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Revelation 18

BSB·24 verses ·New Testament
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1AfterΜετὰMeta — with, after, among, followingG3326 — Full Word Study → thisταῦταtauta — This one; he, she, it; that person or thingG3778 — Full Word Study → I sawεἶδονeidon — To see, perceive, or observe with the eyes or mindG3708 — Full Word Study → anotherἄλλονallon — another, other, different oneG243 — Full Word Study → angelἄγγελονangelon — Messenger; divine or heavenly envoyG32 — Full Word Study → descendingκαταβαίνονταkatabainonta — to descend, come down, go downG2597 — Full Word Study → fromἐκek — out from, out of, from withinG1537 — Full Word Study → heavenοὐρανοῦouranou — Heaven; the sky; God's dwelling placeG3772 — Full Word Study → withἔχονταechonta — To have, hold, or possessG2192 — Full Word Study → greatμεγάληνmegalēn — Great in size, power, or intensityG3173 — Full Word Study → authorityἐξουσίανexousian — authority, power, or right to actG1849 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → thehē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → earthγῆgē — earth, land, ground, worldG1093 — Full Word Study → was illuminatedἐφωτίσθηephōtisthē — To illuminate, enlighten, or shed light uponG5461 — Full Word Study → byἐκek — out from, out of, from withinG1537 — Full Word Study → hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → gloryδόξηςdoxēs — Radiant honor, splendor, or divine brightnessG1391 — Full Word Study →. 2Andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → he cried outἔκραξενekraxen — to cry out, shout, or call loudlyG2896 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → a mightyἰσχυρᾷischyra — Strong, mighty, powerfulG2478 — Full Word Study → voiceφωνῇphōnē — voice, sound, or audible utteranceG5456 — Full Word Study →: “FallenἜπεσενEpesen — to fall, collapse, or fall downG4098 — Full Word Study →, fallen isἔπεσενepesen — to fall, collapse, or fall downG4098 — Full Word Study → BabylonΒαβυλὼνBabylōn — Ancient Mesopotamian capitalG897 — Full Word Study → thehē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → greatμεγάληmegalē — Great in size, power, or intensityG3173 — Full Word Study →! She has becomeἐγένετοegeneto — to become, come into being, happenG1096 — Full Word Study → a lairκατοικητήριονkatoikētērion — dwelling place, habitation, residenceG2732 — Full Word Study → for demonsδαιμονίωνdaimoniōn — demon; evil spiritG1140 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → a hauntφυλακὴphylakē — Prison, guard post, or watchful keepingG5438 — Full Word Study → for everyπαντὸςpantos — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → uncleanἀκαθάρτουakathartou — morally or ceremonially unclean; defiledG169 — Full Word Study → spiritπνεύματοςpneumatos — Spirit; breath; immaterial nature or beingG4151 — Full Word Study →, everyπαντὸςpantos — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → uncleanἀκαθάρτουakathartou — morally or ceremonially unclean; defiledG169 — Full Word Study → birdὀρνέουorneou — bird; flying creatureG3732 — Full Word Study →, and‹καὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → everyπαντὸςpantos — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → detestableμεμισημένουmemisēmenou — to hate, to regard with hostility or disdainG3404 — Full Word Study → beastθηρίουthēriou — wild beast, dangerous animalG2342 — Full Word Study →. 3Allπάνταpanta — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → theτὰta — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → nationsἔθνηethnē — Gentiles, nationsG1484 — Full Word Study → have drunkπέπωκανpepōkan — to drink, consume a beverageG4095 — Full Word Study → theτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → wineοἴνουoinou — Wine; fermented grape juiceG3631 — Full Word Study → of theτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → passionθυμοῦthymou — intense anger, fierce wrath, passionate rageG2372 — Full Word Study → ofτῆςtēs — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → herαὐτῆςautēs — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → immoralityπορνείαςporneias — sexual immorality or fornicationG4202 — Full Word Study →. Theοἱhoi — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → kingsβασιλεῖςbasileis — A male ruler or sovereign; a kingG935 — Full Word Study → of theτῆςtēs — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → earthγῆςgēs — earth, land, ground, worldG1093 — Full Word Study → were immoralἐπόρνευσανeporneusan — to engage in sexual immorality or fornicationG4203 — Full Word Study → withμετ’met’ — with, after, among, followingG3326 — Full Word Study → herαὐτῆςautēs — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → theοἱhoi — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → merchantsἔμποροιemporoi — merchant; trader in goodsG1713 — Full Word Study → of theτῆςtēs — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → earthγῆςgēs — earth, land, ground, worldG1093 — Full Word Study → have grown wealthyἐπλούτησανeploutēsan — to become rich; to grow wealthyG4147 — Full Word Study → fromἐκek — out from, out of, from withinG1537 — Full Word Study → theτῆςtēs — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → extravaganceδυνάμεωςdynameōs — Power, strength, ability, or mighty workG1411 — Full Word Study → ofτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → herαὐτῆςautēs — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → luxuryστρήνουςstrēnous — luxury, self-indulgence, sensuous excessG4764 — Full Word Study →.” 