and the light of a lamp will never shine in you again; and the voice of the groom and bride will never be heard in you again; for your merchants were the powerful people of the earth, because all the nations were deceived by your witchcraft.

Commentaries

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

Of a lamp (λυχνου). Old word (Matthew 5:15), again in Re 22:5.

Shall shine no more at all (ου …

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

And the light of a candle shall shine no more at all in thee. Another image of desolation, as if every light were put out, and where there…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

And the voice of harpers . . .—Better, the sound. The sounds of mirth and triumph, and so on, cease: the sound of har…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

The final lament over the fall of Babylon, spoken by an angel, is poignant and beautiful. A mighty angel picks up a huge stone like a giant millsto…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And the light of a candle shall shine no more at all in
you
Either for common use, or…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

What is a cause for rejoicing to the servants of God on earth, is also a cause for rejoicing to the angels in heaven. The apostles, who are honored…