{They cry} (krazousi). Vivid dramatic present. {With a
great voice} (ph(936e)(8869) megal(8869)). As in 6:10 7:2 . "The
polyglott multitude shouts its praises as with one voice"
(Swete). {Salvation} (h(8820)s(9374)(8872)ia). As in 12:10 19:1 .
Nominative absolute. Salvation here is regarded as an
accomplished act on the part of those coming out of the great
tribulation (verse 14 ) and the praise for it is given to God
( (9369) the(9369), dative case) and to the Lamb ( (9369) arni(9369), dative
also). Both God and Christ are thus called s(9374)(8872) as in the
Pastoral Epistles, as to God ( 1Ti 1:1 2:3 Tit 1:3 3:4 ) and
to Christ ( Tit 1:4 2:13 3:6 ). For h(8820)s(9374)(8872)ia see Joh 4:22 Ac 4:12 Jude 1:3 .
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