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Revelation 17

Rev. 17:4 KJV (With Strong’s)

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And
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
the woman
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
gune (Greek #1135)
a woman; specially, a wife
KJV usage: wife, woman.
Pronounce: goo-nay'
Origin: probably from the base of 1096
was arrayed in
periballo (Greek #4016)
to throw all around, i.e. invest (with a palisade or with clothing)
KJV usage: array, cast about, clothe(-d me), put on.
Pronounce: per-ee-bal'-lo
Origin: from 4012 and 906
purple
porphura (Greek #4209)
the "purple" mussel, i.e. (by implication) the red-blue color itself, and finally a garment dyed with it
KJV usage: purple.
Pronounce: por-foo'-rah
Origin: of Latin origin
and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
scarlet color
kokkinos (Greek #2847)
crimson-colored
KJV usage: scarlet (colour, coloured).
Pronounce: kok'-kee-nos
Origin: from 2848 (from the kernel-shape of the insect)
, and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
γdecked
chrusoo (Greek #5558)
to gild, i.e. bespangle with golden ornaments
KJV usage: deck.
Pronounce: khroo-so'-o
Origin: from 5557
with gold
chrusos (Greek #5557)
gold; by extension, a golden article, as an ornament or coin
KJV usage: gold.
Pronounce: khroo-sos'
Origin: perhaps from the base of 5530 (through the idea of the utility of the metal)
and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
precious
timios (Greek #5093)
valuable, i.e. (objectively) costly, or (subjectively) honored, esteemed, or (figuratively) beloved
KJV usage: dear, honourable, (more, most) precious, had in reputation.
Pronounce: tim'-ee-os
Origin: τιμιώτερος (tim-ee-o'-ter-os), and the superlative τιμιώτατος (tim-ee-o'-tat-os) from 5092
stones
lithos (Greek #3037)
a stone (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: (mill-, stumbling-)stone.
Pronounce: lee'-thos
Origin: apparently a primary word
and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
pearls
margarites (Greek #3135)
a pearl
KJV usage: pearl.
Pronounce: mar-gar-ee'-tace
Origin: from μάργαρος (a pearl-oyster)
, having
echo (Greek #2192)
(used in certain tenses only) a primary verb; to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition)
KJV usage: be (able, X hold, possessed with), accompany, + begin to amend, can(+ -not), X conceive, count, diseased, do + eat, + enjoy, + fear, following, have, hold, keep, + lack, + go to law, lie, + must needs, + of necessity, + need, next, + recover, + reign, + rest, + return, X sick, take for, + tremble, + uncircumcised, use.
Pronounce: ekh'-o
Origin: σχέω (skheh'-o)
a golden
chruseos (Greek #5552)
made of gold
KJV usage: of gold, golden.
Pronounce: khroo'-seh-os
Origin: from 5557
cup
poterion (Greek #4221)
a drinking-vessel; by extension, the contents thereof, i.e. a cupful (draught); figuratively, a lot or fate
KJV usage: cup.
Pronounce: pot-ay'-ree-on
Origin: neuter of a derivative of the alternate of 4095
in
en (Greek #1722)
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
KJV usage: about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (... sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
Pronounce: en
Origin: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between 1519 and 1537)
her
autos (Greek #846)
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative 1438) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
KJV usage: her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare 848.
Pronounce: ow-tos'
Origin: from the particle αὖ (perhaps akin to the base of 109 through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward)
hand
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
cheir (Greek #5495)
the hand (literally or figuratively (power); especially (by Hebraism) a means or instrument)
KJV usage: hand.
Pronounce: khire
Origin: perhaps from the base of 5494 in the sense of its congener the base of 5490 (through the idea of hollowness for grasping)
full
gemo (Greek #1073)
to swell out, i.e. be full
KJV usage: be full.
Pronounce: ghem'-o
Origin: a primary verb
of abominations
bdelugma (Greek #946)
a detestation, i.e. (specially) idolatry
KJV usage: abomination.
Pronounce: bdel'-oog-mah
Origin: from 948
and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
filthiness
akathartes (Greek #168)
impurity (the state), morally
KJV usage: filthiness.
Pronounce: ak-ath-ar'-tace
Origin: from 169
of her
autos (Greek #846)
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative 1438) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
KJV usage: her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare 848.
Pronounce: ow-tos'
Origin: from the particle αὖ (perhaps akin to the base of 109 through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward)
fornication
porneia (Greek #4202)
harlotry (including adultery and incest); figuratively, idolatry
KJV usage: fornication.
Pronounce: por-ni'-ah
Origin: from 4203
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ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
f
γ
gilded.
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Jer. 51:7•  (Jer. 51:7)

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Cup,
Fornication,
Gold,
Pearl,
Purple,
Scarlet,
Stones,
Woman

Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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arrayed.
Rev. 18:7,12,16• 7How much she glorified herself and lived luxuriously, so much torment and mourning give her. Because in her heart she saith, I sit a queen and am no widow and shall in no wise see mourning;
 12lading of gold and of silver and of precious stone and of pearl and of fine linen and of purple and of silk and of scarlet; and all thyine wood and all furniture of ivory and all furniture of most precious wood, and of brass and of iron and of marble;
 16saying, Woe, woe, the great city, that was clothed with fine linen and purple and scarlet, and decked with gold and precious stone and pearls! (Rev. 18:7,12,16)
decked.
Gr. gilded.
Dan. 11:38•  (Dan. 11:38)
golden.
Rev. 14:8• 8And another, a second angel followed, saying, Fallen [fallen] is Babylon the great, who hath given all the nations to drink of the wine of the fury of her fornication. (Rev. 14:8)
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Rev. 18:6• 6Render to her as she also rendered, and double [the] double according to her works: in the cup which she mixed mix to her double. (Rev. 18:6)
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Rev. 19:2• 2for true and righteous {i}are{/i} his judgments; for he hath judged the great harlot who corrupted the earth with her fornication, and hath avenged the blood of his servants at her hand. (Rev. 19:2)
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Jer. 51:7•  (Jer. 51:7)
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2 Thess. 2:3‑10• 3Let none deceive you in any way; because [it will not be] except the falling away shall have come first, and the man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition;
 4he that opposeth and exalteth himself exceedingly against every one called god, or object of veneration; so that he sitteth down in the temple of God, showing himself that he is God.
 5Remember ye not that, being yet with you, I told you these things?
 6And now ye know that which restraineth, that he may be revealed in his own season.
 7For the mystery of lawlessness already worketh: only [there is] one that restraineth now until he be out of the way,
 8and then shall be revealed the lawless one, whom the Lord Jesus shall destroy with the breath of his mouth, and bring to nought by the manifestation of his coming;
 9whose coming is according to the working of Satan in all power and signs and wonders of falsehood,
 10and in all deceit of unrighteousness for those that perish, because they received not the love of the truth that they might be saved. (2 Thess. 2:3‑10)
abominations.
Deut. 29:17•  (Deut. 29:17)
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1 Kings 14:24•  (1 Kings 14:24)
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2 Kings 21:2•  (2 Kings 21:2)
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Isa. 66:3•  (Isa. 66:3)
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Ezek. 20:30•  (Ezek. 20:30)
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Hos. 9:10•  (Hos. 9:10)
filthiness.
Ezra 9:11•  (Ezra 9:11)
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Lam. 1:9•  (Lam. 1:9)
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Ezek. 24:11,13•  (Ezek. 24:11,13)
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Ezek. 36:25•  (Ezek. 36:25)
• "a golden cup in her hand, full of abominations and filthiness of her fornication" (verse 4). In spite of all her glittering, gaudy splendour, how the Holy Ghost brings out together with it what is most nauseous! (“Lectures on Revelation 17-18” by W. Kelly)
• By "abominations" in scripture regularly is meant idolatry. (“Lectures on Revelation 17-18” by W. Kelly)
• But besides the idols, there was this corrupting influence, here called the uncleanness of her fornication. They are two distinct things. (“Lectures on Revelation 17-18” by W. Kelly)
• Everything that could attract the natural man was there; and all that which to him looks fair enough on the side of religion. (“Lectures on Revelation 17-18” by W. Kelly)
• the obvious figures of all that the world counts great and glorious and beautiful here below. (“Babylon and the Beast: 1” by W. Kelly)
• Babylon seeks the earth; her communion is not with Christ. She courts and lavishes her guilty favors on the kings of the earth. (“Revelation 17” by W. Kelly)
• Purple: Imperial raiment. [Combined with scarlet a mixture of heavenly and earthly.] (“Revelation 17 Symbols” by A.H. Burton)
• Scarlet: Human glory and splendor. (“Revelation 17 Symbols” by A.H. Burton)
• Gold, Precious Stones and Pearls: Affectation of divine righteousness, glory, and beauty. (“Revelation 17 Symbols” by A.H. Burton)
• Abominations and Filthiness: Idolatry and corruption; prostitution of Christianity. (“Revelation 17 Symbols” by A.H. Burton)

J. N. Darby Translation

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And the woman was clothed in purple and scarlet, and had ornaments ofd gold and precious stones and pearls, having a golden cup in her hand full of abominations and the unclean things of here fornication;

JND Translation Notes

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d
Lit. "was made golden with." so ch. 18.16.
e
Possibly, "of the fornication of the earth."

W. Kelly Translation

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And the woman was clothed with purple and scarlet, and decked with gold and precious stone and pearls, having in her hand a golden cup full of abominationsa and the unclean thingsb of her fornicationc,

WK Translation Notes

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a
See note to {vi 30946}{/vi}.
b
Why in the Revision, "even the unclean things of her fornication"? No doubt the KJV renders loosely "and filthiness," etc., or rather follows the T. R., which was probably only Erasmus’ guess, as Codex Reuchlini reads "the unclean things" with almost all witnesses.
c
Most copies, it would seem, read "of the earth"; the Alex. MS. and others give "of her."