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They will agree to give their authority to the scarlet beast, and so the words of God will be fulfilled. <a href="/esv/revelation/17.htm">English Standard Version</a> for God has put it into their hearts to carry out his purpose by being of one mind and handing over their royal power to the beast, until the words of God are fulfilled. <a href="/bsb/revelation/17.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> For God has put it into their hearts to carry out His purpose by uniting to give their kingdom to the beast, until the words of God are fulfilled. <a href="/blb/revelation/17.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> For God has put into their hearts to accomplish His purpose, and to do one purpose, and to give their kingdom to the beast, until the words of God will be fulfilled. <a href="/kjv/revelation/17.htm">King James Bible</a> For God hath put in their hearts to fulfil his will, and to agree, and give their kingdom unto the beast, until the words of God shall be fulfilled. <a href="/nkjv/revelation/17.htm">New King James Version</a> For God has put it into their hearts to fulfill His purpose, to be of one mind, and to give their kingdom to the beast, until the words of God are fulfilled. <a href="/nasb_/revelation/17.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> For God has put it in their hearts to execute His purpose by having a common purpose, and by giving their kingdom to the beast, until the words of God will be fulfilled. <a href="/nasb/revelation/17.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220For God has put it in their hearts to execute His purpose by having a common purpose, and by giving their kingdom to the beast, until the words of God will be fulfilled. <a href="/nasb77/revelation/17.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “For God has put it in their hearts to execute His purpose by having a common purpose, and by giving their kingdom to the beast, until the words of God should be fulfilled. <a href="/lsb/revelation/17.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> For God gave it in their hearts to do His purpose both by doing their own common purpose and by giving their kingdom to the beast, until the words of God will be finished. <a href="/amp/revelation/17.htm">Amplified Bible</a> For God has put it in their hearts to carry out His purpose by agreeing together to surrender their kingdom to the beast, until the [prophetic] words of God will be fulfilled. <a href="/csb/revelation/17.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> For God has put it into their hearts to carry out his plan by having one purpose and to give their kingdom to the beast until the words of God are fulfilled. <a href="/hcsb/revelation/17.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> For God has put it into their hearts to carry out His plan by having one purpose and to give their kingdom to the beast until God&#8217s words are accomplished. <a href="/asv/revelation/17.htm">American Standard Version</a> For God did put in their hearts to do his mind, and to come to one mind, and to give their kingdom unto the beast, until the words of God should be accomplished. <a href="/cev/revelation/17.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> God is the one who made these kings all think alike and decide to give their power to the beast. And they will do this until what God has said comes true. <a href="/erv/revelation/17.htm">English Revised Version</a> For God did put in their hearts to do his mind, and to come to one mind, and to give their kingdom unto the beast, until the words of God should be accomplished. <a href="/gwt/revelation/17.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> God has made them do what he wants them to do. So they will give their kingdom to the beast until God's words are carried out. <a href="/gnt/revelation/17.htm">Good News Translation</a> For God has placed in their hearts the will to carry out his purpose by acting together and giving to the beast their power to rule until God's words come true. <a href="/isv/revelation/17.htm">International Standard Version</a> for God has placed within them a desire to carry out his purpose by uniting to give their kingdom to the beast until God's words are fulfilled. <a href="/msb/revelation/17.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> For God has put it into their hearts to carry out His purpose by uniting to give their kingdom to the beast, until the words of God are fulfilled. <a href="/net/revelation/17.htm">NET Bible</a> For God has put into their minds to carry out his purpose by making a decision to give their royal power to the beast until the words of God are fulfilled. <a href="/nheb/revelation/17.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> For God has put in their hearts to do what he has in mind, and to be of one mind, and to give their kingdom to the beast, until the words of God should be accomplished. <a href="/wbt/revelation/17.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> For God hath put in their hearts to fulfill his will, and to agree, and give their kingdom to the beast, until the words of God shall be fulfilled. <a href="/wey/revelation/17.