Revelation 18:16

"Alas, alas, for the great city that was clothed in fine linen, in purple and scarlet, adorned with gold, with jewels, and with pearls!

Revelation 17:4

The woman was arrayed in purple and scarlet, and adorned with gold and jewels and pearls, holding in her hand a golden cup full of abominations and the impurities of her sexual immorality.

Luke 16:19-31

"There was a rich man who was clothed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day.

Revelation 18:10-11

They will stand far off, in fear of her torment, and say, "Alas! Alas! You great city, you mighty city, Babylon! For in a single hour your judgment has come."

Revelation 18:19

And they threw dust on their heads as they wept and mourned, crying out, "Alas, alas, for the great city where all who had ships at sea grew rich by her wealth! For in a single hour she has been laid waste.

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Summary

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!

General references

Bible References

General references

Jeremiah 49:25
How is the famous city not forsaken, the city of my joy?
Jeremiah 50:23
How the hammer of the whole earth is cut down and broken! How Babylon has become a horror among the nations!

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