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Revelation 17:5 Cross-References
Explore 14 cross-references for Revelation 17:5 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Revelation chapter 17 verse 5 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And upon her forehead was a name written, MYSTERY, BABYLON THE GREAT, THE MOTHER OF HARLOTS AND ABOMINATIONS OF THE EARTH. harlots: or, fornications”
Revelation 17:5 (KJV)
Commentary on Revelation 17:5
And upon her forehead was a name written, MYSTERY, BABYLON THE GREAT, THE MOTHER OF HARLOTS AND ABOMINATIONS OF THE EARTH.... 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 first-century context while recognizing timeless spiritual realities. The image...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Revelation 17:5
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“a second angel”
“saying”
“Why do you wonder? I will tell you the mystery of the woman, and of the beast that carries her, which has the seven heads and the ten horns.,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.,,,,,,,,”
“The shew of their countenance doth witness against them; and they declare their sin as Sodom”
“who corrupted the earth with her sexual immorality”
“until he is taken out of the way.”
“and the cities of the nations fell. Babylon the great was remembered in the sight of God”
“that in the last days”
“who committed sexual immorality and lived wantonly with her”
“saying”