‏ Revelation of John 18:16

16saying,

“Woe, woe, O great city—
dressed in fine linen, purple and scarlet clothing, ▼
▼tn The word “clothing” is supplied to clarify that the words “purple” and “scarlet” refer to cloth or garments rather than colors.

and adorned with gold, ▼
▼tn Grk “gilded with gold” (an instance of semantic reinforcement, see L&N 49.29).
precious stones, and pearls—
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