Revelation 18:15

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

"The 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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What does Revelation 18:15 mean?

Revelation 18:15 (KJV) reads, "The merchants of these things, which were made rich by her, shall stand afar off for the fear of her torment, weeping and wailing." This verse is part of the description of the destruction of Babylon, which is a symbol of the world's corrupt and…

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The Wealth of the World and the Perils of Spiritual Blindness

In the book of Revelation, chapter 18, verse 15, we read: “The merchants of these things, which were made rich by her, shall stand afar off for the fear of her torment, weeping and wailing.” This vivid imagery brings to mind not only the judgment that is to come upon the fallen…

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A Prayer for Discernment Amidst the Temptations of Materialism

Heavenly Father, As I come before You in humility and reverence, I seek to understand the depth of Your Word, particularly reflecting on the passage from Revelation 18:15, which says, "The merchants of these things, which were made rich by her, shall stand afar off for the fear…

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