Babylon, Babylon: an investigation of the prophetic significance & the implications of this New York town positioned at the gateway to America
Posted on August 7, 2011 by nabiy4america
Part I; The prophetic significance of Babylon, New York:
Several years ago, while engaged in intensive research to uncover the identity of end-times Babylon, also known as Babylon the Great, I became aware of a certain town near New York City named Babylon. Later, I discovered that there is also a village of Babylon, which is one of the three villages of the town Babylon (the others being Amityville and Lindenhurst). Why is this important? The country United States of America is referred to as Babylon and the daughter of Babylon throughout much of the Old Testament, and as Babylon and Babylon the Great in Revelation. In addition, the U.S.A. has as her most important city New York City, also designated as Babylon in Revelation. [There is a Biblical and historic precedent for such nomenclature- the ancient city of Babylon was the main and capital city within the empire of Babylon] Therefore, I found it fascinating that a town of Babylon actually exists mere miles from Manhattan, the Statue of Liberty, and New York Harbor. To help illustrate what Im getting at, specifically, Ill start with a few quotes; the first from author R.A. Coombes (bold emphasis within quotes by C.M.N. throughout this article)-
There is a populated city named Babylon on a deepwater port entryway to New York City. Revelation 17:18; & 18:11-19
Did you know that when ships coming into the harbor facilities of New York City make their final approach to the Harbor channel shipping lanes
they have to come in from the south
heading due North straight for a spot on Long Island called
BABYLON!!! That is right. The city of Babylon, New York features a tall water tower that ship captains use to navigate directly into the harbor channel. They come within view of Babylon before turning west to head into the ports of New York City. It is from this vantage point that I believe Revelation 18:17-19 takes place. From this vantage point
on the deck of a ship
one could quite easily read the letters of the name Babylon on the city water tower!!! Talk about literal?? Now that is indeed literal. Its chief city
a seaport named NYC/Babylon.
Apparently, until recently, the Babylon water tower was the first landmark viewable from the freighters making their way from Europe to the worlds busiest port, New York! In order to understand why this is so profound, let us read Revelation 18:10, 15-19-
10Standing afar off for the fear of her torment, saying, Alas, alas that great city Babylon, that mighty city! for in one hour is thy judgment come.
15The merchants of these things, which were made rich by her, shall stand afar off for the fear of her torment, weeping and wailing,
16And saying, Alas, alas that great city, that was clothed in fine linen, and purple, and scarlet, and decked with gold, and precious stones, and pearls!
17For in one hour so great riches is come to nought. And every shipmaster, and all the company in ships, and sailors, and as many as trade by sea, stood afar off,
18And cried when they saw the smoke of her burning, saying, What city is like unto this great city!
19And they cast dust on their heads, and cried, weeping and wailing, saying, Alas, alas that great city, wherein were made rich all that had ships in the sea by reason of her costliness! for in one hour is she made desolate.
In the above verses we read, in graphic detail, of the reaction of sailors who are standing on the decks of the various ships which happen to be approaching New York Harbor on the very day of Americas demise. Certainly, were the great city in flames, the sailors and merchants on the waters outside of Babylon would see it vividly. This is precisely what John witnessed while caught up in the Spirit from the Isle of Patmos!
Here is another description of the Babylon water tower; this from author Peter Goodgame of
www.redmoonrising.com
New York City is undoubtedly the most important port city in the world. What may not be known is that when a ship approaches the New York City harbor from the south, in order to properly conform with the shipping lanes it must aim due north straight for a municipality on Long Island named Babylon. A tall water tower on the shoreline is used as a reference point for navigation and when a ship reaches closest to shore before turning west to enter the harbor, the name Babylon, written on the tower in big bold letters can be easily read.
Now, obviously I was fascinated by this information, and set about trying to find a photo of this water tower, but to no avail. I did discover, however, that sometime in the 1980s the Babylon-area water towers were replaced or refurbished, and that instead of merely the Babylon water tower, ships began to also use the Fire Island lighthouse for navigation as well. This does not detract whatsoever from the amazing prophetic clues about the ships and Babylon, as you will see by reading on! For one thing, a portion of Fire Island itself is within the limits of the town of Babylon. The stories and prophetic connections of both the town of Babylon, and of Fire Island itself, have got to be heard to be believed! Also, although the Babylon water tower may no longer be marked Welcome to Babylon, it is still one of only two navigational landmarks for the incoming ship traffic.
