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Revelation 17

1 And there came one of the seven angels that had the seven bowls, and spake with me, saying, Come hither, I will show thee the judgment of the great harlot that sitteth upon many waters;

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • there came G2064 (ἔρχομαι) — to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
  • one G1520 (εἷς) — one
  • of G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or figurative; direct or remote)
  • the G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the G32 (ἄγγελος) — compare ) (to bring tidings); a messenger; especially an "angel"; by implication, a pastor
  • seven G2033 (ἑπτά) — seven
  • angels G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • angels G32 (ἄγγελος) — compare ) (to bring tidings); a messenger; especially an "angel"; by implication, a pastor
  • which had G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • which had G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition)
  • the G5357 (φιάλη) — a broad shallow cup ("phial")
  • vials G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • vials G5357 (φιάλη) — a broad shallow cup ("phial")
  • talked G2980 (λαλέω) — to talk, i.e. utter words
  • with G3326 (μετά) — properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession) with wh…
  • me G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • saying G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • unto me G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • Come hither G1204 (δεῦρο) — here; used also imperative hither!; and of time, hitherto
  • I will shew G1166 (δεικνύω) — to show (literally or figuratively)
  • unto thee G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • the judgment G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the judgment G2917 (κρίμα) — a decision (the function or the effect, for or against ("crime"))
  • of the great G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of the great G3173 (μέγας) — big (literally or figuratively, in a very wide application)
  • whore G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • whore G4204 (πόρνη) — a strumpet; figuratively, an idolater
  • that sitteth G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • that sitteth G2521 (κάθημαι) — and (to sit; akin to the base of ); to sit down; figuratively, to remain, reside
  • upon G1909 (ἐπί) — properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with…
  • many G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • many G4183 (πολύς) — (singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely
  • waters G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • waters G5204 (ὕδωρ) — water (as if rainy) literally or figuratively

2 with whom the kings of the earth committed fornication, and they that dwell in the earth were made drunken with the wine of her fornication.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • With G3326 (μετά) — properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession) with wh…
  • whom G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • the kings G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the kings G935 (βασιλεύς) — a sovereign (abstractly, relatively, or figuratively)
  • of the earth G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of the earth G1093 (γῆ) — soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe (including the occupants in each application)
  • have committed fornication G4203 (πορνεύω) — to act the harlot, i.e. (literally) indulge unlawful lust (of either sex), or (figuratively) practise idolatry
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • the inhabitants G2730 (κατοικέω) — to house permanently, i.e. reside (literally or figuratively)
  • have been made drunk G3182 (μεθύσκω) — to intoxicate
  • with G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or figurative; direct or remote)
  • the wine G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the wine G3631 (οἶνος) — "wine" (literally or figuratively)
  • of her G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • fornication G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • fornication G4202 (πορνεία) — harlotry (including adultery and incest); figuratively, idolatry

3 And he carried me away in the Spirit into a wilderness: and I saw a woman sitting upon a scarlet-colored beast, full of names of blasphemy, having seven heads and ten horns.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • So G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • he carried G667 (ἀποφέρω) — to bear off (literally or relatively)
  • me G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • the spirit G4151 (πνεῦμα) — a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, men…
  • into G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • the wilderness G2048 (ἔρημος) — lonesome, i.e. (by implication) waste (usually as a noun, being implied)
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • I saw G3708 (ὁράω) — by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
  • a woman G1135 (γυνή) — a woman; specially, a wife
  • sit G2521 (κάθημαι) — and (to sit; akin to the base of ); to sit down; figuratively, to remain, reside
  • upon G1909 (ἐπί) — properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with…
  • a scarlet coloured G2847 (κόκκινος) — crimson-colored
  • beast G2342 (θηρίον) — a dangerous animal
  • full G1073 (γέμω) — to swell out, i.e. be full
  • of names G3686 (ὄνομα) — a "name" (literally or figuratively) (authority, character)
  • of blasphemy G988 (βλασφημία) — vilification (especially against God)
  • having G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition)
  • seven G2033 (ἑπτά) — seven
  • heads G2776 (κεφαλή) — the head (as the part most readily taken hold of), literally or figuratively
  • ten G1176 (δέκα) — ten
  • horns G2768 (κέρας) — a horn (literally or figuratively)

