Revelation 17:3
King James Version
6 Jun 2026
“So he carried me away in the spirit into the wilderness: and I saw a woman sit upon a scarlet coloured beast, full of names of blasphemy, having seven heads and ten horns.”
ἔρημος
Desert, wilderness, solitary place. Eremos. He withdrew to a wilderness place and prayed. The wilderness is not punishment. It is often the training ground for the greatest seasons.
πνεῦμα
the] Spirit.
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πνεῦμα
Spirit, breath, wind. Pneuma. God is Spirit. The Holy Spirit is the third person of the Trinity, God living inside every believer. He leads guides comforts and empowers.
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ὄνομα
names
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ὄνομα
A name, a reputation, a character. There is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved. The name of Jesus is unique and exclusive.
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ἔχω
having
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ἔχω
To have, to hold, to possess. I have learned in whatever state I am to be content. Contentment is not about having more but appreciating what you have.
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εἴδω
I saw
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εἴδω
To know, to see, to perceive. Paul said I determined to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified.
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κάθημαι
sitting
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κάθημαι
and (to sit; akin to the base of G1476 (ἑδραῖος)); to sit down; figuratively, to remain, reside
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κεφαλή
heads
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κεφαλή
the head (as the part most readily taken hold of), literally or figuratively
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κέρας
horns
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κέρας
a horn (literally or figuratively)
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γυνή
a woman
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γυνή
a woman; specially, a wife
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γέμω
being full
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γέμω
to swell out, i.e. be full
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θηρίον
a beast
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θηρίον
a dangerous animal
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κόκκινος
scarlet
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κόκκινος
crimson-colored
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