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Revelation 17:1 Cross-References
Explore 12 cross-references for Revelation 17:1 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Revelation chapter 17 verse 1 to related passages throughout the Bible.
The Woman and the Beast
“And there came one of the seven angels which had the seven vials, and talked with me, saying unto me, Come hither; I will shew unto thee the judgment of the great whore that sitteth upon many waters:”
Revelation 17:1 (KJV)
Commentary on Revelation 17:1
And there came one of the seven angels which had the seven vials, and talked with me, saying unto me, Come hither; I will shew unto thee the judgment of the great whore that sitteth upon many waters:... This verse from Revelation's vision of babylon the harlot - false religion, political-religious alliance judged employs apocalyptic imagery rich with Old Testament allusions and symbolic meaning. The Greek text uses vivid apocalyptic language characteristic of Jewish prophetic literature, drawing heavily from Daniel, Ezekiel, Isaiah, and Zechariah.The symbolism must be interpreted within its fi...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Revelation 17:1
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“who corrupted the earth with her sexual immorality”
“saying”
“abundant in treasures”
“and the cities of the nations fell. Babylon the great was remembered in the sight of God”
“who were loaded with the seven last plagues came”
“the mistress of witchcraft”
“but now murderers.”
“and burst your bonds; and you said”
“for in them God's wrath is finished.”
“you sons of the sorceress”