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href="/bsb/revelation/19.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> so that you may eat the flesh of kings and commanders and mighty men, of horses and riders, of everyone slave and free, small and great.” <a href="/blb/revelation/19.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> so that you may eat the flesh of kings, and the flesh of commanders, and the flesh of captains, and the flesh of horses and of those sitting on them, and the flesh of all, both free and slaves, and small and great." <a href="/kjv/revelation/19.htm">King James Bible</a> That ye may eat the flesh of kings, and the flesh of captains, and the flesh of mighty men, and the flesh of horses, and of them that sit on them, and the flesh of all men, both free and bond, both small and great. <a href="/nkjv/revelation/19.htm">New King James Version</a> that you may eat the flesh of kings, the flesh of captains, the flesh of mighty men, the flesh of horses and of those who sit on them, and the flesh of all people, free and slave, both small and great.” <a href="/nasb_/revelation/19.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> so that you may eat the flesh of kings and the flesh of commanders, the flesh of mighty men, the flesh of horses and of those who sit on them, and the flesh of all people, both free and slaves, and small and great.” <a href="/nasb/revelation/19.htm">NASB 1995</a> so that you may eat the flesh of kings and the flesh of commanders and the flesh of mighty men and the flesh of horses and of those who sit on them and the flesh of all men, both free men and slaves, and small and great.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/revelation/19.htm">NASB 1977 </a> in order that you may eat the flesh of kings and the flesh of commanders and the flesh of mighty men and the flesh of horses and of those who sit on them and the flesh of all men, both free men and slaves, and small and great.” <a href="/lsb/revelation/19.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> so that you may eat the flesh of kings and the flesh of commanders and the flesh of strong men and the flesh of horses and of those who sit on them and the flesh of all men, both free men and slaves, and small and great.” <a href="/amp/revelation/19.htm">Amplified Bible</a> so that you may feast on the flesh of kings, the flesh of commanders, the flesh of powerful and mighty men, the flesh of horses and of those who sit on them, and the flesh of all humanity, both free men and slaves, both small and great [in a complete conquest of evil].” <a href="/csb/revelation/19.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> so that you may eat the flesh of kings, the flesh of military commanders, the flesh of the mighty, the flesh of horses and of their riders, and the flesh of everyone, both free and slave, small and great.” <a href="/hcsb/revelation/19.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> so that you may eat the flesh of kings, the flesh of commanders, the flesh of mighty men, the flesh of horses and of their riders, and the flesh of everyone, both free and slave, small and great.&#8221 <a href="/asv/revelation/19.htm">American Standard Version</a> that ye may eat the flesh of kings, and the flesh of captains, and the flesh of mighty men, and the flesh of horses and of them that sit thereon, and the flesh of all men, both free and bond, and small and great. <a href="/cev/revelation/19.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> You can eat the flesh of kings, rulers, leaders, horses, riders, free people, slaves, important people, and everyone else." <a href="/erv/revelation/19.htm">English Revised Version</a> that ye may eat the flesh of kings, and the flesh of captains, and the flesh of mighty men, and the flesh of horses and of them that sit thereon, and the flesh of all men, both free and bond, and small and great. <a href="/gwt/revelation/19.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Eat the flesh of kings, generals, warriors, horses and their riders, and all free people and slaves, both important or insignificant people." <a href="/gnt/revelation/19.htm">Good News Translation</a> Come and eat the flesh of kings, generals, and soldiers, the flesh of horses and their riders, the flesh of all people, slave and free, great and small!" <a href="/isv/revelation/19.htm">International Standard Version</a> Eat the flesh of kings, the flesh of commanders, the flesh of warriors, the flesh of horses and their riders, and the flesh of all people, both free and slaves, both unimportant and important." <a href="/msb/revelation/19.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> so that you may eat the flesh of kings and commanders and mighty men, of horses and riders, of everyone slave and free, small and great.? <a href="/net/revelation/19.htm">NET Bible</a> to eat your fill of the flesh of kings, the flesh of generals, the flesh of powerful people, the flesh of horses and those who ride them, and the flesh of all people, both free and slave, and small and great!" <a href="/nheb/revelation/19.