4 And the woman was arrayed in purple and scarlet, and decked with gold and precious stone and pearls, having in her hand a golden cup full of abominations, even the unclean things of her fornication,

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • the woman G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the woman G1135 (γυνή) — a woman; specially, a wife
  • was G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • arrayed in G4016 (περιβάλλω) — to throw all around, i.e. invest (with a palisade or with clothing)
  • purple G4209 (πορφύρα) — the "purple" mussel, i.e. (by implication) the red-blue color itself, and finally a garment dyed with it
  • scarlet colour G2847 (κόκκινος) — crimson-colored
  • decked G5558 (χρυσόω) — to gild, i.e. bespangle with golden ornaments
  • with gold G5557 (χρυσός) — gold; by extension, a golden article, as an ornament or coin
  • precious G5093 (τίμιος) — valuable, i.e. (objectively) costly, or (subjectively) honored, esteemed, or (figuratively) beloved
  • stones G3037 (λίθος) — a stone (literally or figuratively)
  • pearls G3135 (μαργαρίτης) — a pearl
  • having G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition)
  • a golden G5552 (χρύσεος) — made of gold
  • cup G4221 (ποτήριον) — a drinking-vessel; by extension, the contents thereof, i.e. a cupful (draught); figuratively, a lot or fate
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • her G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • hand G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • hand G5495 (χείρ) — the hand (literally or figuratively (power); especially (by Hebraism) a means or instrument)
  • full G1073 (γέμω) — to swell out, i.e. be full
  • of abominations G946 (βδέλυγμα) — a detestation, i.e. (specially) idolatry
  • filthiness G168 (ἀκαθάρτης) — impurity (the state), morally
  • of her G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • fornication G4202 (πορνεία) — harlotry (including adultery and incest); figuratively, idolatry

5 and upon her forehead a name written, MYSTERY, BABYLON THE GREAT, THE MOTHER OF THE HARLOTS AND OF THE ABOMINATIONS OF THE EARTH.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • upon G1909 (ἐπί) — properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with…
  • her G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • forehead G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • forehead G3359 (μέτωπον) — the forehead (as opposite the countenance)
  • a name G3686 (ὄνομα) — a "name" (literally or figuratively) (authority, character)
  • written G1125 (γράφω) — to "grave", especially to write; figuratively, to describe
  • MYSTERY G3466 (μυστήριον) — a secret or "mystery" (through the idea of silence imposed by initiation into religious rites)
  • BABYLON G897 (Βαβυλών) — Babylon, the capitol of Chaldæa (literally or figuratively (as a type of tyranny))
  • THE GREAT G3173 (μέγας) — big (literally or figuratively, in a very wide application)
  • THE MOTHER G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • THE MOTHER G3384 (μήτηρ) — a "mother" (literally or figuratively, immediate or remote)
  • OF HARLOTS G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • OF HARLOTS G4204 (πόρνη) — a strumpet; figuratively, an idolater
  • ABOMINATIONS G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • ABOMINATIONS G946 (βδέλυγμα) — a detestation, i.e. (specially) idolatry
  • OF THE EARTH G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • OF THE EARTH G1093 (γῆ) — soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe (including the occupants in each application)