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> For God has put it into their hearts to carry out His purpose, and to carry out a common purpose and to give their kingdom to the Wild Beast until God's words have come to pass. <a href="/web/revelation/17.htm">World English Bible</a> For God has put in their hearts to do what he has in mind, to be of one mind, and to give their kingdom to the beast, until the words of God should be accomplished. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/revelation/17.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> for God gave into their hearts to do His purpose, and to make one purpose, and to give their kingdom to the beast until the sayings of God may be fulfilled, <a href="/blb/revelation/17.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> For God has put into their hearts to accomplish His purpose, and to do one purpose, and to give their kingdom to the beast, until the words of God will be fulfilled. <a href="/ylt/revelation/17.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> for God did give into their hearts to do its mind, and to make one mind, and to give their kingdom to the beast till the sayings of God may be complete, <a href="/slt/revelation/17.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> For God gave to their hearts to do his purpose, and to do one purpose, and to give their kingdom to the wild beast, till the words of God be fulfilled.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/revelation/17.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> For God hath given into their hearts to do that which pleaseth him: that they give their kingdom to the beast, till the words of God be fulfilled. <a href="/cpdv/revelation/17.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> For God has granted to their hearts that they may do to her whatever is pleasing, so that they may give their kingdom to the beast, until the words of God may be completed. <a href="/nabre/revelation/17.htm">New American Bible</a> For God has put it into their minds to carry out his purpose and to make them come to an agreement to give their kingdom to the beast until the words of God are accomplished. <a href="/nrsvce/revelation/17.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> For God has put it into their hearts to carry out his purpose by agreeing to give their kingdom to the beast, until the words of God will be fulfilled.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/revelation/17.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> For God has put into their hearts to do his will, and to be of one accord, and to give their Kingdom to the wild beast, until the words of God shall be fulfilled. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/revelation/17.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> “For God gave into their hearts to perform his pleasure and to do their one purpose and will give their Kingdom to that Beast until the words of God are fulfilled.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/revelation/17.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> For God has put into their hearts to fulfill his will, and to agree, and to give their kingdom to the beast, till the words of God be accomplished.<CM> <a href="/godbey/revelation/17.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> for God has given it into their hearts to do his mind, and to have one mind, and to give their kingdom to the beast, until the words of God shall be fulfilled. <a href="/haweis/revelation/17.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> For God hath put it into their hearts to do his will, to perform one purpose, even to give their kingdom to the beast, until the words of God are fulfilled. <a href="/mace/revelation/17.htm">Mace New Testament</a> for God hath put it in their hearts to execute his designs, in agreeing to give their kingdom to the beast, until the divine oracles shall be accomplished. <a href="/wey/revelation/17.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> For God has put it into their hearts to carry out His purpose, and to carry out a common purpose and to give their kingdom to the Wild Beast until God's words have come to pass. <a href="/worrell/revelation/17.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> For God gave it into their hearts to do His will, even to execute one purpose, and to give their kingdom to the beast, until the words of God shall be accomplished. <a href="/worsley/revelation/17.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> For God hath put it into their hearts to do according to his mind, and to perform one and the same purpose, even to give their kingdoms to the beast, till the words of God be accomplished. <a href="/parallel/revelation/17-17.