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saying, Woe, woe, the great city, she that was arrayed in fine linen and purple and scarlet, and decked with gold and precious stone and pearl!

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

For the Woe see verses 10,19. For the next clause see 17:4 with the addition here of βυσσινον (18:12).

For in one hour so great rich…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

And saying, Alas, alas, etc. See the notes on Revelation 18:10.

That was clothed in fine linen. In the previous descriptio…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

The merchants of these things . . .—The description is resumed. The merchants stand like the kings far off, because of the fear of…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

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…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And saying, alas, alas! that great city Using the same words the kings of the earth do, (Revelation 18:10) on…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

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…

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