Rev 18:20-24 | TNotes | STEP | 18:20 The laments (18:9-19 ) stimulate a call for heaven to rejoice . The people of God are not to grieve, because the judgment was for their sakes ; they had suffered persecution from the evil forces represented by the great city.

a18:20►

b18:9-19►

c18:21-24►

d18:1-24►

e18:21►

fMatt 18:6►

g18:23►

hJer 25:10-11►

‏ Revelation of John 18:20-24

18:20 ^a The laments (18:9-19 ^b) stimulate a call for heaven to rejoice. The people of God are not to grieve, because the judgment was for their sakes; they had suffered persecution from the evil forces represented by the great city.
Summary for Rev 18:21-24: 18:21-24 ^c The songs responding to Babylon’s fall (18:1-24 ^d) conclude with a portrayal of the city’s doom. 18:21 ^e 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 ^f). The dramatically thrown boulder signified that the power of Rome was forever thrown down.
18:23 ^g Cp. Jer 25:10-11 ^h.