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> that you may eat the flesh of kings, the flesh of captains, the flesh of mighty people, and the flesh of horses and of those who sit on them, and the flesh of all people, both free and slave, and small and great." <a href="/wbt/revelation/19.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> That ye may eat the flesh of kings, and the flesh of captains, and the flesh of mighty men, and the flesh of horses, and of them that sit on them, and the flesh of all men, both free and bond, both small and great. <a href="/wey/revelation/19.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> that you may feast on the flesh of kings and the flesh of generals and the flesh of mighty men, on the flesh of horses and their riders, and on the flesh of all mankind, whether they are free men or slaves, great men or small." <a href="/web/revelation/19.htm">World English Bible</a> that you may eat the flesh of kings, the flesh of captains, the flesh of mighty men, and the flesh of horses and of those who sit on them, and the flesh of all men, both free and slave, small and great.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/revelation/19.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> that you may eat flesh of kings, and flesh of chiefs of thousands, and flesh of strong men, and flesh of horses, and of those sitting on them, and the flesh of all—freemen and servants—both small and great.” <a href="/blb/revelation/19.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> so that you may eat the flesh of kings, and the flesh of commanders, and the flesh of captains, and the flesh of horses and of those sitting on them, and the flesh of all, both free and slaves, and small and great." <a href="/ylt/revelation/19.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> that ye may eat flesh of kings, and flesh of chiefs of thousands, and flesh of strong men, and flesh of horses, and of those sitting on them, and the flesh of all -- freemen and servants -- both small and great.' <a href="/slt/revelation/19.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> That ye might eat the flesh of kings, and the flesh of captains of thousands, and the flesh of the strong, and the flesh of horses, and of them sitting upon them, and the flesh of all, free and servants, and of small and great.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/revelation/19.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> That you may eat the flesh of kings, and the flesh of tribunes, and the flesh of mighty men, and the flesh of horses, and of them that sit on them, and the flesh of all freemen and bondmen, and of little and of great. <a href="/cpdv/revelation/19.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> so that you may eat the flesh of kings, and the flesh of tribunes, and the flesh of the strong, and the flesh of horses and those sitting on them, and the flesh of all: free and servant, small and great.” <a href="/nabre/revelation/19.htm">New American Bible</a> to eat the flesh of kings, the flesh of military officers, and the flesh of warriors, the flesh of horses and of their riders, and the flesh of all, free and slave, small and great.” <a href="/nrsvce/revelation/19.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> to eat the flesh of kings, the flesh of captains, the flesh of the mighty, the flesh of horses and their riders—flesh of all, both free and slave, both small and great.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/revelation/19.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> That you may eat the flesh of kings, and the flesh of captains, and the flesh of mighty men, and the flesh of horses, and of those who sit on them, and the flesh of all men, both free and bond, both small and great. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/revelation/19.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> “To eat the flesh of Kings and the flesh of Captains of thousands and the flesh of Warriors and the flesh of horses and of those sitting upon them, and the flesh of Freemen and of Servants, and of small and of great.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/revelation/19.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> that you may eat the flesh of kings, and the flesh of officers, and the flesh of mighty men, and the flesh of horses, and of those who sit on them, and the flesh of all, both freemen and servants, both small and great.<CM> <a href="/godbey/revelation/19.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> in order that you may eat the flesh of kings, and the flesh of chiliarchs, and the flesh of mighty men, and the flesh of horses and of those sitting on them, and the flesh of all free men and slaves also, both small and great. <a href="/haweis/revelation/19.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> that ye may eat the carcasses of kings, and the carcasses of military commanders, and the carcasses of mighty men, and the carcasses of horses, and of those who ride upon them, and the carcasses of all, freemen and slaves, both small and great.<CM> <a href="/mace/revelation/19.htm">Mace New Testament</a> that ye may eat the flesh of kings, the flesh of captains, the flesh of mighty men, the flesh of horses, and of those that ride on them, the flesh of all that are free, and all that are slaves, both small and great." <a href="/wey/revelation/19.