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Revelation 18:16

King James Version (KJV)

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And saying, Alas, alas, that great city, that was clothed in fine linen, and purple, and scarlet, and decked with gold, and precious stones, and pearls!

Revelation 18:16 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Revelation 18:16

Theological / Devotional

Alas, alas. See on v. 10.

That great city. See on v. 10.

Clothed. See on ch. 17:4.

Fine linen. Compare on ch. 19:8.

Purple, and scarlet. See on ch. 17:4.

Decked. See on ch. 17:4.

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