The book of Revelation is notoriously difficult to interpret, filled with vivid imagery, mysterious symbols, and dramatic pronouncements. Yet, amidst its complexity, some passages resonate with unmistakable clarity. Revelation chapter 18, for example, paints a haunting picture of the fall of corrupt powers, where the wealthy and powerful weep—not for justice, but for their lost ability to profit. In particular, verses 11–13 depict merchants lamenting that no one buys their luxurious cargo anymore. The detailed list of goods includes precious metals, spices, animals, and—most strikingly—“slaves, that is, human souls.”