Revelation 18:10 - Exposition

Standing afar off for the fear of her torment, saying. Unconsciously acting upon the command in Revelation 18:4 , "Come out of her ... that ye receive not of her plagues." Alas, alas that great city Babylon, that mighty city! for in one hour is thy judgment come; Woe, woe, the great city . In one hour (cf. Revelation 18:8 ). Some writers understand the "one hour" to refer to the space of time during which the kings rule (see Revelation 17:12 ); but a comparison with Revelation 18:8 leads to the conclusion that the meaning is "suddenly;" the contrast in a short time between the two positions of Babylon enhancing the fearfulness of the visitation.