8and the sanctuary was filled with smoke from the glory of God and from his power, and no one could enter the sanctuary until the seven plagues of the seven angels were finished.
The term “power” recalls the two phrases of Revelation 15:3: “Lord God the Almighty” and “King of the nations.” This almighty God has the power to burn eternally the sins of the unrighteous till justice is accomplished.
8 and the sanctuary was filled with smoke from the glory of God and from his power, and no one could enter the sanctuary until the seven plagues of the seven angels were finished.