Revelation 18:7

18:7 As much as ¹  she exalted herself and lived in sensual luxury, ²  to this extent give her torment and grief because she said to herself, ³  ‘I rule as queen and am no widow; I will never experience grief!’

Revelation 18:16

18:16 saying,

“Woe, woe, O great city –

dressed in fine linen, purple and scarlet clothing, ⁴ 

and adorned with gold, ⁵  precious stones, and pearls –

[18:7]  ¹ tn “As much as” is the translation of ὅσα (Josa).

[18:7]  ² tn On the term ἐστρηνίασεν (estrhniasen) BDAG 949 s.v. στρηνιάω states, “live in luxury, live sensually Rv 18:7. W. πορνεύειν vs. 9.”

[18:7]  ³ tn Grk “said in her heart,” an idiom for saying something to oneself.

[18:16]  ⁴ tn The word “clothing” is supplied to clarify that the words “purple” and “scarlet” refer to cloth or garments rather than colors.

[18:16]  ⁵ tn Grk “gilded with gold” (an instance of semantic reinforcement, see L&N 49.29).