I saw still another mighty angel coming down from heaven,
clothed with a cloud. And a rainbow was
on his head, his face was like the sun, and his feet like pillars of fire.
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These interludes serve a dramatic purpose, but
also show mercy in allowing more opportunity for repentance. It is as if God
brings things to the brink, then pulls back a little to grant mankind more time
to repent. (DG)
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Whoever his exact identity, “clearly this angel
has come from the very presence of God” (Barclay), and shows great might and
authority. (DG)
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