Revelation 17:4
Armenian Eastern Bible 1994
What Does This Mean?
This verse describes a woman dressed in luxurious colors and adorned with gold and precious stones, holding a golden cup filled with the disgusting results of her immoral behavior. The description is symbolic, depicting the evil of a corrupt system or city.
Explained for Children
Imagine you have a friend who looks very fancy but is actually not nice inside. This verse talks about someone like that — they look beautiful on the outside, but their actions are really bad and make God sad.
Historical Background
John wrote this book while in exile on Patmos around 95 AD. He was addressing Christians facing persecution from the Roman Empire, warning them of false religious systems that could lead to spiritual corruption.
Living It Out Today
In today’s context, we can see people or groups who appear glamorous and successful but engage in morally corrupt practices behind the scenes. This reminds us to look beyond surface appearances when making judgments about others.