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17 For God has put into their minds[a] to carry out his purpose[b] by making[c] a decision[d] to give their royal power[e] to the beast until the words of God are fulfilled.[f]

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  1. Revelation 17:17 tn Grk “hearts.”
  2. Revelation 17:17 tn Or “his intent.”
  3. Revelation 17:17 tn The infinitive ποιῆσαι (poiēsai) was translated here as giving the logical means by which God’s purpose was carried out.
  4. Revelation 17:17 tn On this term BDAG 203 s.v. γνώμη 4 states, “declaration, decision, resolution…of God Rv 17:17.”
  5. Revelation 17:17 tn For this translation see BDAG 168 s.v. βασιλεία 1.a, “kingship, royal power, royal rule.”
  6. Revelation 17:17 tn Or “completed.”