6 And I saw the woman drunken with the blood of the saints, and with the blood of the martyrs of Jesus. And when I saw her, I wondered with a great wonder.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • I saw G3708 (ὁράω) — by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
  • the woman G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the woman G1135 (γυνή) — a woman; specially, a wife
  • drunken G3184 (μεθύω) — to drink to intoxication, i.e. get drunk
  • with G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or figurative; direct or remote)
  • the blood G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the blood G129 (αἷμα) — blood, literally (of men or animals), figuratively (the juice of grapes) or specially (the atoning blood of Christ); by implication, bloodshed, also kindred
  • of the saints G40 (ἅγιος) — sacred (physically, pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially, consecrated)
  • of the martyrs G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of the martyrs G3144 (μάρτυς) — a witness (literally (judicially) or figuratively (genitive case)); by analogy, a "martyr"
  • of Jesus G2424 (Ἰησοῦς) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites
  • when I saw G3708 (ὁράω) — by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
  • her G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • I wondered G2296 (θαυμάζω) — to wonder; by implication, to admire
  • with great G3173 (μέγας) — big (literally or figuratively, in a very wide application)
  • astonishment G2295 (θαῦμα) — wonder (properly concrete; but by implication, abstract)

7 And the angel said unto me, Wherefore didst thou wonder? I will tell thee the mystery of the woman, and of the beast that carrieth her, which hath the seven heads and the ten horns.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Revelation 17:1 · Revelation 17:8
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • the angel G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the angel G32 (ἄγγελος) — compare ) (to bring tidings); a messenger; especially an "angel"; by implication, a pastor
  • said unto G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • me G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • Wherefore G1223 (διά) — through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
  • didst thou marvel G2296 (θαυμάζω) — to wonder; by implication, to admire
  • I G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • will tell G2046 (ἐρέω) — an alternate for in certain tenses; to utter, i.e. speak or say
  • thee G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • the mystery G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the mystery G3466 (μυστήριον) — a secret or "mystery" (through the idea of silence imposed by initiation into religious rites)
  • of the woman G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of the woman G1135 (γυνή) — a woman; specially, a wife
  • of the beast G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of the beast G2342 (θηρίον) — a dangerous animal
  • that carrieth G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • that carrieth G941 (βαστάζω) — to lift, literally or figuratively (endure, declare, sustain, receive, etc.)
  • her G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • which G5101 (τίς) — an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions)
  • hath G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • hath G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition)
  • the G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the G2776 (κεφαλή) — the head (as the part most readily taken hold of), literally or figuratively
  • seven G2033 (ἑπτά) — seven
  • heads G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • heads G2776 (κεφαλή) — the head (as the part most readily taken hold of), literally or figuratively
  • ten G1176 (δέκα) — ten
  • horns G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • horns G2768 (κέρας) — a horn (literally or figuratively)

8 The beast that thou sawest was, and is not; and is about to come up out of the abyss, and to go into perdition. And they that dwell on the earth shall wonder, they whose name hath not been written in the book of life from the foundation of the world, when they behold the beast, how that he was, and is not, and shall come.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • The beast G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • The beast G2342 (θηρίον) — a dangerous animal
  • that G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • thou sawest G3708 (ὁράω) — by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
  • was G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • shall G3195 (μέλλω) — to intend, i.e. be about to be, do, or suffer something (of persons or things, especially events; in the sense of purpose, duty, necessity, probability, poss…
  • ascend G305 (ἀναβαίνω) — to go up (literally or figuratively)
  • out G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or figurative; direct or remote)
  • of the abyss G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of the abyss G12 (ἄβυσσος) — depthless, i.e. (specially) (infernal) "abyss"
  • go G5217 (ὑπάγω) — to lead (oneself) under, i.e. withdraw or retire (as if sinking out of sight), literally or figuratively
  • into G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • perdition G684 (ἀπώλεια) — ruin or loss (physical, spiritual or eternal)
  • they that dwell G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • they that dwell G2730 (κατοικέω) — to house permanently, i.e. reside (literally or figuratively)
  • on G1909 (ἐπί) — properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with…
  • the earth G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the earth G1093 (γῆ) — soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe (including the occupants in each application)
  • shall wonder G2296 (θαυμάζω) — to wonder; by implication, to admire
  • whose G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • names G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • names G3686 (ὄνομα) — a "name" (literally or figuratively) (authority, character)
  • were G1125 (γράφω) — to "grave", especially to write; figuratively, to describe
  • written G1125 (γράφω) — to "grave", especially to write; figuratively, to describe
  • in G1909 (ἐπί) — properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with…
  • the book G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the book G975 (βιβλίον) — a roll
  • of life G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of life G2222 (ζωή) — life (literally or figuratively)
  • from G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
  • the foundation G2602 (καταβολή) — a deposition, i.e. founding; figuratively, conception
  • of the world G2889 (κόσμος) — orderly arrangement, i.e. decoration; by implication, the world (in a wide or narrow sense, including its inhabitants, literally or figuratively (morally))
  • when they behold G991 (βλέπω) — to look at (literally or figuratively)
  • that G5100 (τὶς) — some or any person or object
  • and yet G2539 (καίπερ) — and indeed, i.e. nevertheless or notwithstanding

