Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

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!

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Bible References

General references

Jeremiah 49:25
How has the town of praise been wasted, the place of joy!
Jeremiah 50:23
How is the hammer of all the earth cut in two and broken! how has Babylon become a waste among the nations!

Basic English, produced by Mr C. K. Ogden of the Orthological Institute - public domain