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Sins Glued to Heaven
Commentators explain that the Greek word for "reached" literally means "glued" or "cleaved together." This paints a powerful picture of Babylon's sins accumulating over time, forming a massive, cohesive pile—like a new Tower of Babel—that reaches all the way to heaven. The idea is that the sins themselves, not just their cry, have come directly before God, demanding His attention.
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Albert Barnes
On Revelation 18:5
18th Century
Theologian
For her sins have reached unto heaven. So in Jeremiah 51:9, speaking of Babylon, it is said, For her judgment reacheth unto heaven, an…
AT Robertson
On Revelation 18:5
Have reached (εκολληθησαν). First aorist passive (deponent) indicative of κολλαω, old verb (from κολλα, gluten, glue), to cleave t…
Charles Ellicott
On Revelation 18:5
19th Century
Bishop
For her sins have reached . . .—Better, For her sins have reached as far as heaven. The idea is of a great heap firmly fa…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Revelation 18:5
“Come out of her, my people” forms the burden of Jeremiah’s refrain concerning Babylon (Jeremiah 50:8; Jeremiah 51:6–9; cf.…
John Gill
On Revelation 18:5
17th Century
Pastor
For her sins have reached to heaven
Or "have followed to heaven"; one after another, in one age after another, until…
Matthew Henry
On Revelation 18:1–8
17th Century
Minister
The downfall and destruction of the mystical Babylon are determined in the counsels of God. Another angel comes from heaven. This seems to be Chris…