Revelation 18:1
And after these things I saw another angel come down from heaven, having great power; and the earth was lightened with his glory.
Greek words · 2
In this verse: ἄγγελον (angelon), “angel”
Basic meaning: angel. Strong’s: compare G34 (ἀγέλη)) (to bring tidings); a messenger; especially an "angel"; by implication, a pastor.
KJV translates it as: angel, messenger
Word root: from (probably derived from G71 (ἄγω);
Deeper meaning, from It is Finished!
“This “angel” (Greek: angelos, meaning messenger) is more than a created being, it represents Jesus Himself-Holy Spirit, the divine Messenger from heaven.”
In this verse: δόξης (doxēs), “glory”
Basic meaning: glory. Strong’s: glory (as very apparent), in a wide application (literal or figurative, objective or subjective).
KJV translates it as: dignity, glory(-ious), honour, praise, worship
Word root: from the base of G1380 (δοκέω);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“2 Corinthians 4:6 “...the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.””
Revelation 18:2
And he cried mightily with a strong voice, saying, Babylon the great is fallen, is fallen, and is become the habitation of devils, and the hold of every foul spirit, and a cage of every unclean and hateful bird.
Greek words · 4
In this verse: Βαβυλὼν (Babulōn), “Babylon”
Basic meaning: Babylon. Strong’s: Babylon, the capitol of Chaldæa (literally or figuratively (as a type of tyranny)).
KJV translates it as: Babylon
Word root: of Hebrew origin (H0894);
Deeper meaning, from It is Finished!
“Babylon System with Great Influence Fall!”
In this verse: κατοικητήριον (katoikētērion), “a habitation”
Basic meaning: dwelling place. Strong’s: a dwelling-place.
KJV translates it as: habitation
Word root: from a derivative of G2730 (κατοικέω);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
““ Habitation of devils” = It is no longer a house of prayer, but a den of demonic influence.”
In this verse: πνεύματος (pneumatos), “spirit”
Basic meaning: spirit/breath. Strong’s: a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, mental disposition, etc., or (superhuman) an angel, demon, or (divine) God, Christ's spirit, the Holy Spirit.
KJV translates it as: ghost, life, spirit(-ual, -ually), mind
Word root: from G4154 (πνέω);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“Revelation 18:2 “He cried mightily with a strong voice…” is a direct spiritual mirror of the moment Jesus declared the end of the old system at the cross.”
In this verse: θηρίου (thēriou), “creature”
Basic meaning: wild animal. Strong’s: a dangerous animal.
KJV translates it as: (venomous, wild) beast
Word root: diminutive from the same as G2339 (θήρα);
Text note: this word follows the modern critical text (NA28); the Textus Receptus behind the KJV reads differently here.
Revelation 18:3
For all nations have drunk of the wine of the wrath of her fornication, and the kings of the earth have committed fornication with her, and the merchants of the earth are waxed rich through the abundance of her delicacies.
Greek words · 3
In this verse: θυμοῦ (thumou), “wrath”
Basic meaning: wrath. Strong’s: passion (as if breathing hard).
KJV translates it as: fierceness, indignation, wrath
Word root: from G2380 (θύω);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“Revelation 18:3 – “All nations have drunk of the wine of the wrath of her fornication...””
In this verse: πορνείας (porneias), “sexual immorality”
Basic meaning: sexual sin. Strong’s: harlotry (including adultery and incest); figuratively, idolatry.
KJV translates it as: fornication
Word root: from G4203 (πορνεύω);
In this verse: δυνάμεως (dunameōs), “power”
Basic meaning: power. Strong’s: force (literally or figuratively); specially, miraculous power (usually by implication, a miracle itself).
KJV translates it as: ability, abundance, meaning, might(-ily, -y, -y deed), (worker of) miracle(-s), power, strength, violence …
Word root: from G1410 (δύναμαι);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“It had the appearance of holiness, but over time, it became corrupted through spiritual adultery and alliance with worldly powers.”
Revelation 18:4
And I heard another voice from heaven, saying, Come out of her, my people, that ye be not partakers of her sins, and that ye receive not of her plagues.
Greek words · 2
In this verse: συγκοινωνήσητε (sugkoinōnēsēte), “you may have fellowship”
Basic meaning: to share with. Strong’s: to share in company with, i.e. co-participate in.
KJV translates it as: communicate (have fellowship) with, be partaker of
Word root: from G4862 (σύν) and G2841 (κοινωνέω);
In this verse: ἁμαρτίαις (hamartiais), “sins”
Basic meaning: sin. Strong’s: a sin (properly abstract).