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/LJfD7KQcx0I?start=3573" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/revelation/17.htm">The Victory of the Lamb</a> …16And the ten horns and the beast that you saw will hate the prostitute. They will leave her desolate and naked, and will eat her flesh and burn her with fire. 17<a href="/greek/1063.htm" title="1063: gar (Conj) -- For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.">For</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theos (N-NMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">God</a> <a href="/greek/1325.htm" title="1325: edōken (V-AIA-3S) -- To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give.">has put it</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">into</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autōn (PPro-GM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">their</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tas (Art-AFP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2588.htm" title="2588: kardias (N-AFP) -- Prolonged from a primary kar; the heart, i.e. the thoughts or feelings; also the middle.">hearts</a> <a href="/greek/4160.htm" title="4160: poiēsai (V-ANA) -- (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do.">to carry out</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">His</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1106.htm" title="1106: gnōmēn (N-AFS) -- Opinion, counsel, judgment, intention, decree. From ginosko; cognition, i.e. opinion, or resolve.">purpose</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">by</a> <a href="/greek/4160.htm" title="4160: poiēsai (V-ANA) -- (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do."></a> <a href="/greek/1520.htm" title="1520: mian (Adj-AFS) -- One. (including the neuter Hen); a primary numeral; one."></a> <a href="/greek/1106.htm" title="1106: gnōmēn (N-AFS) -- Opinion, counsel, judgment, intention, decree. From ginosko; cognition, i.e. opinion, or resolve.">uniting</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/1325.htm" title="1325: dounai (V-ANA) -- To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give.">to give</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autōn (PPro-GM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">their</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/932.htm" title="932: basileian (N-AFS) -- From basileus; properly, royalty, i.e. rule, or a realm.">kingdom</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tō (Art-DNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">to the</a> <a href="/greek/2342.htm" title="2342: thēriō (N-DNS) -- Properly: a wild beast, hence: any animal; met: a brute. Diminutive from the same as thera; a dangerous animal.">beast,</a> <a href="/greek/891.htm" title="891: achri (Conj) -- As far as, up to, until, during. Or achris akh'-rece; akin to akron; until or up to.">until</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hoi (Art-NMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/3056.htm" title="3056: logoi (N-NMP) -- From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression.">words</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theou (N-GMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">of God</a> <a href="/greek/5055.htm" title="5055: telesthēsontai (V-FIP-3P) -- (a) I end, finish, (b) I fulfill, accomplish, (c) I pay. From telos; to end, i.e. Complete, execute, conclude, discharge.">are fulfilled.</a> 18And the woman you saw is the great city that rules over the kings of the earth.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/daniel/4-35.htm">Daniel 4:35</a> All the peoples of the earth are counted as nothing, and He does as He pleases with the army of heaven and the peoples of the earth. There is no one who can restrain His hand or say to Him, ‘What have You done?’” <a href="/proverbs/21-1.htm">Proverbs 21:1</a> The king’s heart is a waterway in the hand of the LORD; He directs it where He pleases. <a href="/isaiah/46-10.htm">Isaiah 46:10</a> I declare the end from the beginning, and from ancient times what is still to come. I say, ‘My purpose will stand, and all My good pleasure I will accomplish.’ <a href="/isaiah/14-24.htm">Isaiah 14:24</a> The LORD of Hosts has sworn: “Surely, as I have planned, so will it be; as I have purposed, so will it stand. <a href="/isaiah/14-27.htm">Isaiah 14:27</a> The LORD of Hosts has purposed, and who can thwart Him? His hand is outstretched, so who can turn it back? <a href="/jeremiah/51-12.htm">Jeremiah 51:12</a> Raise a banner against the walls of Babylon; post the guard; station the watchmen; prepare the ambush. For the LORD has both devised and accomplished what He spoke against the people of Babylon. <a href="/jeremiah/51-29.htm">Jeremiah 51:29</a> The earth quakes and writhes because the LORD’s intentions against Babylon stand: to make the land of Babylon a desolation, without inhabitant. <a href="/ezekiel/38-10.htm">Ezekiel 38:10</a> This is what the Lord GOD says: On that day, thoughts will arise in your mind, and you will devise an evil plan. <a href="/ezekiel/38-17.htm">Ezekiel 38:17</a> This is what the Lord GOD says: Are you the one of whom I have spoken in former days through My servants, the prophets of Israel, who in those times prophesied for years that I would bring you against them? <a href="/psalms/33-10.htm">Psalm 33:10-11</a> The LORD frustrates the plans of the nations; He thwarts the devices of the peoples. / The counsel of the LORD stands forever, the purposes of His heart to all generations. <a href="/psalms/115-3.htm">Psalm 115:3</a> Our God is in heaven; He does as He pleases. <a href="/job/23-13.htm">Job 23:13</a> But He is unchangeable, and who can oppose Him? He does what He desires. <a