Apocalipse 18:10-19 NVIPT

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 18:12

The merchandise of gold, and silver, and precious stones, and of pearls, and fine linen, and purple, and silk, and scarlet. (On "precious stone" and" linen," see on Revelation 15:6 .) Such was the attire of the harlot ( Revelation 17:4 ). Writers have endeavoured to classify in various ways the articles mentioned, in order to obtain some signification from the numbers used. Thus Hengstenberg sees four hard and then four soft articles mentioned, and he reminds us that the number four is... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 18:13

And cinnamon, and odours, and ointments, and frankincense; and cinnamon, and amomon, and incense, and ointment, and frankincense. These constitute the third class (see on Revelation 18:12 ). Cinnamon, an Indian tree, was in use in the Levitical ritual ( Exodus 30:23 ). It is referred to as a perfume in Proverbs 7:17 . Amomon, which is omitted in the Textus Receptus, is found in א , A, C. P, etc. It is rendered in the Revised Version by "spice." Its use was similar to that of ... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 18:14

And the fruits that thy soul lusted after are departed from thee, and all things which were dainty and goodly are departed from thee, and thou shalt find them no more at all; all things that were dainty and splendid are perished from thee, and [men] shall find, etc. The Textus Receptus reads ἀπῆλθεν , "are gone," as in 1; ἀπώλοντο is found in א , 7, and about twelve other cursives; ἀπώλετο is supported by A, R, C, P, and others, besides many versions and Fathers. This... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 18:15

The merchants of these things, which were made rich by her (cf. Revelation 18:11 ), shall stand afar off for the fear of her torment. The future tense is now used (see on Revelation 18:9 ); cf. Revelation 18:10 , where the same thing is related of' the kings. Weeping and wailing (cf. Revelation 18:9 , where, however, we have κόψονται , "wail," instead of, as here, πενθοῦντες , "mourn:" cf. also Revelation 18:11 ). read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 18:16

And saying, Alas, alas that great city! Most authorities omit "and." Woe, woe, the great city! (nominative case); exactly as in Revelation 18:10 . That was clothed in fine linen, and purple, and scarlet, and decked with gold, and precious stones, and pearls. She that was clothed, etc. Decked; "gilded," as in the Revised Version margin, as in Revelation 17:4 . The identity of description of the woman and Babylon is another proof of the essentially identical nature of the two (see... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 18:17

For in one hour so great riches is come to nought; because ( ὅτι ) in one hour was made desolate that so great wealth. This is given as the reason of the "Woe, woe!" of Revelation 18:16 , and is to be connected with the preceding clauses. (On "one hour," see Revelation 18:10 , where the same reason is given as in this verse.) And every shipmaster; pilot; found only here and in Acts 27:11 . And all the company in ships; and every one who saileth to a place. Such is... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 18:18

And cried when they saw the smoke of her burning, saying. The same description as in Revelation 18:9 (which see). What city is like unto this great city! (cf. Ezekiel 27:32 , "And lament over thee, saying, What city is like Tyrus, like the destroyed in the midst of the sea?"). read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 18:19

And they cast dust on their heads. This continues the description as given in Ezekiel 27:30 , "Shall cast up dust upon their heads." And cried, weeping and wailing, saying, Alas, alas that great city! Weeping and mourning, saying, Woe, woe! etc.; an exact repetition of Ezekiel 27:15 , Ezekiel 27:16 . Wherein were made rich all that had ships in the sea by reason of her costliness. Like the merchants, the men here described regret the loss of their wealth (cf. Ezekiel 27:11 , ... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Revelation 18:10

Standing afar off for the fear of her torment - Not daring to approach, to attempt to rescue and save her. They who had so long contributed to the support of the papal power, and who had, in turn, been upheld by that, would not now even attempt to rescue her, but would stand by and see her destroyed, unable to render relief.Alas, alas, that great city Babylon - The language of lamentation that so great and so mighty a city should fall.For in one hour is thy judgment come - See the notes on... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Revelation 18:11

And the merchants of the earth - Who have been accustomed to traffic with her, and who have been enriched by the traffic. The image is that of a rich and splendid city. Of course, such a city depends much on its merchandise; and when it declines and falls, many who had been accustomed to deal with it, as merchants or traffickers, are affected by it, and have occasion to lament its fall.Shall weep and mourn over her; for no man buyeth their merchandise anymore - The merchandise which they were... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 18:12

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 18:13

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 18:14

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 18:15

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 18:16

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 18:17

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 18:18

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 18:19

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Revelation 18:10

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Revelation 18:11

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