4ThenΚαὶKai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → I heardἤκουσαēkousa — to hear, listen, or understand by earG191 — Full Word Study → anotherἄλληνallēn — another, other, different oneG243 — Full Word Study → voiceφωνὴνphōnēn — voice, sound, or audible utteranceG5456 — Full Word Study → fromἐκek — out from, out of, from withinG1537 — Full Word Study → heavenοὐρανοῦouranou — Heaven; the sky; God's dwelling placeG3772 — Full Word Study → sayλέγουσανlegousan — to say, speak, or tellG3004 — Full Word Study →: “ComeἘξέλθατεExelthate — to go out, exit, or departG1831 — Full Word Study → out ofἐξex — out from, out of, from withinG1537 — Full Word Study → herαὐτῆςautēs — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →, Myμουmou — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → peopleλαόςlaos — a people; a nation; the common peopleG2992 — Full Word Study →, so thatἵναhina — in order that; so that; to the intent thatG2443 — Full Word Study → you will not shareσυνκοινωνήσητεsynkoinōnēsēte — To share in, participate with, have fellowship inG4790 — Full Word Study → inταῖςtais — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → herαὐτῆςautēs — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → sinsἁμαρτίαιςhamartiais — transgression, violation of God's law; wrongdoingG266 — Full Word Study → or contractλάβητεlabēte — to take, receive, or obtainG2983 — Full Word Study → any of herαὐτῆςautēs — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → plaguesπληγῶνplēgōn — A strike, wound, or plague; a blow or afflictionG4127 — Full Word Study →. 5Forὅτιhoti — that; because; since; introducing clauses of reason or contentG3754 — Full Word Study → herαὐτῆςautēs — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → sinsἁμαρτίαιhamartiai — transgression, violation of God's law; wrongdoingG266 — Full Word Study → are piledἐκολλήθησανekollēthēsan — to glue together, cleave to, join closelyG2853 — Full Word Study → up toἄχριachri — Until, up to, as far asG891 — Full Word Study → heavenοὐρανοῦouranou — Heaven; the sky; God's dwelling placeG3772 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → GodΘεὸςTheos — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → has rememberedἐμνημόνευσενemnēmoneusen — To remember, recall, or keep in mindG3421 — Full Word Study → herαὐτῆςautēs — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → iniquitiesἀδικήματαadikēmata — crime, wrongdoing, act of injusticeG92 — Full Word Study →. 6Give backἀπόδοτεapodote — To give back, repay, render, or restoreG591 — Full Word Study → to herαὐτῇautē — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → asὡςhōs — as, like, when, in the manner thatG5613 — Full Word Study → sheαὐτὴautē — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → has done to others; pay her backδιπλώσατεdiplōsate — to double, multiply twofold, repay doubleG1363 — Full Word Study → doubleδιπλᾶdipla — double, twofold, twice as muchG1362 — Full Word Study → for whatκατὰkata — according to, down along, againstG2596 — Full Word Study → sheαὐτῆςautēs — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → has doneἔργαerga — Work, deed, or action; labor or taskG2041 — Full Word Study →; mixκεράσατεkerasate — to mix, blend, or mingle togetherG2767 — Full Word Study → herαὐτῇautē — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → a double portion inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → her own cupποτηρίῳpotēriō — cup, drinking vesselG4221 — Full Word Study →. 7As much asὅσαhosa — as much as; how much; all that; to the extent thatG3745 — Full Word Study → she has glorifiedἐδόξασενedoxasen — To glorify, honor, or magnify with praiseG1392 — Full Word Study → herselfαὑτὴνhautēn — Reflexive pronoun: himself, herself, itself, themselvesG848 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → lived in luxuryἐστρηνίασενestrēniasen — to live in luxury and self-indulgenceG4763 — Full Word Study →, giveδότεdote — to give, grant, or bestowG1325 — Full Word Study → herαὐτῇautē — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → the same measureτοσοῦτονtosouton — So great, so much, such a quantityG5118 — Full Word Study → of tormentβασανισμὸνbasanismon — intense suffering, torment, anguishG929 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → griefπένθοςpenthos — deep grief, mourning, sorrowG3997 — Full Word Study →. Inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → herαὐτῆςautēs — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → heartκαρδίᾳkardia — heart; center of emotion, will, and moral characterG2588 — Full Word Study → she saysλέγειlegei — to say, speak, or tellG3004 — Full Word Study →, ‘I sitΚάθημαιKathēmai — to sit, be seated, dwellG2521 — Full Word Study → as queen; I amεἰμίeimi — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → notοὐκouk — No, not, negation particleG3756 — Full Word Study → a widowχήραchēra — A woman whose husband has diedG5503 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → will never seeἴδωidō — To see, perceive, or observe with the eyes or mindG3708 — Full Word Study → griefπένθοςpenthos — deep grief, mourning, sorrowG3997 — Full Word Study →.’ 