Revelation 16:5

16:5 Now I heard the angel of the waters saying:

“You are just – the one who is and who was,

the Holy One – because you have passed these judgments,

Revelation 18:1

Babylon is Destroyed

18:1 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.

Revelation 19:1

19:1 After these things I heard what sounded like the loud voice of a vast throng in heaven, saying,

“Hallelujah! Salvation and glory and power belong to our God,


tn Here καί (kai) has been translated as “now” to indicate the somewhat parenthetical nature of the remarks that follow.

tn Or “righteous,” although the context favors justice as the theme.

tn Or “because you have judged these things.” The pronoun ταῦτα (tauta) is neuter gender.

tn Grk “glory”; but often in the sense of splendor, brightness, or radiance (see L&N 14.49).