Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Revelation 18:1-24
SPECIAL DOCTRINO-ETHICAL AND HOMILETICAL NOTES (ADDENDUM)Section FifteenthFirst Special End-Judgment; Judgment upon Babylon. Earth-picture. (Ch. 18)General.—That essential judgment of Babylon which lies in her very appearance, and has been manifested in the light of Heaven, is here unfolded on earth in a distinct series of evolutions.The first Act of the judgment, as executed by the Angel from Heaven, consists of the verdict upon Babylon, the sentence of Divine justice.The second Act is the... read more
The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Revelation 18:9-14
The description of the desolation: v. 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, v. 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. v. 11. And the merchants of the earth shall weep and mourn over her; for no man buyeth their merchandise any more; v. 12. ... read more