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> that you may feast on the flesh of kings and the flesh of generals and the flesh of mighty men, on the flesh of horses and their riders, and on the flesh of all mankind, whether they are free men or slaves, great men or small." <a href="/worrell/revelation/19.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> that ye may eat the flesh of kings, and the flesh of captains of thousands, and flesh of mighty men, and the flesh of horses and of those sitting on them, and the flesh of all, both of free and bond, and of small and great." <a href="/worsley/revelation/19.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> that ye may eat the flesh of kings, and the flesh of captains, and the flesh of mighty men, and the flesh of horses and of those that sit upon them, and the flesh of all, both freemen and slaves, both small and great. <a href="/parallel/revelation/19-18.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/LJfD7KQcx0I?start=4126" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/revelation/19.htm">Defeat of the Beast and False Prophet</a> 17Then I saw an angel standing in the sun, and he cried out in a loud voice to all the birds flying overhead, “Come, gather together for the great supper of God, 18<a href="/greek/2443.htm" title="2443: hina (Conj) -- In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that.">so that</a> <a href="/greek/5315.htm" title="5315: phagēte (V-ASA-2P) -- A primary verb; to eat.">you may eat</a> <a href="/greek/4561.htm" title="4561: sarkas (N-AFP) -- Flesh, body, human nature, materiality; kindred. ">the flesh</a> <a href="/greek/935.htm" title="935: basileōn (N-GMP) -- A king, ruler, but in some passages clearly to be translated: emperor. Probably from basis; a sovereign.">of kings</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/4561.htm" title="4561: sarkas (N-AFP) -- Flesh, body, human nature, materiality; kindred. "></a> <a href="/greek/5506.htm" title="5506: chiliarchōn (N-GMP) -- A commander of a thousand men, a military tribune. From chilioi and archo; the commander of a thousand soldiers">commanders</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/4561.htm" title="4561: sarkas (N-AFP) -- Flesh, body, human nature, materiality; kindred. "></a> <a href="/greek/2478.htm" title="2478: ischyrōn (Adj-GMP) -- Strong (originally and generally of physical strength); mighty, powerful, vehement, sure. From ischus; forcible.">mighty men,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/4561.htm" title="4561: sarkas (N-AFP) -- Flesh, body, human nature, materiality; kindred. "></a> <a href="/greek/2462.htm" title="2462: hippōn (N-GMP) -- A horse. Of uncertain affinity; a horse.">of horses</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">riders,</a> <a href="/greek/2521.htm" title="2521: kathēmenōn (V-PPM/P-GMP) -- To sit, be seated, enthroned; I dwell, reside. From kata; and hemai; to sit down; figuratively, to remain, reside."></a> <a href="/greek/1909.htm" title="1909: ep’ (Prep) -- On, to, against, on the basis of, at. "></a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autōn (PPro-GM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons."></a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/4561.htm" title="4561: sarkas (N-AFP) -- Flesh, body, human nature, materiality; kindred. "></a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: pantōn (Adj-GMP) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">of everyone</a> <a href="/greek/5037.htm" title="5037: te (Conj) -- And, both. A primary particle of connection or addition; both or also."></a> <a href="/greek/1401.htm" title="1401: doulōn (N-GMP) -- (a) (as adj.) enslaved, (b) (as noun) a (male) slave. From deo; a slave.">slave</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/1658.htm" title="1658: eleutherōn (Adj-GMP) -- Free, delivered from obligation. Probably from the alternate of erchomai; unrestrained, i.e. not a slave, or exempt.">free,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/3398.htm" title="3398: mikrōn (Adj-GMP) -- Little, small. Including the comparative mikroteros apparently a primary word; small (figuratively) dignity).">small</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3173.htm" title="3173: megalōn (Adj-GMP) -- Large, great, in the widest sense. ">great.”</a> 19Then I saw the beast and the kings of the earth with their armies assembled to wage war against the One seated on the horse, and against His army.