What I Think I Know About Rev 17: 7) While Daniel 7 plays a strong role in the background of Revelation 17, the major Old Testament background is the fall of Babylon motif.

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The fall of Babylon motif is signaled by Revelation 16:12 and 17:1, as noted earlier. The mention of the Euphrates River (Rev 16:12) and the “many waters” (Rev 17:1) are clear allusions to ancient Babylon and its fall to the armies of Cyrus, King of Persia. To understand this relationship, it is helpful to visit […]

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