启示录 17:9-10 RCUVSS

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Revelation 17:10

And there are seven kings; the seven heads do not only signify seven hills or mountains, but also seven kings, that is, (according to the best interpretation I meet with), seven forms of government which ruled Rome; the term kings, it Scripture, signifying rulers, whether the government was in single persons, or more, as Deuteronomy 33:5. Rome was governed: 1. By kings. 2. By consuls. 3. Tribunes. 4. Decemvirs. 5. Dictators. 6. Emperors that were pagans. 7. Emperors that were Christians. Five... 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

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Revelation 17:7-14

Revelation 17:7-14I will tell thee the mystery of the woman, and of the beast that carrieth her.A picture of moral errorI. Its history is marvellous.1. On account of the darkness that enfolds its introduction.2. On account of the mask under which it works.3. On account of the wonderful issues that will result from it.II. Its course is lamentable.1. It rises from the “bottomless pit”--the fathomless abysses of impure lusts, ravenous greed, burning ambition, sensual yearnings, impious... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Revelation 17:9

9 And here is the mind which hath wisdom. The seven heads are seven mountains, on which the woman sitteth. Ver. 9. Here is the mind ] q.d. Here is work for wise men to busy their brains about. Sapientia est vel codicibus vel cordibus. Wisdom is either from books or from the hearts. Seven mountains ] The Jesuits cannot deny but that Rome is here pointed at, as being set upon seven hills, επταλοφος . So the ancient Rome was, whereof the present Rome is but a carcase, retaining nothing of... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Revelation 17:10

10 And there are seven kings: five are fallen, and one is, and the other is not yet come; and when he cometh, he must continue a short space. Ver. 10. And there are seven kings ] That is, kinds of government. Five are fallen ] Kings, consuls, dictators, decemvirs, tribunes. One is ] i.e. The heathen emperor. And the other is not yet come ] sc. The Christian emperors. A short space ] sc. At Rome; for Constantine soon translated the seat of the empire to Byzantium, calling it... read more

Samuel Bagster

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - Revelation 17:9

here: Revelation 13:18, Daniel 12:4, Daniel 12:8-2 Samuel :, Hosea 14:9, Matthew 13:11, Matthew 24:15 The seven: Revelation 17:3, Revelation 17:7, Revelation 17:18, Revelation 13:1 Reciprocal: Acts 28:16 - Rome Revelation 12:3 - seven heads Revelation 16:10 - upon read more

Samuel Bagster

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - Revelation 17:10

Reciprocal: Isaiah 23:15 - one king Revelation 12:3 - seven heads Revelation 13:3 - one Revelation 13:12 - causeth Revelation 17:16 - the ten read more

John Wesley

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Revelation 17:9

And here is the mind which hath wisdom. The seven heads are seven mountains, on which the woman sitteth.Here is the mind that hath wisdom — Only those who are wise will understand this. The seven heads are seven hills. read more