Revelation 17:9

Translations

Modern

This calls for a mind with wisdom. The seven heads are seven mountains on which the woman sits.

Traditional

And here is the mind which hath wisdom. The seven heads are seven mountains, on which the woman sitteth.

Literal

Here is the mind having wisdom: The seven heads are seven mountains, where the woman sits on them;

Latin

Et hic est sensus, qui habet sapientiam. Septem capita, septem montes sunt, super quos mulier sedet, et reges septem sunt.

Original

Greek

English

This calls for a mind with wisdom. The seven heads are seven mountains on which the woman sits.

Notes

Revelation 17:9

The seven heads of the beast symbolize the seven hills where Rome was built (refer to study note on Revelation 16:10–11).
the woman: See Revelation 17:3–6.

Revelation 17:8–11

This vision's destruction contrasts with the future of God's people in the new heaven and earth (see Revelation 21:1–4).

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).

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Glossary

Antichrist Apocalyptic Babylon as a Symbol Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Book of Revelation Horn Lucifer Mystery Perdition Place of the Dead Prostitute, Prostitution

Topics

Cities: Built: On Hills Horn: Symbolical Seven: Miscellany of Sevens: Seven Heads and Seven Crowns The Apocalypse

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