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Revelation 17:18

Revelation 17:18
And the woman which thou sawest is that great city, which reigneth over the kings of the earth.

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

And the woman which thou sawest,.... Rev 17:3 as there described,

is that great city, often mentioned in this book;…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

And the woman which thou sawest - Rev 17:3. Is that great city - Represents that great city. Which reigneth over the…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

And the woman which thou sawest is that great city, which reigneth over the kings of the earth - It has already been…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Revelation 17:14-18

Here we have some account of the downfall of Babylon, to be more fully described in the following chapter.

I. Here is a…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

that great city&c. Again as in Rev 17:17 the designation of Rome is unmistakeable. The words cannot be glossed, "Babylon…

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