8Thereforeδιὰdia — through; by means of; because ofG1223 — Full Word Study → herαὐτῆςautēs — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → plaguesπληγαὶplēgai — A strike, wound, or plague; a blow or afflictionG4127 — Full Word Study → will comeἥξουσινhēxousin — to come, to arrive, to be presentG2240 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → oneμιᾷmia — one, a single unit, unifiedG1520 — Full Word Study → dayἡμέρᾳhēmera — A 24-hour period; time; eraG2250 — Full Word Study →deathθάνατοςthanatos — Death; the state or condition of being deadG2288 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → griefπένθοςpenthos — deep grief, mourning, sorrowG3997 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → famineλιμόςlimos — hunger, famine, scarcity of foodG3042 — Full Word Study →andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → she will be consumedκατακαυθήσεταιkatakauthēsetai — to burn up, consume by fireG2618 — Full Word Study → byἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → fireπυρὶpyri — Fire; flame; burningG4442 — Full Word Study →, forὅτιhoti — that; because; since; introducing clauses of reason or contentG3754 — Full Word Study → mighty is the LordΚύριοςKyrios — Lord; master; one who has authority or ownershipG2962 — Full Word Study → GodΘεὸςTheos — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → whoho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → judgesκρίναςkrinas — To judge, evaluate, or decideG2919 — Full Word Study → herαὐτήνautēn — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →.” 9ThenΚαὶKai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → theοἱhoi — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → kingsβασιλεῖςbasileis — A male ruler or sovereign; a kingG935 — Full Word Study → of theτῆςtēs — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → earthγῆςgēs — earth, land, ground, worldG1093 — Full Word Study → whoοἱhoi — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → committed sexual immoralityπορνεύσαντεςporneusantes — to engage in sexual immorality or fornicationG4203 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → lived in luxuryστρηνιάσαντεςstrēniasantes — to live in luxury and self-indulgenceG4763 — Full Word Study → withμετ’met’ — with, after, among, followingG3326 — Full Word Study → herαὐτῆςautēs — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → will weepκλαύσουσινklausousin — to weep; to cry out in sorrowG2799 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → wailκόψονταιkopsontai — to cut, mourn, or lamentG2875 — Full Word Study → atἐπ’ep’ — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → the sight ofβλέπωσινblepōsin — to see, look at, perceive, bewareG991 — Full Word Study → theτὸνton — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → smoke rising fromτῆςtēs — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → the fire that consumesπυρώσεωςpyrōseōs — burning, fiery trial, intense testingG4451 — Full Word Study → herαὐτῆςautēs — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →. 10Inδιὰdia — through; by means of; because ofG1223 — Full Word Study → fearφόβονphobon — Fear, terror, or reverent aweG5401 — Full Word Study → ofτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → herαὐτῆςautēs — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → tormentβασανισμοῦbasanismou — intense suffering, torment, anguishG929 — Full Word Study →, they will standἑστηκότεςhestēkotes — to stand, establish, or cause to standG2476 — Full Word Study → atἀπὸapo — from, away from, out ofG575 — Full Word Study → a distanceμακρόθενmakrothen — from a distance; afar offG3113 — Full Word Study → and cry out: “WoeΟὐαὶOuai — Woe; an exclamation of lament or judgmentG3759 — Full Word Study →, woeοὐαίouai — Woe; an exclamation of lament or judgmentG3759 — Full Word Study → to thehē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → greatμεγάληmegalē — Great in size, power, or intensityG3173 — Full Word Study → cityπόλιςpolis — A city; a populated urban centerG4172 — Full Word Study →, thehē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → mightyἰσχυράischyra — Strong, mighty, powerfulG2478 — Full Word Study → cityπόλιςpolis — A city; a populated urban centerG4172 — Full Word Study → of BabylonΒαβυλὼνBabylōn — Ancient Mesopotamian capitalG897 — Full Word Study →! For in a singleμιᾷmia — one, a single unit, unifiedG1520 — Full Word Study → hourὥρᾳhōra — A period of time; hour, season, or appointed momentG5610 — Full Word Study → yourσουsou — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → judgmentκρίσιςkrisis — judgment, decision, or verdictG2920 — Full Word Study → has comeἦλθενēlthen — to come, go, arrive, or appearG2064 — Full Word Study →.” 