Revelation 18:16

Dutch Statenvertaling (Importantia edition)

En zeggende: Wee, wee, de grote stad, die bekleed was met fijn lijnwaad, en purper, en scharlaken, en versierd met goud, en met kostelijk gesteente, en met paarlen; want in een ure is zo grote rijkdom verwoest.

Wat betekent dit?

This verse describes people lamenting over the fall of a great and wealthy city, dressed in luxurious fabrics and decorated with precious metals and gems. The speaker is expressing sorrow or mourning over this downfall.

Uitgelegd voor kinderen

Imagine you had a favorite toy store that was very fancy inside, like it was full of beautiful things. Now imagine if suddenly, the store closed down. You might say, 'Oh no! That nice store is gone!' This verse is about people feeling sad because something big and pretty has been lost.

Historische achtergrond

The Book of Revelation was written by John around 96 AD to seven churches in Asia Minor. It describes visions given to him by Jesus Christ, predicting future events including the downfall of a city representing oppressive systems or empires.

Toepassing voor vandaag

Imagine a community that once thrived economically but due to corruption and greed, it declines rapidly. This verse can remind us to be wary of becoming too attached to material wealth and power at the expense of moral and ethical values.

Onderwerpen

• judgment
• wealth
• lamentation
• end times
• corruption
• oppression

Gerelateerde verzen

• Isaiah 23:1
• Jeremiah 50:8
• Ezekiel 26:7
• Luke 4:18
• Revelation 19:1

Veelgestelde vragen

Who is speaking in Revelation 18:16?

The speakers are mourners or witnesses of the fall of a great city, likely symbolic of an oppressive system.

What does 'clothed in fine linen' symbolize in this verse?

Fine linen often symbolizes wealth and purity, but here it may represent excessive luxury and materialism that led to downfall.

How does Revelation 18:16 fit into the overall theme of Revelation?

It fits within the apocalyptic genre warning against the dangers of greed and corruption, which lead to judgment and downfall.

Can you provide a real-world example relating to this verse?

The fall of ancient empires like Babylon can be paralleled here, as well as modern examples where excessive wealth led to moral decline and collapse.