Revelation 22:15

“For without are dogs, etc.] That is, without the holy city are such persons who are comparable to dogs for their filthiness, impudence, and voraciousness, as are persecutors, heretics, and apostates, (<400706>Matthew 7:6 <500302>Philippians 3:2 <610222>2 Peter 2:22). Some think Sodomites are intended, as in (<052318>Deuteronomy 23:18). So Abarbinel and others interpret the law; and who abound in the Roman jurisdiction, called therefore Sodom, (<661108>Revelation 11:8) and indeed all wicked men, who will be cast out into outer darkness, may be signified hereby. The Jews say f492, “when a man dies, if he be worthy (or righteous) he descends in the likeness of a lion to receive “his” soul, but…”

“But--so Coptic. But A, B, HIPPOLYTUS, ANDREAS, and CYPRIAN omit. dogs--Greek, "the dogs"; the impure, filthy (Rev 22:11; compare Phi 3:2). maketh--including also "whosoever practiceth a lie" [W. KELLY].”

“For without are dogs - The wicked, the depraved, the vile: for of such characters the dogs, an unclean animal among the Jews, was regarded as a symbol, Deuteronomy 23:18. On the meaning of the expression, see the notes on Philippians 3:2. The word “without” means that they would not be admitted into the heavenly city, the New Jerusalem, Revelation 21:8, Revelation 21:27. And sorcerers, ... - All these characters are specified in Revelation 21:8, as excluded from heaven. See the notes on that verse. The only change is, that those who “love and make a lie” are added to the list; that is, who delight in lies, or what is false. return to 'Top of Page'”

“Without are dogs - The sentence in the original is abrupt, as expressing abhorrence. The gates are ever open; but not for dogs; fierce and rapacious men. Revelation 22:16”

“22:15 This verse again lists those who are not admitted to contrast with those admitted in 22:14 (see 21:8, 27; 22:11). These unrepentant sinners remain outside the city; it is another warning to those who do not repent that they will not be allowed to enter the city of God (22:14). • The reference to sinners as dogs was a familiar Jewish designation for rejected outsiders (see Matt 7:6; Phil 3:2; also 2 Sam 3:8; 2 Kgs 8:13); Jews used this term to refer to Gentiles (see Mark 7:26-28).”

“without: Rev 9:20, Rev 9:21, Rev 21:8, Rev 21:27; Co1 6:9, Co1 6:10; Gal 5:19-21; Eph 5:3-6; Col 3:6 dogs: Phi 3:2 sorcerers: Rev 9:21, Rev 18:23; Isa 47:9, Isa 47:12, Isa 57:3; Mal 3:5; Act 8:11, Act 13:6-11 whoremongers: Rev 17:1-6 whosoever: Rev 21:8, Rev 21:27; Kg1 22:8, Kg1 22:21-23; Isa 9:15, Isa 9:16; Jer 5:31; Joh 3:18-21; Joh 8:46; Th2 2:10-12 Revelation 22:16”