And the woman which thou sawest is that great city, which reigneth over the kings of the earth.
What does Revelation 17:18 mean?
God so ruled the hearts of these kings, by his power over them, and by his providence, that they did those things, without intending it, which he purposed and foretold.
Key themes
Justice and mercyTruthWorshipWitness
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Keep this verse inside Revelation 17:14-18 and alongside a few nearby related passages.
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Glossary
- City People
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The earliest mention of city-building is that of Enoch, which was built by Cain ( Gen. 4:17 ). After the confusion of tongues, the descendants of Nimrod founded several cities (10:10-12).