Revelation 17:16

Amharic Bible (መጽሐፍ ቅዱስ (የብሉይና የሐዲስ ኪዳን መጻሕፍት))

ያየኃቸውም አስር ቀንዶችና አውሬው ጋለሞታይቱን ይጣላሉ፤ ባዶዋንና ራቁትዋንም ያደርጓታል፥ ሥጋዋንም ይበላሉ፥ በእሳትም ያቃጥሉአታል።

What Does This Mean?

This verse describes the ten horns on a beast that will despise and destroy a 'whore.' It means they will strip her of her power, possessions, and influence, ultimately leading to her downfall.

Explained for Children

Imagine you have a toy that everyone loves. One day, some kids decide this toy isn't cool anymore. They take it apart, throw away the pieces, and burn what's left. That’s like what’s happening here, but with big ideas instead of toys.

Historical Background

The Book of Revelation was written by John around 96 AD to encourage Christians facing persecution under Emperor Domitian. The symbolic language reflects a culture influenced by apocalyptic literature, predicting the end times and God's ultimate victory.

Living It Out Today

In modern terms, this can be seen as leaders or groups abandoning someone who once had their support. Think of a political figure losing backing from influential allies due to corruption or mismanagement.

Topics

• apocalypse
• power dynamics
• judgment
• end times
• corruption
• desolation

Related Verses

• Daniel 7:24
• Revelation 13:1
• Genesis 19:24-25
• Jeremiah 50:38
• Ezekiel 16:37

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 'whore' symbolize in this context?

'Whore' often symbolizes a city or system that has betrayed God's principles, leading to her downfall as described here.

Who are the ten horns mentioned?

The ten horns represent political powers or leaders who will act against the 'whore,' stripping her of her influence and ultimately destroying her.

How does this relate to current world events?

This can be seen in situations where a once-powerful figure loses their support base due to corruption, leading to their downfall similar to how the 'whore' is destroyed here.

What does burning with fire signify?

Burning with fire symbolizes complete destruction and purification, indicating that nothing remains of what was once powerful or influential.