href="/acts/4-27.htm">Acts 4:27-28</a> In fact, this is the very city where Herod and Pontius Pilate conspired with the Gentiles and the people of Israel against Your holy servant Jesus, whom You anointed. / They carried out what Your hand and will had decided beforehand would happen. <a href="/romans/9-17.htm">Romans 9:17-18</a> For the Scripture says to Pharaoh: “I raised you up for this very purpose, that I might display My power in you, and that My name might be proclaimed in all the earth.” / Therefore God has mercy on whom He wants to have mercy, and He hardens whom He wants to harden. <a href="/romans/11-33.htm">Romans 11:33-36</a> O, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments, and untraceable His ways! / “Who has known the mind of the Lord? Or who has been His counselor?” / “Who has first given to God, that God should repay him?” ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>For God has put in their hearts to fulfill his will, and to agree, and give their kingdom to the beast, until the words of God shall be fulfilled.God hath.<a href="/revelation/17-13.htm">Revelation 17:13</a> These have one mind, and shall give their power and strength unto the beast.<a href="/acts/4-27.htm">Acts 4:27,28</a> For of a truth against thy holy child Jesus, whom thou hast anointed, both Herod, and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles, and the people of Israel, were gathered together, … put.<a href="/ezra/7-27.htm">Ezra 7:27</a> Blessed be the LORD God of our fathers, which hath put such a thing as this in the king's heart, to beautify the house of the LORD which is in Jerusalem:<a href="/psalms/105-25.htm">Psalm 105:25</a> He turned their heart to hate his people, to deal subtilly with his servants.<a href="/proverbs/21-1.htm">Proverbs 21:1</a> The king's heart is in the hand of the LORD, as the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will.to fulfil.<a href="/luke/22-3.htm">Luke 22:3,22,37</a> Then entered Satan into Judas surnamed Iscariot, being of the number of the twelve… <a href="/john/13-2.htm">John 13:2,18</a> And supper being ended, the devil having now put into the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon's son, to betray him; … until.<a href="/revelation/6-11.htm">Revelation 6:11</a> And white robes were given unto every one of them; and it was said unto them, that they should rest yet for a little season, until their fellowservants also and their brethren, that should be killed as they were, should be fulfilled.<a href="/revelation/10-7.htm">Revelation 10:7</a> But in the days of the voice of the seventh angel, when he shall begin to sound, the mystery of God should be finished, as he hath declared to his servants the prophets.<a href="/revelation/15-1.htm">Revelation 15:1</a> And I saw another sign in heaven, great and marvellous, seven angels having the seven last plagues; for in them is filled up the wrath of God.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/3_john/1-5.htm">Accomplish</a> <a href="/revelation/10-7.htm">Accomplished</a> <a href="/revelation/13-5.htm">Act</a> <a href="/1_john/5-8.htm">Agree</a> <a href="/revelation/17-16.htm">Beast</a> <a href="/james/4-13.htm">Carry</a> <a href="/revelation/17-13.htm">Common</a> <a href="/revelation/10-7.htm">Complete</a> <a href="/2_john/1-8.htm">Effect</a> <a href="/jude/1-15.htm">Execute</a> <a href="/james/2-8.htm">Fulfil</a> <a href="/james/2-8.htm">Fulfill</a> <a href="/revelation/15-8.htm">Fulfilled</a> <a href="/revelation/16-1.htm">God's</a> <a href="/revelation/2-23.htm">Hearts</a> <a href="/revelation/17-12.htm">Kingdom</a> <a href="/revelation/17-13.htm">Mind</a> <a href="/revelation/17-13.htm">Power</a> <a href="/revelation/17-13.htm">Purpose</a> <a href="/revelation/17-12.htm">Royal</a> <a href="/revelation/12-5.htm">Rule</a> <a href="/revelation/17-16.htm">Wild</a> <a href="/revelation/15-3.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/50-20.htm">Accomplish</a> <a href="/judges/8-2.htm">Accomplished</a> <a href="/revelation/22-11.htm">Act</a> <a href="/genesis/34-17.htm">Agree</a> <a href="/revelation/19-19.htm">Beast</a> <a href="/genesis/37-25.htm">Carry</a> <a href="/genesis/11-1.htm">Common</a> <a href="/genesis/2-1.htm">Complete</a> <a href="/genesis/26-3.htm">Effect</a> <a href="/exodus/12-12.htm">Execute</a> <a href="/genesis/26-3.htm">Fulfil</a> <a href="/genesis/29-27.htm">Fulfill</a> <a href="/revelation/20-3.htm">Fulfilled</a> <a href="/revelation/18-24.htm">God's</a> <a href="/genesis/18-5.htm">Hearts</a> <a href="/genesis/10-10.htm">Kingdom</a> <a href="/revelation/18-5.htm">Mind</a> <a href="/revelation/17-18.htm">Power</a> <a href="/genesis/11-6.htm">Purpose</a> <a href="/genesis/49-20.htm">Royal</a> <a href="/revelation/19-15.htm">Rule</a> <a href="/revelation/19-19.htm">Wild</a> <a href="/revelation/19-9.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Revelation 17</div>1. <a href="/revelation/17-1.htm">A woman arrayed in purple and scarlet, with a golden cup in her hand sits upon the beast;</a> 5. <a href="/revelation/17-5.htm">which is great Babylon, the mother of all abominations.</a> 9. <a href="/revelation/17-9.htm">The interpretation of the seven heads;</a> 12. <a href="/revelation/17-12.htm">and the ten horns.</a> 14. <a href="/revelation/17-14.htm">The victory of the Lamb.