Revelation 17:9

And here is the mind which hath wisdom. The seven heads are seven mountains, on which the woman sitteth.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Revelation 17:9

BSB

This calls for a mind with wisdom. The seven heads are seven mountains on which the woman sits.

AKJV

And here is the mind which has wisdom. The seven heads are seven mountains, on which the woman sits.

CPDV

And this is for one who understands, who has wisdom: the seven heads are seven mountains, upon which the woman sits, and they are seven kings.

ERV

Here is the mind which hath wisdom. The seven heads are seven mountains, on which the woman sitteth:

NHEB

Here is the mind that has wisdom. The seven heads are seven mountains, on which the woman sits.

SMT

Here the mind having wisdom. The seven heads are seven mountains, where the woman sits upon them.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Revelation 17:9

AndhereG5602isthemindG3563Noun Masculine whichG3588 hathG2192Verb wisdomG4678Noun FeminineThesevenG2033Noun headsG2776Noun Feminine areG1526Verb sevenG2033Noun mountainsG3735Noun Neuter onG1909Preposition whichG846thewomanG1135Noun Feminine sittethG3699

Commentary for Revelation 17:9

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Revelation 17:9

Summary

Seven mountain peaks symbolize woman's seat of power

Event

Mountains explained as symbolic

Estimated Time Period

Eschatological vision