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/ezekiel/39-17.htm">Ezekiel 39:17-20</a> And as for you, son of man, this is what the Lord GOD says: Call out to every kind of bird and to every beast of the field: ‘Assemble and come together from all around to the sacrificial feast that I am preparing for you, a great feast on the mountains of Israel. There you will eat flesh and drink blood. / You will eat the flesh of the mighty and drink the blood of the princes of the earth as though they were rams, lambs, goats, and bulls—all the fattened animals of Bashan. / At the sacrifice I am preparing, you will eat fat until you are gorged and drink blood until you are drunk. ... <a href="/matthew/24-28.htm">Matthew 24:28</a> Wherever there is a carcass, there the vultures will gather. <a href="/jeremiah/7-33.htm">Jeremiah 7:33</a> The corpses of this people will become food for the birds of the air and the beasts of the earth, and there will be no one to scare them away. <a href="/jeremiah/16-4.htm">Jeremiah 16:4</a> “They will die from deadly diseases. They will not be mourned or buried, but will lie like dung on the ground. They will be finished off by sword and famine, and their corpses will become food for the birds of the air and beasts of the earth.” <a href="/jeremiah/19-7.htm">Jeremiah 19:7</a> And in this place I will ruin the plans of Judah and Jerusalem. I will make them fall by the sword before their enemies, by the hands of those who seek their lives, and I will give their carcasses as food to the birds of the air and the beasts of the earth. <a href="/jeremiah/34-20.htm">Jeremiah 34:20</a> I will deliver into the hands of their enemies who seek their lives. Their corpses will become food for the birds of the air and the beasts of the earth. <a href="/isaiah/34-6.htm">Isaiah 34:6</a> The sword of the LORD is bathed in blood. It drips with fat—with the blood of lambs and goats, with the fat of the kidneys of rams. For the LORD has a sacrifice in Bozrah, a great slaughter in the land of Edom. <a href="/isaiah/56-9.htm">Isaiah 56:9</a> Come, all you beasts of the field; eat greedily, all you beasts of the forest. <a href="/zephaniah/1-7.htm">Zephaniah 1:7</a> Be silent in the presence of the Lord GOD, for the Day of the LORD is near. Indeed, the LORD has prepared a sacrifice; He has consecrated His guests. <a href="/zephaniah/1-17.htm">Zephaniah 1:17</a> I will bring such distress on mankind that they will walk like the blind, because they have sinned against the LORD. Their blood will be poured out like dust and their flesh like dung. <a href="/1_samuel/17-44.htm">1 Samuel 17:44</a> “Come here,” he called to David, “and I will give your flesh to the birds of the air and the beasts of the field!” <a href="/1_samuel/17-46.htm">1 Samuel 17:46</a> This day the LORD will deliver you into my hand. This day I will strike you down, cut off your head, and give the carcasses of the Philistine army to the birds of the air and the creatures of the earth. Then the whole world will know that there is a God in Israel. <a href="/deuteronomy/28-26.htm">Deuteronomy 28:26</a> Your corpses will be food for all the birds of the air and beasts of the earth, with no one to scare them away. <a href="/psalms/79-2.htm">Psalm 79:2</a> They have given the corpses of Your servants as food to the birds of the air, the flesh of Your saints to the beasts of the earth. <a href="/isaiah/18-6.htm">Isaiah 18:6</a> They will all be left to the mountain birds of prey, and to the beasts of the land. The birds will feed on them in summer, and all the wild animals in winter.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>That you may eat the flesh of kings, and the flesh of captains, and the flesh of mighty men, and the flesh of horses, and of them that sit on them, and the flesh of all men, both free and bond, both small and great.ye.<a href="/deuteronomy/28-26.htm">Deuteronomy 28:26</a> And thy carcase shall be meat unto all fowls of the air, and unto the beasts of the earth, and no man shall fray them away.<a href="/1_samuel/17-44.htm">1 Samuel 17:44,46</a> And the Philistine said to David, Come to me, and I will give thy flesh unto the fowls of the air, and to the beasts of the field… <a href="/psalms/110-5.htm">Psalm 110:5,6</a> The Lord at thy right hand shall strike through kings in the day of his wrath… of all.<a href="/revelation/6-15.htm">Revelation 6:15</a> And the kings of the earth, and the great men, and the rich men, and the chief captains, and the mighty men, and every bondman, and every free man, hid themselves in the dens and in the rocks of the mountains;<a href="/revelation/13-16.htm">Revelation 13:16</a> And he causeth all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, to receive a mark in their right hand, or in their foreheads:<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/revelation/13-16.htm">Bond</a> <a href="/revelation/6-15.htm">Captains</a> <a href="/acts/25-23.htm">Commanders</a> <a href="/revelation/17-16.htm">Eat</a> <a href="/revelation/3-20.htm">Feast</a> <a href="/revelation/17-16.htm">Flesh</a> <a href="/revelation/13-16.htm">Free</a> <a href="/revelation/6-15.htm">Generals</a> <a href="/revelation/19-17.htm">Great</a> <a href="/revelation/19-14.htm">Horses</a> <a href="/revelation/19-16.htm">Kings</a> <a href="/revelation/14-4.htm">Mankind</a> <a href="/revelation/19-6.htm">Mighty</a> <a href="/revelation/9-17.htm">Riders</a> <a href="/revelation/18-7.htm">Sit</a> <a href="/revelation/13-16.htm">Slave</a> <a href="/revelation/18-13.htm">Slaves</a> <a href="/revelation/19-5.htm">Small</a> <a href="/revelation/19-11.htm">Thereon</a> <a href="/revelation/6-15.htm">Whether</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/leviticus/25-39.htm">Bond</a> <a href="/exodus/14-7.htm">Captains</a> <a href="/numbers/31-14.htm">Commanders</a> <a href="/genesis/2-16.htm">Eat</a> <a