</a> 16. <a href="/revelation/17-16.htm">The punishment of the harlot.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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Throughout Scripture, God is depicted as having the power to influence the hearts and minds of individuals and nations (<a href="/proverbs/21.htm">Proverbs 21:1</a>). This divine influence is not coercive but aligns with His ultimate plan. The hardening of Pharaoh's heart in Exodus is a parallel example, where God's purposes are fulfilled through human decisions.to carry out His purpose God's purpose is central to the unfolding events in Revelation. This reflects the biblical theme that God's will is ultimately accomplished, despite human rebellion or satanic opposition (<a href="/isaiah/46-10.htm">Isaiah 46:10</a>). The purpose here involves the judgment and eventual downfall of Babylon, representing the corrupt world system opposed to God.by uniting to give their kingdom to the beast The "beast" is a symbol of oppressive political power, often interpreted as a future world leader or system in opposition to God. The uniting of kingdoms under the beast's authority suggests a temporary alliance of worldly powers. This mirrors the historical alliances seen in Daniel's visions (Daniel 7), where empires rise and fall under divine oversight.until the words of God are fulfilled This phrase underscores the certainty of prophetic fulfillment. The "words of God" refer to the prophecies and promises throughout Scripture that detail the ultimate triumph of God's kingdom. This assurance is echoed in passages like <a href="/matthew/24-35.htm">Matthew 24:35</a>, where Jesus affirms the enduring truth of God's word. The fulfillment of these words is a testament to God's faithfulness and the reliability of biblical prophecy.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a> The sovereign Creator who orchestrates events to fulfill His divine purposes. 2. <a href="/topical/t/their_hearts.htm">Their Hearts</a> Refers to the kings or rulers who are influenced by God to act according to His will. 3. <a href="/topical/r/royal_authority.htm">Royal Authority</a> The power and dominion that the rulers possess, which they relinquish to the beast. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_beast.htm">The Beast</a> A symbolic representation of a powerful, evil entity or system opposed to God. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_words_of_god.htm">The Words of God</a> The prophetic declarations and promises found in Scripture that are destined to be fulfilled.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty.htm">God's Sovereignty</a> Recognize that God is in control of all events, even those that seem chaotic or evil. His purposes will ultimately prevail. <a href="/topical/h/human_responsibility.htm">Human Responsibility</a> While God directs events, individuals are still responsible for their actions. We must seek to align our hearts with God's will. <a href="/topical/f/fulfillment_of_prophecy.htm">Fulfillment of Prophecy</a> Trust in the certainty of God's promises. What He has declared will come to pass, providing hope and assurance for believers. <a href="/topical/s/spiritual_discernment.htm">Spiritual Discernment</a> Be aware of the spiritual forces at work in the world. Pray for wisdom to discern God's hand in current events. <a href="/topical/s/submission_to_god's_plan.htm">Submission to God's Plan</a> Encourage believers to submit their own plans and desires to God's greater purpose, trusting in His perfect timing and wisdom.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_revelation_17.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Revelation 17</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_beast_in_revelation.htm">What is the beast described in Revelation?</a> <a href="/q/how_do_rev_17_10-11_kings_fit_history.htm">Revelation 17:10-11 mentions seven kings and an eighth belonging to the seven; how does this numeric sequence fit known historical or royal lineages?</a> <a href="/q/evidence_for_supernatural_events_in_temple.htm">Psalm 73:17 suggests divine insight in a sanctuary setting--what evidence supports or refutes the historicity of supernatural experiences in the Temple?</a> <a href="/q/does_the_bible_mention_telepathy.htm">What is the Bible's stance on telepathy?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/revelation/17.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(17) For God hath put . . .--Better, For God gave it into their hearts to do his mind, and (to do) one mind, and to give their kingdom, &c. The kings give their kingdom to the wild beast; their authority and might is used for him, whether in making war upon the Lamb (<a href="/revelation/17-14.htm" title="These shall make war with the Lamb, and the Lamb shall overcome them: for he is Lord of lords, and King of kings: and they that are with him are called, and chosen, and faithful.">Revelation 17:14</a>) or in casting down the harlot. In these enterprises they act unitedly; there is given to them to make "one mind." But they are only carrying out the righteous will of God; God wills that the harlot shall fall; and even in their war upon the Lamb, they are but preparing for the crisis when the foes of the righteous King shall fall (<a href="/revelation/19-19.htm" title="And I saw the beast, and the kings of the earth, and their armies, gathered together to make war against him that sat on the horse, and against his army.">Revelation 19:19</a>). Thus does the wrath of man ever turn to God's praise.