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standing far away for the fear of her torment, saying, `Woe, woe, the great city, Babylon, the strong city! For your judgment has come in one hour.`
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Alliances of Sin Fail
Commentators note that the kings who once benefited from their alliance with "Babylon" now stand "afar off." Terrified of sharing her fate, they are unable or unwilling to help. This illustrates that alliances built on worldly power and sin are ultimately unreliable and will crumble when judgment comes.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Standing afar off for the fear of her torment Lest they themselves should share in it, who have partaken of her sins; either t…
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…
