Rev 18:21-24 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Rev 18:21-24: 18:21-24 The songs responding to Babylon’s fall (18:1-24 ) conclude with a portrayal of the city’s doom. 18:21 a boulder the size of a huge millstone: Heavy millstones, shaped for grinding olives or grain, were used throughout the ancient world. Jesus also spoke of using such stones in judgment (see Matt 18:6 ). The dramatically thrown boulder signified that the power of Rome was forever thrown down .

a18:21-24►

b18:1-24►

dMatt 18:6►

fJer 25:10-11►

‏ Revelation of John 18:21-24

Summary for Rev 18:21-24: 18:21-24 ^a The songs responding to Babylon’s fall (18:1-24 ^b) conclude with a portrayal of the city’s doom. 18:21 ^c a boulder the size of a huge millstone: Heavy millstones, shaped for grinding olives or grain, were used throughout the ancient world. Jesus also spoke of using such stones in judgment (see Matt 18:6 ^d). The dramatically thrown boulder signified that the power of Rome was forever thrown down.
18:23 ^e Cp. Jer 25:10-11 ^f.