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Revelation 19:1
New English Translation
Revelation 19:1
New English Translation
19 After these things I heard what sounded like the loud voice of a vast throng in heaven, saying,
“Hallelujah! Salvation and glory and power belong to our God,
Revelation 19:2
New English Translation
Revelation 19:2
New English Translation
2 because his judgments are true and just.[a]
For he has judged[b] the great prostitute
who corrupted the earth with her sexual immorality,
and has avenged the blood of his servants[c] poured out by her own hands!”[d]
Footnotes
- Revelation 19:2 tn Compare the similar phrase in Rev 16:7.
- Revelation 19:2 tn Or “has punished.” See BDAG 568 s.v. κρίνω 5.b.α, describing the OT background which involves both the vindication of the innocent and the punishment of the guilty.
- Revelation 19:2 tn See the note on the word “servants” in 1:1.
- Revelation 19:2 tn Grk “from her hand” (referring to her responsibility in causing the blood of God’s followers to be shed).
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