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Rev 14:19. [170] ἜΒΑΛΕΝ, cast) By the instrumentality of this angel, therefore, the grapes will be brought from the most ample vine of the earth into one wine-press.-τὴν ληνὸν τὸν μέγαν) Even with the Hebrews גת, Ἡ ΛΗΝῸς, is feminine; but to ΤῊΝ ΛΗΝῸΝ there is added a masculine adjective, after the Hebrew custom (see Buxtorf. Thes. pp. 338, 399, 423): and this certainly here tends to an amplification of the sense: as also among the Greeks.[171] See Budæi Comm. L. Gr. col. 1500, 1501. Formerly some thus interpreted it, without perceiving the Hebraism, He cast the great, that is, the haughty, ancient enemy, into the wine-press of the wrath of God. Thus Primasius has it, and Ansbert.
[170] ἤκμασαν, are ripe) for punishment. The wickedness,-displayed by men of every condition, who live in our age, with respect to all things which are contrary to faith, hope, and love,-can scarcely be thought capable of attaining to a greater increase. The appearance of the world is most abandoned, and altogether desperate.-V. g.
[171] Rec. Text reads τὴν μεγάλην: but ABCh Vulg. read τὸν μἐγαν.-E.