Rev 16:21 | RWP | e4.org | Hail ( χαλαζα ). As in ; . Every stone about the weight of a talent ( ως ταλαντιαια ). Old adjective (from ταλαντον ), here only in N.T., but in Polybius and Josephus. See for the great hail in Egypt and also ; ; for hail as the symbol of God's wrath. In the LXX a ταλαντον ranged in weight from 108 to 130 pounds. Because of the plague of hail ( εκ της πληγης της χαλαζης ). "As a result of the plague of hail." This punishment had the same effect as in verses , . Exceeding great ( Μεγαλη--σφροδρα ). Emphatic positions at ends of the clause (great--exceedingly).

‏ Revelation of John 16:21

Hail ( χαλαζα ). As in 8:17; 11:19.

Every stone about the weight of a talent ( ως ταλαντιαια ). Old adjective (from ταλαντον ), here only in N.T., but in Polybius and Josephus. See Ex 9:24 for the great hail in Egypt and also Jos 10:11; Isa 28:2; Eze 38:22 for hail as the symbol of God's wrath. In the LXX a ταλαντον ranged in weight from 108 to 130 pounds.

Because of the plague of hail ( εκ της πληγης της χαλαζης ). "As a result of the plague of hail." This punishment had the same effect as in verses 9, 11.

Exceeding great ( Μεγαλη--σφροδρα ). Emphatic positions at ends of the clause (great--exceedingly).