Revelation 18:16

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

And saying, Alas, alas, that great city, that was clothed in fine linen, and purple, and scarlet, and decked with gold, and precious stones, and pearls!

Complete Jewish Bible:

and saying,

“Oh no! The great city used to wear fine linen, purple and scarlet!
She glittered with gold, precious stones and pearls!

Berean Standard Bible:

saying: “Woe, woe to the great city, clothed in fine linen and purple and scarlet, adorned with gold and precious stones and pearls!

American Standard Version:

saying, Woe, woe, the great city, she that was arrayed in fine linen and purple and scarlet, and decked with gold and precious stone and pearl!

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And^{G2532} saying^{G3004}, Alas^{G3759}, alas^{G3759}, that great^{G3173} city^{G4172}, that was clothed in^{G4016} fine linen^{G1039}, and^{G2532} purple^{G4210}, and^{G2532} scarlet^{G2847}, and^{G2532} decked^{G5558} with^{G1722} gold^{G5557}, and^{G2532} precious^{G5093} stones^{G3037}, and^{G2532} pearls^{G3135}!

Cross-References (KJV):

Revelation 17:4

And the woman was arrayed in purple and scarlet colour, and decked with gold and precious stones and pearls, having a golden cup in her hand full of abominations and filthiness of her fornication:

Luke 16:19

¶ There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day:

Luke 16:31

And he said unto him, If they hear not Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded, though one rose from the dead.

Revelation 18:19

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.

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.

Revelation 18:11

And the merchants of the earth shall weep and mourn over her; for no man buyeth their merchandise any more:

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Commentary for Revelation 18:16

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

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

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.
Strong's Number: G3004
There are 1244 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: λέγω
Transliteration: légō
Pronunciation: leg'-o
Description: a primary verb; properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas ἔπω and φημί generally refer to an individual expression or speech respectively; while ῥέω is properly to break silence merely, and λαλέω means an extended or random harangue)); by implication, to mean:--ask, bid, boast, call, describe, give out, name, put forth, say(-ing, on), shew, speak, tell, utter.
Strong's Number: G3759
There are 36 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: οὐαί
Transliteration: ouaí
Pronunciation: oo-ah'-ee
Description: a primary exclamation of grief; "woe":--alas, woe.
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.
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.
Strong's Number: G4016
There are 24 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: περιβάλλω
Transliteration: peribállō
Pronunciation: per-ee-bal'-lo
Description: from περί and βάλλω; to throw all around, i.e. invest (with a palisade or with clothing):--array, cast about, clothe(-d me), put on.
Strong's Number: G1039
There are 3 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: βύσσινος
Transliteration: býssinos
Pronunciation: boos'-see-nos
Description: from βύσσος; made of linen (neuter a linen cloth):--fine linen.
Strong's Number: G4210
There are 3 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: πορφυροῦς
Transliteration: porphyroûs
Pronunciation: por-foo-rooce'
Description: from πορφύρα; purpureal, i.e. bluish red:--purple.
Strong's Number: G2847
There are 6 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: κόκκινος
Transliteration: kókkinos
Pronunciation: kok'-kee-nos
Description: from κόκκος (from the kernel-shape of the insect); crimson-colored:--scarlet (colour, coloured).
Strong's Number: G5558
There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: χρυσόω
Transliteration: chrysóō
Pronunciation: khroo-so'-o
Description: from χρυσός; to gild, i.e. bespangle with golden ornaments:--deck.
Strong's Number: G1722
There are 2129 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἐν
Transliteration: en
Pronunciation: en
Description: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between εἰς and ἐκ); "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.:--about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (… sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
Strong's Number: G5557
There are 12 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: χρυσός
Transliteration: chrysós
Pronunciation: khroo-sos'
Description: perhaps from the base of χράομαι (through the idea of the utility of the metal); gold; by extension, a golden article, as an ornament or coin:--gold.
Strong's Number: G5093
There are 13 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: τίμιος
Transliteration: tímios
Pronunciation: tim-ee-o'-tat-os
Description: from τιμή; valuable, i.e. (objectively) costly, or (subjectively) honored, esteemed, or (figuratively) beloved:--dear, honourable, (more, most) precious, had in reputation.
Strong's Number: G3037
There are 55 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: λίθος
Transliteration: líthos
Pronunciation: lee'-thos
Description: apparently a primary word; a stone (literally or figuratively):--(mill-, stumbling-)stone.
Strong's Number: G3135
There are 8 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: μαργαρίτης
Transliteration: margarítēs
Pronunciation: mar-gar-ee'-tace
Description: from (a pearl-oyster); a pearl:--pearl.

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