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However much she glorified herself, and grew wanton, so much give her of torment and mourning. For she says in her heart, `I sit a queen, and am no widow, and will in no way see mourning.`
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
How much she hath glorified herself. She has been proud, boastful, and arrogant. This was true of ancient Babylon, which was proud and hau…
How much soever (οσα). Indefinite quantitative relative pronoun οσος in the accusative (cognate) neuter plural object of εδοξασεν …
19th Century
Anglican
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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“Come out of her, my people” forms the burden of Jeremiah’s refrain concerning Babylon (Jeremiah 50:8; Jeremiah 51:6–9; cf.…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
How much she has glorified herself And acted the proud and haughty part in exalting herself above all emperors, king…
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…
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