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The merchants of the earth weep and mourn over her, for no one buys their merchandise any more;
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The Collapse of Worldly Wealth
Commentators explain that the merchants' mourning is not for the city's people or its sin, but for their own lost profits. This scene vividly illustrates that economic systems built on godless materialism and luxury are ultimately doomed. When "Babylon" falls, the wealth of those who profited from its corruption vanishes, showing the profound instability of riches not grounded in God.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
And the merchants of the earth. Who have been accustomed to traffic with her, and who have been enriched by the traffic. The image is that…
The merchants (ο εμπορο). As in 18:3,15,23. The dirge of the merchants follows the wail of the kings.
Weep and mour…
19th Century
Anglican
And the merchants of the earth . . .—A better rendering is, The merchants of the earth weep and mourn (not “shall weep; ”…
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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…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And the merchants of the earth shall weep and mourn over over her Who these are, (See Gill on Revelation 18:3
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…
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