Revelation 18:10

Amharic Bible (መጽሐፍ ቅዱስ (የብሉይና የሐዲስ ኪዳን መጻሕፍት))

ሥቃይዋንም ከመፍራት የተነሣ በሩቅ ቆመው። አንቺ ታላቂቱ ከተማ፥ ብርቱይቱ ከተማ ባቢሎን፥ ወዮልሽ፥ ወዮልሽ፥ በአንድ ሰዓት ፍርድሽ ደርሶአልና እያሉ ይናገራሉ።

What Does This Mean?

This verse describes people standing far away from Babylon out of fear because they see her being punished. They express sadness and shock that this once-great city is judged so quickly in just one hour.

Explained for Children

Imagine a big, strong castle everyone admires suddenly gets into trouble and falls down really fast! People watching from far away feel sad because the castle was so great but now it's gone quick. That’s kind of what this verse talks about with Babylon.

Historical Background

Revelation is written by John, one of Jesus’ disciples, around 96 AD to encourage and warn Christians facing persecution in Asia Minor. The city of Babylon represents a powerful entity that opposes God, much like how ancient Babylon opposed the Israelites.

Living It Out Today

This verse reminds us of the sudden nature of judgment or change. Think about how quickly businesses can fall when caught doing wrong; this can reflect on personal choices and their consequences.

Topics

• judgment
• fall of empires
• God's warnings
• sudden change
• prophetic vision
• Babylon

Related Verses

• Jeremiah 50:1-2
• Ezekiel 26:7-14
• Matthew 24:32-34
• Luke 19:41-44
• Revelation 18:2

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is speaking in Revelation 18:10?

It’s likely merchants and leaders who have benefited from Babylon's wealth, now witnessing her sudden downfall.

What does 'Babylon' symbolize in this verse?

'Babylon' represents a powerful entity that opposes God, often seen as an embodiment of evil or corruption in biblical prophecy.

Why are people standing afar off for fear?

They are afraid of the torment or punishment associated with Babylon's fall, indicating a sense of dread and awe at the suddenness and severity of God’s judgment.

How can we apply this verse to our modern lives?

It teaches us about the unpredictability of change and consequences for wrongdoings. Just as Babylon fell quickly, our actions today can lead to unexpected outcomes tomorrow.