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He had great authority, and the earth was illuminated by his splendor. <a href="/nlt/revelation/18.htm">New Living Translation</a> After all this I saw another angel come down from heaven with great authority, and the earth grew bright with his splendor. <a href="/esv/revelation/18.htm">English Standard Version</a> After this I saw another angel coming down from heaven, having great authority, and the earth was made bright with his glory. <a href="/bsb/revelation/18.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> After this I saw another angel descending from heaven with great authority, and the earth was illuminated by his glory. <a href="/blb/revelation/18.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> After these things I saw another angel descending out of heaven, having great authority; and the earth was illuminated from his glory. <a href="/kjv/revelation/18.htm">King James Bible</a> And after these things I saw another angel come down from heaven, having great power; and the earth was lightened with his glory. <a href="/nkjv/revelation/18.htm">New King James Version</a> After these things I saw another angel coming down from heaven, having great authority, and the earth was illuminated with his glory. <a href="/nasb_/revelation/18.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> After these things I saw another angel coming down from heaven, having great authority, and the earth was illuminated from his glory. <a href="/nasb/revelation/18.htm">NASB 1995</a> After these things I saw another angel coming down from heaven, having great authority, and the earth was illumined with his glory. <a href="/nasb77/revelation/18.htm">NASB 1977 </a> After these things I saw another angel coming down from heaven, having great authority, and the earth was illumined with his glory. <a href="/lsb/revelation/18.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> After these things I saw another angel coming down from heaven, having great authority, and the earth was illumined with his glory. <a href="/amp/revelation/18.htm">Amplified Bible</a> After these things I saw another angel coming down from heaven, possessing great authority, and the earth was illuminated with his splendor and radiance. <a href="/csb/revelation/18.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> After this I saw another angel with great authority coming down from heaven, and the earth was illuminated by his splendor. <a href="/hcsb/revelation/18.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> After this I saw another angel with great authority coming down from heaven, and the earth was illuminated by his splendor. <a href="/asv/revelation/18.htm">American Standard Version</a> After these things I saw another angel coming down out of heaven, having great authority; and the earth was lightened with his glory. <a href="/cev/revelation/18.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> I saw another angel come from heaven. This one had great power, and the earth was bright because of his glory. <a href="/erv/revelation/18.htm">English Revised Version</a> After these things I saw another angel coming down out of heaven, having great authority; and the earth was lightened with his glory. <a href="/gwt/revelation/18.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> After these things I saw another angel come from heaven. He had tremendous power, and his glory lit up the earth. <a href="/gnt/revelation/18.htm">Good News Translation</a> After this I saw another angel coming down out of heaven. He had great authority, and his splendor brightened the whole earth. <a href="/isv/revelation/18.htm">International Standard Version</a> After these things, I saw another angel coming down from heaven. He had great authority, and the earth was made bright by his splendor. <a href="/msb/revelation/18.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> After this I saw another angel descending from heaven with great authority, and the earth was illuminated by his glory. <a href="/net/revelation/18.htm">NET Bible</a> After these things I saw another angel, who possessed great authority, coming down out of heaven, and the earth was lit up by his radiance. <a href="/nheb/revelation/18.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> After these things, I saw another angel coming down out of the sky, having great authority. The earth was illuminated with his glory. <a href="/wbt/revelation/18.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And after these things I saw another angel come down from heaven, having great power; and the earth was lightened with his glory. <a href="/wey/revelation/18.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> After these things I saw another angel coming down from Heaven, armed with great power. The earth shone with his splendor, <a href="/web/revelation/18.htm">World English Bible</a> After these things, I saw another angel coming down out of the sky, having great authority. The earth was illuminated with his glory. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/revelation/18.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And after these things I saw another messenger coming down out of Heaven, having great authority, and the earth was lightened from his glory, <a href="/blb/revelation/18.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> After these things I saw another angel descending out of heaven, having great authority; and the earth was illuminated from his glory. <a href="/ylt/revelation/18.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And after these things I saw another messenger coming down out of the heaven, having great authority, and the earth was lightened from his glory, <a href="/slt/revelation/18.