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Revelation 17

BSB·18 verses ·New Testament
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1ThenΚαὶKai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → oneεἷςheis — one, a single unit, unifiedG1520 — Full Word Study → ofἐκek — out from, out of, from withinG1537 — Full Word Study → theτῶνtōn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → sevenἑπτὰhepta — the number sevenG2033 — Full Word Study → angelsἀγγέλωνangelōn — Messenger; divine or heavenly envoyG32 — Full Word Study → withἐχόντωνechontōn — To have, hold, or possessG2192 — Full Word Study → theτὰςtas — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → sevenἑπτὰhepta — the number sevenG2033 — Full Word Study → bowlsφιάλαςphialas — shallow bowl or cupG5357 — Full Word Study → cameἦλθενēlthen — to come, go, arrive, or appearG2064 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → saidἐλάλησενelalēsen — to speak, say, or utter wordsG2980 — Full Word Study → toμετ’met’ — with, after, among, followingG3326 — Full Word Study → meἐμοῦemou — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study →, “ComeΔεῦροDeuro — come here, come toward the speakerG1204 — Full Word Study →, I will showδείξωdeixō — To show, display, or demonstrateG1166 — Full Word Study → youσοιsoi — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → theτὸto — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → punishmentκρίμαkrima — judgment, verdict, or judicial decisionG2917 — Full Word Study → of theτῆςtēs — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → greatμεγάληςmegalēs — Great in size, power, or intensityG3173 — Full Word Study → prostituteπόρνηςpornēs — prostitute; sexually immoral womanG4204 — Full Word Study →, whoτῆςtēs — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → sitsκαθημένηςkathēmenēs — to sit, be seated, dwellG2521 — Full Word Study → onἐπὶepi — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → manyπολλῶνpollōn — much, many, great in quantity or degreeG4183 — Full Word Study → watersὑδάτωνhydatōn — Water; liquid elementG5204 — Full Word Study →. 2Theοἱhoi — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → kingsβασιλεῖςbasileis — A male ruler or sovereign; a kingG935 — Full Word Study → of theτῆςtēs — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → earthγῆςgēs — earth, land, ground, worldG1093 — Full Word Study → were immoralἐπόρνευσανeporneusan — to engage in sexual immorality or fornicationG4203 — Full Word Study → withμεθ’meth’ — with, after, among, followingG3326 — Full Word Study → her, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → those whoοἱhoi — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → dwellκατοικοῦντεςkatoikountes — to dwell, to inhabit, to settle and resideG2730 — Full Word Study → on theτὴνtēn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → earthγῆνgēn — earth, land, ground, worldG1093 — Full Word Study → were intoxicatedἐμεθύσθησανemethysthēsan — to make or become drunk; to intoxicateG3182 — Full Word Study → withἐκek — out from, out of, from withinG1537 — Full Word Study → theτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → wineοἴνουoinou — Wine; fermented grape juiceG3631 — Full Word Study → ofτῆςtēs — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → herαὐτῆςautēs — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → immoralityπορνείαςporneias — sexual immorality or fornicationG4202 — Full Word Study →.” 3AndΚαὶKai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → the angel carried me away inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → the Spirit intoεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → a wildernessἔρημονerēmon — wilderness, deserted place, desolate regionG2048 — Full Word Study →, where I sawεἶδονeidon — To see, perceive, or observe with the eyes or mindG3708 — Full Word Study → a womanγυναῖκαgynaika — woman; wife; female personG1135 — Full Word Study → sittingκαθημένηνkathēmenēn — to sit, be seated, dwellG2521 — Full Word Study → onἐπὶepi — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → a scarletκόκκινονkokkinon — Scarlet red color; crimsonG2847 — Full Word Study → beastθηρίονthērion — wild beast, dangerous animalG2342 — Full Word Study → that was covered withγέμονταgemonta — to be full, to be filled withG1073 — Full Word Study → blasphemousβλασφημίαςblasphēmias — Insulting speech against God or sacred thingsG988 — Full Word Study → namesὀνόματαonomata — name, reputation, or authorityG3686 — Full Word Study → and had sevenἑπτὰhepta — the number sevenG2033 — Full Word Study → headsκεφαλὰςkephalas — Head; chief; ruler; sourceG2776 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → tenδέκαdeka — ten; the number representing completion or fullnessG1176 — Full Word Study → hornsκέραταkerata — Horn; power, strength, or dominionG2768 — Full Word Study →. 