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Revelation 17:9

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And here is the mind which hath wisdom. The seven heads are seven mountains, on which the woman sitteth.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

Here's where you need to think carefully and use wisdom. Those seven heads? They represent seven mountains where this woman has set up shop.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Sometimes the spiritual stuff requires you to think deeper, the symbols have meaning.

📚 Historical Context

The Book of Revelation was written by the Apostle John during the first century AD, amid severe persecution of Christians under the Roman Empire, which was known for its idolatry and oppressive rule. In this verse, the seven heads of the beast are described as seven mountains, likely referring to the seven hills of Rome, the empire's capital, where the woman symbolizes a corrupt power like Babylon. This imagery drew from Old Testament prophecies to warn believers about the dangers of worldly empires that oppose God's kingdom.

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