Revelation 18:13
"merchandise of gold, silver, precious stones, pearls, fine linen, purple, silk, scarlet, all expensive wood, every vessel of ivory, every vessel made of most precious wood, and of brass, and iron, and marble;"
Key Reflection
Revelation 18:13 vividly depicts the luxurious goods that will be lost when Babylon (representing Rome and its worldly system) falls. The list includes items like gold, silver, and precious stones—symbolizing wealth and opulence. For the original audience, these commodities would evoke images of the Roman Empire's grandeur and corruption, highlighting how such material riches are fleeting and destined to be abandoned when judgment comes.
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