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A Picture of Utter Ruin
Commentators explain that this verse paints a vivid picture of total and permanent desolation. By listing the normal sounds of a thriving city—joyful music, skilled crafts, and the daily grinding of grain—and declaring them silenced forever, the vision creates a powerful image. The absence of these sounds of life signifies the complete end of Babylon's festivity, economy, and basic existence.
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Albert Barnes
On Revelation 18:22
18th Century
Theologian
And the voice of harpers. Those who play on the harp. This music was usually accompanied with singing. The idea in this verse and the foll…
AT Robertson
On Revelation 18:22
The voice (φωνη). Cf. Ezekiel 26:13. Or "sound" as in 1 Corinthians 14:8 with σαλπιγξ (trumpet). For this s…
Charles Ellicott
On Revelation 18:22–23
19th Century
Bishop
And the voice of harpers . . .—Better, the sound. The sounds of mirth and triumph, and so on, cease: the sound of har…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Revelation 18:22
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
On Revelation 18:22
17th Century
Pastor
And the voice of harpers, and musicians, and of pipers and
trumpeters
Which were for …
Matthew Henry
On Revelation 18:20–24
17th Century
Minister
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…