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A sea of glass (θάλασσαν ὑαλίνην)
Rev., better, a glassy sea. See on Rev 4:6.
Had gotten the victory over the beast (νικῶντας ἐκ τοῦ θηρίου)
The expression is peculiar. Lit., conquered out of The construction is unique in the New Testament. The phrase signifies, not as A.V., victory over, but coming triumphant out of (ἐκ). So Rev., that come victorious from the beast.
Over his mark
Omit.
Standing on (ἐπί)
Better, as Rev., by: on the shore of, as did the Israelites when they sang the song alluded to in Rev 15:3.
The harps of God
Omit the. Instruments devoted wholly to His praise. Compare Rev 5:8; Rev 14:2.