Revelation 18:14
And the fruits that thy soul lusted after are departed from thee, and all things which were dainty and goodly are departed from thee, and thou shalt find them no more at all.
Original Language Analysis
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
1 of 27
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
τὰ
which
G3588
τὰ
which
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
2 of 27
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ὀπώρα
the fruits
G3703
ὀπώρα
the fruits
Strong's:
G3703
Word #:
3 of 27
properly, even-tide of the (summer) season (dog-days), i.e., (by implication) ripe fruit
τὰ
which
G3588
τὰ
which
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
4 of 27
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
τὰ
which
G3588
τὰ
which
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
6 of 27
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ψυχῆς
soul
G5590
ψυχῆς
soul
Strong's:
G5590
Word #:
7 of 27
breath, i.e., (by implication) spirit, abstractly or concretely (the animal sentient principle only; thus distinguished on the one hand from g4151, wh
ἀπῆλθεν
are departed
G565
ἀπῆλθεν
are departed
Strong's:
G565
Word #:
9 of 27
to go off (i.e., depart), aside (i.e., apart) or behind (i.e., follow), literally or figuratively
ἀπὸ
from
G575
ἀπὸ
from
Strong's:
G575
Word #:
10 of 27
"off," i.e., away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
12 of 27
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
τὰ
which
G3588
τὰ
which
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
14 of 27
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
16 of 27
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
τὰ
which
G3588
τὰ
which
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
17 of 27
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
λαμπρὰ
goodly
G2986
λαμπρὰ
goodly
Strong's:
G2986
Word #:
18 of 27
radiant; by analogy, limpid; figuratively, magnificent or sumptuous (in appearance)
ἀπῆλθεν
are departed
G565
ἀπῆλθεν
are departed
Strong's:
G565
Word #:
19 of 27
to go off (i.e., depart), aside (i.e., apart) or behind (i.e., follow), literally or figuratively
ἀπὸ
from
G575
ἀπὸ
from
Strong's:
G575
Word #:
20 of 27
"off," i.e., away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
22 of 27
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
οὐ
G3756
μὴ
G3361
μὴ
Strong's:
G3361
Word #:
25 of 27
(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas g3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
Cross References
1 Corinthians 10:6Now these things were our examples, to the intent we should not lust after evil things, as they also lusted.Psalms 106:14But lusted exceedingly in the wilderness, and tempted God in the desert.Luke 16:25But Abraham said, Son, remember that thou in thy lifetime receivedst thy good things, and likewise Lazarus evil things: but now he is comforted, and thou art tormented.Luke 12:20But God said unto him, Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee: then whose shall those things be, which thou hast provided?James 4:2Ye lust, and have not: ye kill, and desire to have, and cannot obtain: ye fight and war, yet ye have not, because ye ask not.Numbers 11:4And the mixt multitude that was among them fell a lusting: and the children of Israel also wept again, and said, Who shall give us flesh to eat?
Historical Context
Rome's elite pursued ever-increasing luxury and exotic pleasures. Massive wealth concentrated in imperial and senatorial classes funded lavish lifestyles. The vision warned that sudden collapse would permanently end this prosperity. Those who invested their souls in material pleasures faced total, irreversible loss—a warning against building identity on temporal wealth.
Questions for Reflection
- What 'fruits' might your soul be lusting after that could be suddenly and permanently lost?
- How does the permanent loss ('no more at all') challenge you to invest in eternal rather than temporal treasures?
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Analysis & Commentary
The address to Babylon's soul emphasizes personal culpability. The 'fruits that thy soul lusted after' represents insatiable appetite for luxury and pleasure. The departure of 'dainty and goodly things' indicates complete loss—not partial but total. The phrase 'thou shalt find them no more at all' emphasizes permanent loss, echoing prophetic judgments on Tyre (Ezekiel 27:36). Reformed theology warns against misplaced affections—treasuring temporal pleasures over eternal goods. The soul's lusting reveals idolatry; material things became objects of worship. Loss of these exposes their emptiness.