The great city of Babylon split into three sections, and the cities of many nations fell into heaps of rubble. So God remembered all of Babylon’s sins, and he made her drink the cup that was filled with the wine of his fierce wrath.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

Was divided into three parts (εγενετο εις τρια μερη). "Came into three parts" (γινομα again). In 11:3 a tenth part of the city fel…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

And the great city was divided into three parts. This refers to the city of Babylon, or the mighty power that was represented by Babylon (…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

The seventh bowl is poured out into the air. Nothing further is said about the “air”; rather, John is concerned with the loud voice that cries out,…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And the great city was divided into three parts By which is meant not Christendom, distinguished into Protestants, Papists, and neutrals, which has…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The seventh and last angel poured out his vial, and the downfall of Babylon was finished. The church triumphant in heaven saw it and rejoiced; the …