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And after these things I saw another angel coming down from heaven, having great power; and the earth was enlightened from his glory.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/revelation/18.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And after these things, I saw another angel come down from heaven, having great power: and the earth was enlightened with his glory. <a href="/cpdv/revelation/18.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And after these things, I saw another Angel, descending from heaven, having great authority. And the earth was illuminated by his glory. <a href="/nabre/revelation/18.htm">New American Bible</a> After this I saw another angel coming down from heaven, having great authority, and the earth became illumined by his splendor. <a href="/nrsvce/revelation/18.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> After this I saw another angel coming down from heaven, having great authority; and the earth was made bright with his splendor.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/revelation/18.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> AFTER these things, I saw another angel come down from heaven, having great power; and the earth was lightened by his glory. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/revelation/18.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And after these things I saw another Angel from Heaven, who had great authority, and The Earth was brightened by his glory.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/revelation/18.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And after these things I saw another angel come down from heaven, having great power; and the earth was lighted with his glory. <a href="/godbey/revelation/18.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> After these things I saw another angel coming down out of the heaven, having great authority; and the earth was lighted with his glory. <a href="/haweis/revelation/18.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> AND after these things I saw an angel descending from heaven, having great authority; and the earth was enlightened by his glory. <a href="/mace/revelation/18.htm">Mace New Testament</a> After this I saw another angel come down from heaven, having great power; and the earth was lightned with his glory. <a href="/wey/revelation/18.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> After these things I saw another angel coming down from Heaven, armed with great power. The earth shone with his splendor, <a href="/worrell/revelation/18.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> After these things I saw another angel coming down out of Heaven, having great authority; and the earth was illumined with his glory. <a href="/worsley/revelation/18.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And after these things I saw another angel come down from heaven, having great power; and the earth was enlightened with his glory. <a href="/parallel/revelation/18-1.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/LJfD7KQcx0I?start=3593" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/revelation/18.htm">Babylon is Fallen</a> 1<a href="/greek/3326.htm" title="3326: Meta (Prep) -- (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. ">After</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: tauta (DPro-ANP) -- This; he, she, it. ">this</a> <a href="/greek/3708.htm" title="3708: eidon (V-AIA-1S) -- Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear.">I saw</a> <a href="/greek/243.htm" title="243: allon (Adj-AMS) -- Other, another (of more than two), different. A primary word; else, i.e. Different.">another</a> <a href="/greek/32.htm" title="32: angelon (N-AMS) -- From aggello; a messenger; especially an angel; by implication, a pastor.">angel</a> <a href="/greek/2597.htm" title="2597: katabainonta (V-PPA-AMS) -- To go down, come down, either from the sky or from higher land, descend. From kata and the base of basis; to descend.">descending</a> <a href="/greek/1537.htm" title="1537: ek (Prep) -- From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.">from</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3772.htm" title="3772: ouranou (N-GMS) -- Perhaps from the same as oros; the sky; by extension, heaven; by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel.">heaven</a> <a href="/greek/2192.htm" title="2192: echonta (V-PPA-AMS) -- To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.">with</a> <a href="/greek/3173.htm" title="3173: megalēn (Adj-AFS) -- Large, great, in the widest sense. ">great</a> <a href="/greek/1849.htm" title="1849: exousian (N-AFS) -- From exesti; privilege, i.e. force, capacity, competency, freedom, or mastery, delegated influence.">authority,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hē (Art-NFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/1093.htm" title="1093: gē (N-NFS) -- Contracted from a primary word; soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe.">earth</a> <a href="/greek/5461.htm" title="5461: ephōtisthē (V-AIP-3S) -- From phos; to shed rays, i.e. To shine or to brighten up.">was illuminated</a> <a href="/greek/1537.htm" title="1537: ek (Prep) -- From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.">by</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">his</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1391.htm" title="1391: doxēs (N-GFS) -- From the base of dokeo; glory, in a wide application.">glory.