Lux Domini
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.

What does Revelation 16:19 mean?

The seventh and last angel poured forth his vial, and the downfal of Babylon was finished. The church triumphant in heaven saw it and rejoiced; the church in conflict on earth saw it and became triumphant.

Key themes

Justice and mercyTruthWorshipWitness

Read with

Keep this verse inside Revelation 16:15-19 and alongside a few nearby related passages.

Glossary

Babylon Place

Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Rome.

City People

The earliest mention of city-building is that of Enoch, which was built by Cain ( Gen. 4:17 ). After the confusion of tongues, the descendants of Nimrod founded several cities (10:10-12).