11AndΚαὶKai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → theοἱhoi — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → merchantsἔμποροιemporoi — merchant; trader in goodsG1713 — Full Word Study → of theτῆςtēs — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → earthγῆςgēs — earth, land, ground, worldG1093 — Full Word Study → will weepκλαίουσινklaiousin — to weep; to cry out in sorrowG2799 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → mournπενθοῦσινpenthousin — to mourn, grieve, or lamentG3996 — Full Word Study → overἐπ’ep’ — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → herαὐτήνautēn — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →, because there is no oneοὐδεὶςoudeis — no one, nothing, none at allG3762 — Full Word Study → leftοὐκέτιouketi — No longer, not anymoreG3765 — Full Word Study → to buyἀγοράζειagorazei — to purchase or buy; to redeem through paymentG59 — Full Word Study → theirαὐτῶνautōn — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → cargoγόμονgomon — cargo, freight, or heavy loadG1117 — Full Word Study → 12cargoγόμονgomon — cargo, freight, or heavy loadG1117 — Full Word Study → of goldχρυσοῦchrysou — Gold; precious metal; wealthG5557 — Full Word Study →, silverἀργύρουargyrou — silver; precious metal or moneyG696 — Full Word Study →, preciousτιμίουtimiou — of great value; precious; highly esteemedG5093 — Full Word Study → stonesλίθουlithou — Stone; rock; precious stoneG3037 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → pearlsμαργαριτῶνmargaritōn — Pearl; precious jewel formed in oystersG3135 — Full Word Study →; of fine linenβυσσίνουbyssinou — Fine linen; expensive clothG1039 — Full Word Study →, purpleπορφύραςporphyras — Purple cloth or dye; a mark of luxury and royaltyG4209 — Full Word Study →, silkσιρικοῦsirikou — silk, fine luxurious fabricG4596 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → scarletκοκκίνουkokkinou — Scarlet red color; crimsonG2847 — Full Word Study →; of all kindsπᾶνpan — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → of citronθύϊνονthuinon — citron wood; fragrant aromatic timberG2367 — Full Word Study → woodξύλονxylon — wood; wooden object; treeG3586 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → everyπᾶνpan — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → articleσκεῦοςskeuos — a vessel, container, or instrument for useG4632 — Full Word Study → of ivoryἐλεφάντινονelephantinon — made of ivory; composed of ivory materialG1661 — Full Word Study →, preciousτιμιωτάτουtimiōtatou — of great value; precious; highly esteemedG5093 — Full Word Study → woodξύλουxylou — wood; wooden object; treeG3586 — Full Word Study →, bronzeχαλκοῦchalkou — Copper, bronze, or moneyG5475 — Full Word Study →, ironσιδήρουsidērou — iron; hard metal or iron implementsG4604 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → marbleμαρμάρουmarmarou — marble stoneG3139 — Full Word Study →; 13of cinnamonκιννάμωμονkinnamōmon — Cinnamon, an aromatic spiceG2792 — Full Word Study →, spiceἄμωμονamōmon — Morally blameless; without fault or defectG299 — Full Word Study →, incenseθυμιάματαthymiamata — Incense; fragrant offering burned in worshipG2368 — Full Word Study →, myrrhμύρονmyron — aromatic ointment or perfumed oilG3464 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → frankincenseλίβανονlibanon — Frankincense; aromatic resin used in worship and giftsG3030 — Full Word Study →; of wineοἶνονoinon — Wine; fermented grape juiceG3631 — Full Word Study →, olive oilἔλαιονelaion — olive oil; anointing oilG1637 — Full Word Study →, fine flourσεμίδαλινsemidalin — Fine flour; wheat flour of superior qualityG4585 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → wheatσῖτονsiton — Grain, wheat, or corn (agricultural produce)G4621 — Full Word Study →; of cattleκτήνηktēnē — domestic animal or beast of burdenG2934 — Full Word Study →, sheepπρόβαταprobata — A sheep; a member of a flockG4263 — Full Word Study →, horsesἵππωνhippōn — horse; a large domesticated animal used for riding and warG2462 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → chariots; of slaves andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → soulsψυχὰςpsychas — The immaterial self; life force; personG5590 — Full Word Study → of men. 14And thehē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study →y will say: “The fruitὀπώραopōra — fruit, harvest, late summer fruitG3703 — Full Word Study → of yourσουsou — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → soul’sψυχῆςpsychēs — The immaterial self; life force; personG5590 — Full Word Study → desireἐπιθυμίαςepithymias — Strong desire; craving; lustG1939 — Full Word Study → has departedἀπῆλθενapēlthen — to go away, depart, leaveG565 — Full Word Study → fromἀπὸapo — from, away from, out ofG575 — Full Word Study → youσοῦsou — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study →; allπάνταpanta — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → your luxuryλιπαρὰlipara — Rich, luxurious, sumptuousG3045 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → splendorλαμπρὰlampra — shining, bright, splendidG2986 — Full Word Study → have vanishedἀπώλετοapōleto — to destroy, ruin, or cause to perishG622 — Full Word Study →, never to be seen again.” 