For vehicular traffic, here are the directions to Babylon for those coming from New Jersey, courtesy of-
http://www.eevb.net/Cedar/htm
Verrazano Bridge to Belt Parkway east (Follow to Long Island signs) to Southern State Pkwy. East to Meadowbrook Pkwy south towards Jones Beach. Meadowbrook Pkwy changes into the Ocean Parkway and heads east. Go past large water tower in middle of parkway 8 miles to Cedar Beach on your right.
Here is a picture of the water tower as it appears today-
. . . Near Ocean Parkway, Babylon; this is an exceptionally tall tower, clearly a phallic obelisk or similar shape . . .
Part II; The origin of the name Babylon for this New York town:
There are two different stories as to how the town of Babylon (and, by extension, Babylon Village) got its name. Both theories are quite remarkable and potentially prophetic in their connotation. Anyway, here are the two theories. First, from Wikipedia-
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Babylon_(town),_New_York
When a cherent community grew up in the area by 1803, prominent local citizens sought to adopt a new name. An influential local lady, Mrs. Conklin, was used to living inland in what is now considered Dix Hills and was at unease with the home site that her grandchildren would be raised in. The Bible-reading Mrs. Conklin compared the new hamlet to the biblical city of Babylon and proposed that name in apparent defiance of the areas rather bawdy reputation as a stop-over place for travelers on Long Islands south shore. Her son Nat was appalled by the use of an unholy name. The family legend states she replied: But it will be a new Babylon. The name stuck, despite some effort to change it.
I find that quite profound, and certainly fascinating. Also, according to my research, the town was first called New Babylon, but later shortened to Babylon. Here is an alternate view as to the origins of the town name Babylon, equally interesting, from author R.A. Coombes (in part)-
Babylon on Long Island derived its name because immigrant Jews founded it in 1872. The groups rabbis chose the name almost prophetically, because they believed it would be home to a new diaspora. Why would they think this? Because rabbinical opinions had held that ancient Babylons power would be moved.
Dr. Coombes goes on to discuss the connection to Zechariah 5 and Isaiah 18, wherein the spirit of Babylon goes forth to reside in a new country to the far reaches of the west. He also reveals the spirit of Babylon is currently embodied by the Statue of Liberty, which represents the goddess Ishtar. This prominent symbol, a gargantuan bronze idol, is one way in which we can so clearly recognize the end-times Babylon the Great, the Mother of Harlots. A detailed summary of the Statue of Liberty and its connection to Ishtar is beyond the scope of this study, but I highly recommend Dr. Coombes 2-Volume set America, The Babylon . . . (see Bibliography), and for a brief summary please see my article on this blog-
http://nabiy4america.wordpress.com/...ounding-connections-to-mother-goddess-ishtar/
So, we have two distinct views of how Babylon, the town, got its name. One view which is suggestive of a Christian origin, and the other of a Jewish influence. Either one lends to a fascinating storyline. Perhaps the truth is both? For example, some type of agreement between the Christian founders of the town and the Jewish elders in the community? What cannot be denied is that Babylon, New York has a very high concentration of Jews, even more so than the metropolitan area in general, and it is common knowledge that there are more Jews in the New York City metropolitan area than in any other city in the world, including cities in Israel.
Author Peter Goodgame also has these gems, which really cement this whole thesis!-
Clearly America is the home of Jewish exiles.
According to my research this community is the only inhabited and functioning community in the world that is known as Babylon.
The latter is an absolutely amazing statement; just imagine the ramifications! In review, then, it is obvious that there are a great number of Jewish exiles living in Babylon (America that is, but represented by Babylon, New York as well). And, the Lord warns both these Jewish exiles and the true believers within Babylon, for example in Zechariah 2:7-
Come, O Zion! Escape, you who live in the Daughter of Babylon!
and Psalm 137:8-
O daughter of Babylon, who art to be destroyed; happy shall he be, that rewardeth thee as thou hast served us.
and, finally, Revelation 18:4-
And I heard another voice from heaven, saying, Come out of her, my people, that ye be not partakers of her sins, and that ye receive not of her plagues.
Part III; Babylon, New York- a brief description of both the town and village:
First, I will discuss the town of Babylon itself. Much of this information is derived from-
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Babylon_(town),_New_York
The Town, or Township, of Babylon is a jurisdiction in Suffolk County, New York (USA), located on Long Island. There is also a Village of Babylon located within the town. It borders Nassau County to the West, and the Atlantic Ocean to the South. Parts of Jones Beach Island, Captree Island and Fire Island are in the southernmost part of the town. The villages of Babylon town are Amityville (to the southwest), Babylon (to the southeast), and Lindenhurst (to the south). It is bordered on the south by the Atlantic Ocean. The population is approximately 215,000, and it encompasses 114.2 square miles including water.
