Revelation 16:19

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

And the great city was divided into three parts, and the cities of the nations fell: and great Babylon came in remembrance before God, to give unto her the cup of the wine of the fierceness of his wrath.

Complete Jewish Bible:

The great city was split into three parts, the cities of the nations fell, and God remembered Bavel the Great and made her drink the wine from the cup of his raging fury.

Berean Standard Bible:

The great city was split into three parts, and the cities of the nations collapsed. And God remembered Babylon the great and gave her the cup of the wine of the fury of His wrath.

American Standard Version:

And the great city was divided into three parts, and the cities of the nations fell: and Babylon the great was remembered in the sight of God, to give unto her the cup of the wine of the fierceness of his wrath.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And^{G2532} the great^{G3173} city^{G4172} was divided^{G1096} into^{G1519} three^{G5140} parts^{G3313}, and^{G2532} the cities^{G4172} of the nations^{G1484} fell^{G4098}: and^{G2532} great^{G3173} Babylon^{G897} came in remembrance^{G3415} before^{G1799} God^{G2316}, to give^{G1325} unto her^{G846} the cup^{G4221} of the wine^{G3631} of the fierceness^{G2372} of his^{G846} wrath^{G3709}.

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Commentary for Revelation 16:19

Revelation 16:19 is a verse from the Book of Revelation, the final book of the New Testament, traditionally attributed to John the Apostle. This book is an apocalyptic text that contains prophecies, visions, and symbolic language, foretelling the end times and the ultimate triumph of God. The verse is part of a larger narrative describing the pouring out of seven bowls of God's wrath upon the earth, signaling the approach of the end of the world as it is known.

In Revelation 16:19, the "great city" is often interpreted as a symbol for human society in rebellion against God, which is divided and in turmoil. The division into three parts could represent a complete breakdown of order, with chaos and conflict reigning. The reference to "the cities of the nations" falling suggests widespread destruction and societal collapse across the world. This imagery echoes other prophetic texts in the Bible that speak of God's judgment on nations that have turned away from Him.

The mention of "great Babylon" invokes the historical city of Babylon, known for its opulence and idolatry, which in the Old Testament was a symbol of human pride and resistance to God. In the context of Revelation, Babylon represents a system of power and false worship that opposes God's people and His sovereignty. The "cup of the wine of the fierceness of his wrath" symbolizes divine retribution. Babylon is remembered by God not with favor, but for judgment, as God's wrath is about to be poured out upon her. This reflects the theme of divine justice, where God ultimately holds accountable those who have persistently rejected Him and oppressed His followers.

Historically, the Book of Revelation was likely written during a period of persecution for the early Christian church, possibly under the reign of Emperor Domitian in the late first century. The text would have provided hope and reassurance to believers that, despite appearances, God is in control and will judge the wicked, while ultimately redeeming and vindicating the faithful. The verse serves as a stark warning and a call to repentance, emphasizing the impermanence of human empires and the certainty of God's judgment.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: G2532
   There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: καί
   Transliteration: kaí
   Pronunciation: kahee
   Description: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
   
2. Strong's Number: G3173
   There are 185 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: μέγας
   Transliteration: mégas
   Pronunciation: meg'-as
   Description: (including the prolonged forms, feminine , plural , etc.; compare also μέγιστος, μείζων); big (literally or figuratively, in a very wide application):--(+ fear) exceedingly, great(-est), high, large, loud, mighty, + (be) sore (afraid), strong, X to years.
   
3. Strong's Number: G4172
   There are 155 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: πόλις
   Transliteration: pólis
   Pronunciation: pol'-is
   Description: probably from the same as πόλεμος, or perhaps from πολύς; a town (properly, with walls, of greater or less size):--city.
   
4. Strong's Number: G1096
   There are 636 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: γίνομαι
   Transliteration: gínomai
   Pronunciation: ghin'-om-ahee
   Description: a prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.):--arise, be assembled, be(-come, -fall, -have self), be brought (to pass), (be) come (to pass), continue, be divided, draw, be ended, fall, be finished, follow, be found, be fulfilled, + God forbid, grow, happen, have, be kept, be made, be married, be ordained to be, partake, pass, be performed, be published, require, seem, be showed, X soon as it was, sound, be taken, be turned, use, wax, will, would, be wrought.
   
5. Strong's Number: G1519
   There are 1513 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: εἰς
   Transliteration: eis
   Pronunciation: ice
   Description: a primary preposition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases:--(abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), …ward, (where-)fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or figuratively).
   
