Revelation 19:2

For true and righteous [are] his judgments: for he hath judged the great whore, which did corrupt the earth with her fornication, and hath avenged the blood of his servants at her hand.

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For his judgments are true and just.
He has judged the great whore
who corrupted the earth with her whoring.
He has taken vengeance on her
who has the blood of his servants on her hands.”

For His judgments are true and just. He has judged the great prostitute who corrupted the earth with her immorality. He has avenged the blood of His servants that was poured out by her hand.”

for true and righteous are his judgments; for he hath judged the great harlot, her that corrupted the earth with her fornication, and he hath avenged the blood of his servants at her hand.

Revelation 19:2 heralds a moment of profound divine justice and celebration in heaven, following the dramatic downfall of "Babylon the Great." This verse confirms the absolute righteousness of God's judgments, specifically highlighting His decisive action against the corrupting influence that plagued the earth.

Context

This verse is part of a heavenly chorus of praise and rejoicing over the destruction of the symbolic city, referred to as "Babylon the Great," described in Revelation chapter 18. The scene shifts from lamentation on earth over Babylon's demise to jubilant affirmation in heaven. The "great whore" is a powerful symbolic representation of a corrupt, oppressive system—often interpreted as the city of Rome in John's day, but also representing any worldly power or spiritual entity that opposes God, seduces humanity into idolatry, and persecutes God's people.

Key Themes

  • Divine Justice and Righteousness: The verse emphatically states that God's judgments are "true and righteous." This reassures believers that God's actions are always just, even when they involve severe punishment. It affirms His moral integrity and perfect standard.
  • Judgment of Corruption: The "great whore" symbolizes pervasive spiritual and moral corruption that "did corrupt the earth with her fornication." This "fornication" signifies not merely sexual immorality but spiritual apostasy, idolatry, and illicit alliances with worldly powers that draw people away from God.
  • Vindication of the Saints: A central theme is God's vengeance for "the blood of his servants." Throughout history, faithful believers have suffered persecution and martyrdom. This judgment demonstrates God's unwavering commitment to His people, ensuring that their suffering is not forgotten and their oppressors face ultimate accountability. This echoes the cry of the martyrs under the altar in Revelation 6:10.

Linguistic Insights

The Greek phrase for "true and righteous" is alēthinai kai dikai ai (ἀληθιναὶ καὶ δίκαιαι), emphasizing the absolute validity and moral uprightness of God's judgments. The term "great whore" (ἡ πόρνη ἡ μεγάλη - hē pornē hē megalē) is highly symbolic, representing a system characterized by spiritual prostitution and idolatry, drawing the world into unholy alliances and rebellion against God.

Practical Application

For believers today, Revelation 19:2 offers profound comfort and a call to faithfulness:

  • Assurance of Justice: In a world often marked by injustice and the apparent triumph of evil, this verse provides a powerful assurance that God sees, God remembers, and God will ultimately bring perfect justice. No act of oppression or spiritual corruption will go unpunished.
  • Call to Purity: The judgment against "the great whore" serves as a warning against spiritual compromise and entanglement with worldly systems that oppose God. Believers are called to maintain their spiritual purity and exclusive devotion to Christ, avoiding the "fornication" of idolatry and unholy alliances.
  • Hope for the Persecuted: Those who suffer for their faith can find immense encouragement here. God is depicted as the avenger of His servants' blood, promising ultimate vindication and recompense for all who have endured persecution for His name's sake. This truth strengthens the resolve of those facing adversity, knowing that their suffering is not in vain and that God is on their side.
Note: Commentary was generated by an advanced AI, utilizing a prompt that emphasized Biblical fidelity over bias. We've found these insights to be consistently reliable, yet we always encourage prayerful discernment through the Holy Spirit. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.

  • Deuteronomy 32:43

    Rejoice, O ye nations, [with] his people: for he will avenge the blood of his servants, and will render vengeance to his adversaries, and will be merciful unto his land, [and] to his people.

  • Revelation 6:10

    And they cried with a loud voice, saying, How long, O Lord, holy and true, dost thou not judge and avenge our blood on them that dwell on the earth?

  • Deuteronomy 32:35

    To me [belongeth] vengeance, and recompence; their foot shall slide in [due] time: for the day of their calamity [is] at hand, and the things that shall come upon them make haste.

  • Revelation 18:20

    Rejoice over her, [thou] heaven, and [ye] holy apostles and prophets; for God hath avenged you on her.

  • Revelation 18:3

    For all nations have drunk of the wine of the wrath of her fornication, and the kings of the earth have committed fornication with her, and the merchants of the earth are waxed rich through the abundance of her delicacies.

  • Revelation 16:5

    And I heard the angel of the waters say, Thou art righteous, O Lord, which art, and wast, and shalt be, because thou hast judged thus.

  • Revelation 16:7

    And I heard another out of the altar say, Even so, Lord God Almighty, true and righteous [are] thy judgments.

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