Revelation 17:2 bbe — With whom the kings of the earth made themselves unclean, and those who are on the earth were full of the wine of her e…

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"With whom the kings of the earth made themselves unclean, and those who are on the earth were full of the wine of her evil desires."

— Revelation 17:2, Bible in Basic English

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Revelation 17 — Context

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And one of the seven angels who had the seven vessels came and said to me, Come here, so that you may see the judging of the evil woman who is seated on the great waters;

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With whom the kings of the earth made themselves unclean, and those who are on the earth were full of the wine of her evil desires.

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And he took me away in the Spirit into a waste land: and I saw a woman seated on a bright red beast, full of evil names, having seven heads and ten horns,

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And the woman was clothed in purple and bright red, with ornaments of gold and stones of great price and jewels; and in her hand was a gold cup full of evil things and her unclean desires;

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And on her brow was a name, SECRET, BABYLON THE GREAT, THE MOTHER OF THE EVIL WOMEN AND OF THE UNCLEAN THINGS OF THE EARTH.

Revelation 17:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Revelation 17:2 say?
Revelation 17:2 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “With whom the kings of the earth made themselves unclean, and those who are on the earth were full of the wine of her evil desires.”
Where is Revelation 17:2 in the Bible?
Revelation 17:2 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Revelation, chapter 17, verse 2.
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 17:2.
What translation should I read Revelation 17:2 in?
Revelation 17:2 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 17:2?
Revelation 17:2 reads (BBE): “With whom the kings of the earth made themselves unclean, and those who are on the earth were full of the wine of her evil desires.” 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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