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Revelation 18:15 β€” Meaning and Application

King James Version

β€œThe merchants of these things, which were made rich by her, shall stand afar off for the fear of her torment, weeping and wailing,”

Revelation 18:15

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13

And cinnamon, and odours, and ointments, and frankincense, and wine, and oil, and fine flour, and wheat, and beasts, and sheep, and horses, and chariots, and slaves, and souls of men. {slaves: or, bodies}

14

And the fruits that thy soul lusted after are departed from thee, and all things which were dainty and goodly are departed from thee, and thou shalt find them no more at all.

15

The merchants of these things, which were made rich by her, shall stand afar off for the fear of her torment, weeping and wailing,

16

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!

17

For in one hour so great riches is come to nought. And every shipmaster, and all the company in ships, and sailors, and as many as trade by sea, stood afar off,

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