Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Revelation 18:6 Cross-References
Explore 18 cross-references for Revelation 18:6 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Revelation chapter 18 verse 6 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Reward her even as she rewarded you, and double unto her double according to her works: in the cup which she hath filled fill to her double.”
Revelation 18:6 (KJV)
Commentary on Revelation 18:6
The command 'Reward her even as she rewarded you' invokes lex talionis—just recompense (Psalm 137:8, Jeremiah 50:29). 'Double unto her double' emphasizes complete retribution, not mathematical exactness. This represents perfect justice—Babylon receives punishment proportionate to her sins. Reformed theology affirms that God's justice is both retributive (punishing sin) and restorative (vindicating victims). The double portion may allude to Isaiah 40:2 or Jeremiah 16:18, where Israel received double for sins. Here, Babylon (representing worldly systems opposing God) faces comprehensive judgment...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Revelation 18:6
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“all those who bend the bow; encamp against her round about; let none of it escape: recompense her according to her work; according to all that she has done”
“doomed to destruction”
“says Yahweh.”
“her walls are thrown down; for it is the vengeance of Yahweh: take vengeance on her; as she has done”
“and the cities of the nations fell. Babylon the great was remembered in the sight of God”
“which is prepared unmixed in the cup of his anger. He will be tormented with fire and sulfur in the presence of the holy angels”
“you prisoners of hope! Even today I declare that I will restore double to you.”
“because they have polluted my land with the carcasses of their detestable things”
“but let not me be disappointed; let them be dismayed”
“so at Babylon shall fall the slain of all the land.”