4Thehē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → womanγυνὴgynē — woman; wife; female personG1135 — Full Word Study → wasἦνēn — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → dressed inπεριβεβλημένηperibeblēmenē — to clothe, wrap around, or coverG4016 — Full Word Study → purpleπορφυροῦνporphyroun — Purple cloth or garment; royal colorG4210 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → scarletκόκκινονkokkinon — Scarlet red color; crimsonG2847 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → adornedκεχρυσωμένηkechrysōmenē — to overlay with gold; to gild or adornG5558 — Full Word Study → with goldχρυσίῳchrysiō — Gold; precious metalG5553 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → preciousτιμίῳtimiō — of great value; precious; highly esteemedG5093 — Full Word Study → stonesλίθῳlithō — Stone; rock; precious stoneG3037 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → pearlsμαργαρίταιςmargaritais — Pearl; precious jewel formed in oystersG3135 — Full Word Study →. She heldἔχουσαechousa — To have, hold, or possessG2192 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → herαὐτῆςautēs — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → handχειρὶcheiri — hand; power, authority, or controlG5495 — Full Word Study → a goldenχρυσοῦνchrysoun — made of gold; goldenG5552 — Full Word Study → cupποτήριονpotērion — cup, drinking vesselG4221 — Full Word Study → fullγέμονgemon — to be full, to be filled withG1073 — Full Word Study → of abominationsβδελυγμάτωνbdelygmatōn — Something detestable or abominableG946 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → theτὰta — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → impuritiesἀκάθαρταakatharta — morally or ceremonially unclean; defiledG169 — Full Word Study → ofτῆςtēs — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → herαὐτῆςautēs — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → sexual immoralityπορνείαςporneias — sexual immorality or fornicationG4202 — Full Word Study →. 5Andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → onἐπὶepi — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → herαὐτῆςautēs — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → foreheadμέτωπονmetōpon — the forehead; the front of the faceG3359 — Full Word Study → a mysteriousμυστήριονmystērion — A hidden or revealed secretG3466 — Full Word Study → nameὄνομαonoma — name, reputation, or authorityG3686 — Full Word Study → was writtenγεγραμμένονgegrammenon — to write or compose in written formG1125 — Full Word Study →: BABYLONΒΑΒΥΛΩΝBABYLŌN — Ancient Mesopotamian capitalG897 — Full Word Study → THEΗĒ — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → GREATΜΕΓΑΛΗMEGALĒ — Great in size, power, or intensityG3173 — Full Word Study →, THEΗĒ — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → MOTHERΜΗΤΗΡMĒTĒR — mother; female parentG3384 — Full Word Study → OF PROSTITUTESΠΟΡΝΩΝPORNŌN — prostitute; sexually immoral womanG4204 — Full Word Study → ANDΚΑΙKAI — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → OF THEΤΩΝTŌN — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → ABOMINATIONSΒΔΕΛΥΓΜΑΤΩΝBDELYGMATŌN — Something detestable or abominableG946 — Full Word Study → OF THEΤΗΣTĒS — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → EARTHΓΗΣGĒS — earth, land, ground, worldG1093 — Full Word Study →. 6I could see thatεἶδονeidon — To see, perceive, or observe with the eyes or mindG3708 — Full Word Study → theτὴνtēn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → woman was drunkμεθύουσανmethyousan — to become drunk; to intoxicateG3184 — Full Word Study → withἐκek — out from, out of, from withinG1537 — Full Word Study → theτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → bloodαἵματοςhaimatos — blood; life force; violent deathG129 — Full Word Study → of theτῶνtōn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → saintsἁγίωνhagiōn — Set apart for God; morally pure and sacredG40 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → witnessesμαρτύρωνmartyrōn — One who testifies or bears witness; martyrG3144 — Full Word Study → for JesusἸησοῦIēsou — The Lord SavesG2424 — Full Word Study →. AndΚαὶKai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → I was utterly amazedἐθαύμασαethaumasa — To marvel, wonder, or be amazedG2296 — Full Word Study → at the sightἰδὼνidōn — To see, perceive, or observe with the eyes or mindG3708 — Full Word Study → of herαὐτὴνautēn — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →. 