Revelation 17:17 bbe — Because God has put it in their hearts to do his purpose, and to be of one mind, giving their kingdom to the beast, til…

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"Because God has put it in their hearts to do his purpose, and to be of one mind, giving their kingdom to the beast, till the words of God have effect and are complete."

— Revelation 17:17, Bible in Basic English

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Revelation 17 — Context

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These will make war against the Lamb, and the Lamb will overcome them, because he is the Lord of lords and King of kings; and those who are with him are named, marked out, and true.

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And he said to me, The waters which you saw, where the evil woman is seated, are peoples, and armies, and nations and languages.

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And the ten horns which you saw, and the beast, these will be turned against the evil woman, and will make her waste and uncovered, and will take her flesh for food, and will have her burned with fire.

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Because God has put it in their hearts to do his purpose, and to be of one mind, giving their kingdom to the beast, till the words of God have effect and are complete.

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And the woman whom you saw is the great town, which is ruling over the kings of the earth.

Revelation 17:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Revelation 17:17 say?
Revelation 17:17 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Because God has put it in their hearts to do his purpose, and to be of one mind, giving their kingdom to the beast, till the words of God have effect and are complete.”
Where is Revelation 17:17 in the Bible?
Revelation 17:17 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Revelation, chapter 17, verse 17.
Who wrote Revelation?
Revelation is traditionally attributed to John (traditionally John the Apostle, exiled on Patmos). It was written c. AD 95.
What is the book of Revelation about?
Revelation is the unveiling of Jesus Christ — risen, reigning, returning. Through vivid, symbolic visions it shows the church's suffering, Christ's victory, the judgment of evil, and the new heavens and new earth where God dwells with his people forever. The Bible's grand finale.
What are the major themes of Revelation?
Revelation explores themes including Christ Victorious, Judgment, Worship, Endurance, New Creation. These themes shape the meaning and context of Revelation 17:17.
What translation should I read Revelation 17:17 in?
Revelation 17:17 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Revelation 17:17?
Revelation 17:17 reads (BBE): “Because God has put it in their hearts to do his purpose, and to be of one mind, giving their kingdom to the beast, till the words of God have effect and are complete.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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