</a> 2And he cried out in a mighty voice: “Fallen, fallen is Babylon the great! She has become a lair for demons and a haunt for every unclean spirit, every unclean bird, and every detestable beast.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/isaiah/21-9.htm">Isaiah 21:9</a> Look, here come the riders, horsemen in pairs.” And one answered, saying: “Fallen, fallen is Babylon! All the images of her gods lie shattered on the ground!” <a href="/ezekiel/43-2.htm">Ezekiel 43:2</a> and I saw the glory of the God of Israel coming from the east. His voice was like the roar of many waters, and the earth shone with His glory. <a href="/isaiah/60-1.htm">Isaiah 60:1-3</a> Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you. / For behold, darkness covers the earth, and thick darkness is over the peoples; but the LORD will rise upon you, and His glory will appear over you. / Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn. <a href="/jeremiah/50-2.htm">Jeremiah 50:2</a> “Announce and declare to the nations; lift up a banner and proclaim it; hold nothing back when you say, ‘Babylon is captured; Bel is put to shame; Marduk is shattered, her images are disgraced, her idols are broken in pieces.’ <a href="/ezekiel/18-30.htm">Ezekiel 18:30</a> Therefore, O house of Israel, I will judge you, each according to his ways, declares the Lord GOD. Repent and turn from all your transgressions, so that your iniquity will not become your downfall. <a href="/isaiah/13-19.htm">Isaiah 13:19</a> And Babylon, the jewel of the kingdoms, the glory of the pride of the Chaldeans, will be overthrown by God like Sodom and Gomorrah. <a href="/jeremiah/51-8.htm">Jeremiah 51:8</a> Suddenly Babylon has fallen and been shattered. Wail for her; get her balm for her pain; perhaps she can be healed. <a href="/isaiah/47-1.htm">Isaiah 47:1</a> “Go down and sit in the dust, O Virgin Daughter of Babylon. Sit on the ground without a throne, O Daughter of the Chaldeans! For you will no longer be called tender or delicate. <a href="/ezekiel/27-31.htm">Ezekiel 27:31</a> They will shave their heads for you and wrap themselves in sackcloth. They will weep over you with anguish of soul and bitter mourning. <a href="/isaiah/34-8.htm">Isaiah 34:8-10</a> For the LORD has a day of vengeance, a year of recompense for the cause of Zion. / Edom’s streams will be turned to tar, and her soil to sulfur; her land will become a blazing pitch. / It will not be quenched—day or night. Its smoke will ascend forever. From generation to generation it will lie desolate; no one will ever again pass through it. <a href="/jeremiah/25-10.htm">Jeremiah 25:10</a> Moreover, I will banish from them the sounds of joy and gladness, the voices of the bride and bridegroom, the sound of the millstones, and the light of the lamp. <a href="/isaiah/24-10.htm">Isaiah 24:10</a> The city of chaos is shattered; every house is closed to entry. <a href="/ezekiel/26-13.htm">Ezekiel 26:13</a> So I will silence the sound of your songs, and the music of your lyres will no longer be heard. <a href="/isaiah/14-23.htm">Isaiah 14:23</a> “I will make her a place for owls and for swamplands; I will sweep her away with the broom of destruction,” declares the LORD of Hosts. <a href="/jeremiah/51-25.htm">Jeremiah 51:25</a> “Behold, I am against you, O destroying mountain, you who devastate the whole earth, declares the LORD. I will stretch out My hand against you; I will roll you over the cliffs and turn you into a charred mountain.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And after these things I saw another angel come down from heaven, having great power; and the earth was lightened with his glory.I saw.<a href="/revelation/17-1.htm">Revelation 17:1</a> And there came one of the seven angels which had the seven vials, and talked with me, saying unto me, Come hither; I will shew unto thee the judgment of the great whore that sitteth upon many waters:and the.<a href="/revelation/21-23.htm">Revelation 21:23</a> And the city had no need of the sun, neither of the moon, to shine in it: for the glory of God did lighten it, and the Lamb is the light thereof.<a href="/isaiah/60-1.htm">Isaiah 60:1-3</a> Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the LORD is risen upon thee… <a href="/ezekiel/43-2.htm">Ezekiel 43:2</a> And, behold, the glory of the God of Israel came from the way of the east: and his voice was like a noise of many waters: and the earth shined with his glory.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/revelation/17-15.htm">Angel</a> <a href="/acts/28-16.htm">Armed</a> <a href="/revelation/17-13.htm">Authority</a> <a href="/revelation/17-3.htm">Bright</a> <a href="/james/3-15.htm">Descending</a> <a href="/revelation/17-18.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/revelation/16-9.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/revelation/17-18.htm">Great</a> <a href="/revelation/16-21.htm">Heaven</a> <a href="/hebrews/10-32.htm">Illuminated</a> <a href="/luke/11-36.htm">Illumined</a> <a href="/acts/27-38.htm">Lightened</a> <a href="/revelation/17-7.htm">Messenger</a> <a href="/revelation/17-18.htm">Power</a> <a href="/revelation/8-12.htm">Shone</a> <a href="/revelation/16-21.htm">Sky</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/2-8.htm">Splendor</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/revelation/18-21.htm">Angel</a> <a href="/genesis/14-14.htm">Armed</a> <a href="/revelation/20-6.htm">Authority</a> <a href="/revelation/18-14.htm">Bright</a> <a href="/revelation/20-1.htm">Descending</a> <a href="/revelation/18-3.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/revelation/18-7.