7WhyΔιὰDia — through; by means of; because ofG1223 — Full Word Study → are you so amazedἐθαύμασαςethaumasas — To marvel, wonder, or be amazedG2296 — Full Word Study →?” saidεἶπένeipen — to speak, say, or tellG2036 — Full Word Study → theho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → angelἄγγελοςangelos — Messenger; divine or heavenly envoyG32 — Full Word Study →. “Iἐγὼegō — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → will tellἐρῶerō — to say, speak, or declareG2046 — Full Word Study → youσοιsoi — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → theτὸto — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → mysteryμυστήριονmystērion — A hidden or revealed secretG3466 — Full Word Study → of theτῆςtēs — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → womanγυναικὸςgynaikos — woman; wife; female personG1135 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → of theτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → beastθηρίουthēriou — wild beast, dangerous animalG2342 — Full Word Study → thatτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → carriesβαστάζοντοςbastazontos — to carry, bear, or take upG941 — Full Word Study → herαὐτήνautēn — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →, whichτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → hasἔχοντοςechontos — To have, hold, or possessG2192 — Full Word Study → theτὰςtas — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → sevenἑπτὰhepta — the number sevenG2033 — Full Word Study → headsκεφαλὰςkephalas — Head; chief; ruler; sourceG2776 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → tenδέκαdeka — ten; the number representing completion or fullnessG1176 — Full Word Study → hornsκέραταkerata — Horn; power, strength, or dominionG2768 — Full Word Study →. 8TheΤὸTo — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → beastθηρίονthērion — wild beast, dangerous animalG2342 — Full Word Study → thatho — who, which, thatG3739 — Full Word Study → you sawεἶδεςeides — To see, perceive, or observe with the eyes or mindG3708 — Full Word Study →it wasἦνēn — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study →, and now isἔστινestin — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → no moreοὐκouk — No, not, negation particleG3756 — Full Word Study →, but is aboutμέλλειmellei — to be about to, intend, be destinedG3195 — Full Word Study → to come upἀναβαίνεινanabainein — to go up, ascend, climbG305 — Full Word Study → out ofἐκek — out from, out of, from withinG1537 — Full Word Study → theτῆςtēs — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → Abyssἀβύσσουabyssou — bottomless pit; the deep abyssG12 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → goὑπάγειhypagei — to go away, depart, or withdrawG5217 — Full Word Study → to its destructionἀπώλειανapōleian — utter ruin; total loss or destructionG684 — Full Word Study →. Andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → those whoοἱhoi — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → dwellκατοικοῦντεςkatoikountes — to dwell, to inhabit, to settle and resideG2730 — Full Word Study → onἐπὶepi — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → theτῆςtēs — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → earthγῆςgēs — earth, land, ground, worldG1093 — Full Word Study → whoseὧνhōn — who, which, thatG3739 — Full Word Study → namesὄνομαonoma — name, reputation, or authorityG3686 — Full Word Study → were not writtenγέγραπταιgegraptai — to write or compose in written formG1125 — Full Word Study → inἐπὶepi — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → theτὸto — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → Bookβιβλίονbiblion — written scroll or book documentG975 — Full Word Study → of Lifeζωῆςzōēs — Life, living existence, vitalityG2222 — Full Word Study → fromἀπὸapo — from, away from, out ofG575 — Full Word Study → the foundation of the world will marvelθαυμασθήσονταιthaumasthēsontai — To marvel, wonder, or be amazedG2296 — Full Word Study → when they seeβλεπόντωνblepontōn — to see, look at, perceive, bewareG991 — Full Word Study → theτὸto — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → beastθηρίονthērion — wild beast, dangerous animalG2342 — Full Word Study → thatὅτιhoti — that; because; since; introducing clauses of reason or contentG3754 — Full Word Study → wasἦνēn — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → isἔστινestin — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → notοὐκouk — No, not, negation particleG3756 — Full Word Study →, and yetκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → will beπαρέσταιparestai — To be present, to be here, to arriveG3918 — Full Word Study →. 