Revelation 18:1
New International Version
After this I saw another angel coming down from heaven. He had great authority, and the earth was illuminated by his splendor.

New Living Translation
After all this I saw another angel come down from heaven with great authority, and the earth grew bright with his splendor.

English Standard Version
After this I saw another angel coming down from heaven, having great authority, and the earth was made bright with his glory.

Berean Standard Bible
After this I saw another angel descending from heaven with great authority, and the earth was illuminated by his glory.

Berean Literal Bible
After these things I saw another angel descending out of heaven, having great authority; and the earth was illuminated from his glory.

King James Bible
And after these things I saw another angel come down from heaven, having great power; and the earth was lightened with his glory.

New King James Version
After these things I saw another angel coming down from heaven, having great authority, and the earth was illuminated with his glory.

New American Standard Bible
After these things I saw another angel coming down from heaven, having great authority, and the earth was illuminated from his glory.

NASB 1995
After these things I saw another angel coming down from heaven, having great authority, and the earth was illumined with his glory.

NASB 1977
After these things I saw another angel coming down from heaven, having great authority, and the earth was illumined with his glory.

Legacy Standard Bible
After these things I saw another angel coming down from heaven, having great authority, and the earth was illumined with his glory.

Amplified Bible
After these things I saw another angel coming down from heaven, possessing great authority, and the earth was illuminated with his splendor and radiance.

Christian Standard Bible
After this I saw another angel with great authority coming down from heaven, and the earth was illuminated by his splendor.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
After this I saw another angel with great authority coming down from heaven, and the earth was illuminated by his splendor.

American Standard Version
After these things I saw another angel coming down out of heaven, having great authority; and the earth was lightened with his glory.

Contemporary English Version
I saw another angel come from heaven. This one had great power, and the earth was bright because of his glory.

English Revised Version
After these things I saw another angel coming down out of heaven, having great authority; and the earth was lightened with his glory.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
After these things I saw another angel come from heaven. He had tremendous power, and his glory lit up the earth.

Good News Translation
After this I saw another angel coming down out of heaven. He had great authority, and his splendor brightened the whole earth.

International Standard Version
After these things, I saw another angel coming down from heaven. He had great authority, and the earth was made bright by his splendor.

Majority Standard Bible
After this I saw another angel descending from heaven with great authority, and the earth was illuminated by his glory.

NET Bible
After these things I saw another angel, who possessed great authority, coming down out of heaven, and the earth was lit up by his radiance.

New Heart English Bible
After these things, I saw another angel coming down out of the sky, having great authority. The earth was illuminated with his glory.

Webster's Bible Translation
And after these things I saw another angel come down from heaven, having great power; and the earth was lightened with his glory.

Weymouth New Testament
After these things I saw another angel coming down from Heaven, armed with great power. The earth shone with his splendor,

World English Bible
After these things, I saw another angel coming down out of the sky, having great authority. The earth was illuminated with his glory.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And after these things I saw another messenger coming down out of Heaven, having great authority, and the earth was lightened from his glory,

Berean Literal Bible
After these things I saw another angel descending out of heaven, having great authority; and the earth was illuminated from his glory.

Young's Literal Translation
And after these things I saw another messenger coming down out of the heaven, having great authority, and the earth was lightened from his glory,

Smith's Literal Translation
And after these things I saw another angel coming down from heaven, having great power; and the earth was enlightened from his glory.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And after these things, I saw another angel come down from heaven, having great power: and the earth was enlightened with his glory.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And after these things, I saw another Angel, descending from heaven, having great authority. And the earth was illuminated by his glory.

New American Bible
After this I saw another angel coming down from heaven, having great authority, and the earth became illumined by his splendor.

New Revised Standard Version
After this I saw another angel coming down from heaven, having great authority; and the earth was made bright with his splendor.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
AFTER these things, I saw another angel come down from heaven, having great power; and the earth was lightened by his glory.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And after these things I saw another Angel from Heaven, who had great authority, and The Earth was brightened by his glory.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And after these things I saw another angel come down from heaven, having great power; and the earth was lighted with his glory.

Godbey New Testament
After these things I saw another angel coming down out of the heaven, having great authority; and the earth was lighted with his glory.

Haweis New Testament
AND after these things I saw an angel descending from heaven, having great authority; and the earth was enlightened by his glory.

Mace New Testament
After this I saw another angel come down from heaven, having great power; and the earth was lightned with his glory.

