Translations
Modern
And the woman you saw is the great city that rules over the kings of the earth.”
Traditional
And the woman which thou sawest is that great city, which reigneth over the kings of the earth.
Literal
And the woman whom you saw is the great city, the one having kingship over the kings of the earth.”
Latin
Et mulier, quam vidisti, est civitas magna, quæ habet regnum super reges terræ.
Original
Greek
English
And the woman you saw is the great city that rules over the kings of the earth.”
Notes
The main drama in this section shows the powers that stand against God and cause the persecution and suffering of God’s people. Rome’s power attracted and impressed many people (Revelation 17:6). John clearly describes Rome's sins and shares God's judgment (Revelation 17:3–18) before he describes Rome’s fall (18:1–24) and heaven’s response to that fall (19:1–10).
Theme notes and profiles
Glossary
Apocalyptic Babylon as a Symbol Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Book of Revelation Horn Lucifer Mystery Place of the Dead Prostitute, Prostitution
Topics
Cities: The Apostasy Woman: (Lewd) of the Roman Apostasy Women of Backsliding