9This calls forὯδεHōde — in this place; hereG5602 — Full Word Study → a mindνοῦςnous — The mind; one's thinking faculty or understandingG3563 — Full Word Study → withἔχωνechōn — To have, hold, or possessG2192 — Full Word Study → wisdomσοφίανsophian — Wisdom; divine insight and practical understandingG4678 — Full Word Study →. Theαἱhai — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → sevenἑπτὰhepta — the number sevenG2033 — Full Word Study → headsκεφαλαὶkephalai — Head; chief; ruler; sourceG2776 — Full Word Study → areεἰσίνeisin — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → sevenἑπτὰhepta — the number sevenG2033 — Full Word Study → mountainsὄρηorē — a high hill or mountainG3735 — Full Word Study → onἐπ’ep’ — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → whichὅπουhopou — where, wherever, the place in whichG3699 — Full Word Study → thehē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → womanγυνὴgynē — woman; wife; female personG1135 — Full Word Study → sitsκάθηταιkathētai — to sit, be seated, dwellG2521 — Full Word Study →. 10There areεἰσινeisin — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → alsoκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → sevenἑπτάhepta — the number sevenG2033 — Full Word Study → kingsβασιλεῖςbasileis — A male ruler or sovereign; a kingG935 — Full Word Study →. Fiveπέντεpente — The number fiveG4002 — Full Word Study → have fallenἔπεσανepesan — to fall, collapse, or fall downG4098 — Full Word Study →, oneεἷςheis — one, a single unit, unifiedG1520 — Full Word Study → isἔστινestin — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study →, and the otherἄλλοςallos — another, other, different oneG243 — Full Word Study → has not yet comeἦλθενēlthen — to come, go, arrive, or appearG2064 — Full Word Study →; but whenὅτανhotan — whenever, at the time when, as soon asG3752 — Full Word Study → he does comeἔλθῃelthē — to come, go, arrive, or appearG2064 — Full Word Study →, heαὐτὸνauton — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → mustδεῖdei — it is necessary, must, oughtG1163 — Full Word Study → remainμεῖναιmeinai — to remain, stay, abide, endureG3306 — Full Word Study → for only a little whileὀλίγονoligon — Few in number; small in quantity or durationG3641 — Full Word Study →. 11Theτὸto — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → beastθηρίονthērion — wild beast, dangerous animalG2342 — Full Word Study → thatho — who, which, thatG3739 — Full Word Study → wasἦνēn — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study →, and now isἔστινestin — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → notοὐκouk — No, not, negation particleG3756 — Full Word Study →, isἐστινestin — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → an eighth king, who belongs toἐστινestin — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → the other sevenἑπτάhepta — the number sevenG2033 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → is goingὑπάγειhypagei — to go away, depart, or withdrawG5217 — Full Word Study → intoεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → destructionἀπώλειανapōleian — utter ruin; total loss or destructionG684 — Full Word Study →. 12Theτὰta — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → tenδέκαdeka — ten; the number representing completion or fullnessG1176 — Full Word Study → hornsκέραταkerata — Horn; power, strength, or dominionG2768 — Full Word Study → you sawεἶδεςeides — To see, perceive, or observe with the eyes or mindG3708 — Full Word Study → areεἰσινeisin — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → tenδέκαdeka — ten; the number representing completion or fullnessG1176 — Full Word Study → kingsβασιλεῖςbasileis — A male ruler or sovereign; a kingG935 — Full Word Study → whoοἵτινεςhoitines — whoever, whichever, the one whoG3748 — Full Word Study → have not yet receivedἔλαβονelabon — to take, receive, or obtainG2983 — Full Word Study → a