New International Version Terrified at her torment, they will stand far off and cry: “’Woe! Woe to you, great city, you mighty city of Babylon! In one hour your doom has come!’ New Living Translation They will stand at a distance, terrified by her great torment. They will cry out, “How terrible, how terrible for you, O Babylon, you great city! In a single moment God’s judgment came on you.” English Standard Version They will stand far off, in fear of her torment, and say, “Alas! Alas! You great city, you mighty city, Babylon! For in a single hour your judgment has come.” Berean Standard Bible In fear of her torment, they will stand at a distance and cry out: “Woe, woe to the great city, the mighty city of Babylon! For in a single hour your judgment has come.” Berean Literal Bible standing from afar because of the fear of her torment, saying: “Woe, woe, the great city, Babylon, the strong city! For in one hour your judgment came.” King James Bible Standing afar off for the fear of her torment, saying, Alas, alas, that great city Babylon, that mighty city! for in one hour is thy judgment come. New King James Version standing at a distance for fear of her torment, saying, ‘Alas, alas, that great city Babylon, that mighty city! For in one hour your judgment has come.’ New American Standard Bible standing at a distance because of the fear of her torment, saying, ‘Woe, woe, the great city, Babylon, the strong city! For in one hour your judgment has come.’ NASB 1995 standing at a distance because of the fear of her torment, saying, ‘Woe, woe, the great city, Babylon, the strong city! For in one hour your judgment has come.’ NASB 1977 standing at a distance because of the fear of her torment, saying, ‘Woe, woe, the great city, Babylon, the strong city! For in one hour your judgment has come.’ Legacy Standard Bible standing at a distance because of the fear of her torment, saying, ‘Woe, woe, the great city, Babylon, the strong city! For in one hour your judgment has come.’ Amplified Bible standing a long way off, in fear of her torment, saying, ‘Woe, woe, the great city, the strong city, Babylon! In a single hour your judgment has come.’ Berean Annotated Bible In fear of her torment, they will stand at a distance and cry out: “Woe, woe to the great city, the mighty city of Babylon (confusion by mixing)! For in a single hour your judgment has come. Christian Standard Bible They will stand far off in fear of her torment, saying, Woe, woe, the great city, Babylon, the mighty city! For in a single hour your judgment has come. Holman Christian Standard Bible They will stand far off in fear of her torment, saying: Woe, woe, the great city, Babylon, the mighty city! For in a single hour your judgment has come. American Standard Version standing afar off for the fear of her torment, saying, Woe, woe, the great city, Babylon, the strong city! for in one hour is thy judgment come. Contemporary English Version Her sufferings will frighten them, and they will stand at a distance and say, "Pity that great and powerful city! Pity Babylon! In a single hour her judgment has come." English Revised Version standing afar off for the fear of her torment, saying, Woe, woe, the great city, Babylon, the strong city! for in one hour is thy judgment come. GOD'S WORD® Translation Frightened by her torture, they will stand far away and say, 'How horrible, how horrible it is for that important city, the powerful city Babylon! In one moment judgment has come to it!' Good News Translation They stand a long way off, because they are afraid of sharing in her suffering. They say, "How terrible! How awful! This great and mighty city Babylon! In just one hour you have been punished!" International Standard Version Frightened by the torture that she experiences, they will stand far away and cry out, "How terrible, how terrible it is for that great city, the powerful city Babylon, because your judgment arrived in a single hour!" NET Bible They will stand a long way off because they are afraid of her torment, and will say, "Woe, woe, O great city, Babylon the powerful city! For in a single hour your doom has come!" New Heart English Bible standing far away for the fear of her torment, saying, 'Woe, woe, the great city, Babylon, the strong city. For your judgment has come in one hour.' Webster's Bible Translation Standing afar off for the fear of her torment, saying, Alas, alas, that great city Babylon, that mighty city! for in one hour is thy judgment come. Weymouth New Testament while they stand afar off because of their terror at her heavy punishment, and say, 'Alas, alas, thou great city, O Babylon, the mighty city! For in one short hour thy doom has come!' Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleIn fear of her torment, they will stand at a distance and cry out: “Woe, woe to the great city, the mighty city of Babylon! For in a single hour your judgment has come.” World English Bible standing far away for the fear of her torment, saying, ‘Woe, woe, the great city, Babylon, the strong city! For your judgment has come in one hour.’ Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionhaving stood from afar because of the fear of her torment, saying, Woe, woe, the great city! Babylon, the strong city! Because in one hour your judgment came. Berean Literal Bible standing from afar because of the fear of her torment, saying: “Woe, woe, the great city, Babylon, the strong city! For in one hour your judgment came.” Young's Literal Translation from afar having stood because of the fear of her torment, saying, Woe, woe, the great city! Babylon, the strong city! because in one hour did come thy judgment. Smith's Literal Translation Standing from far off for fear of her torture, saying, Woe, woe, the great city Babylon, the strong city! for in one hour thy judgment came. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleStanding afar off for fear of her torments, saying: Alas! alas! that great city Babylon, that mighty city: for in one hour is thy judgment come. Catholic Public Domain Version standing far away, out of fear of her torments, saying: ‘Woe! Woe! to Babylon, that great city, that strong city. For in one hour, your judgment has arrived.’ New American Bible They will keep their distance for fear of the torment inflicted on her, and they will say: “Alas, alas, great city, Babylon, mighty city. In one hour your judgment has come.” New Revised Standard Version they will stand far off, in fear of her torment, and say, “Alas, alas, the great city, Babylon, the mighty city! For in one hour your judgment has come.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleStanding afar off for the fear of her torment, saying, Woe, woe, that great city Babylon, that mighty city! for in one hour you have been condemned. Aramaic Bible in Plain English As they stand opposite from fear of her punishment, and they will say, “Woe, woe, woe, the great city Babylon! The Mighty city! For in one hour your judgment has come!” NT Translations Anderson New Testamentstanding far off for fear of her torment, saying: Alas, alas, that great city of Babylon, that mighty city! for in one hour has your judgment come. Godbey New Testament and standing afar off on account of the fear of her torment, saying, Alas, alas, the great city, the strong city, Babylon! because in one hour thy judgment came. Haweis New Testament standing afar off through terror of her torment, saying, Alas, alas, that great city Babylon, that strong city! how in one hour is thy judgment come upon thee! Mace New Testament frightned at her torments they will stand afar off, and cry, "alas, alas, that great city Babylon, that mighty city! what! is thy condemnation so suddenly come?" Weymouth New Testament while they stand afar off because of their terror at her heavy punishment, and say, 'Alas, alas, thou great city, O Babylon, the mighty city! For in one short hour thy doom has come!' Worrell New Testament standing afar off for the fear of her torment, saying, 'Woe, woe, the great city, Babylon, the strong city! because in one hour your judgment came!' Worsley New Testament standing afar off for fear of her torment, saying, Alas, alas, the great city Babylon, that powerful city! for in one hour is thy judgement come. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Lament over Babylon9Then the kings of the earth who committed sexual immorality and lived in luxury with her will weep and wail at the sight of the smoke rising from the fire that consumes her. 10In fear of her torment, they will stand at a distance and cry out: “Woe, woe to the great city, the mighty city of Babylon! For in a single hour your judgment has come.” 11And the merchants of the earth will weep and mourn over her, because there is no one left to buy their cargo—… Cross References In fear of her torment Revelation 14:10-11 he too will drink the wine of God’s anger, poured undiluted into the cup of His wrath. And he will be tormented in fire and sulfur in the presence of the holy angels and of the Lamb. / And the smoke of their torment rises forever and ever. Day and night there is no rest for those who worship the beast and its image, or for anyone who receives the mark of its name.” Jeremiah 50:43-44 The king of Babylon has heard the report, and his hands hang limp. Anguish has gripped him, pain like that of a woman in labor. / Behold, one will come up like a lion from the thickets of the Jordan to the watered pasture. For in an instant I will chase Babylon from her land. Who is the chosen one I will appoint for this? For who is like Me, and who can challenge Me? What shepherd can stand against Me?” Isaiah 13:7-8 Therefore all hands will fall limp, and every man’s heart will melt. / Terror, pain, and anguish will seize them; they will writhe like a woman in labor. They will look at one another, their faces flushed with fear. they will stand at a distance Luke 23:49 But all those who knew Jesus, including the women who had followed Him from Galilee, stood at a distance watching these things. Exodus 20:18 When all the people witnessed the thunder and lightning, the sounding of the ram’s horn, and the mountain enveloped in smoke, they trembled and stood at a distance. Psalm 38:11 My beloved and friends shun my disease, and my kinsmen stand at a distance. and cry out: Ezekiel 27:30-32 They will raise their voices for you and cry out bitterly. They will throw dust on their heads and roll in ashes. / They will shave their heads for you and wrap themselves in sackcloth. They will weep over you with anguish of soul and bitter mourning. / As they wail and mourn over you, they will take up a lament for you: ‘Who was ever like Tyre, silenced in the middle of the sea? Jeremiah 51:8 Suddenly Babylon has fallen and been shattered. Wail for her; get her balm for her pain; perhaps she can be healed. Isaiah 13:6 Wail, for the Day of the LORD is near; it will come as destruction from the Almighty. “Woe, woe to the great city Revelation 8:13 And as I observed, I heard an eagle flying overhead, calling in a loud voice, “Woe! Woe! Woe to those who dwell on the earth, because of the trumpet blasts about to be sounded