15TheΟἱHoi — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → merchantsἔμποροιemporoi — merchant; trader in goodsG1713 — Full Word Study → who sold these thingsτούτωνtoutōn — This one; he, she, it; that person or thingG3778 — Full Word Study → and grew their wealth fromἀπ’ap’ — from, away from, out ofG575 — Full Word Study → herαὐτῆςautēs — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → will standστήσονταιstēsontai — to stand, establish, or cause to standG2476 — Full Word Study → atἀπὸapo — from, away from, out ofG575 — Full Word Study → a distanceμακρόθενmakrothen — from a distance; afar offG3113 — Full Word Study →, inδιὰdia — through; by means of; because ofG1223 — Full Word Study → fearφόβονphobon — Fear, terror, or reverent aweG5401 — Full Word Study → ofτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → herαὐτῆςautēs — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → tormentβασανισμοῦbasanismou — intense suffering, torment, anguishG929 — Full Word Study →. They will weepκλαίοντεςklaiontes — to weep; to cry out in sorrowG2799 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → mournπενθοῦντεςpenthountes — to mourn, grieve, or lamentG3996 — Full Word Study →, 16sayingλέγοντεςlegontes — to say, speak, or tellG3004 — Full Word Study →: “WoeΟὐαὶOuai — Woe; an exclamation of lament or judgmentG3759 — Full Word Study →, woeοὐαίouai — Woe; an exclamation of lament or judgmentG3759 — Full Word Study → to thehē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → greatμεγάληmegalē — Great in size, power, or intensityG3173 — Full Word Study → cityπόλιςpolis — A city; a populated urban centerG4172 — Full Word Study →, clothed inπεριβεβλημένηperibeblēmenē — to clothe, wrap around, or coverG4016 — Full Word Study → fine linenβύσσινονbyssinon — Fine linen; expensive clothG1039 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → purpleπορφυροῦνporphyroun — Purple cloth or garment; royal colorG4210 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → scarletκόκκινονkokkinon — Scarlet red color; crimsonG2847 — Full Word Study →, adornedκεχρυσωμένηkechrysōmenē — to overlay with gold; to gild or adornG5558 — Full Word Study → withἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → goldχρυσίῳchrysiō — Gold; precious metalG5553 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → preciousτιμίῳtimiō — of great value; precious; highly esteemedG5093 — Full Word Study → stonesλίθῳlithō — Stone; rock; precious stoneG3037 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → pearlsμαργαρίτῃmargaritē — Pearl; precious jewel formed in oystersG3135 — Full Word Study →! 17For in a singleμιᾷmia — one, a single unit, unifiedG1520 — Full Word Study → hourὥρᾳhōra — A period of time; hour, season, or appointed momentG5610 — Full Word Study → such fabulousτοσοῦτοςtosoutos — So great, so much, such a quantityG5118 — Full Word Study → wealthπλοῦτοςploutos — Material wealth, riches, or abundance of possessionsG4149 — Full Word Study → has been destroyedἠρημώθηērēmōthē — To make desolate; to lay waste or devastateG2049 — Full Word Study →!” Everyπᾶςpas — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → shipmasterκυβερνήτηςkybernētēs — Ship captain or helmsman; one who steersG2942 — Full Word Study →, passengerho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → sailorναῦταιnautai — A sailor or seamanG3492 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → all whoὅσοιhosoi — as much as; how much; all that; to the extent thatG3745 — Full Word Study → make their livingἐργάζονταιergazontai — to work, labor, or perform actionG2038 — Full Word Study → from theτὴνtēn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → seaθάλασσανthalassan — Sea; large body of salt waterG2281 — Full Word Study →, will standἔστησανestēsan — to stand, establish, or cause to standG2476 — Full Word Study → atἀπὸapo — from, away from, out ofG575 — Full Word Study → a distanceμακρόθενmakrothen — from a distance; afar offG3113 — Full Word Study → 18andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → cry outἔκραζονekrazon — to cry out, shout, or call loudlyG2896 — Full Word Study → at the sightβλέποντεςblepontes — to see, look at, perceive, bewareG991 — Full Word Study → of theτὸνton — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → smoke rising fromτῆςtēs — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → the fire that consumesπυρώσεωςpyrōseōs — burning, fiery trial, intense testingG4451 — Full Word Study → herαὐτῆςautēs — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →. “What city was ever likeὁμοίαhomoia — resembling, similar to, likeG3664 — Full Word Study → this greatμεγάλῃmegalē — Great in size, power, or intensityG3173 — Full Word Study → cityπόλειpolei — A city; a populated urban centerG4172 — Full Word Study →?” they will exclaimλέγοντεςlegontes — to say, speak, or tellG3004 — Full Word Study →. 