{Therefore} (dia touto). Because of her presumption added
to her crimes. {In one day} (en mi(8369) h(886d)er(8369)). Symbolical term
for suddenness like mi(8369) h(9372)(8369), in one hour ( 18:10,16,19 ).
John has in mind still Isa 47:7-9 . {Shall come} (h(8878)ousin).
Future active of h(886b)(935c). Her plagues are named (death, mourning,
famine). {She shall be utterly burned} (katakauth(8873)etai).
Future passive of katakai(935c) (perfective use of kata). {With
fire} (en puri). "In fire," as in 17:16 . {Which judged her}
(ho krinas aut(886e)). Articular first aorist active participle of
krin(935c) referring to kurios ho theos (the Lord God). The doom
of Babylon is certain because of the power of God.
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