Thematic Bible: Fleeting

Verse ConceptsAffluencePerils Of LuxuryEaglesMaterialism, As An Aspect Of SinRiches, Nature OfSkyWingsUncertain, Things That AreRiches, Description OfBirds, Types Of BirdsTransient WealthWings Of BirdsDrawbacks To RichesThose FlyingSky, Figurative UseRichesWealth And Prosperityflyingsoaring

saying, 'It is too bad for the great city that was dressed in expensive linen and purple and scarlet [clothing], and that was adorned with gold, precious stones and pearl [jewelry]! For in a single hour [all] such great wealth was wasted.' Then all the ships' captains [Note: This word is literally "pilots"], passengers, crewmen and others who work in the maritime shipping industry stood at a distance