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/revelation/18-2.htm">Great</a> <a href="/revelation/18-4.htm">Heaven</a> <a href="/revelation/21-23.htm">Illuminated</a> <a href="/revelation/21-23.htm">Illumined</a> <a href="/psalms/34-5.htm">Lightened</a> <a href="/revelation/21-17.htm">Messenger</a> <a href="/revelation/19-1.htm">Power</a> <a href="/revelation/21-11.htm">Shone</a> <a href="/revelation/18-5.htm">Sky</a> <a href="/revelation/18-14.htm">Splendor</a><div class="vheading2">Revelation 18</div>1. <a href="/revelation/18-1.htm">Babylon is fallen.</a> 4. <a href="/revelation/18-4.htm">People commanded to depart out of her.</a> 9. <a href="/revelation/18-9.htm">The kings of the earth, with the merchants and mariners, lament over her.</a> 20. <a href="/revelation/18-20.htm">The saints rejoice for the judgments of God upon her.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/revelation/18.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/revelation/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/revelation/18.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>After this I saw another angel descending from heaven This phrase indicates a continuation of the vision sequence in Revelation. The "another angel" suggests a new messenger distinct from those previously mentioned, emphasizing the ongoing revelation. Angels in biblical literature often serve as divine messengers or agents of God's will. The descent from heaven signifies a divine origin and authority, reinforcing the heavenly source of the message. This imagery is consistent with other biblical accounts where angels are depicted as descending to deliver important messages or enact God's judgment (e.g., <a href="/genesis/28-12.htm">Genesis 28:12</a>, <a href="/daniel/10-5.htm">Daniel 10:5-6</a>).with great authority The angel's "great authority" underscores the significance and power of the message being delivered. In biblical terms, authority often denotes the right to command or enforce obedience, reflecting divine backing. This authority is reminiscent of the authority given to Jesus (<a href="/matthew/28-18.htm">Matthew 28:18</a>) and the apostles (<a href="/luke/9.htm">Luke 9:1</a>). It suggests that the angel's message carries the weight of divine decree, possibly indicating impending judgment or significant revelation.and the earth was illuminated by his glory The illumination of the earth by the angel's glory highlights the divine presence and the transformative power of God's glory. In biblical tradition, glory often signifies God's manifest presence, as seen in the Shekinah glory that filled the tabernacle (<a href="/exodus/40-34.htm">Exodus 40:34-35</a>) and the transfiguration of Jesus (<a href="/matthew/17-2.htm">Matthew 17:2</a>). The illumination suggests a revelation of truth or exposure of hidden things, aligning with themes of light overcoming darkness (<a href="/john/1-5.htm">John 1:5</a>). This imagery may also foreshadow the ultimate triumph of God's kingdom, where His glory fills the earth (<a href="/habakkuk/2-14.htm">Habakkuk 2:14</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/a/another_angel.htm">Another Angel</a> This angel is distinct from those previously mentioned in Revelation. He comes with great authority, signifying a divine mission and the power to execute God's judgment. 2. <a href="/topical/h/heaven.htm">Heaven</a> The origin of the angel, representing the divine realm and the source of ultimate authority and truth. 3. <a href="/topical/e/earth.htm">Earth</a> The recipient of the angel's illumination, symbolizing humanity and the world system that is under judgment. 4. <a href="/topical/g/great_authority.htm">Great Authority</a> The angel's authority is significant, indicating a message or action of great importance and divine origin. 5. <a href="/topical/i/illuminated_by_his_glory.htm">Illuminated by His Glory</a> The glory of the angel lights up the earth, symbolizing the revelation of truth and the exposure of darkness.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/d/divine_authority_and_judgment.htm">Divine Authority and Judgment</a> The angel's great authority reminds us of God's ultimate sovereignty and the certainty of His judgment. We should live with an awareness of God's authority over our lives and the world. <a href="/topical/i/illumination_and_revelation.htm">Illumination and Revelation</a> The illumination of the earth by the angel's glory signifies the revealing of truth. As believers, we are called to walk in the light of God's truth and to be bearers of that light in a dark world. <a href="/topical/t/the_urgency_of_repentance.htm">The Urgency of Repentance</a> The angel's descent signals impending judgment. This serves as a call to repentance and readiness, urging us to examine our lives and align them with God's will. <a href="/topical/h/hope_in_god's_glory.htm">Hope in God's Glory</a> The glory that illuminates the earth offers hope, reminding us that God's presence brings light and life. We can find comfort in knowing that God's glory will ultimately prevail.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_revelation_18.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Revelation 18</a> <a href="/q/is_heaven_truly_a_perfect_place.htm">Is Heaven truly a perfect place?</a> <a href="/q/can_angels_sin_again_in_the_future.htm">If angels can sin (like Satan did), what stops them from sinning in the future?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_rev_10_1's_angel_compare_to_others.htm">How does the portrayal of an angel descending from heaven with a rainbow (Revelation 10:1) align with other biblical visions that depict heavenly beings differently?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_about_angels.htm">What does the Bible say about angels?