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Barnes' Notes on Revelation 16:20

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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And every island fled away - Expressive of great and terrible judgments, as if the very earth were convulsed, and everything were moved out of its place. See the notes on Revelation 6:14. And the mountains were not found - The same image occurs in Revelation 6:14. See the notes on that place. return to 'Top of Page'
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