KJV translates it as: offence, sin(-ful)
Word root: from G264 (ἁμαρτάνω);
Revelation 18:5
For her sins have reached unto heaven, and God hath remembered her iniquities.
Greek words · 2
In this verse: ἁμαρτίαι (hamartiai), “sins”
Basic meaning: sin. Strong’s: a sin (properly abstract).
KJV translates it as: offence, sin(-ful)
Word root: from G264 (ἁμαρτάνω);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“Her sins are remembered because she rejected the blood of the Lamb ( Hebrews 10:29 )”
In this verse: θεὸς (theos), “God”
Basic meaning: God. Strong’s: figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.
KJV translates it as: X exceeding, God, god(-ly, -ward)
Word root: of uncertain affinity; a deity, especially (with G3588 (ὁ)) the supreme Divinity;
Revelation 18:6
Reward her even as she rewarded you, and double unto her double according to her works: in the cup which she hath filled fill to her double.
Greek words · 2
In this verse: διπλώσατε (diplōsate), “do pay back double”
Basic meaning: to double. Strong’s: to render two-fold.
KJV translates it as: double
Word root: from G1362 (διπλοῦς);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“Her double portion isn’t just wrath, it’s justice for leading others astray in God’s name.”
In this verse: ἔργα (erga), “works”
Basic meaning: work. Strong’s: toil (as an effort or occupation); by implication, an act.
KJV translates it as: deed, doing, labour, work
Word root: from a primary (but obsolete) (to work);
Revelation 18:7
How much she hath glorified herself, and lived deliciously, so much torment and sorrow give her: for she saith in her heart, I sit a queen, and am no widow, and shall see no sorrow.
Greek words · 2
In this verse: καρδίᾳ (kardia), “heart”
Basic meaning: heart. Strong’s: the heart, i.e. (figuratively) the thoughts or feelings (mind); also (by analogy) the middle.
KJV translates it as: (+ broken-)heart(-ed)
Word root: prolonged from a primary (Latin cor, "heart");
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“Isaiah 47:7–9 “And thou saidst, I shall be a lady for ever… Therefore hear now this… thou that art given to pleasures… that sayest in thine heart, I am, and none else beside me; I shall not sit as a widow…””
In this verse: βασίλισσα (basilissa), “[as] a queen”
Basic meaning: queen. Strong’s: a queen.
KJV translates it as: queen
Word root: feminine from G936 (βασιλεύω);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“She is drunk with pride, seated like a queen, and denies any loss, she forgets her Husband, God, and lives as if she was never in covenant.To say “I am no widow” is to deny the relationship ever existed.”
Revelation 18:8
Therefore shall her plagues come in one day, death, and mourning, and famine; and she shall be utterly burned with fire: for strong is the Lord God who judgeth her.
Greek words · 3
In this verse: θάνατος (thanatos), “death”
Basic meaning: death. Strong’s: (properly, an adjective used as a noun) death (literally or figuratively).
KJV translates it as: X deadly, (be…) death
Word root: from G2348 (θνήσκω);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“S een through the lens of the cross, it mirrors the sorrow of Calvary, when the Bread of Life was broken, the Lamb was slain, and the earth mourned the death of its King.”
In this verse: πυρὶ (puri), “fire”
Basic meaning: fire. Strong’s: "fire" (literally or figuratively, specially, lightning).
KJV translates it as: fiery, fire
Word root: a primary word;
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“Fire in Scripture often symbolizes purifying judgment.”
In this verse: κύριος (kurios), “Lord”
Basic meaning: lord. Strong’s: supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title).
KJV translates it as: God, Lord, master, Sir
Word root: from (supremacy);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
““ Strong is the Lord who judges her” = Jesus the crucified and risen Judge who executes truth in power.”
Revelation 18:9
And the kings of the earth, who have committed fornication and lived deliciously with her, shall bewail her, and lament for her, when they shall see the smoke of her burning,
Greek words · 2
In this verse: κόψονται (kopsontai), “they will wail”
Basic meaning: to cut/mourn. Strong’s: to "chop"; specially, to beat the breast in grief.
KJV translates it as: cut down, lament, mourn, (be-)wail
Word root: a primary verb;
In this verse: στρηνιάσαντες (strēniasantes), “having lived luxuriously”
Basic meaning: to revel. Strong’s: to be luxurious.
