Revelation 18:5
New International Version
for her sins are piled up to heaven, and God has remembered her crimes.

New Living Translation
For her sins are piled as high as heaven, and God remembers her evil deeds.

English Standard Version
for her sins are heaped high as heaven, and God has remembered her iniquities.

Berean Standard Bible
For her sins are piled up to heaven, and God has remembered her iniquities.

Berean Literal Bible
For her sins have been heaped as high as heaven, and God has remembered her iniquities.

King James Bible
For her sins have reached unto heaven, and God hath remembered her iniquities.

New King James Version
For her sins have reached to heaven, and God has remembered her iniquities.

New American Standard Bible
for her sins have piled up as high as heaven, and God has remembered her offenses.

NASB 1995
for her sins have piled up as high as heaven, and God has remembered her iniquities.

NASB 1977
for her sins have piled up as high as heaven, and God has remembered her iniquities.

Legacy Standard Bible
for her sins have piled up as high as heaven, and God has remembered her iniquities.

Amplified Bible
for her sins (crimes, transgressions) have piled up as high as heaven, and God has remembered her wickedness and crimes [for judgment].

Christian Standard Bible
For her sins are piled up to heaven, and God has remembered her crimes.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
For her sins are piled up to heaven, and God has remembered her crimes.

American Standard Version
for her sins have reached even unto heaven, and God hath remembered her iniquities.

Contemporary English Version
Her sins are piled as high as heaven. God has remembered the evil she has done.

English Revised Version
for her sins have reached even unto heaven, and God hath remembered her iniquities.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Her sins are piled as high as heaven, and God has remembered her crimes.

Good News Translation
For her sins are piled up as high as heaven, and God remembers her wicked ways.

International Standard Version
For her sins are piled as high as heaven, and God has remembered her crimes.

Majority Standard Bible
For her sins are piled up to heaven, and God has remembered her iniquities.

NET Bible
because her sins have piled up all the way to heaven and God has remembered her crimes.

New Heart English Bible
for her sins have reached to the sky, and God has remembered her iniquities.

Webster's Bible Translation
For her sins have reached to heaven, and God hath remembered her iniquities.

Weymouth New Testament
For her sins are piled up to the sky, and God has called to mind her unrighteous deeds.

World English Bible
for her sins have reached to the sky, and God has remembered her iniquities.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
because her sins have reached up to Heaven, and God remembered her unrighteousness.

Berean Literal Bible
For her sins have been heaped as high as heaven, and God has remembered her iniquities.

Young's Literal Translation
because her sins did follow -- unto the heaven, and God did remember her unrighteousness.

Smith's Literal Translation
For her sins were followed even to heaven, and God remembered her injustices.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
For her sins have reached unto heaven, and the Lord hath remembered her iniquities.

Catholic Public Domain Version
For her sins have pierced through even to heaven, and the Lord has remembered her iniquities.

New American Bible
for her sins are piled up to the sky, and God remembers her crimes.

New Revised Standard Version
for her sins are heaped high as heaven, and God has remembered her iniquities.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
For her sins have reached up to heaven, and God has remembered her iniquities.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
“Because the sins in her have touched Heaven, and God has called her evil to mind.”
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
For her sins reach even to heaven, and God has remembered her iniquities.

Godbey New Testament
because her sins have mounted up to heaven, and God has remembered her iniquities.

Haweis New Testament
For her sins have reached unto heaven, and God hath remembered her iniquities.

Mace New Testament
for her sins have reached unto heaven, and God hath remembred her iniquities.

Weymouth New Testament
For her sins are piled up to the sky, and God has called to mind her unrighteous deeds.

Worrell New Testament
because her sins were joined together even to Heaven, and God remembered her iniquities.

