Revelation 18:9

“And the kings of the earth who committed sexual immorality and lived in luxury with her will weep and mourn over her when they see the smoke of her burning,”

Revelation 18:9 · direct translation from the Greek
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Revelation 18:9, word by word

the kingsβασιλεῖςbasileis

king

The one who rules a people with the highest authority.

Where else “basileis” appears
of the earthγῆςgēs

earth

The whole earth under heaven, where human beings live.

Where else “gēs” appears
committed sexual immoralityπορνεύσαντεςporneusantes

commit sexual immorality

Commit sexual immorality: have sexual relations outside marriage; also, in a figurative sense, be unfaithful to God by joining in idolatry.

Where else “porneusantes” appears
lived in luxuryστρηνιάσαντεςstrēniasantes

live in luxury

Live in luxury, without restraint; live wantonly.

Where else “strēniasantes” appears
will weepκλαύσουσινklausousin

weep

Weep, cry.

Where else “klausousin” appears
mournκόψονταιkopsontai

mourn

To strike one's chest as a sign of grief, as was done in mourning.

Where else “kopsontai” appears
whenὅτανhotan

when, whenever

When, whenever.

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they seeβλέπωσινblepōsin

see

To use the eyes to perceive something; also to look with intent.

Where else “blepōsin” appears
the smokeκαπνὸνkapnon

smoke

Smoke.

Where else “kapnon” appears
burningπυρώσεωςpyrōseōs

burning

The blaze consuming a city.

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The context

8Therefore in one day her plagues will come, death and grief and famine, and she will be burned up with fire; for mighty is the Lord God who judged her.

9 · This verse (above)

10standing far off for fear of her torment, saying, “Woe, woe, the great city, Babylon, the mighty city! For in one hour your judgment has come.”

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