Revelation 18:23

Arabic Bible ERV 2009

لَنْ يُشِعَّ فِيكِ ضَوْءُ مِصباحٍ ثانِيَةً. لَنْ يُسمَعَ فِيكِ صَوتُ عَرِيسٍ وَعَرُوسِهِ. تُجّارُكِ كانُوا أعظَمَ رِجالِ العالَمِ. جَمِيعُ الأُمَمِ انخَدَعَتْ بِسِحرِكِ.

ما معنى هذا؟

This verse from Revelation describes the end of Babylon, a place where there will be no more joy or celebration because it was corrupted by merchants and sorcery. It's part of John's vision about judgment.

شرح للأطفال

Imagine if your favorite playground got so dirty that you couldn't play there anymore and nobody wanted to visit. That’s what this verse is saying about a place called Babylon, which became too bad for anyone to enjoy anymore.

السياق التاريخي

The Book of Revelation was written by the Apostle John around 96 AD while he was in exile on Patmos. It was addressed to seven churches in Asia Minor and reflects a time when the early Christian community faced persecution from both the Roman Empire and false teachings.

التطبيق اليوم

In today's world, this verse can remind us of how important it is to avoid being led astray by greed or deceptive practices that harm others. We should choose to live honestly and with integrity in our business dealings and personal lives.

المواضيع

• judgment
• corruption
• integrity
• persecution
• warning

آيات ذات صلة

• Jeremiah 51:8
• Isaiah 23:16-18
• Ezekiel 27:33
• Revelation 17:4
• Matthew 24:4

أسئلة شائعة

What does it mean by 'the light of a candle shall shine no more'?

This phrase symbolizes that there will be no more joy, celebration, or hope in Babylon. The light represents all the good things that once existed but are now extinguished due to its corruption.

Why is 'the voice of the bridegroom and of the bride' mentioned?

The mention of this voice symbolizes the end of joyful celebrations like weddings. It highlights how Babylon’s downfall will affect all aspects of life, leaving no room for happiness or celebration.

What does 'by thy sorceries were all nations deceived' imply?

This indicates that through deceptive practices and false teachings (sorcery), Babylon had misled many people across the world. It shows how deceit can have a far-reaching impact on society.

How should Christians respond to the message in this verse today?

Christians are encouraged to live with integrity, avoiding corruption and deception in their personal and professional lives. They should also be cautious of false teachings and uphold truth and honesty in all they do.