Some valuable tidbits can be gleaned from the Babylon Industrial Development Agency (Babylon IDA) at-
http://www.babylonida.org/
Such as-
Babylon is known as the heart of it all.
Babylon has become the economic heartbeat of Long Island.
At the Babylon IDA . . . our business is business.
In other words, the town of Babylon plays an essential role, and is located in a strategic place. The focus on business is also clearly reminiscent of what we know of the country Babylon from Revelation, as supported by many verses in Isaiah and Jeremiah as well.
The village of Babylon, the southeast portion of Babylon town, is also discussed. Much of this information is taken from-
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Babylon_(village),_New_York
Babylon is a village in Suffolk County, New York. The population was 12,615 at the 2000 census, and although it is officially referred to as The Incorporated Village of Babylon, it is more commonly referred to simply as Babylon Village. Here is a map showing the general location on Long Island; the tip of Fire Island is visible to the southeast.
. . . note that Babylon is bordered by North Babylon as well . . .
From author R.A. Coombes, we get more important information-
Babylon Township has a population of 203,000 people, with 12,000 living in the city of Babylon itself and 42,000 living in West Babylon. Associated with the city is the Babylon Beach area with a broad look at the Harbor entrance to New York.
As this is central to the thesis of this article, here is yet another quote-
Babylon soon came to be considered the primary gateway to Fire Island, which is a thin barrier strand off of Long Island, and is therefore an essential marker for incoming ship traffic.
Babylon Village has a long history of the luxury lifestyle, and its location allowed for very pleasant summering on the ocean, all within easy range of Manhattan. This led many affluent individuals and families to reside at Babylons seaside resorts, both on Long Island and the smaller barrier strand beaches such as Fire Island.
Babylon village has 12 churches and a large, thriving synagogue
http://www.congregationbethsholom.com/
Families, individuals, and interfaith couples are all welcome at Congregation Beth Sholom, located in the heart of the Village of Babylon.
Babylon today is part suburban bedroom community, part small-town, and has a substantial shopping and business district. Today the village is best known for its restaurants and shops, and hosts shopping events during the fall as well as a popular crafts fair. It also has an historic downtown, as most of the core of Babylon dates to the era from before the Civil War to World War I. Some consider Babylon to be a picturesque fishing village. Here is a picture of Babylon harbor-
Babylon Village is only 33 Nautical miles from the Statue of Liberty, 39 Nautical miles from the middle of New York Harbor, and 6 Nautical miles from the Fire Island Lighthouse, a most important structure will be discussed in a forthcoming section of this article.
In the October 28, 2010 edition of New York Online, a section of the New York Times, there is an article by J. David Goodman entitled:
Babylon on Hudson?
http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/10/28/babylon-on-hudson/
This short article is an interesting read, and the author does seem to be serious with his question which is, essentially, Is New York City Babylon? The question is based on the analysis presented within a You Tube video which he links to. The author goes on to list 5 reasons that New York City might be the end-times Babylon; these essentially being corruption, sensual delights, similarities between leaders, abundance of towers, and creepy men. He then concludes his analysis with an answer of maybe to the question.
He next poses this question to his readers- So, jury of our peers, are we Babylon? I found this comment by George to be quite enlightening-
Geez and here I always thought that Babylon was a town out there on Long Island
..
Precisely! Starting to make the connection!
Part IV; An historic, horrific event in Babylon town:
When I first started researching the town and village of Babylon, I saw this headline in the initial website I linked to:
POLICE CLOSING PARKWAY MONDAY FOR BODIES INVESTIGATION
Although, sadly, this is not unique to Babylon, New York, it is certainly reflective of the headlines throughout Babylon, America on any given day, is it not? The article goes on to state-
This marks the first time search efforts have expanded north of the barrier beach area and beyond Ocean Parkway since the discovery of 10 bodies in the Gilgo and Jones Beach areas in the past four months.
In the past several weeks both Suffolk and Nassau police have conducted intense aerial and water searches along Ocean Parkway, from Robert Moses Causeway to the Jones Beach water tower, looking for evidence and human remains.