KJV translates it as: live deliciously
Word root: from a presumed derivative of G4764 (στρῆνος);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“Lived deliciously = They enjoyed her benefit, the riches, prestige, and control she offered.”
Revelation 18:10
Standing afar off for the fear of her torment, saying, Alas, alas that great city Babylon, that mighty city! for in one hour is thy judgment come.
Greek words · 3
In this verse: φόβον (phobon), “fear”
Basic meaning: fear. Strong’s: alarm or fright.
KJV translates it as: be afraid, + exceedingly, fear, terror
Word root: from a primary (to be put in fear);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“The kings and merchants now stand at a distance, not because they love Babylon, but because they fear the torment she receives.”
In this verse: Βαβυλὼν (Babulōn), “Babylon”
Basic meaning: Babylon. Strong’s: Babylon, the capitol of Chaldæa (literally or figuratively (as a type of tyranny)).
KJV translates it as: Babylon
Word root: of Hebrew origin (H0894);
Deeper meaning, from It is Finished!
“The kings and merchants now stand at a distance, not because they love Babylon, but because they fear the torment she receives.”
In this verse: κρίσις (krisis), “judgment”
Basic meaning: judgment. Strong’s: decision (subjectively or objectively, for or against); by extension, a tribunal; by implication, justice (especially, divine law).
KJV translates it as: accusation, condemnation, damnation, judgment
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“Spiritually, it also points to Jesus’ final hour, where judgment and salvation met at the cross.”
Revelation 18:11
And the merchants of the earth shall weep and mourn over her; for no man buyeth their merchandise any more:
Greek words · 2
In this verse: πενθοῦσιν (penthousin), “they mourn”
Basic meaning: to mourn. Strong’s: to grieve (the feeling or the act).
KJV translates it as: mourn, (be-)wail
Word root: from G3997 (πένθος);
In this verse: γόμον (gomon), “cargo”
Basic meaning: cargo. Strong’s: a load (as filling), i.e. (specially) a cargo, or (by extension) wares.
KJV translates it as: burden, merchandise
Word root: from G1073 (γέμω);
Revelation 18:12
Greek words · 4
In this verse: ἀργύρου (argurou), “of silver”
Basic meaning: silver. Strong’s: silver (the metal, in the articles or coin).
KJV translates it as: silver
Word root: from (shining);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“12 The merchandise of gold, and silver, and precious stones, and of pearls, and fine linen, and purple, and silk, and scarlet, and all thyine wood, and all manner vessels of ivory, and all manner vessels of most precious wood, and of brass, and iron, and marble,”
In this verse: πορφύρας (porphuras), “of purple cloth”
Basic meaning: purple cloth. Strong’s: the "purple" mussel, i.e. (by implication) the red-blue color itself, and finally a garment dyed with it.
KJV translates it as: purple
Word root: of Latin origin;
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“12 The merchandise of gold, and silver, and precious stones, and of pearls, and fine linen, and purple, and silk, and scarlet, and all thyine wood, and all manner vessels of ivory, and all manner vessels of most precious wood, and of brass, and iron, and marble,”
In this verse: σιρικοῦ (sirikou), “of silk”
Basic meaning: silk. Strong’s: hence the name of the silk-worm); Seric, i.e. silken (neuter as noun, a silky fabric).
KJV translates it as: silk
Word root: from (an Indian tribe from whom silk was procured;
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“12 The merchandise of gold, and silver, and precious stones, and of pearls, and fine linen, and purple, and silk, and scarlet, and all thyine wood, and all manner vessels of ivory, and all manner vessels of most precious wood, and of brass, and iron, and marble,”
In this verse: ξύλον (xulon), “wood”
Basic meaning: wood. Strong’s: timber (as fuel or material); by implication, a stick, club or tree or other wooden article or substance.
KJV translates it as: staff, stocks, tree, wood
Word root: from another form of the base of G3582 (ξέστης);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“12 The merchandise of gold, and silver, and precious stones, and of pearls, and fine linen, and purple, and silk, and scarlet, and all thyine wood, and all manner vessels of ivory, and all manner vessels of most precious wood, and of brass, and iron, and marble,”
Revelation 18:13
Greek words · 4
In this verse: κιννάμωμον (kinnamōmon), “cinnamon”
Basic meaning: cinnamon. Strong’s: cinnamon.
KJV translates it as: cinnamon
Word root: of foreign origin (compare H07076);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“13 And cinnamon, and odours, and ointments, and frankincense, and wine, and oil, and fine flour, and wheat, and beasts, and sheep, and horses, and chariots, and slaves, and souls of men.”
