Cross-References — Revelation 18

6 pairs

1. Revelation 18:2→referencesIsaiah 21:9

   Revelation 18:2 announces the fall of Babylon, echoing Isaiah 21:9 where the fall of Babylon is proclaimed, symbolizing the judgment of God against idolatry and wickedness.

   Thematic focusJudgment, Fall of Babylon, Idolatry.

   • #Judgment
   • #Babylon
   • #Prophecy

2. Revelation 18:4→references2 Corinthians 6:17

   Revelation 18:4 calls God's people to come out of Babylon, paralleling 2 Corinthians 6:17 where believers are urged to separate from worldly influences and sin.

   Thematic focusSeparation, Holiness, Call to Righteousness.

   • #Separation
   • #Holiness
   • #Righteousness

3. Revelation 18:7→referencesIsaiah 47:7-8

   Revelation 18:7 describes Babylon's arrogance and self-glorification, similar to Isaiah 47:7-8 where Babylon boasts in her security and pride, leading to her downfall.

   Thematic focusPride, Arrogance, Divine Retribution.

   • #Pride
   • #Arrogance
   • #Retribution

4. Revelation 18:10→referencesEzekiel 26:16-18

   Revelation 18:10 depicts the lament of kings over Babylon's destruction, reminiscent of Ezekiel 26:16-18 where the princes of the sea lament over the fall of Tyre.

   Thematic focusLamentation, Destruction, Judgment.

   • #Lamentation
   • #Destruction
   • #Judgment

5. Revelation 18:20→referencesDeuteronomy 32:43

   Revelation 18:20 calls for rejoicing over Babylon's fall, aligning with Deuteronomy 32:43 where the heavens and God's people are called to rejoice over God's vengeance and justice.

   Thematic focusRejoicing, Justice, Vengeance.

   • #Rejoicing
   • #Justice
   • #Vengeance

6. Revelation 18:23→referencesJeremiah 25:10

   Revelation 18:23 speaks of the cessation of light and joy in Babylon, similar to Jeremiah 25:10 where the voice of mirth and the light of the lamp are removed from the land as a sign of judgment.

   Thematic focusDarkness, Judgment, End of Joy.

   • #Darkness
   • #Judgment
   • #EndOfJoy

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