Rev 17:16, 18:18-24, 19:2-3 | TSK | STEP | the ten. these.The ten horns, which the angel explained of "ten kings" or kingdoms, and which once exalted and supported her ecclesiastical tyranny, will hate, desolate, strip, and devour her. They will be the principal instruments in the destruction of popery and the ruin of Rome itself. and naked. eat. and burn.

Revelation of John 17:16

the ten.

these.The ten horns, which the angel explained of "ten kings" or kingdoms, and which once exalted and supported her ecclesiastical tyranny, will hate, desolate, strip, and devour her. They will be the principal instruments in the destruction of popery and the ruin of Rome itself.

1,2,13; 16:12; Isa 13:17,18; Jer 50:41,42

and naked.

18:16,17; Eze 16:37-44; 23:45-49

eat.

Job 31:31; Ps 27:2; Da 7:5

and burn.

18:8,16; Le 21:9

Revelation of John 18:18-24

when.

What.

10; 13:4; Isa 23:8,9; Jer 51:37; Eze 27:30-32

they cast.

Jos 7:6; 1Sa 4:12; 2Sa 13:19; Ne 9:1; Job 2:12; Eze 27:30

weeping.

10,15,16

for.

Rejoice.

19:1-3; Jud 5:31; Ps 48:11; 58:10; 96:11-13; 107:42; 109:28

Pr 11:10; Isa 44:23; 49:13; Jer 51:47,48

and ye.It is peculiarly worthy of remark, that the apostles, who are idolatrously honoured at Rome, and daily worshipped, should be specially mentioned as rejoicing in her fall; as if it "avenged them" on her, for the dishonour cast on their characters, while it vindicated the glory of God.

Eph 2:20; 3:5; 4:11; 2Pe 3:2; Jude 1:17

God.

6:10; 19:2; De 32:42; Ps 18:47; 94:1; Isa 26:21; Lu 11:49,50; 18:7,8

a mighty.This was to represent the violence of her fall, and that she should never rise again; which is further illustrated by varied emphatic expressions taken from the ancient prophets. But Rome is still standing and flourishing, and honoured by many nations as the metropolis of the Christian world; she still resounds with singers and musicians; she still excels in arts, which serve for pomp and luxury; she still abounds with candles, and lamps, and torches, burning even by day, as well as by night; and consequently this prophecy has not been, but remains to fulfilled.

Thus.

Ex 15:5; Ne 9:11; Jer 51:63,64

and shall.

22; 12:8; 16:20; 20:11; Job 20:8; Ps 37:36; Eze 26:21; Da 11:19

the voice.

Isa 24:8,9; Jer 7:34; 16:9; 25:10; 33:11; Eze 26:13

the light.

22:5; Job 21:17; Pr 4:18,19; 24:20

the voice.

thy merchants.

3,11-19; Isa 23:8; Eze 27:24,25,33,34

for.