6. Strong's Number: G5140
   There are 60 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: τρεῖς
   Transliteration: treîs
   Pronunciation: tree'-ah
   Description: a primary (plural) number; "three":--three.
   
7. Strong's Number: G3313
   There are 41 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: μέρος
   Transliteration: méros
   Pronunciation: mer'-os
   Description: from an obsolete but more primary form of (to get as a section or allotment); a division or share (literally or figuratively, in a wide application):--behalf, course, coast, craft, particular (+ -ly), part (+ -ly), piece, portion, respect, side, some sort(-what).
   
8. Strong's Number: G1484
   There are 152 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἔθνος
   Transliteration: éthnos
   Pronunciation: eth'-nos
   Description: probably from ἔθω; a race (as of the same habit), i.e. a tribe; specially, a foreign (non-Jewish) one (usually, by implication, pagan):--Gentile, heathen, nation, people.
   
9. Strong's Number: G4098
   There are 85 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: πίπτω
   Transliteration: píptō
   Pronunciation: pet'-o
   Description: probably akin to πέτομαι through the idea of alighting; to fall (literally or figuratively):--fail, fall (down), light on.
   
10. Strong's Number: G897
    There are 11 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: Βαβυλών
    Transliteration: Babylṓn
    Pronunciation: bab-oo-lone'
    Description: of Hebrew origin (בָּבֶל); Babylon, the capitol of Chaldæa (literally or figuratively (as a type of tyranny)):-- Babylon.
    
11. Strong's Number: G3415
    There are 21 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: μνάομαι
    Transliteration: mnáomai
    Pronunciation: mnah'-om-ahee
    Description: middle voice of a derivative of μένω or perhaps of the base of μασσάομαι (through the idea of fixture in the mind or of mental grasp); to bear in mind, i.e. recollect; by implication, to reward or punish:--be mindful, remember, come (have) in remembrance. Compare μιμνήσκω.
    
12. Strong's Number: G1799
    There are 89 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἐνώπιον
    Transliteration: enṓpion
    Pronunciation: en-o'-pee-on
    Description: neuter of a compound of ἐν and a derivative of ὀπτάνομαι; in the face of (literally or figuratively):--before, in the presence (sight) of, to.
    
13. Strong's Number: G2316
    There are 1172 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: θεός
    Transliteration: theós
    Pronunciation: theh'-os
    Description: of uncertain affinity; a deity, especially (with ὁ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very:--X exceeding, God, god(-ly, -ward).
    
14. Strong's Number: G1325
    There are 377 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: δίδωμι
    Transliteration: dídōmi
    Pronunciation: did'-o-mee
    Description: a prolonged form of a primary verb (which is used as an alternative in most of the tenses); to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection):--adventure, bestow, bring forth, commit, deliver (up), give, grant, hinder, make, minister, number, offer, have power, put, receive, set, shew, smite (+ with the hand), strike (+ with the palm of the hand), suffer, take, utter, yield.
    
15. Strong's Number: G846
    There are 3776 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: αὐτός
    Transliteration: autós
    Pronunciation: ow-tos'
    Description: from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of ἀήρ through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative ἑαυτοῦ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons:--her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare αὑτοῦ.
    
16. Strong's Number: G4221
    There are 30 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ποτήριον
    Transliteration: potḗrion
    Pronunciation: pot-ay'-ree-on
    Description: neuter of a derivative of the alternate of πίνω; a drinking-vessel; by extension, the contents thereof, i.e. a cupful (draught); figuratively, a lot or fate:--cup.
    
17. Strong's Number: G3631
    There are 25 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: οἶνος
    Transliteration: oînos
    Pronunciation: oy'-nos
    Description: a primary word (or perhaps of Hebrew origin (יַיִן)); "wine" (literally or figuratively):--wine.
    
18. Strong's Number: G2372
    There are 18 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: θυμός
    Transliteration: thymós
    Pronunciation: thoo-mos'
    Description: from θύω; passion (as if breathing hard):--fierceness, indignation, wrath. Compare ψυχή.
    
19. Strong's Number: G3709
    There are 34 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ὀργή
    Transliteration: orgḗ
    Pronunciation: or-gay'
    Description: from ὀρέγομαι; properly, desire (as a reaching forth or excitement of the mind), i.e. (by analogy), violent passion (ire, or (justifiable) abhorrence); by implication punishment:--anger, indignation, vengeance, wrath.