9 Here is the mind that hath wisdom. The seven heads are seven mountains, on which the woman sitteth:

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • And here G5602 (ὧδε) — in this same spot, i.e. here or hither
  • the mind G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the mind G3563 (νοῦς) — the intellect, i.e. mind (divine or human; in thought, feeling, or will); by implication, meaning
  • which hath G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition)
  • wisdom G4678 (σοφία) — wisdom (higher or lower, worldly or spiritual)
  • The seven G2033 (ἑπτά) — seven
  • heads G2776 (κεφαλή) — the head (as the part most readily taken hold of), literally or figuratively
  • are G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • seven G2033 (ἑπτά) — seven
  • mountains G3735 (ὄρος) — a mountain (as lifting itself above the plain)
  • G3699 (ὅπου) — what(-ever) where, i.e. at whichever spot
  • on G1909 (ἐπί) — properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with…
  • which G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • the woman G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the woman G1135 (γυνή) — a woman; specially, a wife
  • sitteth G2521 (κάθημαι) — and (to sit; akin to the base of ); to sit down; figuratively, to remain, reside

10 and they are seven kings; the five are fallen, the one is, the other is not yet come; and when he cometh, he must continue a little while.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • there are G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • seven G2033 (ἑπτά) — seven
  • kings G935 (βασιλεύς) — a sovereign (abstractly, relatively, or figuratively)
  • five G4002 (πέντε) — "five"
  • are fallen G4098 (πίπτω) — to fall (literally or figuratively)
  • one G1520 (εἷς) — one
  • is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • the other G243 (ἄλλος) — "else," i.e. different (in many applications)
  • is not yet G3768 (οὔπω) — not yet
  • come G2064 (ἔρχομαι) — to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
  • when G3752 (ὅταν) — whenever (implying hypothesis or more or less uncertainty); also causatively (conjunctionally) inasmuch as
  • he G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • cometh G2064 (ἔρχομαι) — to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
  • he must G1163 (δεῖ) — also ; neuter active participle of the same; both used impersonally; it is (was, etc.) necessary (as binding)
  • continue G3306 (μένω) — to stay (in a given place, state, relation or expectancy)
  • a short space G3641 (ὀλίγος) — puny (in extent, degree, number, duration or value); especially neuter (adverbially) somewhat

11 And the beast that was, and is not, is himself also an eighth, and is of the seven; and he goeth into perdition.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Revelation 17:8
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • the beast G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the beast G2342 (θηρίον) — a dangerous animal
  • that G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • was G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • even G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • he G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • the eighth G3590 (ὄγδοος) — the eighth
  • of G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or figurative; direct or remote)
  • the seven G2033 (ἑπτά) — seven
  • goeth G5217 (ὑπάγω) — to lead (oneself) under, i.e. withdraw or retire (as if sinking out of sight), literally or figuratively
  • into G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • perdition G684 (ἀπώλεια) — ruin or loss (physical, spiritual or eternal)

