Revelation 17:1

Amharic 2000 (የአማርኛ መጽሐፍ ቅዱስ (ሰማንያ አሃዱ))

ሰባቱንም ጽዋዎች ከያዙ ከሰባቱ መላእክት አንዱ መጥቶ “ና፤ በብዙም ውሃዎች ላይ የተቀመጠችውን የታላቂቱን ጋለሞታ ፍርድ አሳይሃለሁ፤

What Does This Mean?

In this verse from Revelation, one of the seven angels who holds the bowls comes to John and invites him to see the judgment on a powerful figure called 'the great whore'. The angel explains that she sits over many waters, symbolizing her power.

Explained for Children

Imagine you're playing with your friends in a big puddle. Suddenly, an angel shows up and says, 'Hey! Come here, I want to show you something important.' He's going to show you about a really powerful person who uses water as their playground.

Historical Background

The Book of Revelation was written by John around the end of the first century AD. It was intended for early Christians facing persecution and aimed to provide hope through visions predicting God’s ultimate victory over evil forces.

Living It Out Today

Today, think about how powerful figures use their influence in media or politics. Just as the 'great whore' symbolizes misuse of power, we should be cautious not to let such influences corrupt our values or lead us astray.

Topics

• judgment
• power
• corruption
• faith
• persecution
• victory

Related Verses

• Isaiah 23:17
• Jeremiah 50:6
• Revelation 17:18
• Ezekiel 23:4
• Matthew 24:9

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 'great whore' a real person or symbolic?

In this verse, the term 'great whore' is symbolic, representing a powerful entity that misuses its influence. It's not meant to refer to an individual person.

What does sitting on many waters mean in Revelation 17:1?

Sitting on many waters symbolizes the widespread power and influence of this figure, indicating control over many peoples or nations.

How can we apply this verse to modern times?

This verse reminds us to be cautious about figures who misuse their power. We should critically assess those in positions of authority to ensure they're acting justly and ethically.

What are the seven vials mentioned in Revelation 17:1?

The 'seven vials' refer to seven bowls containing judgments that God will pour out on the earth, as detailed later in the Book of Revelation. They symbolize divine justice.