Vincent Word Studies - Revelation 12:5 - 12:5

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Vincent Word Studies - Revelation 12:5 - 12:5


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A man-child (υἱὸν ἄῤῥενα)

Lit., a son, a male. The correct reading is ἄρσεν, the neuter, not agreeing with the masculine individual (υἱὸν son) but with the neuter of the genus. The object is to emphasize, not the sex, but the peculiar qualities of masculinity - power and vigor. Rev., a son, a man-child. Compare Joh 16:21; Jer 20:15.

To rule (ποιμαίνειν)

Lit., to shepherd or tend. See on Mat 2:6.

A rod of iron

Compare Psa 2:9, and see on Rev 2:27.

Was caught up (ἡρπάσθη)

See on Mat 12:12. Compare Act 23:10; Jud 1:23.