Revelation 17 - Introduction

God Describes the Harlot Revelation Seventeen

In Revelation 14:8 we see Babylon introduced as having fallen. "And there followed another angel, saying, Babylon is fallen, is fallen, that great city, because she made all nations drink of the wine of the wrath of her fornication." In this text Babylon is named but not identified. Again in Revelation 16:19 Babylon is named but not identified. "And the great city was divided into three parts, and the cities of the nations fell: and great Babylon came in remembrance before God, to give unto her the cup of the wine of the fierceness of his wrath."

Revelation Seventeen identifies Babylon. The struggle between God and Satan continues, and over and over we see that God and His people win the battle. The identity of the Harlot is set forth in Revelation Seventeen. Later we learn more about God's judgment against this wicked Harlot. The literal city of Babylon was located on the Euphrates River. Babylon was the capitol of the empire that conquered Judah. Babylon was associated with idolatry and the persecution of God's people. Babylon was present in John's day as typified by Rome's persecuting power against Christians and will be present throughout history as the Devil works his evils by those that oppose God's people!