Revelation 17:15-17

New English Translation

Footnotes

1. Revelation 17:15 tn Here καί (kai) has been translated as “then” to indicate the implied sequence within the narrative.
2. Revelation 17:15 tn Grk “he”; the referent (the angel) has been specified in the translation for clarity.
3. Revelation 17:15 tn Grk “and multitudes,” but καί (kai) has not been translated here and before the following term since English normally uses a coordinating conjunction only between the last two elements in a series of three or more.
4. Revelation 17:16 tn Here καί (kai) has not been translated because of differences between Greek and English style.
5. Revelation 17:16 tn A new sentence was started here in the translation. Here καί (kai) has not been translated because of differences between Greek and English style.
6. Revelation 17:16 tn The final clause could also be turned into an adverbial clause of means: “They will consume her flesh by burning her with fire.”
7. Revelation 17:17 tn Grk “hearts.”
8. Revelation 17:17 tn Or “his intent.”
9. Revelation 17:17 tn The infinitive ποιῆσαι (poiēsai) was translated here as giving the logical means by which God’s purpose was carried out.
10. Revelation 17:17 tn On this term BDAG 203 s.v. γνώμη 4 states, “declaration, decision, resolution…of God Rv 17:17.”
11. Revelation 17:17 tn For this translation see BDAG 168 s.v. βασιλεία 1.a, “kingship, royal power, royal rule.”
12. Revelation 17:17 tn Or “completed.”