Revelation 18:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Revelation 18:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Revelation 18:16 is a verse from the book of Revelation in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And saying, Alas, alas, that great city, that was clothed in fine linen, and purple, and scarlet, and decked with gold, ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Revelation 18:16 — KJV
“And saying, Alas, alas, that great city, that was clothed in fine linen, and purple, and scarlet, and decked with gold, and precious stones, and pearls!”
— Revelation 18:16 (KJV)
Revelation 18:16 in Context — About the Book of Revelation
Revelation pulls back the curtain on history's finale: the risen Christ walking among His churches, the throne room of heaven, judgment on evil, and a new heaven and new earth where God wipes every tear away. Written to persecuted believers, its message is singular — the Lamb wins.
Cross-References for Revelation 18:16
“The merchandise of gold, and silver, and precious stones, and of pearls, and fine linen, and purple, and silk, and scarlet, and all thyine wood, and all manner vessels of ivory, and all manner vessels of most precious wood, and of brass, and iron, and marble, thyine: or, sweet”
Shares key themes with Revelation 18:16: fine, linen, purple
“And the woman was arrayed in purple and scarlet colour, and decked with gold and precious stones and pearls, having a golden cup in her hand full of abominations and filthiness of her fornication: decked: Gr. gilded”
Shares key themes with Revelation 18:16: purple, scarlet, decked
“And Mordecai went out from the presence of the king in royal apparel of blue and white, and with a great crown of gold, and with a garment of fine linen and purple: and the city of Shushan rejoiced and was glad. blue: or, violet”
Shares key themes with Revelation 18:16: great, city, fine
“And they shall take gold, and blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine linen.”
Shares key themes with Revelation 18:16: fine, linen, purple
“And they shall make the ephod of gold, of blue, and of purple, of scarlet, and fine twined linen, with cunning work.”
Shares key themes with Revelation 18:16: fine, linen, purple
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