Revelation 17:15

15 Then the angel said to me, “The waters you saw, where the prostitute sits, are peoples, multitudes, nations and languages.

Revelation 17:15 in Other Translations

KJV
15 And he saith unto me, The waters which thou sawest, where the whore sitteth, are peoples, and multitudes, and nations, and tongues.
ESV
15 And the angel said to me, "The waters that you saw, where the prostitute is seated, are peoples and multitudes and nations and languages.
NLT
15 Then the angel said to me, “The waters where the prostitute is ruling represent masses of people of every nation and language.
MSG
15 The Angel continued, "The waters you saw on which the Whore was enthroned are peoples and crowds, nations and languages.
CSB
15 He also said to me, "The waters you saw, where the prostitute was seated, are peoples, multitudes, nations, and languages.

Revelation 17:15 In-Context

13 They have one purpose and will give their power and authority to the beast.
14 They will wage war against the Lamb, but the Lamb will triumph over them because he is Lord of lords and King of kings—and with him will be his called, chosen and faithful followers.”
15 Then the angel said to me, “The waters you saw, where the prostitute sits, are peoples, multitudes, nations and languages.
16 The beast and the ten horns you saw will hate the prostitute. They will bring her to ruin and leave her naked; they will eat her flesh and burn her with fire.
17 For God has put it into their hearts to accomplish his purpose by agreeing to hand over to the beast their royal authority, until God’s words are fulfilled.

Cross References 2

  • 1. ver 1; Isaiah 8:7; Jeremiah 47:2
  • 2. S Revelation 13:7
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