kingdomβασιλείανbasileian — The reign or domain of a king; God's sovereign ruleG932 — Full Word Study →, butἀλλὰalla — but, yet, rather, on the other handG235 — Full Word Study → will receiveλαμβάνουσινlambanousin — to take, receive, or obtainG2983 — Full Word Study → oneμίανmian — one, a single unit, unifiedG1520 — Full Word Study → hourὥρανhōran — A period of time; hour, season, or appointed momentG5610 — Full Word Study → of authorityἐξουσίανexousian — authority, power, or right to actG1849 — Full Word Study → asὡςhōs — as, like, when, in the manner thatG5613 — Full Word Study → kingsβασιλεῖςbasileis — A male ruler or sovereign; a kingG935 — Full Word Study →, along withμετὰmeta — with, after, among, followingG3326 — Full Word Study → theτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → beastθηρίουthēriou — wild beast, dangerous animalG2342 — Full Word Study →. 13These kings haveἔχουσινechousin — To have, hold, or possessG2192 — Full Word Study → oneμίανmian — one, a single unit, unifiedG1520 — Full Word Study → purposeγνώμηνgnōmēn — deliberate decision, resolved judgment, or firm purposeG1106 — Full Word Study →: to yieldδιδόασινdidoasin — to give, grant, or bestowG1325 — Full Word Study → theirαὐτῶνautōn — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → powerδύναμινdynamin — Power, strength, ability, or mighty workG1411 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → authorityἐξουσίανexousian — authority, power, or right to actG1849 — Full Word Study → to theτῷtō — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → beastθηρίῳthēriō — wild beast, dangerous animalG2342 — Full Word Study →. 14They will make warπολεμήσουσινpolemēsousin — to engage in battle or warfareG4170 — Full Word Study → againstμετὰmeta — with, after, among, followingG3326 — Full Word Study → theτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → LambἈρνίουArniou — Young lamb, little lambG721 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → theτὸto — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → LambἈρνίονArnion — Young lamb, little lambG721 — Full Word Study → will triumph overνικήσειnikēsei — To conquer, overcome, or achieve victoryG3528 — Full Word Study → themαὐτούςautous — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →, becauseὅτιhoti — that; because; since; introducing clauses of reason or contentG3754 — Full Word Study → He isἐστὶνestin — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → LordΚύριοςKyrios — Lord; master; one who has authority or ownershipG2962 — Full Word Study → of lordsκυρίωνkyriōn — Lord; master; one who has authority or ownershipG2962 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → KingΒασιλεὺςBasileus — A male ruler or sovereign; a kingG935 — Full Word Study → of kingsβασιλέωνbasileōn — A male ruler or sovereign; a kingG935 — Full Word Study →; andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → He will be accompanied byμετ’met’ — with, after, among, followingG3326 — Full Word Study → Hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → calledκλητοὶklētoi — called, invited, summonedG2822 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → chosenἐκλεκτοὶeklektoi — chosen, elect, selected by GodG1588 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → faithful ones.” 15ThenΚαὶKai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → the angel said to meμοιmoi — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study →, “TheΤὰTa — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → watersὕδαταhydata — Water; liquid elementG5204 — Full Word Study → you sawεἶδεςeides — To see, perceive, or observe with the eyes or mindG3708 — Full Word Study →, whereοὗhou — where, whither, to which placeG3757 — Full Word Study → thehē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → prostituteπόρνηpornē — prostitute; sexually immoral womanG4204 — Full Word Study → was seatedκάθηταιkathētai — to sit, be seated, dwellG2521 — Full Word Study →, areεἰσὶνeisin — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → peoplesλαοὶlaoi — a people; a nation; the common peopleG2992 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → multitudesὄχλοιochloi — A crowd or multitude of people gathered togetherG3793 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → nationsἔθνηethnē — Gentiles, nationsG1484 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → tonguesγλῶσσαιglōssai — tongue; language; speechG1100 — Full Word Study →. 16Andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → theτὰta — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → tenδέκαdeka — ten; the number representing completion or fullnessG1176 — Full Word Study → hornsκέραταkerata — Horn; power, strength, or dominionG2768 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → theτὸto — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → beastθηρίονthērion — wild beast, dangerous animalG2342 — Full Word Study → thatha — who, which, thatG3739 — Full Word Study → you sawεἶδεςeides — To see, perceive, or observe with the eyes or mindG3708 — Full Word Study → will hateμισήσουσινmisēsousin — to hate, to regard with hostility or disdainG3404 — Full Word Study → theτὴνtēn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → prostituteπόρνηνpornēn — prostitute; sexually immoral womanG4204 — Full Word Study →. Theyκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → will leaveποιήσουσινpoiēsousin — to do, make, perform, or accomplishG4160 — Full Word Study → herαὐτὴνautēn — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → desolateἠρημωμένηνērēmōmenēn — To make desolate; to lay waste or devastateG2049 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → nakedγυμνήνgymnēn — naked, unclothed, without coveringG1131 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → will eat herαὐτῆςautēs — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → fleshσάρκαςsarkas — flesh, physical body, human natureG4561 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → burnκατακαύσουσινkatakausousin — to burn up, consume by fireG2618 — Full Word Study → herαὐτὴνautēn — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → withἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → fireπυρίpyri — Fire; flame; burningG4442 — Full Word Study →. 17Forγὰρgar — for, because, since (causal/explanatory conjunction)G1063 — Full Word Study → GodΘεὸςTheos — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → has put itἔδωκενedōken — to give, grant, or bestowG1325 — Full Word Study → intoεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → theirαὐτῶνautōn — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → heartsκαρδίαςkardias — heart; center of emotion, will, and moral characterG2588 — Full Word Study → to carry outποιῆσαιpoiēsai — to do, make, perform, or accomplishG4160 — Full Word Study → Hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → purposeγνώμηνgnōmēn — deliberate decision, resolved judgment, or firm purposeG1106 — Full Word Study → byκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → unitingγνώμηνgnōmēn — deliberate decision, resolved judgment, or firm purposeG1106 — Full Word Study → to giveδοῦναιdounai — to give, grant, or bestowG1325 — Full Word Study → theirαὐτῶνautōn — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → kingdomβασιλείανbasileian — The reign or domain of a king; God's sovereign ruleG932 — Full Word Study → to theτῷtō — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → beastθηρίῳthēriō — wild beast, dangerous animalG2342 — Full Word Study →, untilἄχριachri — Until, up to, as far asG891 — Full Word Study → theοἱhoi — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → wordsλόγοιlogoi — word, statement, message, divine utteranceG3056 — Full Word Study → of GodΘεοῦTheou — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → are fulfilledτελεσθήσονταιtelesthēsontai — to finish, complete, accomplish, fulfillG5055 — Full Word Study →. 18Andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → thehē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → womanγυνὴgynē — woman; wife; female personG1135 — Full Word Study → you sawεἶδεςeides — To see, perceive, or observe with the eyes or mindG3708 — Full Word Study → isἔστινestin — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → thehē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → greatμεγάληmegalē — Great in size, power, or intensityG3173 — Full Word Study → cityπόλιςpolis — A city; a populated urban centerG4172 — Full Word Study → thathē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → rulesβασιλείανbasileian — The reign or domain of a king; God's sovereign ruleG932 — Full Word Study → overἐπὶepi — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → theτῶνtōn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → kingsβασιλέωνbasileōn — A male ruler or sovereign; a kingG935 — Full Word Study → of theτῆςtēs — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → earthγῆςgēs — earth, land, ground, worldG1093 — Full Word Study →.”
