Chapter nine begins immediately with the fifth trumpet (the first “woe”). Whereas the first four trumpets are “natural,” the next two are completely supernatural. At the sounding of the fifth trumpet the “shaft of the abyss” (“bottomless pit” in some translations) will be unlocked and opened. Outside of the Revelation, ἄβυσσος, abyssos, is used only […]
Psalm 37 was written by David and provides an outstanding example for why it is important to take the whole context of a passage into consideration when studying and interpreting it. This psalm has several verses which are taken by some Christians (especially those in “prosperity” churches) as general promises for all of God’s people:
Psalm 35 has no description except that is was written by David. This is a prayer for vindication on those who were attacking David. The mention of “young lions” in Psalm 35:17 may indicate a connection to Psalm 34:10, as that word occurs only six times in the psalms (only four attributed to David) 1,
