## detestable bird ##

"disgusting bird" or "repulsive bird"

## For all the nations ##

This phrase refers to people of every nation (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])

## have drunk of the wine...sexual immorality with her ##

This means the people of the nations have joined with the city of Babylon and have shared in her sins. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])

## that brings her wrath ##

"that causes God to punish her"

## merchant ##

a person who sells things

## by the power of ##

AT: "because she spent so much money on her luxuries"