Subsequently, an interpreting angel explains to John the revelator that these heads represent seven consecutive kings: five have fallen, the sixth is, and the seventh king is yet to come (v. 10). Revelation 17 – The Fall of Religious Babylon A. EasyEnglish is a system of simple English designed by Wycliffe Associates (UK). Revelation 19:6-10. The funeral of Babylon. Study the bible online using commentary on Revelation 17 and more! [204] It is supported by the best copies, and denotes indeed a class of men differing from pilots , to whom however it is subjoined, and from sailors , and from all, who trade by sea . HISTORICAL SETTING OF REVELATION. REVELATION 10-22 EVENTS OF THE END TIMES. Hanserd Knollys' Commentary on Revelation. Babylon is mentioned 287 times in the Scriptures, more than any other city except Jerusalem.
Revelation 17:1-18. Revelation 7:1 (1) After this I saw (2) four angels standing at the four corners of the earth, holding back (3) the four winds of the earth, (4) so that no wind should blow on the earth or on the sea or on any tree. Now chapter 17 covers the specifics of when Babylon the Harlot or the Religious Babylon is Destroyed (see article “ Babylon the Harlot ”). 17:1-2 The Judgment of the Harlot of Babylon: Chapters 17, 18 and part of 19 deal with the judgment of Babylon the Great.In Revelation 17:1-6 The crimes for which God executes judgment upon the harlot, the Roman Papal system, are enumerated; in 17:7-18 her punishment and the means by which it will come to pass is pronounced.. She is called “The Great Whore.” Revelation 17:1-19:5: The *beast and the evil woman. Revelation 18:1-24. Included in this publication are the portions of text written by Ellen White. In the Revelation are portrayed the deep things ... (by way of explanation) Revelation 13:11, 15-17. In his commentary, Adam Clarke further explains, “This is a representation of the Latin [Roman] Church in her highest state of antichristian prosperity, for she sits upon the scarlet coloured beast, a striking emblem of her complete domination over the secular Latin [Roman] empire” (Adam Clarke’s Commentary on the Bible, Revelation 17:3). (17) For God hath put in their hearts to fulfil his will, and to agree, and give their kingdom unto the beast, until the words of God shall be fulfilled.
The seven heads of the beast This brings us to our key passage of Revelation 17:9–11: “ ‘Here is the mind which has wisdom. The SDA Bible Commentary, vol. The return of Christ: Revelation 19:6-21: The marriage of the *Lamb . Revelation 19:11-16. After this I saw = a popular formula used by John to introduce a new unit of material. Click charts to enlarge Charts from Jensen's Survey of the NT - used by permission Another Chart … This commentary on Revelation will prove, contrary to what most people think, that the Revelation, the last book of the Bible, is not difficult to understand if we will take a simple, face-value, common-sense approach to interpreting it. The faith of men in Christ as the Messiah was not to rest on the evidences of sight, and they believe on Him because of His personal attractions, but because of the excellence of character found in Him, Revelation 16:19 and 14:8 have already declared Babylon’s fall. REVELATION OF JESUS CHRIST THE BIG PICTURE. 7, p. 954 (emphasis added). The defeat of the enemies.