19ThenΚαὶKai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → they will throwἔβαλονebalon — to throw, cast, or hurl with forceG906 — Full Word Study → dustχοῦνchoun — dust, fine particles of earthG5522 — Full Word Study → onἐπὶepi — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → theirαὐτῶνautōn — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → headsκεφαλὰςkephalas — Head; chief; ruler; sourceG2776 — Full Word Study → as they weepκλαίοντεςklaiontes — to weep; to cry out in sorrowG2799 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → mournπενθοῦντεςpenthountes — to mourn, grieve, or lamentG3996 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → cry outἔκραζονekrazon — to cry out, shout, or call loudlyG2896 — Full Word Study →: “WoeΟὐαὶOuai — Woe; an exclamation of lament or judgmentG3759 — Full Word Study →, woeοὐαίouai — Woe; an exclamation of lament or judgmentG3759 — Full Word Study → to thehē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → greatμεγάληmegalē — Great in size, power, or intensityG3173 — Full Word Study → cityπόλιςpolis — A city; a populated urban centerG4172 — Full Word Study →, where allπάντεςpantes — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → whoοἱhoi — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → hadἔχοντεςechontes — To have, hold, or possessG2192 — Full Word Study → shipsπλοῖαploia — A boat or small ship; vessel for water travelG4143 — Full Word Study → onἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → theτῇtē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → seaθαλάσσῃthalassē — Sea; large body of salt waterG2281 — Full Word Study → were enrichedἐπλούτησανeploutēsan — to become rich; to grow wealthyG4147 — Full Word Study → byἐκek — out from, out of, from withinG1537 — Full Word Study → herαὐτῆςautēs — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → wealthτιμιότητοςtimiotētos — Precious value, preciousness, costlinessG5094 — Full Word Study →! Forὅτιhoti — that; because; since; introducing clauses of reason or contentG3754 — Full Word Study → in a singleμιᾷmia — one, a single unit, unifiedG1520 — Full Word Study → hourὥρᾳhōra — A period of time; hour, season, or appointed momentG5610 — Full Word Study → she has been destroyedἠρημώθηērēmōthē — To make desolate; to lay waste or devastateG2049 — Full Word Study →.” 20RejoiceΕὐφραίνουEuphrainou — to make merry, rejoice, celebrateG2165 — Full Word Study → overἐπ’ep’ — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → herαὐτῇautē — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →, O heavenοὐρανέourane — Heaven; the sky; God's dwelling placeG3772 — Full Word Study →, O saints andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → apostles andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → prophetsπροφῆταιprophētai — One who speaks for God; a messenger of divine truthG4396 — Full Word Study →, becauseὅτιhoti — that; because; since; introducing clauses of reason or contentG3754 — Full Word Study → GodΘεὸςTheos — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → has pronouncedἔκρινενekrinen — To judge, evaluate, or decideG2919 — Full Word Study → for youὑμῶνhymōn — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → His judgment againstἐξex — out from, out of, from withinG1537 — Full Word Study → herαὐτῆςautēs — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →. 21ThenΚαὶKai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → aεἷςheis — one, a single unit, unifiedG1520 — Full Word Study → mightyἰσχυρὸςischyros — Strong, mighty, powerfulG2478 — Full Word Study → angelἄγγελοςangelos — Messenger; divine or heavenly envoyG32 — Full Word Study → picked upἦρενēren — to lift up, take away, removeG142 — Full Word Study → a stoneλίθονlithon — Stone; rock; precious stoneG3037 — Full Word Study → the size ofὡςhōs — as, like, when, in the manner thatG5613 — Full Word Study → a greatμέγανmegan — Great in size, power, or intensityG3173 — Full Word Study → millstoneμύλινονmylinon — A large stone wheel for grinding grain into flourG3458 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → cast it intoεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → theτὴνtēn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → seaθάλασσανthalassan — Sea; large body of salt waterG2281 — Full Word Study →, sayingλέγωνlegōn — to say, speak, or tellG3004 — Full Word Study →: “With suchΟὕτωςHoutōs — in this manner; thus; soG3779 — Full Word Study → violenceὁρμήματιhormēmati — Violent rush or impulsive forceG3731 — Full Word Study → thehē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → greatμεγάληmegalē — Great in size, power, or intensityG3173 — Full Word Study → cityπόλιςpolis — A city; a populated urban centerG4172 — Full Word Study → of BabylonΒαβυλὼνBabylōn — Ancient Mesopotamian capitalG897 — Full Word Study → will be cast downβληθήσεταιblēthēsetai — to throw, cast, or hurl with forceG906 — Full Word Study →, never to be seen againἔτιeti — Still, yet, furthermore; continuation or additionG2089 — Full Word Study →. 22Andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → the sound of harpistsκιθαρῳδῶνkitharōdōn — A skilled musician who plays the harpG2790 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → musiciansμουσικῶνmousikōn — musician; skilled in musicG3451 — Full Word Study →, of flute playersαὐλητῶνaulētōn — flute player; musician who plays wind instrumentsG834 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → trumpetersσαλπιστῶνsalpistōn — One who plays a trumpet; a herald or announcerG4538 — Full Word Study →, will never ring outἀκουσθῇakousthē — to hear, listen, or understand by earG191 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → youσοὶsoi — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → againἔτιeti — Still, yet, furthermore; continuation or additionG2089 — Full Word Study →. Nor will anyπᾶςpas — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → craftsmenτεχνίτηςtechnitēs — skilled craftsman or builderG5079 — Full Word Study → of anyπάσηςpasēs — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → tradeτέχνηςtechnēs — skill, craft, trade, or occupationG5078 — Full Word Study → be found inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → youσοὶsoi — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → againἔτιeti — Still, yet, furthermore; continuation or additionG2089 — Full Word Study →, nor the sound of a millstoneμύλουmylou — A large stone wheel for grinding grain into flourG3458 — Full Word Study → be heardἀκουσθῇakousthē — to hear, listen, or understand by earG191 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → youσοὶsoi — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → againἔτιeti — Still, yet, furthermore; continuation or additionG2089 — Full Word Study →. 23The light of a lampλύχνουlychnou — A lamp or light-producing vesselG3088 — Full Word Study → will never shineφάνῃphanē — To appear, shine, or become visibleG5316 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → youσοὶsoi — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → againἔτιeti — Still, yet, furthermore; continuation or additionG2089 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → the voices of a brideνύμφηςnymphēs — bride; young married womanG3565 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → bridegroomνυμφίουnymphiou — bridegroom; male participant in a wedding covenantG3566 — Full Word Study → will never call outἀκουσθῇakousthē — to hear, listen, or understand by earG191 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → youσοὶsoi — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → againἔτιeti — Still, yet, furthermore; continuation or additionG2089 — Full Word Study →. Forὅτιhoti — that; because; since; introducing clauses of reason or contentG3754 — Full Word Study → yourσουsou — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → merchantsἔμποροίemporoi — merchant; trader in goodsG1713 — Full Word Study → wereἦσανēsan — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → theοἱhoi — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → great onesμεγιστᾶνεςmegistanes — Influential leaders, nobles, or great men of authorityG3175 — Full Word Study → of theτῆςtēs — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → earthγῆςgēs — earth, land, ground, worldG1093 — Full Word Study →, becauseὅτιhoti — that; because; since; introducing clauses of reason or contentG3754 — Full Word Study → allπάνταpanta — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → theτὰta — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → nationsἔθνηethnē — Gentiles, nationsG1484 — Full Word Study → were deceivedἐπλανήθησανeplanēthēsan — to lead astray, deceive, or cause to wanderG4105 — Full Word Study → byἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → yourσουsou — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → sorceryφαρμακείᾳpharmakeia — Sorcery, witchcraft, or magical artsG5331 — Full Word Study →.” 24AndΚαὶKai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → there was foundεὑρέθηheurethē — to find, discover, or obtainG2147 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → herαὐτῇautē — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → the blood of prophetsπροφητῶνprophētōn — One who speaks for God; a messenger of divine truthG4396 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → saintsἁγίωνhagiōn — Set apart for God; morally pure and sacredG40 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → of allπάντωνpantōn — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → whoτῶνtōn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → had been slainἐσφαγμένωνesphagmenōn — to slaughter or violently killG4969 — Full Word Study → onἐπὶepi — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → theτῆςtēs — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → earthγῆςgēs — earth, land, ground, worldG1093 — Full Word Study →.
