Revelation 18:2

“And he cried mightily with a strong voice, etc.] Which shows not only the vehemence and affection of the ministers of the word, who will publish what follows, but the greatness and importance of it; and this loud voice may be, as for the sake of the whole church in general, that all may bear, so for the sake of those of the Lord's people in particular, that will be in Babylon at this time; and it may have regard to that deep sleep and spirit of slumber that Babylon itself will be in, which, notwithstanding this loud cry, will remain insensible of its ruin till it comes upon her, as was the case of old Babylon, (<245139>Jeremiah 51:39-41), saying, Babylon the great is fallen, is fallen: the…”

“mightily . . . strong--not supported by manuscripts. But A, B, Vulgate, Syriac, and Coptic read, "with (literally, 'in') a mighty voice." is fallen, is fallen--so A, Vulgate, Syriac, and ANDREAS. But B and Coptic omit the second "is fallen" (Isa 21:9; Jer 51:8). This phrase is here prophetical of her fall, still future, as Rev 18:4 proves. devils--Greek, "demons." the hold--a keep or prison.”

“And he cried mightily - Literally, “he cried with a strong great voice.” See Revelation 10:3. Babylon the great is fallen, is fallen - See the notes on Revelation 14:8. The proclamation here is substantially the same as in that place, and no doubt the same thing is referred to. And is become the habitation of devils - Of demons - in allusion to the common opinion that the demons inhabited abandoned cities, old ruins, and deserts. See the notes on Matthew 12:43-45. The language here is taken from the description of Babylon in Isaiah 13:20-22; and for a full illustration of the meaning, see the notes on that passage. And the hold of every foul spirit - φυλακὴ phulakē. A watch-post, station,…”

“And he cried, Babylon is fallen - This fall was mentioned before, Rev 14:8; but is now declared at large. And is become an habitation - A free abode. Of devils, and an hold - A prison. Of every unclean spirit - Perhaps confined there where they had once practised all uncleanness, till the judgment of the great day. How many horrid inhabitants hath desolate Babylon! of invisible beings, devils, and unclean spirits; of visible, every unclean beast, every filthy and hateful bird. Suppose, then, Babylon to mean heathen Rome; what have the Romanists gained, seeing from the time of that destruction, which they say is past, these are to be its only inhabitants for ever. Revelation 18:4”

“18:2 Babylon is fallen: See Isa 21:9. Once a beautifully dressed woman (see Rev 17:4), Babylon (Rome) became a desolate den for demons and unclean birds such as vultures (cp. Isa 13:20-22; Jer 4:23-31; 50:39).”

“cried: Rev 1:15, Rev 5:2, Rev 10:3, Rev 14:15; Jer 25:30; Joe 3:16 Babylon: Rev 18:10, Rev 18:21, Rev 14:8, Rev 16:19, Rev 17:5, Rev 17:18; Isa 13:19, Isa 21:9; Jer 51:8, Jer 51:60-64 become: Lev 11:13-19; Isa 13:20-22, Isa 14:23, Isa 21:8, Isa 34:11-15; Jer 50:39, Jer 50:40; Jer 51:37; Mar 5:3-5; Luk 8:27, Luk 8:28 Revelation 18:3”