Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Revelation 17:9 Cross-References
Explore 10 cross-references for Revelation 17:9 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Revelation chapter 17 verse 9 to related passages throughout the Bible.
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“And here is the mind which hath wisdom. The seven heads are seven mountains, on which the woman sitteth .”
Revelation 17:9 (KJV)
Commentary on Revelation 17:9
And here is the mind which hath wisdom. The seven heads are seven mountains, on which the woman sitteth.... 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 imagery would resonate ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Revelation 17:9
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“let him calculate the number of the beast”
“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.,,,,,,,,”
“which reigns over the kings of the earth.,And the woman which thou sawest is that great city, which reigneth over the kings of the earth.,,,,,,,,”
“full of blasphemous names”
“Daniel”
“that he may understand these things? Who is prudent”
“but I didn't understand: then said I”
“having ten horns and seven heads. On his horns were ten crowns”
“To you it is given to know the mysteries of the Kingdom of Heaven, but it is not given to them.,He answered and said unto them, Because it is given unto you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given.,,,,,,,,”