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Chapter Commentary — Revelation 18
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Revelation 18 presents the final and catastrophic fall of Babylon, the great city that has dominated the world system opposed to God. This chapter dramatizes the complete and sudden destruction of all that worldly power and commercial wealth represent—a sobering reminder that earthly kingdoms built on rebellion against God cannot endure. Through vivid imagery of weeping merchants, burning cities, and silenced celebrations, John shows us that God's justice is certain, His judgment is swift, and His people are called to separation from the systems of this world. The chapter culminates in a call to rejoice, for God has vindicated His suffering saints.

Verses 1–5: The Declaration of Babylon's Fall

An angel of tremendous power descends from heaven, illuminating the earth with his glory as he announces the fall of Babylon. The repetition "is fallen, is fallen" (v. 2) emphasizes the certainty and completeness of this judgment. Babylon has become a dwelling place for demons and unclean spirits—a vivid picture of spiritual desolation. The "wine of her fornication" (v. 3) refers to the intoxicating influence of her idolatry and rebellion, which has seduced the nations and enriched her merchants through commerce and compromise with worldly systems. Yet verse 4 reveals God's heart of mercy: a heavenly voice calls God's people to come out of her and separate themselves, lest they share in her plagues. Her sins have accumulated before God's throne, and He has remembered her iniquities. The imagery shows that God is neither indifferent nor slow; He keeps a perfect account of wickedness.

Verses 6–8: God's Perfect Justice

The principle of divine retaliation appears here: as Babylon has glorified herself and lived in luxury and pleasure, so shall she receive torment and sorrow in equal measure. Her boastful claim—"I sit a queen...and shall see no sorrow" (v. 7)—reveals her arrogance and false sense of security. But in one day, suddenly and completely, her plagues arrive: death, mourning, famine, and fire consume her. The assurance that "strong is the Lord God who judgeth her" (v. 8) anchors this judgment in God's unquestionable sovereignty and power. There is both comfort and warning here: comfort for the oppressed, and warning for those who build confidence in worldly systems.

Verses 9–19: The Lament of the World

The kings, merchants, and seafarers who prospered through Babylon's system stand at a distance, mourning her destruction in one hour. Their repeated lament—"Alas, alas, that great city!"—contrasts sharply with their former complicity. The detailed inventory of merchandise (vv. 12–13) reveals the materialism and sensuality that sustained her: fine fabrics, jewels, spices, wine, and tragically, even "slaves, and souls of men." These merchants weep not from moral conviction but from economic loss. Their torment mirrors her own: they who enriched themselves through her now watch helplessly as all their treasures vanish.

Verses 20–24: Final Vindication and Complete Desolation

Heaven is called to rejoice because God has avenged His apostles and prophets against her. A mighty angel symbolically casts Babylon into the sea like a millstone—suggesting permanent, irreversible destruction. Every sign of life, culture, and joy—music, craftsmanship, light, and celebration—ceases forever. The silence that follows emphasizes total obliteration. Verse 23 reveals her ultimate sin: by sorceries (spiritual deception) she deceived all nations, and in her was found the blood of all the martyrs and saints slain on earth. She stands guilty not merely of commerce or pride, but of persecution and murder of God's people.

Application for Today

Babylon represents any system—political, commercial, or cultural—built on rebellion against God and the exploitation of others. Christians are called to refuse entanglement with worldly systems that contradict Scripture, to guard our hearts against materialism and pride, and to trust that God's justice is certain. Our security rests not in earthly wealth or influence, but in Christ alone and our eternal citizenship in His kingdom.

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