Weymouth New Testament
After these things I saw another angel coming down from Heaven, armed with great power. The earth shone with his splendor,

Worrell New Testament
After these things I saw another angel coming down out of Heaven, having great authority; and the earth was illumined with his glory.

Worsley New Testament
And after these things I saw another angel come down from heaven, having great power; and the earth was enlightened with his glory.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Babylon is Fallen
1After this I saw another angel descending from heaven with great authority, and the earth was illuminated by his glory. 2And he cried out in a mighty voice: “Fallen, fallen is Babylon the great! She has become a lair for demons and a haunt for every unclean spirit, every unclean bird, and every detestable beast.…

Cross References
Isaiah 21:9
Look, here come the riders, horsemen in pairs.” And one answered, saying: “Fallen, fallen is Babylon! All the images of her gods lie shattered on the ground!”

Ezekiel 43:2
and I saw the glory of the God of Israel coming from the east. His voice was like the roar of many waters, and the earth shone with His glory.

Isaiah 60:1-3
Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you. / For behold, darkness covers the earth, and thick darkness is over the peoples; but the LORD will rise upon you, and His glory will appear over you. / Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn.

Jeremiah 50:2
“Announce and declare to the nations; lift up a banner and proclaim it; hold nothing back when you say, ‘Babylon is captured; Bel is put to shame; Marduk is shattered, her images are disgraced, her idols are broken in pieces.’

Ezekiel 18:30
Therefore, O house of Israel, I will judge you, each according to his ways, declares the Lord GOD. Repent and turn from all your transgressions, so that your iniquity will not become your downfall.

Isaiah 13:19
And Babylon, the jewel of the kingdoms, the glory of the pride of the Chaldeans, will be overthrown by God like Sodom and Gomorrah.

Jeremiah 51:8
Suddenly Babylon has fallen and been shattered. Wail for her; get her balm for her pain; perhaps she can be healed.

Isaiah 47:1
“Go down and sit in the dust, O Virgin Daughter of Babylon. Sit on the ground without a throne, O Daughter of the Chaldeans! For you will no longer be called tender or delicate.

Ezekiel 27:31
They will shave their heads for you and wrap themselves in sackcloth. They will weep over you with anguish of soul and bitter mourning.

Isaiah 34:8-10
For the LORD has a day of vengeance, a year of recompense for the cause of Zion. / Edom’s streams will be turned to tar, and her soil to sulfur; her land will become a blazing pitch. / It will not be quenched—day or night. Its smoke will ascend forever. From generation to generation it will lie desolate; no one will ever again pass through it.

Jeremiah 25:10
Moreover, I will banish from them the sounds of joy and gladness, the voices of the bride and bridegroom, the sound of the millstones, and the light of the lamp.

Isaiah 24:10
The city of chaos is shattered; every house is closed to entry.

Ezekiel 26:13
So I will silence the sound of your songs, and the music of your lyres will no longer be heard.

Isaiah 14:23
“I will make her a place for owls and for swamplands; I will sweep her away with the broom of destruction,” declares the LORD of Hosts.

Jeremiah 51:25
“Behold, I am against you, O destroying mountain, you who devastate the whole earth, declares the LORD. I will stretch out My hand against you; I will roll you over the cliffs and turn you into a charred mountain.


Treasury of Scripture

And after these things I saw another angel come down from heaven, having great power; and the earth was lightened with his glory.

I saw.

Revelation 17:1
And there came one of the seven angels which had the seven vials, and talked with me, saying unto me, Come hither; I will shew unto thee the judgment of the great whore that sitteth upon many waters:

and the.

Revelation 21:23
And the city had no need of the sun, neither of the moon, to shine in it: for the glory of God did lighten it, and the Lamb is the light thereof.

Isaiah 60:1-3
Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the LORD is risen upon thee…

Ezekiel 43:2
And, behold, the glory of the God of Israel came from the way of the east: and his voice was like a noise of many waters: and the earth shined with his glory.

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Revelation 18
1. Babylon is fallen.
4. People commanded to depart out of her.
9. The kings of the earth, with the merchants and mariners, lament over her.
20. The saints rejoice for the judgments of God upon her.














After this
This phrase indicates a sequence of events, suggesting that what follows is a continuation or consequence of the previous visions. In the context of Revelation, it emphasizes the unfolding of divine prophecy. The Greek term "meta tauta" often marks a transition, underscoring the progressive revelation of God's plan. It invites readers to anticipate a new, significant vision that builds upon the preceding chapters.