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/revelation/18.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(1) And after these things . . .--Or, better, After these things (omit "and") I saw another angel coming down, having great power (or, authority--entrusted to him for the work against Babylon); and the earth was illumined by (literally, out of) his glory. The light which shines from the heavenly messenger shines like day upon the tawdry splendour of Babylon, and shows that what was admired was but worthless and corrupt. In his brief, but rousing call, he proclaims it to be so.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/revelation/18.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 1. - And after these things I saw another angel come down from heaven; after [omitting "and"]... coming down, etc. The usual form of introduction to a new vision (cf. <a href="/revelation/4-1.htm">Revelation 4:1</a>; <a href="/revelation/7-1.htm">Revelation 7:1</a>, etc.). The "mystery" of the beast and the harlot having been declared, the angel now describes the doom in store for them. The angel is from heaven, as carrying the news of the judgment which is sent from heaven (cf. <a href="/revelation/10-1.htm">Revelation 10:1</a>; <a href="/revelation/19-6.htm">Revelation 19:6, 15, 17</a>; <a href="/revelation/15-1.htm">Revelation 15:1</a>, etc.). Having great power; and the earth was lightened with his glory. The great "authority" refers to the judgment which follows, which, however, is not acted out before the seer, but only described. The last clause records the visible manifestation of the great power (cf. the description in <a href="/ezekiel/43-2.htm">Ezekiel 43:2</a>). <a href="/commentaries/revelation/18-1.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>After Μετὰ (Meta) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_3326.htm">Strong's 3326: </a> (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. this ταῦτα (tauta) Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> This; he, she, it. I saw εἶδον (eidon) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3708.htm">Strong's 3708: </a> Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear. another ἄλλον (allon) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_243.htm">Strong's 243: </a> Other, another (of more than two), different. A primary word; 'else, ' i.e. Different. angel ἄγγελον (angelon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_32.htm">Strong's 32: </a> From aggello; a messenger; especially an 'angel'; by implication, a pastor. descending καταβαίνοντα (katabainonta) Verb - Present Participle Active - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2597.htm">Strong's 2597: </a> To go down, come down, either from the sky or from higher land, descend. From kata and the base of basis; to descend. from ἐκ (ek) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1537.htm">Strong's 1537: </a> From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. heaven οὐρανοῦ (ouranou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3772.htm">Strong's 3772: </a> Perhaps from the same as oros; the sky; by extension, heaven; by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel. with ἔχοντα (echonta) Verb - Present Participle Active - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2192.htm">Strong's 2192: </a> To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. great μεγάλην (megalēn) Adjective - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3173.htm">Strong's 3173: </a> Large, great, in the widest sense. authority, ἐξουσίαν (exousian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1849.htm">Strong's 1849: </a> From exesti; privilege, i.e. force, capacity, competency, freedom, or mastery, delegated influence. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. the ἡ (hē) Article - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. earth γῆ (gē) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1093.htm">Strong's 1093: </a> Contracted from a primary word; soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe. was illuminated ἐφωτίσθη (ephōtisthē) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5461.htm">Strong's 5461: </a> From phos; to shed rays, i.e. To shine or to brighten up. by ἐκ (ek) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1537.htm">Strong's 1537: </a> From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. his αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. glory. δόξης (doxēs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1391.htm">Strong's 1391: </a> From the base of dokeo; glory, in a wide application. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/revelation/18-1.htm">Revelation 18:1 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/revelation/18-1.htm">Revelation 18:1 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/revelation/18-1.htm">Revelation 18:1 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/revelation/18-1.htm">Revelation 18:1 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/revelation/18-1.htm">Revelation 18:1 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/revelation/18-1.htm">Revelation 18:1 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/revelation/18-1.htm">Revelation 18:1 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/revelation/18-1.htm">Revelation 18:1 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/revelation/18-1.htm">Revelation 18:1 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/revelation/18-1.htm">Revelation 18:1 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/revelation/18-1.htm">NT Prophecy: Revelation 18:1 After these things I saw another angel (Rev. 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