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
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Bible References
Upon
Revelation 7:3
"Do not damage the earth or the sea or the trees until we have put a seal on the foreheads of the servants of our God."
Isaiah 3:9
The look on their faces testifies to their guilt; like the people of Sodom they openly boast of their sin. Too bad for them! For they bring disaster on themselves.
Philippians 3:19
Their end is destruction, their god is the belly, they exult in their shame, and they think about earthly things.
Mystery
2 Thessalonians 2:7
For the hidden power of lawlessness is already at work. However, the one who holds him back will do so until he is taken out of the way,
2 Timothy 3:1
But understand this, that in the last days difficult times will come.
The mother
Revelation 18:9
Then the kings of the earth who committed immoral acts with her and lived in sensual luxury with her will weep and wail for her when they see the smoke from the fire that burns her up.
Revelation 19:2
because his judgments are true and just. For he has judged the great prostitute who corrupted the earth with her sexual immorality, and has avenged the blood of his servants poured out by her own hands!"
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Isaiah 47:12
Persist in trusting your amulets and your many incantations, which you have faithfully recited since your youth! Maybe you will be successful -- maybe you will scare away disaster.