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because of the multitude of the whoredoms of the well-favored harlot, the mistress of witchcrafts, that selleth nations through her whoredoms, and families through her witchcrafts.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Because of the multitude of the whoredoms of the well-favored harlot - There are “multitudes of slain” because of the “multitude of whoredom…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Because of the multitude.— In the idolatry and superstition of Nineveh the prophet finds the cause of her destruction. Perversion of relig…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

Because of the multitude of the whoredoms of the well-favored harlot, the mistress of witchcrafts, that sells nations through her whoredoms, an…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

The Prophet mentions again the cause why God would execute so dreadful a vengeance on that city, which yet, through its splendor, had gained so muc…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Because of the multitudes of the whoredoms of the
well-favoured harlot
Meaning Nineve…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

When proud sinners are brought down, others should learn not to lift themselves up. The fall of this great city should be a lesson to private perso…

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