# Babylon was a golden cup in the hand of Yahweh that made all the world drunk "Babylon was a strong nation that Yahweh used to punish all the people of the surrounding nations severely" or "Babylon was a rich and powerful nation, and other nations wanted to become sinful just like it" # Babylon was a golden cup in the hand of Yahweh Babylon is spoken of as if it were a golden cup in his hand, which represents Yahweh's power. # nations drank her wine and became insane "Babylon defeated and destroyed other nations" or "nations enjoyed her riches and power and became evil." # insane unable to think clearly