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Revelation 17:1-18
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Matthew Henry on Revelation 17:1-6Revelation 17:1-6 · Matthew Henry Concise CommentaryRome clearly appears to be meant in this chapter. Pagan Rome subdued and ruled with military power, not by art and flatteries. She left the nations in general to their ancient usages and worship. But it is well known th…The Fall of Babylon. (a. d. 95.)Revelation 17:1-6 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleTHE FALL OF BABYLON. (A. D. 95.) Here we have a new vision, not as to the matter of it, for that is contemporary with what came under the three last vials; but as to the manner of description, &c. Observe, 1. The invita…The Pulpit Commentary on Revelation 17:1Revelation 17:1 · The Pulpit CommentaryAnd there came one of the seven angels which had the seven vials, and talked with me, saying unto me; and spake with me, saying. Omit "unto me." This and the following chapters (to Revelation 19:21) consist of visions w…The Pulpit Commentary on Revelation 17:1-18Revelation 17:1-18 · The Pulpit Commentary"Babylon the great." Our aim in this homily will be to show to what form of evil the name "Babylon the great" specially seems to point. The complexity and difficulty which have gathered round this chapter seem to the wr…The Pulpit Commentary on Revelation 17:1-6Revelation 17:1-6 · The Pulpit Commentary"The great whore:" a corrupt Christianity. "And there came one of the seven angels which had the seven vials, and talked with me, saying unto me, Come hither; I will show unto thee the judgment of the great whore that s…
commentaryMatthew Henry on Revelation 17:1-6Rome clearly appears to be meant in this chapter. Pagan Rome subdued and ruled with military power, not by art and flatteries. She left the nations in general to their ancient usages and worship. But it is well known th…Matthew HenrycommentaryThe Fall of Babylon. (a. d. 95.)THE FALL OF BABYLON. (A. D. 95.) Here we have a new vision, not as to the matter of it, for that is contemporary with what came under the three last vials; but as to the manner of description, &c. Observe, 1. The invita…Matthew HenrycommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Revelation 17:1And there came one of the seven angels which had the seven vials, and talked with me, saying unto me; and spake with me, saying. Omit "unto me." This and the following chapters (to Revelation 19:21) consist of visions w…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Revelation 17:1-6"The great whore:" a corrupt Christianity. "And there came one of the seven angels which had the seven vials, and talked with me, saying unto me, Come hither; I will show unto thee the judgment of the great whore that s…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Revelation 17:1-18"Babylon the great." Our aim in this homily will be to show to what form of evil the name "Babylon the great" specially seems to point. The complexity and difficulty which have gathered round this chapter seem to the wr…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Revelation 17:2With whom the kings of the earth have committed fornication, and the inhabitants of the earth have been made drunk with the wine of her fornication. "Of the earth" is used here (as it frequently is) for the worldly as d…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Revelation 17:3So he carried me away in the spirit; and he carried, etc. (cf. Revelation 1:10 and Revelation 21:10). In the latter reference the analogy is sufficiently close to lead us to believe that it is intended. Into the wildern…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Revelation 17:4And the woman was arrayed in purple and scarlet colour. These words, taken in connection with those that follow, seem to signify the worldly magnificence which may be the portion of the faithless Christian. Some writers…Joseph S. Exell and contributors