Ellen Gould White über: "The fall of Babylon in biblical prophecy"

Biblical prophecy addresses the fall of Babylon in both historical and eschatological contexts. Historically, it refers to the literal overthrow of the Babylonian Empire by Cyrus the Persian, as predicted by Isaiah, while prophetically it signifies a "moral fall" of religious organizations.

In the final days, this "fall" is linked to the second angel's message (Revelation 14:8), representing churches that have turned away from truth to seek worldly alliances. A final call is given for God's people to "come out" of these fallen systems to avoid their impending plagues and destruction.

The Historical Overthrow of Ancient Babylon

»In the unexpected entry of the army of the Persian conqueror into the heart of the Babylonian capital by way of the channel of the river whose waters had been turned aside, and through the inner gates that in careless security had been left open and unprotected, the Jews had abundant evidence of the literal fulfillment of Isaiah's prophecy concerning the sudden overthrow of their oppressors. And this should have been to them an unmistakable sign that God was shaping the affairs of nations in their behalf.«

1 - Ellen Gould White, Prophets and Kings (PK 552.1)

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The Moral Fall of the Churches

»This message was understood by Adventists to be an announcement of the moral fall of the churches in consequence of their rejection of the first message. The proclamation, “Babylon is fallen,” was given in the summer of 1844... The term Babylon, derived from Babel, and signifying confusion, is applied in Scripture to the various forms of false or apostate religion. But the message announcing the fall of Babylon must apply to some religious body that was once pure, and has become corrupt.«

2 - Ellen Gould White, The Spirit of Prophecy, vol. 4 (4SP 232.1)

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The Meaning of Babylon and Her Daughters

»Babylon is “the mother of harlots.” Her daughters must be churches that cling to her doctrines and follow her example of sacrificing truth in order to form an alliance with the world. The message announcing the fall of Babylon must apply to religious bodies that were once pure and have become corrupt. Since this message follows the warning of the judgment, it must be given in the last days.«

3 - Ellen Gould White, From Here to Forever (HF 238.1)

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The Final Call to Come Out of Babylon

»This scripture points forward to a time when the announcement of the fall of Babylon, as made by the second angel of Revelation 14, is to be repeated, with the additional mention of the corruptions which have been entering the various organizations that constitute Babylon, since that message was first given, in the summer of 1844... “Come out of her, my people, that ye be not partakers of her sins, and that ye receive not of her plagues.”«

4 - Ellen Gould White, The Great Controversy (1888 ed.) (GC88 603.1)

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Prophetic Fulfillment in the Time of Cyrus

»Clearly had the Hebrew prophets spoken concerning the manner in which Babylon should fall. ... “Babylon is suddenly fallen and destroyed.” “The spoiler is come upon her, even upon Babylon, and her mighty men are taken, every one of their bows is broken: for the Lord God of recompenses shall surely requite.” ... “I have laid a snare for thee, and thou art also taken, O Babylon, and thou wast not aware.”«

5 - Ellen Gould White, Prophets and Kings (PK 532.1)

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