Its been 140 days since a Suffolk County police canine team discovered the first female remains on December 11, 2010. Two days later three more sets of remains were found. All four were identified as young white women who worked as escorts. One was a North Babylon woman last seen in September 2010.
Between March 31 and April 4 Suffolk Police found four more sets of remains. On April 11 Nassau Police discovered two more sets, bringing the body count to 10.
This was an extremely disturbing story to really take in and dwell on. It truly grieves me so. Yet, is it surprising? Tragically, no. News such as this is so common these days, and that speaks volumes about what kind of society end-times Babylon has become.
As discussed above, the town of Babylon is made up of three villages. One of these is Amityville. That name was recognizable to me, even though Ive never been a fan of horror movies . . . as a sidenote, I have always shunned horror films, for to glorify such violence and the demonic is absolutely and grotesquely wrong, and frankly I abhor the American obsession with this most distasteful art form. But, back to the discussion now, the name of the film was The Amityville Horror, and it is based on events that supposedly followed this horrific mass murder, which is summarized below (the film plot itself is quite suspect, but the murders were real and shocking). Here is a short treatise of the actual event-
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Amityville_Horror_(2005_film)
On November 13, 1974, police discovered six members of the DeFeo family father, mother and four of their five children shot and killed execution style at 112 Ocean Avenue in Amityville Village, Babylon, New York. The four children were aged 9, 12, 13, and 18. The perpetrator was the surviving child, and the oldest, 23 year old Ronald Joseph Butch DeFeo, Jr.
Remember Ocean Parkway from the todays headlines in the above section, about the 10 bodies? This horrific murder occurred on Ocean Avenue, mere blocks away!
The Amityville Horror House, in Babylon, New York, is widely considered the most famous haunted house in history. Below is a picture of this house taken the morning of the gruesome murders-
Not surprisingly, really, Ronald DeFeo claims that he was possessed. Here is the killers short confession to the cold-blooded murder of his entire family; his parents, sisters Dawn and Allison, and brothers Mark and John Matthew-
It all started so fast. Once I started, I just couldnt stop. It went so fast.
Not surprisingly, he had been drunk and high on heroin, possibly even LSD, on the early morning of the killings. Drugs such as heroin and LSD represent, in part, what is termed in Greek Pharmakeia (sorceries; drugs of all types), and we see that Pharmakeia (Strongs G-5331) is a trademark of end-times Babylon, Revelation 18:23-
And the light of a candle shall shine no more at all in thee; and the voice of the bridegroom and of the bride shall be heard no more at all in thee: for thy merchants were the great men of the earth; for by thy sorceries were all nations deceived.
And in Hebrew Kesheph (Strongs H-3785), as speaking of Babylons demise we read in Isaiah 47:9-
But these two things shall come to thee in a moment in one day, the loss of children, and widowhood: they shall come upon thee in their perfection for the multitude of thy sorceries, and for the great abundance of thine enchantments.
Babylons demise is clearly linked, in significant part, to her addiction to sorceries, which includes by definition drugs both legal (prescription) and illegal. Further, the Bible calls these drugs and their spiritual effects witchcraft. Drugs are therefore considered demonic. Was Ronald DeFeo possessed? Well, not to deflect blame for the mans actions in any way, but to a degree certainly he was, since he was under the influence of these substances and therefore of demonic spirits.
In a broader sense, sorceries also points the finger at the major pharmaceutical companies, over half of which are American-based, which do their best to keep the population of Babylon drugged up and therefore spiritually deceived. [This is not a condemnation of anyone who takes prescription drugs out of medical necessity, including my own loved ones. Please realize that I am speaking here in general terms]
Let me repeat that- America Babylon will be judged, in part, for her addiction to and propagation of drugs, both legal and illicit! That is stated clearly in the Word of the Lord.
Part V; Fire Island- a most important lighthouse and a modern-day Sodom:
Keeping in mind that parts of Fire Island are under the jurisdiction of Babylon town, the Lighthouse has played a very prominent role (similar to that of the nearby Babylon water tower), as a navigational guide for ships coming into the worlds largest port, the Port of New York. The Fire Island Lighthouse is located in Robert Moses State Park, which is part of the Fire Island National Seashore.
http://www.nps.gov/fiis/index.htm
But, how did this island come to be associated with Fire? Well, there are four plausible explanations. The first is that the color of the abundant poison ivy in the autumn is brilliant red, making the island appear as if it is on fire. Secondly, generations ago whalers used to build fires on the islands beach to render whale blubber into oil. Next, it has been noted that centuries ago scheming pirates lit fires on the beach to lure ships ashore so they could pillage the valuable cargo. The most likely explanation for the name fire, however, is that it is simply an Anglicized Dutch name. The Dutch word for four is vier (pronounced fear), and an English map from 1798 labels four islands in the area as Fier Islands. Its easy to see how the name Fire Island likely evolved from Fier Island.
