Revelation 18:19
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Revelation 18:19 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Revelation 18:19 is a verse from the book of Revelation in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And they cast dust on their heads, and cried, weeping and wailing, saying, Alas, alas, that great city, wherein were mad..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Revelation 18:19 — KJV
“And they cast dust on their heads, and cried, weeping and wailing, saying, Alas, alas, that great city, wherein were made rich all that had ships in the sea by reason of her costliness! for in one hour is she made desolate.”
— Revelation 18:19 (KJV)
Revelation 18:19 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 18:19
“Standing afar off for the fear of her torment, saying, Alas, alas, that great city Babylon, that mighty city! for in one hour is thy judgment come.”
Shares key themes with Revelation 18:19: saying, alas, great
“For in one hour so great riches is come to nought. And every shipmaster, and all the company in ships, and sailors, and as many as trade by sea, stood afar off,”
Shares key themes with Revelation 18:19: great, rich, ships
“And a mighty angel took up a stone like a great millstone, and cast it into the sea, saying, Thus with violence shall that great city Babylon be thrown down, and shall be found no more at all.”
Shares key themes with Revelation 18:19: cast, saying, great
“By reason of the abundance of his horses their dust shall cover thee: thy walls shall shake at the noise of the horsemen, and of the wheels, and of the chariots, when he shall enter into thy gates, as men enter into a city wherein is made a breach. as men...: Heb. according to the enterings of a city broken up”
Shares key themes with Revelation 18:19: dust, city, wherein
“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!”
Shares key themes with Revelation 18:19: saying, alas, great
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