href="/genesis/19-3.htm">Feast</a> <a href="/revelation/19-21.htm">Flesh</a> <a href="/revelation/22-17.htm">Free</a> <a href="/revelation/6-15.htm">Generals</a> <a href="/revelation/20-1.htm">Great</a> <a href="/genesis/47-17.htm">Horses</a> <a href="/revelation/19-19.htm">Kings</a> <a href="/genesis/6-1.htm">Mankind</a> <a href="/genesis/6-4.htm">Mighty</a> <a href="/judges/5-10.htm">Riders</a> <a href="/genesis/27-19.htm">Sit</a> <a href="/genesis/9-25.htm">Slave</a> <a href="/genesis/9-25.htm">Slaves</a> <a href="/revelation/20-12.htm">Small</a> <a href="/revelation/21-12.htm">Thereon</a> <a href="/genesis/8-8.htm">Whether</a><div class="vheading2">Revelation 19</div>1. <a href="/revelation/19-1.htm">God is praised in heaven for judging the great harlot, and avenging the blood of his saints.</a> 7. <a href="/revelation/19-7.htm">The marriage of the Lamb.</a> 10. <a href="/revelation/19-10.htm">The angel will not be worshipped.</a> 17. <a href="/revelation/19-17.htm">The birds called to the great slaughter.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The imagery of eating flesh is symbolic of complete destruction and humiliation, often used in prophetic literature to signify the downfall of the wicked (<a href="/ezekiel/39-17.htm">Ezekiel 39:17-20</a>). Kings, commanders, and mighty men represent the highest echelons of human authority and power, emphasizing that no one is exempt from God's judgment. This reflects the theme of divine retribution found throughout Revelation, where earthly powers are often depicted as opposing God's kingdom.of horses and riders Horses and riders symbolize military strength and the instruments of war. In ancient times, horses were a key component of military might, and their inclusion here underscores the futility of human efforts against divine power. This imagery is reminiscent of the plagues in Egypt, where God demonstrated His supremacy over Pharaoh's chariots and horsemen (<a href="/exodus/14-23.htm">Exodus 14:23-28</a>). It serves as a reminder that God's judgment will dismantle all forms of human resistance.of everyone slave and free, small and great. This phrase highlights the universality of God's judgment, encompassing all social and economic classes. The inclusion of both slave and free, small and great, indicates that divine justice is impartial and all-encompassing. It echoes the theme of equality before God found in other parts of Scripture, such as <a href="/galatians/3-28.htm">Galatians 3:28</a>, where distinctions between Jew and Greek, slave and free, male and female are transcended in Christ. This serves as a sobering reminder that all humanity is accountable to God, regardless of status or position.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/k/kings_and_commanders.htm">Kings and Commanders</a> These represent the highest levels of earthly authority and power. In the context of Revelation, they symbolize those who oppose God's rule and align with the forces of evil. 2. <a href="/topical/m/mighty_men.htm">Mighty Men</a> This term refers to warriors or those with great strength and influence. In the biblical account, they often represent human pride and reliance on physical power rather than God. 3. <a href="/topical/h/horses_and_riders.htm">Horses and Riders</a> Horses are often associated with war and conquest in biblical literature. Riders symbolize those who wield power and control, often in opposition to God's purposes. 4. <a href="/topical/e/everyone,_slave_and_free.htm">Everyone, Slave and Free</a> This phrase emphasizes the totality and inclusivity of God's judgment. It signifies that no one, regardless of social status, is exempt from accountability before God. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_great_supper_of_god.htm">The Great Supper of God</a> This event is a symbolic depiction of divine judgment, where the forces of evil are defeated, and God's justice is fully realized.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_certainty_of_divine_judgment.htm">The Certainty of Divine Judgment</a> God's judgment is comprehensive and unavoidable. It serves as a reminder to live in alignment with His will and to seek His righteousness. <a href="/topical/t/the_futility_of_earthly_power.htm">The Futility of Earthly Power</a> Earthly power and status are temporary and ultimately powerless against God's sovereign rule. Believers are encouraged to place their trust in God rather than human strength. <a href="/topical/t/the_inclusivity_of_god's_justice.htm">The Inclusivity of God's Justice</a> God's justice applies to all, regardless of social or economic status. This calls for humility and a recognition of our equal standing before God. <a href="/topical/t/the_call_to_repentance.htm">The Call to Repentance</a> The imagery of judgment serves as a warning and an invitation to repentance. It urges individuals to turn from sin and embrace the salvation offered through Jesus Christ. <a href="/topical/h/hope_in_god's_ultimate_victory.htm">Hope in God's Ultimate Victory</a> Despite the grim imagery, <a href="/revelation/19-18.htm">Revelation 19:18</a> points to the ultimate victory of God over evil. Believers can find hope and assurance in God's final triumph.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_revelation_19.