Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
And upon her forehead was a name written, MYSTERY, BABYLON THE GREAT, THE MOTHER OF HARLOTS AND ABOMINATIONS OF THE EARTH.
Mystery
The mother
Bible References
Upon
Revelation 7:3
saying, "Do no harm to the earth, or the sea, or the trees, Until we have sealed the slaves of our God on their foreheads."
Philippians 3:19
Their end is destruction, their belly is their god, their glory is in their shame, and their minds are set on earthly things.
Mystery
2 Thessalonians 2:7
For the mystery of lawlessness is already at work; only there is one who is hindering and will continue to hinder till he be removed;
2 Timothy 3:1
But of this be sure. In the last days grievous times will come.
The mother
Revelation 18:9
And the kings of the earth who committed fornication And lived wantonly with her, Will weep and wail over her, When they behold the smoke of her burning,
Revelation 19:2
For true and righteous are his judgments; For he has judged the great harlot Who was corrupting the earth with her fornication. On her he has avenged the blood of his slaves."