It is my humble opinion that the naming of this island was not chance, and to my thinking God Himself is ultimately behind it, for indeed fire is the destiny for the entire nation of Babylon, and Fire Island plays a major role leading to the clear recognition of America as Babylon.
The original Fire Island Lighthouse was an 85-foot-tall octagonal stone tower, built on the southwest tip of the island, the purpose of which was to mark the entrance to Fire Island Inlet and the eastern entrance to New Yorks lower bay. In other words, as stated earlier it was hugely important for navigation into the worlds busiest port. This lighthouse tower commenced operation on November 1, 1858, which is 28 years (almost to the day) before the neighboring Statue of Liberty took her place overlooking the Harbor and the nation. A glance at the maps above and below reveal why the town of Babylon (including Fire Island) is of such great importance to navigation.
. . . note lighthouse on side nearest New York Harbor (which is slightly off image to left) . . .
According to the Annual Report of the Lighthouse Board, in 1894, Fire Island Lighthouse represents . . .-
. . . the most important light for transatlantic steamers bound for New York. It is generally the first one they make and from which they lay their course.
Yet, nearly a century later-
On December 31, 1973, the Fire Island Lighthouse was decommissioned; its role having been assumed by a flashing strobe light atop the water tower at the nearby park.
That would be the Babylon water tower marked Welcome to Babylon, which was in operation until sometime in the 1980s.
Fire Island lighthouse is federally-protected as part of the Fire Island National Seashore. Here is a view of the lighthouse, as it still appears today-
Sadly, yet prophetically, Fire Island is also making its name as a modern-day Sodom. With the legalization of same-sex marriage in New York state on July 24 of this year (act passed on June 24), gay and lesbian couples have apparently been flocking to Fire Island for their honeymoons, and often even for the nuptials themselves. More on this later . . . but it is obvious that Fire Island has a long and storied history as a gay playground. For example, from Wikipedia-
Long Island New York has long been a gay-friendly destination, with world-renowned resort areas including Fire Island, the Hamptons and Long Island Wine Country, among others.
Next, again from R.A. Coombes, from his book America, The Babylon . . . (remember, this was written in 1998, thirteen years ago)-
Fire Island, an area noted for being host to unbridled sexual hedonism in the open public and along its beaches in the summer time.
And, this from-
http://www.discoverlongisland.com/media/pr/default.aspx?id=41&print=1
The people at Fire Island Limousine have been catering to the Gay and Lesbian community since 1980. Please consider us when planning your wedding or special event.
We are looking forward to serving you and your guests on your Wedding Day. We would be happy to escort you in one of our beautiful and comfortable limousines.
Recently, however, things have apparently really heated up with the passage of gay/lesbian/transgendered marriage in New York, as we read from an article entitled:
Three More of New York Citys Gayest Places to Get Married-
http://www.jaunted.com/story/2011/7...+New+York+City's+Gayest+Places+to+Get+Married
Okay so its not technically New York City, but Fire Island is part of New York State and therefore totally valid as a same-sex marriage location, provided you picked up your marriage license before heading out to this strip of island that runs along Long Island, separating the Hamptons from the wild ocean. Cars are not permitted on the majority of the land, which makes sense considering the whole place can be easily traversed by rental golf cart or vintage cruiser bicycle.
We kind of adore the idea of saying your vows at the Fire Island Lighthouseultimate phallic symbol as it isplus the lighthouse-y romance, of course. Truly, Fire Island is the spot for a gay beach wedding. Think about it: sand in your toes, sunglasses on and the love of your life a moment away from saying I do. We do.
After a newly-engaged couple agrees on Fire Island as the lovely location for their wedding ceremony and honeymoon, a nice option for the soon-to-be newlywed gay or lesbian pair might be to stay in the ultra-romantic Madison Pines or, as it is known, simply The Madison-
http://www.themadisonfi.com/
The Madison, Fire Island is situated in the heart of the worlds most beautiful gay resort community . . . theres nothing like The Madison for gays, lesbians, or anyone . . .
