Lux Domini

Revelation  14:8

And there followed another angel, saying, Babylon is fallen, is fallen, that great city, because she made all nations drink of the wine of the wrath of her fornication.

Study Helps

Interpretation

The progress of the Reformation appears to be here set forth. The four proclamations are plain in their meaning; that all Christians may be encouraged, in the time of trial, to be faithful to their Lord.

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This thought runs through Revelation 14:6-10.

Revelation 14:6 Revelation 14:7 Revelation 14:8 Revelation 14:9 Revelation 14:10

Glossary

Babylon Place
Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Rome.
City People
The earliest mention of city-building is that of Enoch, which was built by Cain ( Gen. 4:17 ). After the confusion of tongues, the descendants of Nimrod founded several cities (10:10-12).