12 And the ten horns that thou sawest are ten kings, who have received no kingdom as yet; but they receive authority as kings, with the beast, for one hour.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • the ten G1176 (δέκα) — ten
  • horns G2768 (κέρας) — a horn (literally or figuratively)
  • which G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • thou sawest G3708 (ὁράω) — by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
  • are G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • ten G1176 (δέκα) — ten
  • kings G935 (βασιλεύς) — a sovereign (abstractly, relatively, or figuratively)
  • which G3748 (ὅστις) — which some, i.e. any that; also (definite) which same
  • have received G2983 (λαμβάνω) — while is more violent, to seize or remove))
  • no G3768 (οὔπω) — not yet
  • kingdom G932 (βασιλεία) — properly, royalty, i.e. (abstractly) rule, or (concretely) a realm (literally or figuratively)
  • as yet G3768 (οὔπω) — not yet
  • but G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
  • receive G2983 (λαμβάνω) — while is more violent, to seize or remove))
  • authority G1849 (ἐξουσία) — privilege, i.e. (subjectively) force, capacity, competency, freedom, or (objectively) mastery (concretely, magistrate, superhuman, potentate, token of control…
  • as G5613 (ὡς) — which how, i.e. in that manner (very variously used, as follows)
  • one G1520 (εἷς) — one
  • hour G5610 (ὥρα) — an "hour" (literally or figuratively)
  • with G3326 (μετά) — properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession) with wh…
  • the beast G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the beast G2342 (θηρίον) — a dangerous animal

13 These have one mind, and they give their power and authority unto the beast.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • These G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • have G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition)
  • one G1520 (εἷς) — one
  • mind G1106 (γνώμη) — cognition, i.e. (subjectively) opinion, or (objectively) resolve (counsel, consent, etc.)
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • shall give G1239 (διαδίδωμι) — to give throughout a crowd, i.e. deal out; also to deliver over (as to a successor)
  • their G1438 (ἑαυτοῦ) — him- (her-, it-, them-, also (in conjunction with the personal pronoun of the other persons) my-, thy-, our-, your-) self (selves), etc.
  • power G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • power G1411 (δύναμις) — force (literally or figuratively); specially, miraculous power (usually by implication, a miracle itself)
  • strength G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • strength G1849 (ἐξουσία) — privilege, i.e. (subjectively) force, capacity, competency, freedom, or (objectively) mastery (concretely, magistrate, superhuman, potentate, token of control…
  • unto the beast G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • unto the beast G2342 (θηρίον) — a dangerous animal

14 These shall war against the Lamb, and the Lamb shall overcome them, for he is Lord of lords, and King of kings; and they also shall overcome that are with him, called and chosen and faithful.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • These G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • shall make war G4170 (πολεμέω) — to be (engaged) in warfare, i.e. to battle (literally or figuratively)
  • with G3326 (μετά) — properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession) with wh…
  • the Lamb G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the Lamb G721 (ἀρνίον) — a lambkin
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • shall overcome G3528 (νικάω) — to subdue (literally or figuratively)
  • them G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • for G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • he is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • Lord G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
  • of lords G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
  • King G935 (βασιλεύς) — a sovereign (abstractly, relatively, or figuratively)
  • of kings G935 (βασιλεύς) — a sovereign (abstractly, relatively, or figuratively)
  • they that are G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • called G2822 (κλητός) — invited, i.e. appointed, or (specially), a saint
  • chosen G1588 (ἐκλεκτός) — select; by implication, favorite
  • faithful G4103 (πιστός) — objectively, trustworthy; subjectively, trustful

15 And he saith unto me, The waters which thou sawest, where the harlot sitteth, are peoples, and multitudes, and nations, and tongues.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • he saith G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • unto me G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • The waters G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • The waters G5204 (ὕδωρ) — water (as if rainy) literally or figuratively
  • which G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • thou sawest G3708 (ὁράω) — by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
  • where G3757 (οὗ) — at which place, i.e. where
  • the whore G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the whore G4204 (πόρνη) — a strumpet; figuratively, an idolater
  • sitteth G2521 (κάθημαι) — and (to sit; akin to the base of ); to sit down; figuratively, to remain, reside
  • are G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • peoples G2992 (λαός) — a people (in general; thus differing from , which denotes one's own populace)
  • multitudes G3793 (ὄχλος) — a throng (as borne along); by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot
  • nations G1484 (ἔθνος) — a race (as of the same habit), i.e. a tribe; specially, a foreign (non-Jewish) one (usually, by implication, pagan)
  • tongues G1100 (γλῶσσα) — the tongue; by implication, a language (specially, one naturally unacquired)

