Verse 8: These people: This refers to the false teachers mentioned above.
Relying on their dreams—These false teachers are relying on their dreams and experiences rather than seeking a “thus saith the Lord.” They are disobeying God’s written Word and encouraging others to do the same. The Psalmist said, “Forever, O, Lord, Your Word is settled in Heaven.”
Following their dreams, they are sexually immoral, and blaspheme Glorious ones (probably angels). Dignitaries (NKJV); Angelic Majesties (NASV).
Verse 9: “They Speak Evil of Dignitaries.” Aubrey Johnson writes, “The third charge brought against these false teachers was that they ‘speak evil of dignitaries.’ Dignitaries are persons (heavenly or earthly) who deserve to be highly regarded because of their station. It is not uncommon for the ungodly to speak contemptuously of leaders who resist their worldliness.”
Here is another account that you will not find written on the pages of the Old Testament. This event is discussed in a non-inspired book called ‘The Assumption of Moses.” Elsewhere in the New Testament writers quote uninspired sources to make a point (see notes on Acts 17:28; Titus 1:12)
Most versions use the word “Archangel.” He is the only archangel mentioned by name in Scripture, although there may have been another one, i.e., “Lucifer,” who we know today as Satan.
Verse 10 The HCSB notes give the following about verse 10: “Jude described the false teachers as slandering what they did not understand. He compared them to unreasoning animals that would destroy themselves by the things they instinctively pursued.”
