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@@ -6,3 +6,7 @@ The angel speaks of Babylon having been destroyed as if it had fallen. See how y
 
 The pronoun "she" refers to the city of Babylon, which is spoken of as if it were a prostitute. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-personification]])
 
+# a prison
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+The word "prison" here is a metaphor for a secure place. This was probably a secure place where the unclean spirits feel safe, such as a refuge or hideout. Alternate translation: "a hideout" (See: ([[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metaphor]])
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