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Chapter Commentary — Revelation 17
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Revelation 17 presents one of Scripture's most vivid and symbolic judgments: the fall of Babylon the Great, portrayed as a harlot woman. This chapter unveils the mystery of a godless, idolatrous world system that has seduced the nations, persecuted the saints, and opposed Christ's kingdom. Through the angel's explanation, John learns that this corrupt system—represented by both a woman and a beast—will ultimately be destroyed by God's sovereign hand, vindicating His people and demonstrating His absolute authority over all earthly powers.

Verses 1–5: The Vision of the Harlot Woman

One of the seven bowl-judgment angels invites John to witness the destruction of "the great whore that sitteth upon many waters." This woman represents a false, idolatrous religious and political system that has corrupted the world's rulers and intoxicated its inhabitants with spiritual deception. The woman sits upon a scarlet beast covered in blasphemous names, symbolizing the unholy alliance between worldly power and spiritual rebellion against God. Her luxurious appearance—purple, scarlet, gold, and pearls—reflects the seductive appeal of worldly wealth and status. Yet her golden cup, full of "abominations and filthiness," reveals the poisoned content beneath the attractive exterior. The name written on her forehead, "Mystery, Babylon the Great, the Mother of Harlots," identifies her as the source and mother of all false religious systems opposing God's truth.

Verses 6–8: The Beast and the Book of Life

John observes that the woman is drunk with the blood of the saints and martyrs of Jesus—a sobering reminder that this worldly system has violently opposed God's people throughout history. The angel then explains the mystery: the beast itself embodies a kingdom that "was, and is not, and shall ascend out of the bottomless pit" (verse 8). This describes a power that rises, falls, and rises again—ultimately destined for perdition. Those "whose names were not written in the book of life from the foundation of the world" will marvel at and follow this beast in its final manifestation. This emphasizes a profound biblical truth: God's elect are eternally secure, having been written in His book before time began, while the unbelieving world remains vulnerable to deception.

Verses 9–14: The Seven Heads, Seven Kings, and Ten Horns

The angel interprets the symbols: the seven heads represent seven mountains (geographical power centers, likely Rome) and seven successive kings (five fallen, one present, one yet to come). The beast itself is described as an eighth king arising from these seven and heading toward destruction. The ten horns represent ten kings who have not yet received their kingdoms but will briefly exercise power alongside the beast. Their unified purpose is to wage war against the Lamb—yet the Lamb shall overcome them (verse 14), for He is "Lord of lords, and King of kings." Those with Him are "called, and chosen, and faithful," reminding us that victory belongs to Christ and His redeemed people.

Verses 15–18: The Fall of the Harlot

The "waters" where the woman sits represent "peoples, and multitudes, and nations, and tongues"—her influence spreads globally. Yet paradoxically, the ten horns and the beast will turn against her, destroying her utterly and burning her with fire (verse 16). This demonstrates God's sovereignty: He puts it in the hearts of these earthly powers to accomplish His purpose. The great city (Babylon) that once reigned over the kings of the earth will be judged and overthrown, vindicating God's justice and His promise to protect His people.

Application for Today

Revelation 17 assures believers that worldly systems opposing God, no matter how powerful or seductive, are temporary and doomed. Our security rests not in earthly kingdoms but in the Lamb's eternal victory. As we navigate a culture increasingly hostile to biblical truth, we can trust that God's purposes will be fulfilled and His people ultimately vindicated. Our calling is faithful allegiance to Christ alone.

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