Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Revelation 18:12 Cross-References
Explore 5 cross-references for Revelation 18:12 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Revelation chapter 18 verse 12 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“The merchandise of gold, and silver, and precious stones, and of pearls, and fine linen, and purple, and silk, and scarlet, and all thyine wood, and all manner vessels of ivory, and all manner vessels of most precious wood, and of brass, and iron, and marble, thyine: or, sweet”
Revelation 18:12 (KJV)
Commentary on Revelation 18:12
The extensive catalog of luxury goods demonstrates Babylon's commercial empire and materialistic focus. Gold, silver, precious stones, and pearls represent wealth accumulation. Fine linen, purple, silk, and scarlet indicate luxury clothing. The diverse merchandise shows comprehensive trade networks. Reformed theology warns against materialism—treasuring earthly wealth over eternal riches. The merchants' mourning (v. 11) reveals idolatry of commerce. The 'no man buyeth their merchandise' emphasizes sudden economic collapse despite apparent stability. Material prosperity, when divorced from God,...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Revelation 18:12
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“and decked with gold and precious stones and pearls”
“that brought gold from Ophir”
“They have made all thy ship boards of fir trees of Senir: they have taken cedars from Lebanon to make masts for thee.”
“Receive my instruction”
“fir trees”