Matthew Poole and continuators on Revelation 18:16
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Revelation18:16
16 And saying, Alas, alas, that great city, that was clothed in fine linen, and purple, and scarlet, and decked with gold, and precious stones, and pearls ; For in one our so great riches is come to nought.
The Church of Rome that was so gay, and splendid, and rich, and glorious.
That is, suddenly. The term denotes rather the surprisal of this Judgment, that the short space of time within which it should be effected.
Marginal references: Chap. 17.4.
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