Rev 14:8 | TNotes | STEP | 14:8 Babylon is probably a cryptic designation for Rome (see 16:19 ; 17:5-9 ); it represents earthly power and corruption. The coming of God as judge (14:7 ) includes the end of earthly powers.

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‏ Revelation of John 14:8

14:8 ^a Babylon is probably a cryptic designation for Rome (see 16:19 ^b; 17:5-9 ^c); it represents earthly power and corruption. The coming of God as judge (14:7 ^d) includes the end of earthly powers.