Of fine linen (βυσσινου). Genitive case after γομον, as are all the items to κοκκινου. Old adjective from βυσσος (linen,[Reference…

The merchandise of gold, and silver. Of course, these constitute an important article of commerce in a great city.

And precious…

And the merchants of the earth . . .—A better rendering is, The merchants of the earth weep and mourn (not “shall weep; ”…

Even quick reading of Eze 27 shows that John has in mind Ezekiel’s lamentation over the fall of ancient Tyre. Those who entered into fornication wi…

The merchandise of gold and silver, and precious stones,
and of pearls
Things for treasure and ornament, …

The mourners had shared in Babylon's sensual pleasures and gained from her wealth and trade. The kings of the earth, whom she flattered into idolat…