In this verse: ἄμωμον (amōmon), “spice”
Basic meaning: amomum.
Text note: this word follows the modern critical text (NA28); the Textus Receptus behind the KJV reads differently here.
In this verse: θυμιάματα (thumiamata), “incense”
Basic meaning: incense. Strong’s: an aroma, i.e. fragrant powder burnt in religious service; by implication, the burning itself.
KJV translates it as: incense, odour
Word root: from G2370 (θυμιάω);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“Gold and incense were used in the temple, but now they are for profit, not worship, and most tragically, the system even trades in “the souls of men” a reference to how people were spiritually enslaved by legalism, fear, and false promises.”
In this verse: σωμάτων (sōmatōn), “of slaves”
Basic meaning: body. Strong’s: the body (as a sound whole), used in a very wide application, literally or figuratively.
KJV translates it as: bodily, body, slave
Word root: from G4982 (σώζω);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“13 And cinnamon, and odours, and ointments, and frankincense, and wine, and oil, and fine flour, and wheat, and beasts, and sheep, and horses, and chariots, and slaves, and souls of men.”
Revelation 18:14
Greek words · 2
In this verse: ὀπώρα (opōra), “ripe fruit”
Basic meaning: fruit. Strong’s: properly, even-tide of the (summer) season (dog-days), i.e. (by implication) ripe fruit.
KJV translates it as: fruit
Word root: apparently from the base of G3796 (ὀψέ) and G5610 (ὥρα);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“14 And the fruits that thy soul lusted after are departed from thee, and all things which were dainty and goodly are departed from thee, and thou shalt find them no more at all.”
In this verse: ἐπιθυμίας (epithumias), “desire”
Basic meaning: desire. Strong’s: a longing (especially for what is forbidden).
KJV translates it as: concupiscence, desire, lust (after)
Word root: from G1937 (ἐπιθυμέω);
Revelation 18:15
Greek words · 2
In this verse: φόβον (phobon), “fear”
Basic meaning: fear. Strong’s: alarm or fright.
KJV translates it as: be afraid, + exceedingly, fear, terror
Word root: from a primary (to be put in fear);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“Gold and incense were used in the temple, but now they are for profit, not worship, and most tragically, the system even trades in “the souls of men” a reference to how people were spiritually enslaved by legalism, fear, and false promises.”
In this verse: πενθοῦντες (penthountes), “mourning”
Basic meaning: to mourn. Strong’s: to grieve (the feeling or the act).
KJV translates it as: mourn, (be-)wail
Word root: from G3997 (πένθος);
Revelation 18:16
Greek words · 3
In this verse: βύσσινον (bussinon), “fine linen”
Basic meaning: fine linen. Strong’s: made of linen (neuter a linen cloth).
KJV translates it as: fine linen
Word root: from G1040 (βύσσος);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“12 The merchandise of gold, and silver, and precious stones, and of pearls, and fine linen, and purple, and silk, and scarlet, and all thyine wood, and all manner vessels of ivory, and all manner vessels of most precious wood, and of brass, and iron, and marble,”
In this verse: πορφυροῦν (porphuroun), “purple”
Basic meaning: purple. Strong’s: purpureal, i.e. bluish red.
KJV translates it as: purple
Word root: from G4209 (πορφύρα);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“12 The merchandise of gold, and silver, and precious stones, and of pearls, and fine linen, and purple, and silk, and scarlet, and all thyine wood, and all manner vessels of ivory, and all manner vessels of most precious wood, and of brass, and iron, and marble,”
In this verse: κεχρυσωμένη (kechrusōmenē), “adorned”
Basic meaning: to gild. Strong’s: to gild, i.e. bespangle with golden ornaments.
KJV translates it as: deck
Word root: from G5557 (χρυσός);
Revelation 18:17
Greek words · 3
In this verse: κυβερνήτης (kubernētēs), “shipmaster”
Basic meaning: captain. Strong’s: helmsman, i.e. (by implication) captain.
KJV translates it as: (ship) master
Word root: from the same as G2941 (κυβέρνησις);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“And every shipmaster, and all the company in ships, and sailors, and as many as trade by sea, stood afar off,”
In this verse: πλέων (pleōn), “sailing”
Basic meaning: to sail. Strong’s: to pass in a vessel.
KJV translates it as: sail
Word root: probably a form of G4150 (πλύνω) (through the idea of plunging through the water);
Text note: the Textus Receptus (behind the KJV) reads πλοίων (ploiōn) here; this card shows the modern critical text (NA28).
