meaning expressing the rebellion and idolatry of Israel (Jer. iii. 8; v.7; Ezek. xvi. 32).
With her (wer avras). Not with her as the conjua adulterit, but who share with her in her adulteries.
Of their deeds (é« Tav épywv avtav). Read adris her (deeds). Repent out of (éx) as in ver. 21.
23. Children (réxva). Emphatic. Distinguished from the participators of ver. 22, as her proper adherents, “ who are begotten of her and go to constitute her.” Others, however, deny any distinction (Milligan), and others (as Trench) explain as the dess forward and prominent members of the wicked com- pany, deceived where the others were the deceivers.
With death (ev Javar@). To kill with death is a very strong expression. Compare Lev. xx. 10, Sept., Javdt@ JavatotcIacav shall be put to death (A. V. and Rey.). Lit., let them be put to death with death. ‘The reference can hardly be to the slaughter of Ahab’s seventy sons (2 Kings x. 6, 7) who were not Jezebel’s children.
All the churches. Not merely the seven churches, but the churches throughout the world.
Shall know (yvecortar). See on John ii. 24.
Searcheth (épevvov). See John v. 39; vii. 52; Rom. viii. 27. Compare Jer. xi. 20; xvii.10; xx.12; 1 Pet.i.11. De- noting a careful search, a following up or tracking. See Gen. Xxxi. 355 1eKingsxx..63" Prov. xx.2 7. *1liCorat.10;
Reins (vedpovs). Only here in the New Testament. Strictly, kidneys. Used of the thoughts, feelings, and purposes of the soul. A similar use of the physical for the spiritual organ is omhayyva bowels for heart. See on pitiful, 1 Pet. iii. 8.
24. And unto the rest. Omit and, and render, as Rev., to you I say, to the rest, ete.