I saw
The phrase "I saw" is a common Johannine expression, emphasizing the visionary nature of the Revelation. The Greek "eidon" implies not just physical sight but spiritual insight. John, the author, is not merely a passive observer but an active participant in the divine revelation, conveying the immediacy and vividness of the vision to his audience.

another angel
The mention of "another angel" suggests a continuation of the angelic activity seen throughout Revelation. Angels are messengers of God, and their presence signifies divine intervention. The Greek "allos" (another) indicates a distinct yet similar being to those previously mentioned, highlighting the organized and purposeful nature of God's heavenly host.

coming down from heaven
This phrase signifies divine origin and authority. The descent from heaven indicates that the angel is on a mission from God, bringing a message or executing judgment. The imagery of descending from heaven underscores the connection between the divine realm and earthly affairs, reminding believers of God's sovereign control over history.

having great authority
The angel's "great authority" signifies a special commission from God. The Greek "exousia" denotes power and jurisdiction, suggesting that this angel has been endowed with significant responsibility. This authority is not inherent but granted by God, emphasizing the angel's role as a divine emissary executing God's will.

and the earth was illuminated by his glory
The illumination of the earth by the angel's glory highlights the divine presence and the transformative power of God's glory. The Greek "doxa" (glory) refers to the visible manifestation of God's majesty. This imagery recalls Old Testament theophanies where God's presence is accompanied by light, symbolizing truth, purity, and revelation. The illumination signifies the pervasive impact of God's glory, dispelling darkness and revealing truth to the world.

(1) And after these things . . .--Or, better, After these things (omit "and") I saw another angel coming down, having great power (or, authority--entrusted to him for the work against Babylon); and the earth was illumined by (literally, out of) his glory. The light which shines from the heavenly messenger shines like day upon the tawdry splendour of Babylon, and shows that what was admired was but worthless and corrupt. In his brief, but rousing call, he proclaims it to be so.

Verse 1. - And after these things I saw another angel come down from heaven; after [omitting "and"]... coming down, etc. The usual form of introduction to a new vision (cf. Revelation 4:1; Revelation 7:1, etc.). The "mystery" of the beast and the harlot having been declared, the angel now describes the doom in store for them. The angel is from heaven, as carrying the news of the judgment which is sent from heaven (cf. Revelation 10:1; Revelation 19:6, 15, 17; Revelation 15:1, etc.). Having great power; and the earth was lightened with his glory. The great "authority" refers to the judgment which follows, which, however, is not acted out before the seer, but only described. The last clause records the visible manifestation of the great power (cf. the description in Ezekiel 43:2).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
After
Μετὰ (Meta)
Preposition
Strong's 3326: (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives.

this
ταῦτα (tauta)
Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Plural
Strong's 3778: This; he, she, it.

I saw
εἶδον (eidon)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular
Strong's 3708: Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear.

another
ἄλλον (allon)
Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 243: Other, another (of more than two), different. A primary word; 'else, ' i.e. Different.

angel
ἄγγελον (angelon)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 32: From aggello; a messenger; especially an 'angel'; by implication, a pastor.

descending
καταβαίνοντα (katabainonta)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2597: To go down, come down, either from the sky or from higher land, descend. From kata and the base of basis; to descend.

from
ἐκ (ek)
Preposition
Strong's 1537: From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.

heaven
οὐρανοῦ (ouranou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 3772: Perhaps from the same as oros; the sky; by extension, heaven; by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel.

with
ἔχοντα (echonta)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2192: To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.

great
μεγάλην (megalēn)
Adjective - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3173: Large, great, in the widest sense.

authority,
ἐξουσίαν (exousian)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 1849: From exesti; privilege, i.e. force, capacity, competency, freedom, or mastery, delegated influence.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

the
(hē)
Article - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

earth
γῆ (gē)
Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's 1093: Contracted from a primary word; soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe.

was illuminated
ἐφωτίσθη (ephōtisthē)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 5461: From phos; to shed rays, i.e. To shine or to brighten up.

by
ἐκ (ek)
Preposition
Strong's 1537: From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.

his
αὐτοῦ (autou)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

glory.
δόξης (doxēs)
Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's 1391: From the base of dokeo; glory, in a wide application.


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