Lux Domini
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.

Key themes

Anxiety and fearJustice and mercyTruthWorship

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).