In this verse: ναῦται (nautai), “sailors”
Basic meaning: sailor. Strong’s: a boatman, i.e. seaman.
KJV translates it as: sailor, shipman
Word root: from G3491 (ναῦς);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“And every shipmaster, and all the company in ships, and sailors, and as many as trade by sea, stood afar off,”
Revelation 18:18
And cried when they saw the smoke of her burning, saying, What city is like unto this great city!
Greek words · 2
In this verse: ἔκραζον (ekrazon), “were crying out”
Basic meaning: to cry. Strong’s: properly, to "croak" (as a raven) or scream, i.e. (genitive case) to call aloud (shriek, exclaim, intreat).
KJV translates it as: cry (out)
Word root: a primary verb;
In this verse: πυρώσεως (purōseōs), “burning”
Basic meaning: burning. Strong’s: ignition, i.e. (specially), smelting (figuratively, conflagration, calamity as a test).
KJV translates it as: burning, trial
Word root: from G4448 (πυρόω);
Revelation 18:19
Greek words · 4
In this verse: χοῦν (choun), “dust”
Basic meaning: dust. Strong’s: a heap (as poured out), i.e. rubbish; loose dirt.
KJV translates it as: dust
Word root: from the base of G5494 (χειμών);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“19 And they cast dust on their heads, and cried, weeping and wailing, saying, Alas, alas that great city, wherein were made rich all that had ships in the sea by reason of her costliness! for in one hour is she made desolate.”
In this verse: πενθοῦντες (penthountes), “mourning”
Basic meaning: to mourn. Strong’s: to grieve (the feeling or the act).
KJV translates it as: mourn, (be-)wail
Word root: from G3997 (πένθος);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“The dust on their heads and their mourning reflect their shock, not over lost lives, but over lost pomp.”
In this verse: πλοῖα (ploia), “ships”
Basic meaning: boat. Strong’s: a sailer, i.e. vessel.
KJV translates it as: ship(-ing)
Word root: from G4126 (πλέω);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“19 And they cast dust on their heads, and cried, weeping and wailing, saying, Alas, alas that great city, wherein were made rich all that had ships in the sea by reason of her costliness! for in one hour is she made desolate.”
In this verse: τιμιότητος (timiotētos), “wealth”
Basic meaning: wealth. Strong’s: expensiveness, i.e. (by implication) magnificence.
KJV translates it as: costliness
Word root: from G5093 (τίμιος);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“They mourn not the people but the fortune of the city, built on wealth and corruption.”
Revelation 18:20
Rejoice over her, thou heaven, and ye holy apostles and prophets; for God hath avenged you on her.
Greek words · 2
In this verse: προφῆται (prophētai), “prophets”
Basic meaning: prophet. Strong’s: a foreteller ("prophet"); by analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet.
KJV translates it as: prophet
Word root: from a compound of G4253 (πρό) and G5346 (φημί);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“We know Jesus' had a Heartbroken Lament in Matthew 23:3 “ O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, thou that killest the prophets, and stonest them which are sent unto thee...” Jesus stood weeping over the city, not just a location, but a religious identity that resisted truth.”
In this verse: κρίμα (krima), “judgment”
Basic meaning: judgment. Strong’s: a decision (the function or the effect, for or against ("crime")).
KJV translates it as: avenge, condemned, condemnation, damnation, + go to law, judgment
Word root: from G2919 (κρίνω);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“The fall of Babylon is not just a judgment, it is a vindication of every prophet who was mocked, every apostle who was killed, and every voice of truth that was silenced by a religious system that claimed to serve God but rejected His messengers.”
Revelation 18:21
And a mighty angel took up a stone like a great millstone, and cast it into the sea, saying, Thus with violence shall that great city Babylon be thrown down, and shall be found no more at all.
Greek words · 4
In this verse: ἦρεν (ēren), “took up”
Basic meaning: to take up. Strong’s: to lift up; by implication, to take up or away; figuratively, to raise (the voice), keep in suspense (the mind), specially, to sail away (i.e. weigh anchor); by Hebraism (compare H05375) to expiate sin.
KJV translates it as: away with, bear (up), carry, lift up, loose, make to doubt, put away, remove, take (away, up)
Word root: a primary root;
In this verse: μύλινον (mulinon), “a millstone”
Basic meaning: mill.
Text note: the Textus Receptus (behind the KJV) reads μύλον (mulon) here; this card shows the modern critical text (NA28).
