Shipmaster (κυβερνητης). Old word (from κυβερναω, to steer), helmsman, sailingmaster, in N.T. only here and Ac 27:11. Subordinate …

For in one hour. This means in a very brief period—so short that it seemed to them to be but one hour. In the prediction in Revelation 18:…

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

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…

For in one hour so great riches is come to nought
That is, in a very short time, expressing the suddenness and speed…

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…