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Therefore (dia touto). Because of her presumption added to her crimes.
In one day (en miāi hēmerāi). Symbolical term for suddenness like miāi hōrāi, in one hour (Rev 18:10, Rev 18:16, Rev 18:19). John has in mind still Isa 47:7-9.
Shall come (hēxousin). Future active of hēkō. Her plagues are named (death, mourning, famine).
She shall be utterly burned (katakauthēsetai). Future passive of katakaiō (perfective use of kata).
With fire (en puri). “In fire,” as in Rev 17:16.
Which judged her (ho krinas autēn). Articular first aorist active participle of krinō referring to kurios ho theos (the Lord God). The doom of Babylon is certain because of the power of God.