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F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Revelation 17:1-18

the Great World City Overthrown Revelation 17:1-18 This scarlet-attired woman is that miserable attempt made in every age to counterfeit the true Church of the living God. Man does not like the religion of the cross, of faith, of self-denial, and each age has witnessed some false system from which all these objectionable elements are eliminated. Surely a meretricious system has revealed itself successively in Babylon, Jerusalem, Rome, London, New York, and other great centers. Fashion smiles... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Revelation 17:1-18

We now come to the true unfolding of the nature of Babylon and the detailed account of the judgment to fall on her. The name on the forehead of Babylon commences with the word "Mystery." Babylon stands for the whole system of organized godlessness in the history of the human race. In its course it has been surrounded by every kind of material splendor, "arrayed in purple and scarlet, and decked with gold and precious stones and pearls." Through the ages, men turning from the vision of God have... read more

Robert Neighbour

Wells of Living Water Commentary - Revelation 17:1-18

Mystic and Commercial Babylon Revelation 17:1-18 and Revelation 18:1-24 INTRODUCTORY WORDS The seventeenth chapter of Revelation discusses what we call mystic Babylon; and the eighteenth presents commercial Babylon. Personally, we believe that there will be a union of apostate protestantism with apostate Catholicism. This is discussed in chapter seventeen. Then, we believe that Babylon will be rebuilded. We are quite aware of Isaiah's prophecy concerning the former Babylon, which was to be... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Revelation 17:1-18

The Scarlet Woman and the Beast (Revelation 17:1-18 ). This is a remarkable chapter for in it John rises above himself and foresees the inevitable consequences of history. As with all the great prophets he ‘sees’ beyond his own day to the final days when God will bring all things to conclusion. Each can be speaking of his own times and the near future, and then suddenly be found speaking about the end times. For he sees the near future as an indicator of those end times, and his prophetic... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Revelation 17:17

‘For God did put it in their hearts to do his mind, and to come to one mind, and to give their kingdom to the beast, until the words of God should be accomplished.’ ‘God did put it in their hearts.’ So even in this there is the hand of God. Idolatry and commercialism will be forcibly stamped out by some monotheistic religion inspired by Satan. Satan will no longer have to disguise his worship under the guise of idolatry. He will demand it fully for himself. In the midst of chaos we are reminded... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Revelation 17:9-18

Revelation 17:9 . seven mountains: Rome was described as “ the city of the seven hills.” Revelation 17:10 . seven kings: this is a second interpretation of the “ heads.” The most probable explanation is: “ The five are fallen,” i.e. Augustus, Tiberius, Caligula, Claudius, and Nero are dead; “ the one is,” i.e. Vespasian is still reigning, “ the other is not yet come,” i.e. Titus is still to ascend the throne as seventh emperor (but cf. p. 928 ). Revelation 17:11 . an eighth and is... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Revelation 17:17

For God hath put in their hearts to fulfil his will; that is, what he hath determined shall be done; not what he commandeth men to do, or approveth their doing of; his permissive will. And to agree, and give their kingdom unto the beast; for God puts malice against himself and his Son into the hearts of none, which is the cause of any persons’ assisting the beast. Until the words of God shall be fulfilled; nor shall they do this any longer than till the forty-two months be expired, which he by... read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Revelation 17:1-18

THE JUDGMENT ON BABYLONCRITICAL AND EXEGETICAL NOTESNOTICE that in the Old Testament, harlotry is the frequent representation of apostasy. Babylon stands for the Apostate Church, which is here figured as a harlot temptress.Revelation 17:4. Golden cup.—Jeremiah 51:7.Revelation 17:5. Upon her forehead was a name.—It is said to have been an ancient custom for harlots to wear their names on their foreheads—tied on as a label. Mystery.—See 2 Thessalonians 2:7.Revelation 17:7. Carrieth her.—The woman... read more

Chuck Smith

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - Revelation 17:1-18

In chapter seventeen, we now have the specific judgment of God upon the false religious system that has damned the souls of so many men through deception. Jesus warned us to "beware of false prophets who will come looking like sheep, but inwardly they are ravening wolves" ( Matthew 7:15 ). And the false religious system, which traps the souls of men and its judgment, is coming. Chapter seventeen tells us of this judgment.Babylon is used in the scripture as a symbol of confusion, because it was... read more

Joseph Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - Revelation 17:1-18

Revelation 17:1 . Come (up) hither; I will shew thee the judgment of the great whore, that sitteth upon many waters, or nations, as in Revelation 17:15; and with whom the kings of the earth have committed fornication. Of the new- testament church it is said in prophecy, “the Lord thy Maker is thy husband.” This idea is improved by St. Paul, who regards the church as a virgin without spot or wrinkle, espoused to one husband, even Christ. On the contrary, the prophet Isaiah inflicts the... read more