Additional Textual Evidence and Cross-References

This document provides additional biblical citations and cross-references that support the main timeline synthesis, organized by topic.

I. The Mystery Babylon - Lingua Franca Connection

Revelation 18 - The Merchants

The term "merchants" (ἔμποροι - emporoi, Strong's G1713) appears four times in Revelation 18:

• Verse 3: "the merchants of the earth are waxed rich"
• Verse 11: "the merchants of the earth shall weep"
• Verse 15: "The merchants of these things"
• Verse 23: "thy merchants were the great men of the earth"

Historical Lingua Francas and Biblical Parallel

1. Akkadian/Chaldean (Babylonian Empire)
   • Daniel 2:4 - "Then spake the Chaldeans to the king in Syriack (אֲרָמִית - Aramit)"
   • The portions of Daniel written in Aramaic: Daniel 2:4b-7:28
2. Greek (Hellenistic Period)
   • The entire New Testament written in Koine Greek
   • LXX translation demonstrates Greek as lingua franca of diaspora
3. English (Modern Era)
   • Parallels the Genesis 11 pattern
   • Global commerce, diplomacy, aviation, academics, internet

II. The Apocalypse of Isaiah (Chapters 24-31) - Detailed Breakdown

Isaiah 24 - The Earth's Desolation

Verses 1-3 - Complete DevastationLXX: "Ἰδοὺ κύριος καταφθείρει τὴν οἰκουμένην" (Behold, the Lord destroys the inhabited earth)

Verses 4-6 - The Curse Devours

• "The earth mourneth and fadeth away" (אָבְלָה נָבְלָה הָאָרֶץ - avelah navelah ha'aretz)