Revelation 18:16

KJV

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!

— Revelation 18:16, King James Version
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Context

This verse from Revelation Chapter 18 connects to 6 cross-references. An angel announces the fall of Babylon with a mighty voice: she has fallen, she has become a dwelling place for demons. The kings of the earth, the merchants, and the sea captains mourn her sudden destruction from a distance, …

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Other Translations

ASV

saying, Woe, woe, the great city, she that was arrayed in fine linen and purple and scarlet, and decked with gold and precious stone and pearl!

YLT

and saying, Woe, woe, the great city, that was arrayed with fine linen, and purple, and scarlet, and gilded in gold, and precious stone, and pearls--because in one hour so much riches were made waste!

BBE

Saying, Sorrow, sorrow for the great town, she who was clothed in delicate linen, and purple, and red; with ornaments of gold and stones of great price and jewels!

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