Worsley New Testament
for her sins have reached unto heaven, and God hath remembered her iniquities.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Babylon is Fallen
4Then I heard another voice from heaven say: “Come out of her, My people, so that you will not share in her sins or contract any of her plagues. 5For her sins are piled up to heaven, and God has remembered her iniquities. 6Give back to her as she has done to others; pay her back double for what she has done; mix her a double portion in her own cup.…

Cross References
Jeremiah 51:9
“We tried to heal Babylon, but she could not be healed. Abandon her! Let each of us go to his own land, for her judgment extends to the sky and reaches to the clouds.”

Genesis 18:20-21
Then the LORD said, “The outcry against Sodom and Gomorrah is great. Because their sin is so grievous, / I will go down to see if their actions fully justify the outcry that has reached Me. If not, I will find out.”

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.

Isaiah 47:7-9
You said, ‘I will be queen forever.’ You did not take these things to heart or consider their outcome. / So now hear this, O lover of luxury who sits securely, who says to herself, ‘I am, and there is none besides me. I will never be a widow or know the loss of children.’ / These two things will overtake you in a moment, in a single day: loss of children, and widowhood. They will come upon you in full measure, in spite of your many sorceries and the potency of your spells.

Jeremiah 50:29
Summon the archers against Babylon, all who string the bow. Encamp all around her; let no one escape. Repay her according to her deeds; do to her as she has done. For she has defied the LORD, the Holy One of Israel.

Jeremiah 51:53
Even if Babylon ascends to the heavens and fortifies her lofty stronghold, the destroyers I send will come against her,” declares the LORD.

Isaiah 34:8
For the LORD has a day of vengeance, a year of recompense for the cause of Zion.

Isaiah 40:2
“Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and proclaim to her that her forced labor has been completed; her iniquity has been pardoned. For she has received from the hand of the LORD double for all her sins.”

Jeremiah 25:14
For many nations and great kings will enslave them, and I will repay them according to their deeds and according to the work of their hands.’”

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.

Isaiah 13:11
I will punish the world for its evil and the wicked for their iniquity. I will end the haughtiness of the arrogant and lay low the pride of the ruthless.

Isaiah 24:20
The earth staggers like a drunkard and sways like a shack. Earth’s rebellion weighs it down, and it falls, never to rise again.

Isaiah 26:21
For behold, the LORD is coming out of His dwelling to punish the inhabitants of the earth for their iniquity. The earth will reveal her bloodshed and will no longer conceal her slain.

Jeremiah 50:15
Raise a war cry against her on every side! She has thrown up her hands in surrender; her towers have fallen; her walls are torn down. Since this is the vengeance of the LORD, take out your vengeance upon her; as she has done, do the same to her.

Jeremiah 51:6
Flee from Babylon! Escape with your lives! Do not be destroyed in her punishment. For this is the time of the LORD’s vengeance; He will pay her what she deserves.


Treasury of Scripture

For her sins have reached to heaven, and God has remembered her iniquities.

reached.

Genesis 18:20,21
And the LORD said, Because the cry of Sodom and Gomorrah is great, and because their sin is very grievous; …

2 Chronicles 28:9
But a prophet of the LORD was there, whose name was Oded: and he went out before the host that came to Samaria, and said unto them, Behold, because the LORD God of your fathers was wroth with Judah, he hath delivered them into your hand, and ye have slain them in a rage that reacheth up unto heaven.

Ezra 9:6
And said, O my God, I am ashamed and blush to lift up my face to thee, my God: for our iniquities are increased over our head, and our trespass is grown up unto the heavens.

and.

Revelation 16:19
And the great city was divided into three parts, and the cities of the nations fell: and great Babylon came in remembrance before God, to give unto her the cup of the wine of the fierceness of his wrath.

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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.














