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Punishment Fits the Crime
Commentators unanimously highlight that Babylon's judgment is directly proportional to her sins. The 'torment and sorrow' she receives are a divine response to the 'self-glorification' and 'luxurious living' she pursued. This reflects the biblical principle that God's justice is precise and fitting.
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Albert Barnes
On Revelation 18:7
18th Century
Theologian
How much she hath glorified herself. She has been proud, boastful, and arrogant. This was true of ancient Babylon, which was proud and hau…
AT Robertson
On Revelation 18:7
How much soever (οσα). Indefinite quantitative relative pronoun οσος in the accusative (cognate) neuter plural object of εδοξασεν …
Charles Ellicott
On Revelation 18:7
19th Century
Bishop
The thought of retribution is carried on in this verse. It should not read, “How much . . .,” but, In as many things as she glorified herself a…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Revelation 18:7
“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 18:7
17th Century
Pastor
How much she has glorified herself
And acted the proud and haughty part in exalting herself above all emperors, king…
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…