For her sins have reached unto heaven, and God hath remembered her iniquities.
Her sins have literally piled up so high they've reached heaven, and God hasn't forgotten a single wrong thing she's done.
When you keep stacking up wrongs, eventually God's going to address the whole pile.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Revelation, written by the Apostle John around 95 AD during the persecution of Christians under the Roman Empire, this verse is part of a prophetic vision about the fall of Babylon, a symbol for the corrupt and oppressive city of Rome. Chapter 18 describes Babylon's judgment as a result of her accumulated sins, which have grown so extensive that they demand divine attention. God remembering her iniquities signifies His righteous decision to intervene and bring about punishment for her wickedness.
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