For her sins
The phrase "for her sins" refers to the transgressions of Babylon, symbolizing a system or city characterized by immorality and opposition to God. The Greek word for "sins" here is "ἁμαρτίαι" (hamartiai), which denotes acts of missing the mark or falling short of God's standards. Historically, Babylon is often associated with rebellion against God, dating back to the Tower of Babel (Genesis 11). This phrase emphasizes the moral and spiritual failures that have accumulated over time, highlighting the pervasive nature of sin in societies that turn away from divine principles.

are piled up
The imagery of sins being "piled up" suggests an accumulation that has reached a critical point. The Greek word "κολλάω" (kollao) implies a joining or sticking together, indicating that these sins are not isolated incidents but a collective mass that has grown over time. This accumulation signifies the extent and severity of Babylon's transgressions, reaching a point where divine intervention becomes inevitable. The piling up of sins serves as a warning of the consequences of persistent disobedience and moral decay.

to heaven
The phrase "to heaven" signifies the extent to which these sins have reached, metaphorically ascending to the very presence of God. This echoes the imagery of the Tower of Babel, where human pride and rebellion sought to reach the heavens. In a spiritual sense, it indicates that the sins are so grievous that they demand divine attention and judgment. Theologically, this underscores the belief that no sin is hidden from God, and all actions are ultimately accountable to Him.

and God has remembered
The phrase "and God has remembered" is significant in biblical theology, where divine remembrance often precedes action. The Greek word "μνημονεύω" (mnēmoneuō) means to recall or bring to mind. In this context, it implies that God is now ready to act upon the accumulated sins of Babylon. This remembrance is not a lapse in divine memory but a deliberate decision to address the iniquities that have been long-standing. It reflects the justice of God, who, though patient, will not overlook persistent rebellion.

her iniquities
The term "iniquities" refers to moral corruption and wickedness. The Greek word "ἀδικία" (adikia) conveys a sense of injustice and unrighteousness. In the biblical narrative, iniquities are often associated with systemic evil and the perversion of justice. This phrase highlights the nature of Babylon's offenses, which are not merely personal sins but encompass broader societal injustices. The mention of iniquities serves as a reminder of the comprehensive nature of God's judgment, which addresses both individual and collective wrongdoing.

(5) For her sins have reached . . .--Better, For her sins have reached as far as heaven. The idea is of a great heap firmly fastened, and towering, like another Babel, as far as heaven. (Comp. 2Chronicles 28:9, and Ezra 9:6.) The idea is more than that of the cry of sin reaching heaven, as in the case of Sodom (Genesis 18:20-21); the sins themselves, many and imperial, have touched the face of heaven. God hath remembered her. (Comp. Revelation 16:19). Sometimes the oppressed have thought that God had forgotten the voice of the enemy (Psalm 74:10-23); but the long-suffering of the Lord is salvation (2Peter 3:8-18. . . . Verse 5. - For her sins have reached unto heaven, and God hath remembered her iniquities. That is, the accumulation of sin is so great as to reach up to the heaven. Exactly the description of the judgment of Babylon given in Jeremiah 51:9, "Forsake her, and let us go every one into his own country; for her judgment reacheth unto heaven, and is lifted up even to the skies." The last part of the verse is a repetition of Revelation 16:19.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
For
ὅτι (hoti)
Conjunction
Strong's 3754: Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.

her
αὐτῆς (autēs)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Feminine 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.

sins
ἁμαρτίαι (hamartiai)
Noun - Nominative Feminine Plural
Strong's 266: From hamartano; a sin.

are piled
ἐκολλήθησαν (ekollēthēsan)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 2853: From kolla; to glue, i.e. to stick.

up to
ἄχρι (achri)
Preposition
Strong's 891: As far as, up to, until, during. Or achris akh'-rece; akin to akron; until or up to.

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.

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

God
Θεὸς (Theos)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.

has remembered
ἐμνημόνευσεν (emnēmoneusen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 3421: From a derivative of mneme; to exercise memory, i.e. Recollect; by implication, to punish; also to rehearse.

her
αὐτῆς (autēs)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Feminine 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.

iniquities.
ἀδικήματα (adikēmata)
Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural
Strong's 92: A legal wrong, crime (with which one is charged), misdeed, crime against God, a sin. From adikeo; a wrong done.


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