Revelation 18:8

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Revelation 18:1-8

The downfall and destruction of Babylon form an event so fully determined in the counsels of God, and of such consequence to his interests and glory, that the visions and predictions concerning it are repeated. 1. Here is another angel sent from heaven, attended with great power and lustre, Rev. 18:1. He had not only light in himself, to discern the truth of his own prediction, but to inform and enlighten the world about that great event; and not only light to discern it, but power to... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Revelation 18:6-8

18:6-8 Repay her in the coin with which she paid others; and repay her double for her deeds. Mix her a double draught in the cup in which she mixed her draughts. In proportion to her boasting and her wantonness give her torture and grief, for she says in her heart: "I sit a queen: I am not a widow; grief is something that I will never see." Because of this her plagues will come upon her in one day--pestilence and grief and famine and she will be burned with fire, because the Lord God who... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Revelation 18:8

Therefore shall her plagues come in one day ,.... The seven last plagues, which will be in a very little time executed upon her, very speedily and very quickly, one after another, if not all together; and particularly the fifth vial may be respected, as well as the plagues that follow; see Isaiah 47:9 death ; not the second death, which will not be till after the decisive battle at Armageddon, when the beast will be taken, and cast alive into the lake which burns with fire and... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Revelation 18:8

Therefore shall her plagues come - Death, by the sword of her adversaries; mourning on account of the slaughter; and famine, the fruits of the field being destroyed by the hostile bands. Utterly burned with fire - Of what city is this spoken? Rome pagan has never been thus treated; Alaric and Totilas burnt only some parts with fire. Rome papal has not been thus treated; but this is true of Jerusalem, and yet Jerusalem is not generally thought to be intended. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 18:1-8

The fall of corrupt society. "And after these things I saw another angel come down from heaven," etc. Regarding, as I do, this book as a record of visions which its author had in Patmos, at a period when the most stupendous events were occurring around him, the only practical use that can be made of them is to illustrate and impress those moral principles that are trite to man as man, the world over and the ages through. It appears absurd and useless, and an utter waste of labour, to... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 18:1-24

The overthrow of wickedness. This, in symbolic form, is the real subject of this chapter. Wickedness shall be utterly and forever destroyed. I. A GLORIOUS ANGEL PROCLAIMS THIS . (Cf. Revelation 18:1 as to this angel.) Then such overthrow must be: 1 . Righteous. 2 . Blessed. 3 . Divine. Had it been possible for men to affect this, it would have been done long since. II. GOD 'S PEOPLE RECEIVE COMMAND . 1 . To separate themselves from sin. From... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 18:8

Therefore shall her plagues come in one day, death, and mourning, and famine. This is the retribution for her boasting in Revelation 18:7 (cf. Isaiah 47:9 , "These two things shall come to thee in a moment in one day," etc.). Alford says, " death , for her scorn of the prospect of widowhood; mourning, for her inordinate revelling; famine , for her abundance" (cf. Revelation 18:3 ). The description is not to be taken literally, but is typical of a sudden and overwhelming reverse,... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Revelation 18:8

Therefore - In consequence of her pride, arrogance, and luxury, and of the calamities that she has brought upon others.Shall her plagues come in one day - They shall come in a time when she is living in ease and security; and they shall come at the same time - so that all these terrible judgments shall seem to be poured upon her at once.Death - This expression, and those which follow, are designed to denote the same thing under different images. The general meaning is, that there would be utter... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Revelation 18:7-8

Revelation 18:7-8. How much she hath glorified herself By pride, and pomp, and arrogant boasting; and lived deliciously In all kinds of elegance, luxury, and wantonness; so much torment and sorrow give her Proportioning the punishment to the sin; for, or because, she saith in her heart As did ancient Babylon, Isaiah 47:8-9; I sit Her usual style. Hence those expressions, the chair, the see of Rome. She sat so many years as a queen, over many kings, “mistress of all churches;... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Revelation 18:1-8

Fall of Babylon (18:1-8)The overthrow of human society in its worldwide opposition to God is announced as if it were the fall of the great and proud city of Babylon. The announcement, in the form of a funeral song, gives Christians a vivid picture of the world system in which they live. As they see the world as God sees it, they should want to avoid its dangers and live according to the principles of God’s kingdom.Once the commercial centre of the world, the city is now ruined and deserted,... read more

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