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Revelation 19</a> <a href="/q/how_does_1_kings_19_fit_with_elijah's_story.htm">How does 1 Kings 19 fit with other biblical accounts of Elijah and the broader historical context, considering potential timeline or narrative discrepancies? (1 Kings 19)</a> <a href="/q/does_jesus_ride_a_white_horse_in_revelation.htm">Is Jesus depicted riding a white horse in Revelation?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_rev_19_17-18_align_with_a_kind_god.htm">Revelation 19:17–18 depicts a grisly feast of flesh for birds—how does this align with a compassionate God portrayed elsewhere in scripture?</a> <a href="/q/why_do_views_on_the_first_horseman_vary.htm">Revelation 6:2--If the first horseman supposedly represents conquest or the gospel, why do Christian interpretations differ so widely on his identity?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/revelation/19.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 18. - That ye may eat the flesh of kings, and the flesh of captains, and the flesh of mighty men, and the flesh of horses, and of them that sit on them, and the flesh of all men, both free and bond, both small and great (cf. the description in <a href="/ezekiel/39-17.htm">Ezekiel 39:17</a>). All men; that is, all the ungodly. Cf. the description of the same event at the conclusion of the seal judgments (<a href="/revelation/6-15.htm">Revelation 6:15</a>). The whole account indicates the widespread and complete nature of God's judgments, which none shall be able to escape. <a href="/commentaries/revelation/19-18.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>so that ἵνα (hina) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2443.htm">Strong's 2443: </a> In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that. you may eat φάγητε (phagēte) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5315.htm">Strong's 5315: </a> A primary verb; to eat. [the] flesh σάρκας (sarkas) Noun - Accusative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4561.htm">Strong's 4561: </a> Flesh, body, human nature, materiality; kindred. of kings βασιλέων (basileōn) Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> A king, ruler, but in some passages clearly to be translated: emperor. Probably from basis; a sovereign. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. commanders χιλιάρχων (chiliarchōn) Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5506.htm">Strong's 5506: </a> A commander of a thousand men, a military tribune. From chilioi and archo; the commander of a thousand soldiers and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. mighty [men], ἰσχυρῶν (ischyrōn) Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2478.htm">Strong's 2478: </a> Strong (originally and generally of physical strength); mighty, powerful, vehement, sure. From ischus; forcible. of horses ἵππων (hippōn) Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2462.htm">Strong's 2462: </a> A horse. Of uncertain affinity; a horse. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. riders, τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. of all [men] πάντων (pantōn) Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. slave δούλων (doulōn) Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1401.htm">Strong's 1401: </a> (a) (as adj.) enslaved, (b) (as noun) a (male) slave. From deo; a slave. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. free, ἐλευθέρων (eleutherōn) Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1658.htm">Strong's 1658: </a> Free, delivered from obligation. Probably from the alternate of erchomai; unrestrained, i.e. not a slave, or exempt. small μικρῶν (mikrōn) Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3398.htm">Strong's 3398: </a> Little, small. Including the comparative mikroteros apparently a primary word; small (figuratively) dignity). and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. great.” μεγάλων (megalōn) Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3173.htm">Strong's 3173: </a> Large, great, in the widest sense. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/revelation/19-18.htm">Revelation 19:18 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/revelation/19-18.htm">Revelation 19:18 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/revelation/19-18.htm">Revelation 19:18 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/revelation/19-18.htm">Revelation 19:18 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/revelation/19-18.htm">Revelation 19:18 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/revelation/19-18.htm">Revelation 19:18 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/revelation/19-18.htm">Revelation 19:18 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/revelation/19-18.htm">Revelation 19:18 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/revelation/19-18.htm">Revelation 19:18 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/revelation/19-18.htm">Revelation 19:18 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/revelation/19-18.htm">NT Prophecy: Revelation 19:18 That you may eat the flesh (Rev. 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