Rev 18:12-14 | RWP | e4.org | Of fine linen ( βυσσινου ). Genitive case after γομον , as are all the items to κοκκινου . Old adjective from βυσσος (linen, ), here a garment of linen, in N.T. only , ; , . Purple ( πορφυρας ). Fabric colored with purple dye ( πορφυρεος , ; ), as in , ; . Silk ( σιρικου ). So the uncials here. Το σηρικον (the silken fabric) occurs in Plutarch, Strabo, Arrian, Lucian, only here in N.T. Probably from the name of the Indian or Chinese people ( ο Σηρες ) from whom the fabric came after Alexander invaded India. Silk was a costly article among the Romans, and for women as a rule. Scarlet ( κοκκινου ). See ; . All thyine wood ( παν ξυλον θυινον ). Now accusative again without γομον dependence. An odoriferous North African citrus tree, prized for the colouring of the wood for dining-tables, like a peacock's tail or the stripes of a tiger or panther. Here only in N.T. Of ivory ( ελεφαντινον ). Old adjective (from ελεφας elephant) agreeing with σκευος (vessel), here only in N.T. Cf. Ahab's ivory palace ( ). Of marble ( μαρμαρου ). Old word (from μαρμαιρω , to glisten), genitive after σκευος (vessel), here only in N.T.

‏ Revelation of John 18:12-14

Of fine linen ( βυσσινου ). Genitive case after γομον, as are all the items to κοκκινου. Old adjective from βυσσος (linen, Lu 16:19), here a garment of linen, in N.T. only Re 18:12, 16; 19:8, 14.

Purple ( πορφυρας ). Fabric colored with purple dye ( πορφυρεος, 17:4; 18:16), as in Mr 15:17, 20; Lu 16:19.

Silk ( σιρικου ). So the uncials here. Το σηρικον (the silken fabric) occurs in Plutarch, Strabo, Arrian, Lucian, only here in N.T. Probably from the name of the Indian or Chinese people ( ο Σηρες ) from whom the fabric came after Alexander invaded India. Silk was a costly article among the Romans, and for women as a rule.

Scarlet ( κοκκινου ). See 17:4; 18:16.

All thyine wood ( παν ξυλον θυινον ). Now accusative again without γομον dependence. An odoriferous North African citrus tree, prized for the colouring of the wood for dining-tables, like a peacock's tail or the stripes of a tiger or panther. Here only in N.T.

Of ivory ( ελεφαντινον ). Old adjective (from ελεφας elephant) agreeing with σκευος (vessel), here only in N.T. Cf. Ahab's ivory palace (1Ki 22:39).

Of marble ( μαρμαρου ). Old word (from μαρμαιρω, to glisten), genitive after σκευος (vessel), here only in N.T.

Cinnamon ( κινναμωμον ). Old word transliterated into English, here only in N.T. Of Phoenician origin (Herodotus) as to name and possibly from South China.

Spice ( αμωμον ). A fragrant plant of India, αμομυμ, for perfume.

Incense ( θυμιαματα ). See 5:8; 8:3.

Ointment ( μυρον ). See Mt 26:7.

Frankincense ( λιβανον ). See 8:3.

Fine flour ( σεμιδαλιν ). Old word for finest wheaten flour, here only in N.T.

Of horses ( ιππων ). Here then is a return to the construction of the genitive after γομον in verse 12, though not used here, an anomalous genitive construction (Charles).

Of chariots ( ρεδων ). A Gallic word for a vehicle with four wheels, here only in N.T.

Of slaves ( σοματων ). "Of bodies," treated as animals or implements, like the horses and the chariots (cf. rickshaw men in China). This use of σωμα for slave occurs in Ge 34:29; Tob 10:11 ( σωματα κα κτηνη, slaves and cattle); II Macc. 8:11.

Souls of men ( ψυχας ανθρωπων ). Deissmann (Bible Studies, p. 160) finds this use of σωμα for slave in the Egyptian Delta. Return to the accusative ψυχας. From Nu 31:35; 1Ch 5:21; Eze 27:13. This addition is an explanation of the use of σωματα for slaves, "human live stock" (Swete), but slaves all the same. Perhaps κα here should be rendered "even," not "and": "bodies even souls of men." The slave merchant was called σωματεμπορος (body merchant).

The fruits ( η οπωρα ). The ripe autumn fruit (Jer 40:10, 12). Here only in N.T. Of uncertain etymology (possibly οπος, sap, ωρα, hour, time for juicy sap). See Jude 1:12 for δενδρα φθινοπωρινος (autumn trees).

Which thy soul lusteth after ( σου της επιθυμιας της ψυχης ). "Of the lusting of thy soul."

Are gone from thee ( απηλθεν απο σου ). Prophetic aorist active indicative of απερχομα with repetition of απο.

All things that were dainty and sumptuous ( παντα τα λιπαρα κα τα λαμπρα ). "All the dainty and the gorgeous things." Λιπαρος is from λιπος (grease) and so fat, about food (here only in N.T.), while λαμπρος is bright and shining (Jas 2:2f.), about clothing.

Are perished from thee ( απωλετο απο σου ). Prophetic second aorist middle indicative of απολλυμ (intransitive).

Shall find them no more at all ( ουκετ ου μη αυτα ευρησουσιν ). Doubled double negative with future active, as emphatic a negation as the Greek can make.