Rev 18:16 | Barnes | STEP | Verse 16. And saying, Alas, alas , etc. . That was clothed in fine linen . In the previous description, ( ,) these are mentioned as articles of traffic; here the city, under the image of a female is represented as clothed in the most rich and gay of these articles. And purple, and scarlet . . Compare . And decked with gold, and precious stones, and pearls . . (a) "clothed in fine linen"

Revelation of John 18:16

Verse 16. And saying, Alas, alas, etc. Rev 18:10.

That was clothed in fine linen. In the previous description, (Rev 18:12-13,) these are mentioned as articles of traffic; here the city, under the image of a female is represented as clothed in the most rich and gay of these articles.

And purple, and scarlet. Rev 17:3-4. Compare 18:12.

And decked with gold, and precious stones, and pearls. Rev 17:4.

(a) "clothed in fine linen" Lk 16:19