Wow, so even just anyone can stay in the Madison? Even straight couples? Parents with young children? Apparently they dont discriminate! If thats not convincing enough, there is more-
Theres no place in America like Fire Island, a barrier beach thats 50 miles from Manhattan but a universe away. The beaches are among the purest and most beautiful on earth.
The (Madison) Pines, located on the islands east end, is an international destination. Free in spirit yet impossibly stylish, it is both beach hideaway and fashion runway, a gay playground and a couples paradise.
The Pines sits at a pinnacle of gay culture: Disco was born here; so was La Cage aux Folles, the musical. Candidates for president trek here. Novelists are inspired here.
Some spend their Fire Island weekends at the beach with a book. Others live for the social scene, the beach parties and the nightly rituals of its legendary dance clubs. No matter theres not a moment of the day that isnt magical, or a vista that isnt astonishingly beautiful.
Hopefully, Ive made my point that Fire Island is essentially a modern-day Sodom. If you read the Genesis 19 account on the destruction of the cities of the plain (Sodom, Gomorrah, Admah, and Zeboim) it is clear that the residents of these cities were being judged by God for one major sin and one alone: the practice of homosexuality. This is obvious especially in Genesis 19:1-5-
1And there came two angels to Sodom at even; and Lot sat in the gate of Sodom: and Lot seeing them rose up to meet them; and he bowed himself with his face toward the ground;
2And he said, Behold now, my lords, turn in, I pray you, into your servants house, and tarry all night, and wash your feet, and ye shall rise up early, and go on your ways. And they said, Nay; but we will abide in the street all night.
3And he pressed upon them greatly; and they turned in unto him, and entered into his house; and he made them a feast, and did bake unleavened bread, and they did eat.
4But before they lay down, the men of the city, even the men of Sodom, compassed the house round, both old and young, all the people from every quarter:
5And they called unto Lot, and said unto him, Where are the men which came in to thee this night? bring them out unto us, that we may know them.
know, from the word yada` {yaw-dah} = have sexual relations with courtesy of-
http://www.biblewheel.com/gr/GR_Database.asp?bnum=1&cnum=19&vnum=5&getverse=Go
Also, we read in Genesis 13:13-
But the men of Sodom were wicked and sinners before the LORD exceedingly.
Here are other verses which prove what befell those cities, and this is a precursor to what will shortly befall end-times Babylon. Fire Island, Babylon, New York, is truly a microcosm of Babylon, America. Remember, the word sodomite is derived from the name of the ill-fated Biblical city which famously and tragically thumbed its collective nose at God Almighty.
As to what actually became of Sodom, Gomorrah and the two lesser-known cities? We find the answer in Genesis 19:24-28-
24Then the LORD rained upon Sodom and upon Gomorrah brimstone and fire from the LORD out of heaven;
25And he overthrew those cities, and all the plain, and all the inhabitants of the cities, and that which grew upon the ground.
26But his wife looked back from behind him, and she became a pillar of salt.
27And Abraham gat up early in the morning to the place where he stood before the LORD:
28And he looked toward Sodom and Gomorrah, and toward all the land of the plain, and beheld, and, lo, the smoke of the country went up as the smoke of a furnace.
As to what will become of Babylon the Great, also known as end-times Babylon, also known as the United States of America? We read of the manner of her end in Isaiah 13:19-
And Babylon, the glory of kingdoms, the beauty of the Chaldees excellency, shall be as when God overthrew Sodom and Gomorrah
As well as Jeremiah 50:40-
As God overthrew Sodom and Gomorrah and the neighbour cities thereof, saith the LORD; so shall no man abide there, neither shall any son of man dwell therein.
And Revelation 18:8-
Therefore shall her plagues come in one day, death, and mourning, and famine; and she shall be utterly burned with fire: for strong is the Lord God who judgeth her.
Now, lets read Genesis 19:28 again-
And he looked toward Sodom and Gomorrah, and toward all the land of the plain, and beheld, and, lo, the smoke of the country went up as the smoke of a furnace.
In comparison with Revelation 18:18-
And cried when they saw the smoke of her burning, saying, What city is like unto this great city!
And Revelation 19:3-
And again they said, Alleluia. And her* smoke rose up for ever and ever.
[*her = the great *advertiser censored*/Babylon . . .]
Sisters and brothers, I am not making this up nor am I exaggerating. This is Gods Word. I am simply acting as a watchman and obeying his command to sound the trumpet! Americas demise is very near, and her end will be by fire. Mark my words . . . infinitely better yet, mark His Word!
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