BabylonΒαβυλών
Babylon · Greek Noun proper
A symbol of human rebellion against God, worldly systems of idolatry, pride, and corruption that oppose the kingdom of God.
demonsδαιμόνιον
daimonion · Greek Noun
Spiritual beings subordinate to Satan who are evil, rebellious against God, and active in deceiving or tormenting humanity.
uncleanἀκάθαρτος
akathartos · Greek Adjective
That which is spiritually impure, ceremonially polluted, or contrary to the holiness of God; it refers to things or persons excluded from God's presence.
detestableβδελυκτός
bdelyktos · Greek Adjective
Repulsive, loathsome, or an object of divine hatred, particularly in relation to idolatry and apostasy.
sexual immoralityπορνεία
porneia · Greek Noun
Metaphorical language describing the seductive allure of idolatry, worldliness, or spiritual unfaithfulness to God, akin to physical adultery.
committed immoralityπορνεύω
porneuō · Greek Verb
The act of engaging in illicit or covenant-breaking behavior, specifically turning away from God to worship false gods or relying on worldly power.
merchantsἔμπορος
emporos · Greek Noun
Those who exchange, trade, or benefit from the economic systems of the world, often depicted as compromising truth for worldly gain.
luxurious livingστρῆνος
strēnos · Greek Noun
Self-indulgent, extravagant, and prideful living that seeks comfort and pleasure apart from God.
sinsἁμαρτία
hamartia · Greek Noun
Missing the mark of God's standard; an act of rebellion or disobedience against the holy will of God.
plaguesπληγή
plēgē · Greek Noun
Divine judgments or calamities sent upon the wicked; they function as signs of God's wrath against sin.
iniquitiesἀδίκημα
adikēma · Greek Noun
Lack of righteousness; lawlessness or injustice; violations of God's moral law.
Pay her backἀποδίδωμι
apodidomi · Greek Verb
To render a return for actions done, often in the context of divine justice or retribution. In scripture, it signifies the principle that one reaps what one sows under the governance of a righteous God.
cupποτήριον
poterion · Greek Noun
A metaphor used throughout Scripture to represent a portion of divine wrath or judgment, which must be consumed or experienced by the recipient. It conveys the idea of an inescapable consequence administered by God.
glorified herselfδοξάζω
doxazo · Greek Verb
To ascribe glory, honor, or praise to someone. In a negative sense, it refers to human pride where one improperly takes credit or elevates oneself, effectively stealing glory that belongs only to God.
lived in luxuryστρηνιάω
streniaō · Greek Verb
Living in extravagant comfort, often associated with moral decay, self-indulgence, and reliance on material wealth rather than on God. It frequently symbolizes a rejection of spiritual dependency.
tormentβάσανος
basanos · Greek Noun
Extreme mental or physical distress and suffering, often viewed in Revelation as the consequence of divine judgment against unrepentant evil and rebellion.
mourningπένθος
penthos · Greek Noun
A state of profound grief and sorrow. In prophetic literature, it is the destined state for those who have defied God and are suddenly stripped of their perceived security and joy.
plaguesπληγή
plēgē · Greek Noun
Calamities or afflictions sent by God as an expression of His judicial wrath against sin, intended to bring about destruction or repentance. They demonstrate God's sovereign power over the physical and social order.
deathθάνατος
thanatos · Greek Noun
The cessation of life and the ultimate consequence of sin entering the world. It serves as a reminder of human mortality and, in a judicial context, the finality of God's separation from the wicked.
famineλιμός
limos · Greek Noun
A lack of food resulting in extreme hunger and starvation. In biblical prophecy, it is often a sign of divine judgment indicating that the foundations of a society’s sustenance have been removed by God.