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“The millstone judgment in Revelation 18:21 is the prophetic fulfillment of Jesus’ warning.”
In this verse: ὁρμήματι (hormēmati), “with violence”
Basic meaning: sudden violence. Strong’s: an attack, i.e. (abstractly) precipitancy.
KJV translates it as: violence
Word root: from G3730 (ὁρμή);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“The “violence” is not carnal warfare but Jesus righteous judgment through the Cross, a spiritual assault on deception.”
In this verse: Βαβυλὼν (Babulōn), “Babylon”
Basic meaning: Babylon. Strong’s: Babylon, the capitol of Chaldæa (literally or figuratively (as a type of tyranny)).
KJV translates it as: Babylon
Word root: of Hebrew origin (H0894);
Deeper meaning, from It is Finished!
“Just as Jerusalem persecuted the prophets, the Babylon system of Revelation persecuted His sent ones, fulfilling Matthew 23:34–35 and Luke 11:49–51 .”
Revelation 18:22
And the voice of harpers, and musicians, and of pipers, and trumpeters, shall be heard no more at all in thee; and no craftsman, of whatsoever craft he be, shall be found any more in thee; and the sound of a millstone shall be heard no more at all in thee;
Greek words · 3
In this verse: μουσικῶν (mousikōn), “musicians”
Basic meaning: musician. Strong’s: "musical", i.e. (as noun) a minstrel.
KJV translates it as: musician
Word root: from (a Muse);
In this verse: αὐλητῶν (aulētōn), “flute players”
Basic meaning: flute player . Strong’s: a flute-player.
KJV translates it as: minstrel, piper
Word root: from G832 (αὐλέω);
In this verse: σαλπιστῶν (salpistōn), “trumpeters”
Basic meaning: trumpeter. Strong’s: a trumpeter.
KJV translates it as: trumpeter
Word root: from G4537 (σαλπίζω);
Revelation 18:23
And the light of a candle shall shine no more at all in thee; and the voice of the bridegroom and of the bride shall be heard no more at all in thee: for thy merchants were the great men of the earth; for by thy sorceries were all nations deceived.
Greek words · 3
In this verse: φῶς (phōs), “[the] light”
Basic meaning: light. Strong’s: compare G5316 (φαίνω), G5346 (φημί)); luminousness (in the widest application, natural or artificial, abstract or concrete, literal or figurative).
KJV translates it as: fire, light
Word root: from an obsolete (to shine or make manifest, especially by rays;
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“It points to the replacement of that limited light by the eternal, divine Light, Jesus.”
In this verse: νυμφίου (numphiou), “of a bridegroom”
Basic meaning: bridegroom. Strong’s: a bride-groom (literally or figuratively).
KJV translates it as: bridegroom
Word root: from G3565 (νύμφη);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“The old temple system (Babylon) loses this intimate presence and joy, no bridegroom’s voice Jesus and no bride’s response (true believers) are found there anymore.”
In this verse: φαρμακείᾳ (pharmakeia), “sorcery”
Basic meaning: sorcery. Strong’s: medication ("pharmacy"), i.e. (by extension) magic (literally or figuratively).
KJV translates it as: sorcery, witchcraft
Word root: from G5332 (φαρμακεύς);
Deeper meaning, from It is Finished!
“The word “sorceries” (Greek: pharmakeia) often refers to witchcraft, enchantments, and false teachings.”
Revelation 18:24
And in her was found the blood of prophets, and of saints, and of all that were slain upon the earth.
Greek words · 2
In this verse: αἷμα (haima), “[the] blood”
Basic meaning: blood. Strong’s: blood, literally (of men or animals), figuratively (the juice of grapes) or specially (the atoning blood of Christ); by implication, bloodshed, also kindred.
KJV translates it as: blood
Word root: of uncertain derivation;
Text note: the Textus Receptus (behind the KJV) reads αἵματα (aimata) here; this card shows the modern critical text (NA28).
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“So we find in Revelation 18:24 is a solemn and profound declaration of the spiritual murder carried out by Babylon, and the true sacrifice of the prophets and saints whose blood cries out for justice and vindication.”
In this verse: προφητῶν (prophētōn), “of prophets”
Basic meaning: prophet. Strong’s: a foreteller ("prophet"); by analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet.
KJV translates it as: prophet
Word root: from a compound of G4253 (πρό) and G5346 (φημί);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“So we find in Revelation 18:24 is a solemn and profound declaration of the spiritual murder carried out by Babylon, and the true sacrifice of the prophets and saints whose blood cries out for justice and vindication.”