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Revelation 17

Revelation 17:7

The Mystery Explained · Revelation 17:6–13
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Translations

Modern
“Why are you so amazed?” said the angel. “I will tell you the mystery of the woman and of the beast that carries her, which has the seven heads and ten horns.
Traditional
And the angel said unto me, Wherefore didst thou marvel? I will tell thee the mystery of the woman, and of the beast that carrieth her, which hath the seven heads and ten horns.
Literal
And the angel said to me, “Why did you marvel? I will tell you the mystery of the woman and of the beast carrying her, having the seven heads and the ten horns.
Latin
Et dixit mihi angelus: Quare miraris? ego dicam tibi sacramentum mulieris, et bestiæ, quæ portat eam, quæ habet capita septem, et cornua decem.

Original

Greek
English
“Why are you so amazed?” said the angel. “I will tell you the mystery of the woman and of the beast that carries her, which has the seven heads and ten horns.

Notes

Revelation 17:7

The angel helps John understand the mystery in response to his amazement (Revelation 17:8–14).

Revelation 17:1–19:10

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

Symbolic Numbers Visions

Glossary

Antichrist 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

Angel (A Spirit): Appearances of To John, on the Island of Patmos Horn: Symbolical Horns of Antichristian Powers Seven: Miscellany of Sevens: The Scarlet-Colored Beast Having Seven Heads