Revelation 18:1
Was lightened. Compare Ezekiel 43:2.... [ Continue Reading ]
Was lightened. Compare Ezekiel 43:2.... [ Continue Reading ]
Mightily with a strong voice [ε ν ι σ χ υ ι φ ω ν η μ ε γ α λ η]. Lit., in strength with a great voice. Omit megalh great, and read ijscura fwnh with a mighty voice. So Rev. Babylon - is fallen. The Rev. improves on the A. V. by placing fallen in the emphatic position of the Greek : "Fallen, fallen... [ Continue Reading ]
Have drunk [π ε π ω κ ε ν ο ρ π ε π ω κ α ν]. Some, however, read peptwkan have fallen. So Rev. Of the wine [ε κ τ ο υ ο ι ν ο υ]. Thus if we read have drunk. If we adopt have fallen, ejk is instrumental, by. So Rev. Of the wrath. The wine of fornication has turned to wrath against herself. Mercha... [ Continue Reading ]
Come out of her. Compare Jeremiah 51:6; Jeremiah 51:45; Isaiah 48:20; Isaiah 52:11; Numbers 16:26. Have fellowship with [σ υ γ κ ο ι ν ω ν η σ η τ ε]. This compound verb is not of frequent occurrence in the New Testament. It is found only in Ephesians 5:11; Philippians 4:14, and here. On the kindred... [ Continue Reading ]
Have reached [η κ ο λ ο υ θ η σ α ν]. Lit., followed. But the best texts read ejkollhqhsan clave. Compare Jeremiah 51:9. For different applications of the verb see on Matthew 19:5; Luke 14:15; Acts 5:13. Compare the classical phrase for following up closely a fleeing foe, hoerere in terga hostium, t... [ Continue Reading ]
Double [δ ι π λ ω σ α τ ε]. Only here in the New Testament. Compare Isaiah 40:2; Jeremiah 16:18; Zechariah 9:19. The Levitical law insisted on the double recompense. See Exodus 22:4; Exodus 22:7; Exodus 22:9.... [ Continue Reading ]
Lived deliciously [ε σ τ ρ η ν ι α σ ε ν]. See on ver. 3. Torment [β α σ α ν ι σ μ ο ν]. Only in Revelation. On the kindred word, basanov torment, see on Matthew 4:23; Matthew 4:24. I sit a queen and am no widow. See Isaiah 47:8; Zephaniah 2:15.... [ Continue Reading ]
Therefore shall her plagues come, etc. See Isaiah 47:8; Isaiah 47:9. Who judgeth [ο κ ρ ι ν ω ν]. Read krinav judged.... [ Continue Reading ]
Merchandise [γ ο μ ο ν]. Only here, ver. 12, and Acts 21:3. From gemw to be full. Hence, literally, lading or cargo. So Rev., in margin. The main features of the following description are taken from that of the destruction of Tyre, Ezekiel 26:27.... [ Continue Reading ]
Fine Linen [β υ σ σ ο υ]. See on Luke 16:19. Purple [π ο ρ φ υ ρ α ς]. See on Luke 16:19. Silk [σ η ρ ι κ ο υ]. Properly an adjective, meaning pertaining to the Seres. From Shrev Seres, a people of India, perhaps of modern China. Before the time of Justinian, when silkworms were first brought to C... [ Continue Reading ]
Cinnamon [κ ι ν α μ ω μ ο ν]. Mentioned as one of the ingredients of the holy oil for anointing (Exodus 30:23), and as a perfume for the bed (Proverbs 7:17). And spice [κ α ι α μ ω μ ο ν]. These words are added by the best texts. A fragrant Indian plant, with seed in grape - like clusters, from whi... [ Continue Reading ]
The fruits [η ο π ω ρ α]. Originally, the late summer or early autumn; then, generally, used of the ripe fruits of trees. Only here in the New Testament. Compare the compound fqinopwrina autumn (trees). See on whose fruit withereth, Jude 1:12, and compare Summer - fruits, Jeremiah 40:10. That thy s... [ Continue Reading ]
Decked [κ ε χ ρ υ σ ω μ ε ν η]. See on ch. Revelation 17:4.... [ Continue Reading ]
Shipmaster [κ υ β ε ρ ν η τ η ς]. From kubernaw to govern. Strictly, steersman. Only here and Acts 27:11. All the company in ships [π α ς ε π ι τ ω ν π λ ο ι ω ν ο ο μ ι λ ο ς]. The best texts substitute oJ ejpi topon plewn, that saileth anywhere, lit., saileth to a place. So Rev. Trade by sea [τ... [ Continue Reading ]
Cast dust on their heads. Compare Ezekiel 27:30. See on Luke 10:13.... [ Continue Reading ]
Hath avenged you on her [ε κ ρ ι ν ε ν τ ο κ ρ ι μ α υ μ ω ν ε ξ α υ τ η ς]. Rev., more literally, hath judged your judgment on her or from her. The idea is that of exacting judgment from [ε ξ]. Compare the compound verb ejkdikeiv avenge, or exact vengeance from (ch. 6 10). The meaning is either, th... [ Continue Reading ]
A mighty angel [ε ι ς α γ γ ε λ ο ς ι σ χ υ ρ ο ς]. Lit., "one strong angel." A great millstone. See on Matthew 18:6. With violence [ο ρ μ η μ α τ ι]. Lit. with an impulse or rush. Only here in the New Testament.... [ Continue Reading ]
Harpers. See on ch. Revelation 14:2. Musicians [μ ο υ σ ι κ ω ν] Only here in the New Testament. There seems to be no special reason for changing the rendering to minstrels, as Rev. The term music had a much wider signification among the Greeks than that which we attach to it. "The primitive educati... [ Continue Reading ]
Bridegroom - bride. Compare Jeremiah 25:10. Great men [μ ε γ ι σ τ α ν ε ς]. Rev., princes. See on ch. Revelation 6:15. By thy sorceries [ε ν τ η φ α ρ μ α κ ε ι α σ ο υ]. See on ch. Revelation 9:21. Rev., more literally, with thy sorcery. Were deceived [ε π λ α ν η θ η σ α ν]. Or led astray. See... [ Continue Reading ]