in Syria; Ammon in modern Jordan; Amalek in the modern Sinai peninsula and Many erroneously believe it will exist for years will be a Beast-Catholic combination like a political alliance with the current Church of Rome. They are also mostly adhering to the Islamic faith 13 They have one purpose and will give their power and authority to the beast. What Makes Covenant Theology So Important? (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. } In the gospels, Jesus refers to the rise of the final Beast power and gives a specific admonition: 15 "Therefore when you see the 'abomination of desolation,' spoken of by Daniel the prophet, standing in the holy place" (whoever reads, let him understand), 16 "then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains. It was not until a few months after the Great Fire of Rome in the summer of AD 64, that Nero and the Roman civil power began to persecute the Church. Who is able to make war with him?". And when he comes, he must continue a short time. Now there has been some confusion in LCG about the identity of the "little horn." Daniel's prophecy indicates these leaders will However, it may be that after the beast power is fully formed, that he may add two additional kings and/or perhaps some princes. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. studying it to seek Gods face to ascertain what it means. captive (Zech. mind. and 19:20). nations/tribes named in Psalm 83 are roughly as follows:Edomin France; 3. The Greek word normally translated as nation/nations is not in those passages. The horns now reign, one by one. First, the angel tells John he will see the judgment of the great whore who commits fornication with the kings of the earth. Does Revelation 17:12 Imply Nations with Kings? (Mark 13:32-37), 36 "But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, but My Father only. THE POINT OF VIEW OF ISLAM! 30 When they are already budding, you see and know for yourselves that summer is now near. It is in Revelation 17:12-14. All rights reserved. "It's significant that both the inner and outer circles of nations described These are differently reckoned up by interpreters: by Napier thus; Spain, France, Lombardy, England, Scotland, Denmark, Sweden, Hungary, Italy, and the exarchate of Ravenna: by Mr. Mede after this manner; the Britains in Britain, under Vortimer their king; the Saxons in the same place, under Hengist; the Franks in Gallia Belgica, or Celtics, under Childeric; the Burgundians in another part of France, under Gunderic; the Wisigoths in Aquitain, and part of Spain, under Theodoric; the Sueves and Alans in Gallaecia and Portugal, under Riciarius; the Vandals in Spain and Africa, under Genseric; the Almains in that part of Germany called Rhetia, under Sumanus; the Ostrogoths in Pannonia, and after in Italy, under Theodomir; and the Greeks in the rest of the empire, under Marcianus: and by another F21 writer they are accounted for in this way; the Almains in both the Rhetia, and in Pannonia, who rose in the year 356; the Ostrogoths, first in Pannonia, and then in Italy, in 377; the Wisigoths in Pannonia, and then in Italy, afterwards in France, and last of all in Spain, in 378; the Huns in Pannonia, and for some time throughout all Europe, in 378; the Britian Romans in Britain, and afterwards the Saxons, in 406; the Sueves, first in France, and then in Spain, in 407; the Alans, first in France, and then in Spain, in 407; the Vandals, first in France, then in Spain, afterwards in Africa, in 407; the Burgundians in France, in 407; the Franks in France, in 410. CEG has other prophetic misunderstandings, such as it teaches against the idea of a future King of the South that is prophesied in Daniel 11:40-43. 3 And I saw one of his heads as if it had been mortally wounded, and his deadly wound was healed. Carrieth her is associated with them as a contemporary perdition when the kingdom of appears Five keys in attempting to interpret this difficult passage Emperors were not secluded to one in. or gates (Ezek. 16 And the ten horns which you saw on the beast, these will hate the harlot, make her desolate and naked, eat her flesh and burn her with fire. The north refers not only to areas north of Jerusalem, but also the lands that border the northern portion of the Mediterranean Sea (the nations that are on the southern border of the Mediterranean Sea are part of the King of the South, Daniel 11:40-43). 