16 And the ten horns which thou sawest, and the beast, these shall hate the harlot, and shall make her desolate and naked, and shall eat her flesh, and shall burn her utterly with fire.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • the ten G1176 (δέκα) — ten
  • horns G2768 (κέρας) — a horn (literally or figuratively)
  • which G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • thou sawest G3708 (ὁράω) — by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
  • upon G1909 (ἐπί) — properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with…
  • the beast G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the beast G2342 (θηρίον) — a dangerous animal
  • these G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • shall hate G3404 (μισέω) — to detest (especially to persecute); by extension, to love less
  • the whore G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the whore G4204 (πόρνη) — a strumpet; figuratively, an idolater
  • shall make G4160 (ποιέω) — to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
  • her G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • desolate G2049 (ἐρημόω) — to lay waste (literally or figuratively)
  • naked G1131 (γυμνός) — nude (absolute or relative, literal or figurative)
  • shall eat G5315 (φάγω) — to eat (literally or figuratively)
  • flesh G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • flesh G4561 (σάρξ) — flesh (as stripped of the skin), i.e. (strictly) the meat of an animal (as food), or (by extension) the body (as opposed to the soul (or spirit), or as the sy…
  • burn G2618 (κατακαίω) — to burn down (to the ground), i.e. consume wholly
  • with G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • fire G4442 (πῦρ) — "fire" (literally or figuratively, specially, lightning)

17 For God did put in their hearts to do his mind, and to come to one mind, and to give their kingdom unto the beast, until the words of God should be accomplished.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • For G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
  • God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
  • hath put G1325 (δίδωμι) — to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection)
  • in G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • their G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • hearts G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • hearts G2588 (καρδία) — the heart, i.e. (figuratively) the thoughts or feelings (mind); also (by analogy) the middle
  • to fulfil G4160 (ποιέω) — to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
  • his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • will G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • will G1106 (γνώμη) — cognition, i.e. (subjectively) opinion, or (objectively) resolve (counsel, consent, etc.)
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • to agree G4160 (ποιέω) — to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
  • G1520 (εἷς) — one
  • G1106 (γνώμη) — cognition, i.e. (subjectively) opinion, or (objectively) resolve (counsel, consent, etc.)
  • give G1325 (δίδωμι) — to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection)
  • kingdom G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • kingdom G932 (βασιλεία) — properly, royalty, i.e. (abstractly) rule, or (concretely) a realm (literally or figuratively)
  • unto the beast G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • unto the beast G2342 (θηρίον) — a dangerous animal
  • until G891 (ἄχρι) — (of time) until or (of place) up to
  • the words G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the words G4487 (ῥῆμα) — an utterance (individually, collectively or specially),; by implication, a matter or topic (especially of narration, command or dispute); with a negative naug…
  • of God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
  • shall be fulfilled G5055 (τελέω) — to end, i.e. complete, execute, conclude, discharge (a debt)

18 And the woman whom thou sawest is the great city, which reigneth over the kings of the earth.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • the woman G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the woman G1135 (γυνή) — a woman; specially, a wife
  • which G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • thou sawest G3708 (ὁράω) — by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
  • is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • that great G3173 (μέγας) — big (literally or figuratively, in a very wide application)
  • city G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • city G4172 (πόλις) — a town (properly, with walls, of greater or less size)
  • which G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition)
  • reigneth G932 (βασιλεία) — properly, royalty, i.e. (abstractly) rule, or (concretely) a realm (literally or figuratively)
  • over G1909 (ἐπί) — properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with…
  • the kings G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the kings G935 (βασιλεύς) — a sovereign (abstractly, relatively, or figuratively)
  • of the earth G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of the earth G1093 (γῆ) — soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe (including the occupants in each application)