The beast from the sea in chapter and the dragon of chapter 12 are also described as having seven heads and ten horns, which implies that these three satan, the antichrist, and babylon are connected. John observes that she sits on many waters, which indicates that she. It is only when we start to overallegorize it or to force its interpretation according to our preconceived ideas or doctrines about the end. Book of revelation chronological order pursuing intimacy. So, stop reading this commentary right now and go read revelation for yourself. The harlot being revealed to john chapter outline top. Afterwards, you will agree with me that revelation is the easiest book in the bible to understand.
The beast on which the woman sat was, and is not, and yet is. The theology of baptism is given depth of meaning in the book of revelation, especially in chapter 7. In this writers opinion, revelation 17 is the most difficult chapter in the whole of. This antichrist had been before represented as a beast, and is now described as a great whore. Chapters 17, 18 and part of 19 deal with the judgment of babylon the great. Revelation 18 bible commentary matthew henry concise.
This mighty chapter, more than any other in the word of god, kindled the courage and fired the zeal of the great martyrs and reformers who led the rebellion against the tyranny of the medieval church, reopened the new testament for all the peoples of the earth from whom it had been stolen for centuries, and dealt the great whore of this chapter a. The book of hosea equated harlotry with worshiping idols and running away from god and his ways. An integrated digital bible study library including complete notes from the believers bible commentary and the cultural backgrounds study bible niv and nrsv. This mighty chapter, more than any other in the word of god, kindled the courage and fired the zeal of the great martyrs and reformers who led the rebellion against the tyranny of the medieval church, reopened the new testament for all the peoples of the earth from whom it had been stolen for centuries, and dealt the great whore of this chapter a wound from which she has never. A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. In the previous vial judgments, the beast world system is destroyed.
Both chapter 17 and the following chapter describe the destruction of babylon the great 17. Revealing the mystery of babylon the great and the beast 1 and there came one of the seven angels which had the seven vials, and talked with me, saying unto me, come hither. Before beginning to go through the content of revelation, we recommend that you read through the, and sections to familiarize yourself with the framework concerning this incredible book of god. Similar to chapter 12, which provides a concise history of satans efforts to destroy christ and gods people, including the true church of god, revelation 17 documents the work of a powerful, false religious system that has long deceived and ruled over numerous nations and peoples. Commentary on revelation chapter 17 theology first. The angel explains the mystery of the woman, of the beast, etc. This chapter begins with one of the angels who poured out a judgment bowl calling john to see a great prostitute. After seeing the father and the son in heaven, the vision of the history and destiny of. But the beast will rule during the second half of the tribulation. While both revelation and revelation 17 deals with the seventh world empire, chapter is focused on the entire church age, while chapter 17 is focused on the end of this empire when the eighth king rises when its destroyed by jesus at his return rev 17.
Revelation 17 bible commentary matthew henry concise. This chapter contains another representation of those things that had been revealed before concerning the wickedness and ruin of antichrist. These concluding events include the fall of babylon, described in revelation 1718. Lund, who later served as a member of the seventy, gave an overview of johns visions in revelation 422 and explained some of their basic meanings. Nay, the mules and horses which carry the popes and. It, no doubt, will undergo many changes as we prayerfully reflect and study it in the future. This chapter is, on several accounts, very important, and particularly as it appears to explain several of the most remarkable symbols in the book. Study revelation 17 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with. About the bible only revelation commentary the author is a firm believer in the wordforword inspiration and all sufficiency of the bible. The basic structure of the vision is chronological.
Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 17. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 1. 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, facevalue, commonsense approach to interpreting it. Babylon is mentioned 287 times in the scriptures, more than any other city except jerusalem. Revelation 17 commentary the vision of the woman and the. Revelation 17 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is one of the most respected interdenominational commentaries ever written. One of the angels who had the vials, explains the meaning of the former vision of the antichristian beast that was to reign 1260 years, and then to be destroyed. Catholic book of revelation commentary by dr taylor. There are three divisions of the book of revelation. It was a seat of idolatry and persecution, and is not.
Revelation 17 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. A scientific and devotional commentary on the book of revelation. Tyndale house, 1983 note that this is not leon morris who is categorized below click for a notes cyril barber the ministers library treating the apocalypse chapterbychapter, morris provides his readers with numerous sidelights on the text not found. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelationchapter 17. David guzik commentary on revelation 17 describes the fall of religious. Dating the book of revelation and commentary february 23, 2003 in new testament times the apostle paul and others often spoke and wrote about judgment that was about to come upon the first century people. This figure is another of the commonlyknown symbols of revelation, often referred to as the whore of babylon. I will shew unto thee the judgment of the great whore that sitteth upon many waters. Many of the signs and visions of the book of revelation came to john through the supervision of an angel revelation 5. As noted in chapter 12, it may be that satan is the spiritual driving force, the antichrist is the emperor, and babylon is the. This, in no sense, is my final word on this chapter. In this writers opinion, revelation 17 is the most difficult chapter in the whole of the revelation. Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow.
Chapter 5 the lamb of god in the midst of the redeemed. Revelation chapter 17 coffmans commentary of the new. This is a playlist collection of all the audio commentaries recorded by dr taylor marshall giving a biblical catholic perspective on all verses and chapters of the biblical book of the revelation. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 17 revealing. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. In revelation 17 and 18, the fall of babylon is carefully detailed. The geneva study bible john gills exposition of the bible. Another angel from heaven proclaims the fall of mystical babylon. John was exiled on the island of patmos at the time he wrote the book of revelation. And the woman was arrayed with the utmost pomp and magnificence. During the church age christian era, gospel era, this beast is allowed to make war against the church and to overcome them through persecution and death rev.
Revelation 17 bible commentary john darbys synopsis. We hope this commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. The judgment of the great whore, which sits on many waters, revelation 17. Revelation chapter 17 explained discover revelation. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelation. These seals would be made of wax or clay, attached in such. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass. Revelation 17 is the destruction of the religious babylon that takes place about the center of the seven years after the antichrist declares himself to be god and no longer needs the one world. In chapter 5, john the author of this book saw a vision of one who sat on the throne, holding a scroll sealed with seven seals 5. Commentary for revelation 17 one of the angels who had the vials, explains the meaning of the former vision of the antichristian beast that was to reign 1260 years, and then to be destroyed. Attridge, sterling professor of divinity and david l. Chapter 17 describes the coming judgment of god on the religious system that. Revelation 17 commentary william barclays daily study bible.