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/revelation/17.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 17. - For God hath put in their hearts to fulfil his will, and to agree, and give their kingdom unto the beast, until the words of God shall be fulfilled; God did put... to do his mind, and to come to one mind (Revised Version). "His mind" is thought by Bengel, De Wette, and Dusterdieck to signify the beast's mind. Others understand God's mind. In either ease the general sense is plain. While the world power is apparently performing the will of the beast, God is working above all; only by his permission can anything be done (cf. the "it was given" of <a href="/revelation/13.htm">Revelation 13</a>.). The "words of God" are his denunciations against those who trust to the world (cf. <a href="/ezekiel/16-37.htm">Ezekiel 16:37</a>, quoted on ver. 16). <a href="/commentaries/revelation/17-17.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>For γὰρ (gar) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1063.htm">Strong's 1063: </a> For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. God Θεὸς (Theos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. has put it ἔδωκεν (edōken) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1325.htm">Strong's 1325: </a> To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give. into εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. their αὐτῶν (autōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. hearts καρδίας (kardias) Noun - Accusative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2588.htm">Strong's 2588: </a> Prolonged from a primary kar; the heart, i.e. the thoughts or feelings; also the middle. to carry out ποιῆσαι (poiēsai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_4160.htm">Strong's 4160: </a> (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do. His αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. purpose γνώμην (gnōmēn) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1106.htm">Strong's 1106: </a> Opinion, counsel, judgment, intention, decree. From ginosko; cognition, i.e. opinion, or resolve. by καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. uniting γνώμην (gnōmēn) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1106.htm">Strong's 1106: </a> Opinion, counsel, judgment, intention, decree. From ginosko; cognition, i.e. opinion, or resolve. to give δοῦναι (dounai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_1325.htm">Strong's 1325: </a> To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give. their αὐτῶν (autōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. kingdom βασιλείαν (basileian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_932.htm">Strong's 932: </a> From basileus; properly, royalty, i.e. rule, or a realm. to the τῷ (tō) Article - Dative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. beast, θηρίῳ (thēriō) Noun - Dative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2342.htm">Strong's 2342: </a> Properly: a wild beast, hence: any animal; met: a brute. Diminutive from the same as thera; a dangerous animal. until ἄχρι (achri) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_891.htm">Strong's 891: </a> As far as, up to, until, during. Or achris akh'-rece; akin to akron; until or up to. the οἱ (hoi) Article - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. words λόγοι (logoi) Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3056.htm">Strong's 3056: </a> From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression. of God Θεοῦ (Theou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. are fulfilled. τελεσθήσονται (telesthēsontai) Verb - Future Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5055.htm">Strong's 5055: </a> (a) I end, finish, (b) I fulfill, accomplish, (c) I pay. From telos; to end, i.e. Complete, execute, conclude, discharge. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/revelation/17-17.htm">Revelation 17:17 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/revelation/17-17.htm">Revelation 17:17 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/revelation/17-17.htm">Revelation 17:17 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/revelation/17-17.htm">Revelation 17:17 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/revelation/17-17.htm">Revelation 17:17 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/revelation/17-17.htm">Revelation 17:17 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/revelation/17-17.htm">Revelation 17:17 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/revelation/17-17.htm">Revelation 17:17 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/revelation/17-17.htm">Revelation 17:17 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/revelation/17-17.htm">Revelation 17:17 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/revelation/17-17.htm">NT Prophecy: Revelation 17:17 For God has put in their hearts (Rev. 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