by the remaining three angels!” Nahum 3:1 Woe to the city of blood, full of lies, full of plunder, never without prey. Jonah 3:3 This time Jonah got up and went to Nineveh, in accordance with the word of the LORD. Now Nineveh was an exceedingly great city, requiring a three-day journey. the mighty city of Babylon! Daniel 4:30 the king exclaimed, “Is this not Babylon the Great, which I myself have built as a royal residence by the might of my power and for the glory of my majesty?” Revelation 14:8 Then a second angel followed, saying, “Fallen, fallen is Babylon the great, who has made all the nations drink the wine of the passion of her immorality.” Jeremiah 50:23 How the hammer of the whole earth lies broken and shattered! What a horror Babylon has become among the nations! For in a single hour your judgment has come.” Revelation 14:7 And he said in a loud voice, “Fear God and give Him glory, because the hour of His judgment has come. Worship the One who made the heavens and the earth and the sea and the springs of waters.” Treasury of Scripture Standing afar off for the fear of her torment, saying, Alas, alas that great city Babylon, that mighty city! for in one hour is your judgment come. afar. Numbers 16:34 And all Israel that were round about them fled at the cry of them: for they said, Lest the earth swallow us up also. Alas. Revelation 18:16,19 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! … Jeremiah 30:7 Alas! for that day is great, so that none is like it: it is even the time of Jacob's trouble; but he shall be saved out of it. Joel 1:15 Alas for the day! for the day of the LORD is at hand, and as a destruction from the Almighty shall it come. that great. 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. Isaiah 21:9 And, behold, here cometh a chariot of men, with a couple of horsemen. And he answered and said, Babylon is fallen, is fallen; and all the graven images of her gods he hath broken unto the ground. for. Revelation 18:8,17,19 Therefore shall her plagues come in one day, death, and mourning, and famine; and she shall be utterly burned with fire: for strong is the Lord God who judgeth her… Jeremiah 51:8,9 Babylon is suddenly fallen and destroyed: howl for her; take balm for her pain, if so be she may be healed… Jump to Previous Afar Alas Babylon City Cry Far Fear Great Heavy Hour Judged Judgment Mighty Punishment Stand Standing Stood Strong Terrified Terror Torment Wo WoeJump to Next Afar Alas Babylon City Cry Far Fear Great Heavy Hour Judged Judgment Mighty Punishment Stand Standing Stood Strong Terrified Terror Torment Wo WoeRevelation 18 1. Babylon is fallen.4. People commanded to depart out of her. 9. The kings of the earth, with the merchants and mariners, lament over her. 20. The saints rejoice for the judgments of God upon her. In fear of her torment, Babylon’s destruction inspires terror in those who benefited from her power and wealth. They recognize that her fall is the direct judgment of God and that no human strength can prevent it. Rev 14:10-11 he too will drink the wine of God’s anger… they will stand at a distance The kings remain far enough away to avoid the city’s ruin. Their separation reveals both helplessness and self-preservation, since they do not risk sharing Babylon’s judgment. Luk 23:49 But all those who knew Jesus, including the women… and cry out: Their response is mourning rather than rescue. They grieve the loss of the city that had enriched and strengthened them. Ezk 27:30-32 They will raise their voices for you and cry out bitterly.… “Woe, woe to the great city, The repeated cry marks the magnitude of Babylon’s collapse. A city regarded as great by the world is brought low under God’s judgment. Rev 8:13 And as I observed, I heard an eagle flying overhead… the mighty city of Babylon! Babylon’s apparent strength, influence, and splendor cannot protect her. Her power had rested on rebellion, idolatry, immorality, and oppression. Dan 4:30 “Is this not Babylon the Great, which I myself have built… For in a single hour your judgment has come.” Her fall comes suddenly and decisively. What appeared secure is destroyed in a brief moment, demonstrating the finality of God’s judgment. Rev 14:7 And he said in a loud voice, “Fear God and give Him glory,… Persons / Places / Events 1. BabylonSymbolic of a powerful, corrupt system or city that opposes God. In the context of Revelation, it represents the epitome of worldly power and immorality. 2. The Kings of the Earth These are the rulers and leaders who have aligned themselves with Babylon, benefiting from its wealth and power but now witnessing its downfall. 3. Judgment The divine retribution that comes upon Babylon, signifying God's ultimate authority and justice over human pride and sin. 4. Torment The suffering and destruction that Babylon faces as a result of its sins and rebellion against God. 5. The Great City A reference to Babylon, emphasizing its perceived strength and influence, which is ultimately shown to be fragile and temporary. Teaching Points The Illusion of Worldly PowerBabylon's fall reminds us that worldly power and wealth are temporary and ultimately subject to God's authority. The Certainty of Divine Judgment God's judgment is certain and will come swiftly, as seen in the "single hour" of Babylon's downfall. We must live in readiness and righteousness. The Consequences of Sin Babylon's torment is a direct result of its sin and rebellion. This serves as a warning to turn away from sin and seek God's forgiveness. The Fear of the Lord The fear experienced by the kings of the earth highlights the importance of fearing God rather than man, recognizing His ultimate power and justice. Separation from Worldly Systems Believers are called to separate themselves from corrupt systems like Babylon, living in holiness and obedience to God. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Revelation 18:10?2. How does Revelation 18:10 illustrate God's judgment on sinful nations today? 3. What lessons can believers learn from Babylon's sudden destruction in Revelation 18:10? 4. How does Revelation 18:10 connect with Old Testament prophecies about Babylon's fall? 5. In what ways should Revelation 18:10 influence our view of worldly power? 6. How can Revelation 18:10 encourage Christians to remain faithful amidst societal corruption? 7. What does Revelation 18:10 reveal about God's judgment on Babylon? 8. How does Revelation 18:10 relate to the concept of divine retribution? 9. Why is the fall of Babylon significant in Revelation 18:10? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Revelation 18? Verse 10. - Standing afar off for the fear of her torment, saying. Unconsciously acting upon the command in ver. 4, "Come out of her .... that ye receive not of her plagues." Alas, alas that great city Babylon, that mighty city! for in one hour is thy judgment come; Woe, woe, the great city (cf. the previous declaration of woe in Revelation 8:13). In one hour (cf. ver. 8). Some writers understand the "one hour" to refer to the space of time during which the kings rule (see Revelation 17:12); but a comparison with ver. 8 leads to the conclusion that the meaning is "suddenly;" the contrast in a short time between the two positions of Babylon enhancing the fearfulness of the visitation. Revelation 18:10 pictures a world that once relied on Babylon’s wealth now paralyzed by God’s swift judgment. Fear replaces arrogance, distance replaces partnership, and lament replaces celebration. The verse reminds believers to separate from worldly systems opposed to God and to rest in the certainty that His justice, though sometimes delayed, arrives with unchallengeable speed and finality. Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Inδιὰ (dia) Preposition Strong's 1223: A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. fear φόβον (phobon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 5401: (a) fear, terror, alarm, (b) the object or cause of fear, (c) reverence, respect. From a primary phebomai; alarm or fright. of τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. her αὐτῆς (autēs) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Feminine 3rd Person Singular Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. torment, βασανισμοῦ (basanismou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 929: Torture, torment. From basanizo; torture. they will stand ἑστηκότες (hestēkotes) Verb - Perfect Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 2476: A prolonged form of a primary stao stah'-o; to stand, used in various applications. at ἀπὸ (apo) Preposition Strong's 575: From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses. a distance μακρόθεν (makrothen) Adverb Strong's 3113: From a (long) distance, afar. Adverb from makros; from a distance or afar. [and] cry out: λέγοντες (legontes) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 3004: (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. “Woe, Οὐαὶ (Ouai) Interjection Strong's 3759: Woe!, alas!, uttered in grief or denunciation. A primary exclamation of grief; 'woe'. woe οὐαί (ouai) Interjection Strong's 3759: Woe!, alas!, uttered in grief or denunciation. A primary exclamation of grief; 'woe'. to the ἡ (hē) Article - Vocative Feminine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. great μεγάλη (megalē) Adjective - Vocative Feminine Singular Strong's 3173: Large, great, in the widest sense. city, πόλις (polis) Noun - Vocative Feminine Singular Strong's 4172: A city, the inhabitants of a city. Probably from the same as polemos, or perhaps from polus; a town. the ἡ (hē) Article - Vocative Feminine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. mighty ἰσχυρά (ischyra) Adjective - Vocative Feminine Singular Strong's 2478: Strong (originally and generally of physical strength); mighty, powerful, vehement, sure. From ischus; forcible. city πόλις (polis) Noun - Vocative Feminine Singular Strong's 4172: A city, the inhabitants of a city. Probably from the same as polemos, or perhaps from polus; a town. of Babylon! Βαβυλὼν (Babylōn) Noun - Vocative Feminine Singular Strong's 897: Of Hebrew origin; Babylon, the capitol of Chaldaea (as a type of tyranny). For [in] ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction Strong's 3754: Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. a single μιᾷ (mia) Adjective - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's 1520: One. (including the neuter Hen); a primary numeral; one. hour ὥρᾳ (hōra) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's 5610: Apparently a primary word; an 'hour'. your σου (sou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Singular Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. judgment κρίσις (krisis) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's 2920: Decision; by extension, a tribunal; by implication, justice. has come.” ἦλθεν (ēlthen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2064: To come, go. Additonal Resources Revelation 18:10 Blue Letter BibleRevelation 18:10 Bible Gateway Revelation 18:10 Bible.com Revelation 18:10 NIV |
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