“In the measure that she glorified herself and lived
luxuriously, in the same measure give her torment and sorrow; for she says in
her heart, “I sit as queen, and am no widow, and will not see sorrow.’
·
The ancient Greek word for render (apodidomi) means
literally “to pay a debt” or “to give back that which is due.” God will give to
commercial Babylon exactly what she deserves. (DG)
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This passage presents a three-fold sin. First, self-indulgence
(lived luxuriously). Second, pride
(glorified herself . . . sits as a
queen). Third, avoidance of suffering (am no widow, and will not see sorrow). All these things are
characteristic of worldliness and materialism.
(DG)
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