Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. These concluding events include the fall of babylon, described in revelation 1718. However, a closer reading of revelation 1718 and, in truth, much of the book of revelation also shows that johns apocalyptic message seems grounded in a firm foundation of hebrew scripture. Similar to chapter 12, which provides a concise history of satans efforts to destroy christ and gods people, including the true church of god, revelation 17 documents the work of a powerful, false religious system that has long deceived and ruled over numerous nations and peoples. Revelation 17 begins by clearly identifying the woman in this chapter as a harlot verse 1 with whom the kings of the earth committed fornication verse 2. The beast from the sea in chapter and the dragon of chapter 12 are also described as having seven heads and ten horns, which implies that these three satan, the antichrist, and babylon are connected. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. May 07, 2011 the book of revelation niv audio holy bible high quality and best speed book 66 duration. In revelation chapter 17, john witnessed a woman dressed in a scarlet red and purple robe.
This name indicates the meaning of revelation it uncovers matters that had been hidden and discloses events that would happen long after it was written. Revelation 1, new king james version nkjv the bible app. One of the angels who had the vials, explains the meaning of the former vision of the antichristian beast that was to reign 1260 years, and then to be destroyed. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. In the top box type the book of the bible and the chapter e. Chapter 17, 18, and 19 of the revelation faith hope love. The prior chapter used babylon as a reference to a religious or spiritual corruption. Revelation chapter 18 explained book of revelation each. They shall see their folly, and how they have been bewitched and enslaved by the harlot, and be made instruments in. In general, however, it is helpful to consider chapter 17 as dealing with babylon as an ecclesiastical or spiritual entity and chapter 18 as dealing with babylon as a political entity. In revelation 17 and 18, the fall of babylon is carefully detailed. And the woman which thou sawest is the great city which hath a kingdom over the kings of the earth. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title.
The angel referred to in chapter 18, is obviously not the same as the one who introduced the events of chapter 17. And tthe dwellers on earth whose names have not been written in uthe book of life from the foundation of the world will marvel to see the beast, because pit was. The judgment of the great whore, which sits on many waters, revelation 17. This religious babylon was tolerated and manipulated by the leaders of the world, for a time, but then destroyed revelation 17. Chapter 17 john is shown that babylon the great, the mother of harlots and abominations, has become established throughout the earth. This seems to refer to political intrigues in which the leaders of these nations collaborate with this harlot in. By jack kelley friday august 3rd, 2012 about 23 minutes to read. She was adorned in flashy jewels and an overabundance of gold.
Therefore, we can expect the same sequence of events that have happened throughout the book of revelation. The angel explains the mystery of the woman, of the beast, etc. I will shew unto thee the judgment of the great whore that sitteth upon many waters. As noted in chapter 12, it may be that satan is the spiritual driving force, the antichrist is the emperor, and babylon is the. Josephus lists the 10 horns who received authority for one hour revelation 17.
When one considers that chapter divisions are not part of the original inspired text and takes chapters 17 and 18 as one unified passage, the similarities between the woman and. Read, and the woman whom thou sawest is not that, but the great city, which has a kingdom over the kings of the earth. In chapter 17 the seductive power of luxury and greed is matched with the commercial power of chapter 18. You, the bible, and the holy spirit are priority in interpretation. Chapter 17 nd there came one of the seven angels which had the seven vials, and talked with me, saying unto me, come hither. Revelation 1, english standard version 2016 esv the.
I will shew unto thee the a judgment of the great b whore that sitteth upon many c waters. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. Chapters seventeen and eighteen are connected in that they portray the judgment of god on a city called babylon the great. Revelation 17 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 17. This summary of the book of revelation provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of revelation. Revelation 1718 new international version niv babylon, the prostitute on the beast 17 one of the seven angels who had the seven bowls came and said to me, come, i will show you the punishment of the great prostitute, who sits by many waters.
Babylon the great, the mother of all the prostitutes and all the filthy practices on the earth. Its meaning is positive, not fearful or terrifying to those who serve god. To many, the symbolic nature of the numbers in the book of the revelation simply makes rev. Most commentaries in their attempt to force revelation 17 to refer to. Let me summarize where we left off in revelation and how it applies to this chapter.
Its no coincidence that the final days of the age of man are taken up with a battle involving these two cities. Revelation chapter 17 explained book of revelation each. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelation. But that we are to confine ourselves to rome, either papal or pagan or both. In chapter 18 we will read about the destruction of the commercial, political babylon when it takes place at the end of the great tribulation. With these words the angels explanation of the mystery of the woman see revelation 17.
Rome was th whole world, and al the world was rome. Both of these chapters deal with the subject of babylon and form a unit of prophetic doctrine, namely, the destruction of babylon. This chapter is, on several accounts, very important, and particularly as it appears to explain several of the most remarkable symbols in the book. Audio bible book of revelation chapter 1718 youtube. Revelation 1 niv bible the revelation from jesus christ. The book of revelation is the key for a complete understanding of the great controversy between christ and satan as revealed in the scriptures. Introduction revelation 17 and 18 are two of the most intriguing chapters of the bible, yet two of the most difficult and disputed. This chapter speaks of the destruction of babylon, an immoral empire. A woman arrayed in purple and scarlet, with a golden cup in her hand sits upon the beast. However, these are two of the most difficult chapters of revelation to interpret and expositors vary widely in their understanding of. Another angel from heaven proclaims the fall of mystical babylon.
The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. The woman was presented as the mother of all prostitutes, as symbol for the false religion that many followed. Revelation 1718 niv babylon, the prostitute on the. Revelation 1 niv prologue the revelation from jesus. While many associate the word apocalypse with great disaster, the book of revelation begins and ends by saying that those who read, understand, and apply its message would be happy for doing so. Revelation 1718 niv babylon, the prostitute on the beast. Home audio studies the book of revelation the book of revelation.
Any interpretation of revelation 17 and 18 is difficult because expositors have not agreed as to the detail of their interpretations. Revelation 17 and there came one of the seven angels which had the seven vials, and talked with me, saying unto me, come hither. Chapter 20 the millennium with the investigative and executive judgment of the wicked. Revelation 1, english standard version 2016 esv the bible app. Now well back up a little and get the detail on babylons three dimensional destruction. Net bible as for the woman you saw, she is the great city that has sovereignty over. Section 6, chapters 17 19, the fall of the great harlot and the beasts. Chapter seventeen describes her influence, while chapter eighteen prescribes her destruction. Babylon is mentioned 287 times in the scriptures, more than any other city except jerusalem. Verses 12 18 the significance of the number 7 in the book of revelation. Thus far in the book of revelation five enemies of christ have been. We have seen that rome may have been thought of in revelation 17. This entry is part 14 of 16 in the series revelation. Almost since the beginning of time, the story of man on earth has been the tale of two cities, babylon the city of man, and jerusalem the city of god.
To many, the symbolic nature of the numbers in the book of the revelation simply makes v. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he sawthat is, the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. Many elaborate, literal interpretations of the book of the revelation are based on the specific details of rev. Verses 1218 the significance of the number 7 in the book of revelation. What if the book of revelation 1718 applies to todays. This seems to refer to political intrigues in which the leaders of these nations collaborate with this harlot in spiritual misconduct, with each party seeking its own. Revelation 17 is the destruction of the religious babylon that takes place about the center of the seven years after the antichrist declares himself to be god and no longer needs the one world religion. Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue. Chapters 1718 with the conclusion of the bowl judgments weve seen the end of the great tribulation. With the conclusion of the bowl judgments were right at the end of the great tribulation.
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