Revelation of John 18:11-13
Summary for Rev 18:11-17: 18:11-17 a The merchants of the world sing the second lament (18:14 b; see study note on 18:9-19). They profited from the Roman economy (18:12-13 c), but their trade ceased as the great city was swiftly destroyed.Summary for Rev 18:12-13: 18:12-13 d This cargo list suggests the extent of the wealth Rome pillaged from the rest of its empire (cp. Ezek 27:12-24 e). Some of the most expensive products in the ancient world are mentioned in this indictment of ostentatious materialism and pride.
18:13 f bodies: Rome developed a huge slave market, which some historians have estimated at nearly 20% of the population.
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