Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Revelation 18:23 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Revelation 18:23 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Revelation chapter 18 verse 23 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And the light of a candle shall shine no more at all in thee; and the voice of the bridegroom and of the bride shall be heard no more at all in thee: for thy merchants were the great men of the earth; for by thy sorceries were all nations deceived.”
Revelation 18:23 (KJV)
Commentary on Revelation 18:23
And the light of a candle shall shine no more at all in thee; and the voice of the bridegroom and of the bride shall be heard no more at all in thee: for thy merchants were the great men of the earth;... This verse from Revelation's vision of fall of babylon - economic, political, religious system destroyed, god's people called out employs apocalyptic imagery rich with Old Testament allusions and symbolic meaning. The Greek text uses vivid apocalyptic language characteristic of Jewish prophetic literature, drawing heavily from Daniel, Ezekiel, Isaiah, and Zechariah.The symbolism must be interp...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Revelation 18:23
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“the kings of the earth committed sexual immorality with her”
“the giver of crowns”
“the mistress of witchcraft”
“and from the streets of Jerusalem”
“the sorcerers”
“who committed sexual immorality and lived wantonly with her”
“that shines more and more until the perfect day.”
“even making fire come down out of the sky to the earth in the sight of people.”
“you filled many peoples; you did enrich the kings of the earth with the multitude of your riches and of your merchandise.”