2017-12-12 06:13:24 +00:00
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# Out of his mouth goes a sharp sword
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2023-09-18 22:21:54 +00:00
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The sword blade was sticking out of his mouth. The sword itself was not in motion.
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2017-12-12 06:13:24 +00:00
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# strikes down the nations
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"destroys the nations" or "brings the nations under his control"
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# rule them with an iron rod
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2023-09-18 22:21:54 +00:00
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John speaks of the rider's power as if he were ruling with an iron rod.
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2017-12-12 06:13:24 +00:00
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# He tramples in the winepress of the fury of the wrath of God Almighty
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2023-09-18 22:21:54 +00:00
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"He crushes his enemies according to the judgment of God Almighty, just as a person crushes grapes in a winepress"
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2017-12-12 06:13:24 +00:00
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