요한계시록 17:3-5 KRV

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 17:3

So he carried me away in the spirit; and he carried, etc. (cf. Revelation 1:10 and Revelation 21:10 ). In the latter reference the analogy is sufficiently close to lead us to believe that it is intended. Into the wilderness; a wilderness, according to the Revised Version, which is the rendering of Wordsworth and others; but Alford strongly supports the Authorized Version rendering, notwithstanding the absence of the Greek article (see Alford, in loc. ) . Some commentators have... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 17:4

And the woman was arrayed in purple and scarlet colour. These words, taken in connection with those that follow, seem to signify the worldly magnificence which may be the portion of the faithless Christian. Some writers see an allusion to the purple robe of Christ. (On the meaning of "scarlet," see on Revelation 17:3 .) And decked with gold and precious stones and pearls; gilded with, etc. Similar descriptions are given in Ezekiel 16:13 and Ezekiel 28:13 . Compare the description... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 17:5

And upon her forehead was a name written. Omit "was." ὄνομα , "name," is dependent upon ἔχουσα , "having," in Revelation 17:4 . This practice was customary with harlots (Juv., 'Sat.,' 6:123; Seneca, 'Controv.,' Revelation 1:2 ). In Revelation 14:1 and Revelation 7:3 the faithful members of God's Church have his Name in their foreheads; here the faithless ones, represented by the harlot, exhibit a spurious imitation. As God's Name marked the former as his, so the name... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Revelation 17:3

So he carried me away in the spirit - In vision. He seemed to himself to be thus carried away; or the scene which he is about to describe was made to pass before him as if he were present.Into the wilderness - Into a desert. Compare the notes on Revelation 12:6. Why this scene is laid in a wilderness or desert is not mentioned. Prof. Stuart supposes that it is because it is “appropriate to symbolize the future condition of the beast.” So DeWette and Rosenmuller. The imagery is changed somewhat... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Revelation 17:4

And the woman was arrayed in purple and scarlet colour - On the nature of the scarlet color, see the notes on Revelation 17:3. The purple color - πορφύρα porphura - was obtained from a species of shellfish found on the coasts of the Mediterranean, which yielded a reddish-purple dye, much prized by the ancients. Robes dyed in that color were commonly worn by persons of rank and wealth, Mark 15:17, Mark 15:20; Luke 16:19. The purple color contains more blue than the crimson, though the limits... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Revelation 17:5

And upon her forehead - In a circlet around her forehead. That is, it was made prominent and public, as if written on the forehead in blazing capitals. In Revelation 13:1 it is said that “the name of blasphemy” was written on the “heads” of the beast. The meaning in both places is substantially the same, that it was prominent, and unmistakable. See the notes on that verse. Compare the note on Revelation 14:1.Was a name written - A title, or something that would properly indicate her... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Revelation 17:3

Revelation 17:3. So he carried me away, &c. Namely, in the vision. As Ezekiel, while he was a captive in Chaldea, was conveyed by the Spirit to Jerusalem, (Ezekiel 8:3,) so John is carried away in the Spirit into the wilderness; for there the scene is laid, being a scene of desolation. When the woman, the true church, was persecuted and afflicted, she was said ( Rev 12:14 ) to flee into the wilderness: and, in like manner, when the woman, the false church, is to be destroyed, the... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Revelation 17:4-5

Revelation 17:4-5. And the woman was arrayed With the utmost pomp and magnificence; in purple and scarlet Which were the colours of the imperial habit, the purple in times of peace, and the scarlet in times of war: and the scarlet is the colour of the popes and cardinals, as it used to be that of the Roman emperors and senators. Nay, the mules and horses which carry the popes and cardinals are covered with scarlet cloth, so that they may properly be said to ride upon a scarlet-coloured... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Revelation 17:1-6

17:1-19:10 BABYLON THE GREATThe prostitute and the beast (17:1-6)John’s next vision is of a lavishly adorned prostitute. She is symbolic of Babylon (see v. 5, 18), which in turn is symbolic of human society organized independently of God.In different eras and cultures Babylon shows itself in different ways. In John’s day it stood for Rome, but its fullest expression will be at the end of the age as it heads for inevitable judgment. The picture is of the human race’s pursuit of prosperity and... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Revelation 17:3

So = And. Spirit. App-101 . See Revelation 1:10 . the. No art., but this is often omitted after a preposition. saw. App-133 . a woman. i.e. "that great city" of Revelation 17:18 . sit = sitting; as supported by that being described in verses: Revelation 17:8-11 . upon. App-104 . heads. These are the kings of Revelation 17:10 . read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 17:3

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 17:4

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 17:5

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Revelation 17:3

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Revelation 17:4

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Revelation 17:5

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Revelation 17:3

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Revelation 17:4-5

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Revelation 17:1-6

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Revelation 17:3

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