Isa 24:7-8, Jer 16:9, Rev 18:23 | JFB | STEP | 7. mourneth —because there are none to drink it [BARNES ]. Rather, "is become vapid" [HORSLEY ]. languisheth —because there are none to cultivate it now.

Isaiah 24:7-8

7. mourneth—because there are none to drink it [BARNES]. Rather, "is become vapid" [HORSLEY].

languisheth—because there are none to cultivate it now.

Jeremiah 16:9

Revelation of John 18:23

23. What a blessed contrast is Re 22:5, respecting the city of God: "They need no candle (just as Babylon shall no more have the light of a candle, but for a widely different reason), for the Lord God giveth them light."

candle—Translate as Greek, "lamp."

bridegroom . . . bride . . . no more . . . in thee—Contrast the heavenly city, with its Bridegroom, Bride, and blessed marriage supper (Re 19:7, 9; 21:2, 9; Isa 62:4, 5).

thy merchants were—So most of the best authorities read. But A omits the Greek article before "merchants," and then translates, "The great men of . . . were thy merchants."

sorceries—Greek, "sorcery."