Revelation 19:2

Context

19:2 because his judgments are true and just.¹

For he has judged² the great prostitute

who corrupted the earth with her sexual immorality,

and has avenged the blood of his servants³ poured out by her own hands!”⁴

[19:2] ¹tn Compare the similar phrase in Rev 16:7.

[19:2] ²tn Or “has punished.” See BDAG 568 s.v. κρίνω 5.b.α, describing the OT background which involves both the vindication of the innocent and the punishment of the guilty.

[19:2] ³tn See the note on the word “servants” in 1:1.

[19:2] ⁴tn Grk “from her hand” (referring to her responsibility in causing the blood of God’s followers to be shed).