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How much soever she glorified herself, and waxed wanton, so much give her of torment and mourning: for she saith in her heart, I sit a queen, and am no widow, and shall in no wise see mourning.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

How much soever (οσα). Indefinite quantitative relative pronoun οσος in the accusative (cognate) neuter plural object of εδοξασεν …

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

How much she hath glorified herself. She has been proud, boastful, and arrogant. This was true of ancient Babylon, which was proud and hau…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

The thought of retribution is carried on in this verse. It should not read, “How much . . .,” but, In as many things as she glorified herself a…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

“Come out of her, my people” forms the burden of Jeremiah’s refrain concerning Babylon (Jeremiah 50:8; Jeremiah 51:6–9; cf.…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

How much she has glorified herself
And acted the proud and haughty part in exalting herself above all emperors, king…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The downfall and destruction of the mystical Babylon are determined in the counsels of God. Another angel comes from heaven. This seems to be Chris…

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