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Sudden and Total Collapse
Commentators explain that the phrase "in one hour" doesn't mean a literal 60 minutes, but rather signifies the shocking speed and suddenness of the corrupt system's collapse. The detailed list of mourners—from shipmasters to coastal traders to common sailors—is meant to show that no one who profits from this worldly system will be unaffected by its demise.
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Albert Barnes
On Revelation 18:17
18th Century
Theologian
For in one hour. This means in a very brief period—so short that it seemed to them to be but one hour. In the prediction in Revelation 18:…
AT Robertson
On Revelation 18:17
Shipmaster (κυβερνητης). Old word (from κυβερναω, to steer), helmsman, sailingmaster, in N.T. only here and Ac 27:11. Subordinate …
Charles Ellicott
On Revelation 18:15–18
19th Century
Bishop
The merchants of these things . . .—The description is resumed. The merchants stand like the kings () far off, because of the fear…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Revelation 18:17
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…
John Gill
On Revelation 18:17
17th Century
Pastor
For in one hour so great riches is come to nought
That is, in a very short time, expressing the suddenness and speed…
Matthew Henry
On Revelation 18:9–19
17th Century
Minister
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…