And the woman which thou sawest is that great city, which reigneth over the kings of the earth.
That woman you saw? She represents the powerful city that has all the world's rulers under her influence.
Some powers think they run the world, but God sees the bigger picture.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Revelation, written by the apostle John around 95 AD during the persecution of Christians under the Roman Empire, the "woman" in chapter 17 symbolizes the great city of Rome, which was viewed as a corrupt and idolatrous power dominating the known world. This imagery draws from Old Testament descriptions of Babylon as an oppressive empire that led nations astray, serving as a warning to early believers about the dangers of worldly alliances. John uses this vision to highlight the spiritual conflict between God's kingdom and human empires that exalt themselves.
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