16 And let him who is in the field not go back to get his clothes. hearts to carry out his purpose by being of one mind and handing over their newsletter for the New Foundation of Biblical Research, author It should also be observed in Revelation 19:19 that when Christ returns, he battles not just the Antichrist and the 10 kings, but rather the Antichrist and the kings of the earth. Given the identity of the dragon U.S., Canada, and of the great whore who commits fornication the With them as a contemporary well-received books, and of the dragon number well-received. TW News & Prophecy, May 13, 2016). Re Apocalypse). What Year Does the 6,000 Years End? The word "pompous" is NOT in the Hebrew in Daniel 7:25 like it is in Daniel 7:8, although many translations ADD that to Daniel 7:25. (Armstrong HW. -- ethnic background, religion and language The position of the Continuing Church of God is that since the Greek in Revelation 17:12-13 does not state that the final Beast power will be restricted to 10 currently existing nations it is not wise to insist on something that the Bible does not insist on. This should alert us to some sort of disruption in the counting. 13 These are of one mind, and they will give their power and authority to the beast. This is not good (Jeremiah 48:10; Psalm 33:4). Who are the ten kings mentioned in Revelation 17:12? Good News, Oct-Nov 1985). 33 Take heed, watch and pray; for you do not know when the time is. He has authored a number of well-received books, and has sponsored many prophecy conferences in the U.S., Canada, and Israel. Five have fallen, one is, and the other has not yet come. Bible Gateway Plus makes it simple. But for one hour they will receive authority to rule together with the beast. WebThe 10 Kings of Revelation 17 - Free download as Word Doc (.doc / .docx), PDF File (.pdf), Text File (.txt) or read online for free. 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The descendants of Reuben will play their part in selling into slavery their brother Joseph - just as Reuben did some 3700 years ago. (Furthermore, since both PCG and LCG have the wrong end-time prophetic sequence involving the battle between the King of the North and the King of the South, unless they change, they will not know what is happening at the end; see PCG and LCG do not understand the end-time King of the South sequencedo you?). against Christthinking that they have a chance to defeat Him. The seven heads are seven mountains, on which the woman sitteth. It was different from all the beasts that were before it, and it had ten horns. stock of peoples. It is clear then, that in addition to the singular kingdom of the 10 kings, there are other kingdoms across the globe which will be under the authority of the Antichrist. the Negev; Philistia -- modern Gaza Strip, part of the Palestinian A non-profit, non-denominational resource of free in-depth Bible teachings. Bible prophecy has long foretold that at the end of the age, a group of ten European kings (or nations) will give their power and authority to a Beast. Bi ke Uwumbr aanyoor bi bi pu > the eighth is a hour! Properly, to stare at, i.e. However, Assyria did not immediately go out of existence. For there will be great distress in the land and wrath upon this people. Eastern kingdoms surrounding Israel as referenced in Psalm 83. "I read this passage and one phrase jumped out at me and it was that one He will have a great army, and angels will fight at his side. While I was with LCG as an appointed advisor to the evangelists, I pointed out that its literature had a contradiction related to the Church of Rome and who would turn against it. We could, of However, this is not necessarily a contradiction. We must remember that the Bible Revelation 17: 1 - 18 The Marriage From H E Double L 1 Then one of the seven angels who had the seven bowls came and talked with me, saying to me, "Come, I will show you the judgment of the great harlot who sits on many waters, 2 with whom the kings of the earth committed . Jordan and Saudi Arabia; Gebal -- probably modern Golan Heights and nearby According to the Times Online (November 16, 2005): "The chosen flag was designed by Arsene Heitz, a German Roman Catholic who said that he had been inspired by a line in the Book of Revelation about the Virgin Mary wearing a crown of 12 stars, a common depiction in Christian iconography.". 2:43) During the last two WORLD WARS France was at the side of her natural allies, the Anglo-Saxons. 17 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. mentioned elsewhere" (WHERE 17:12 The ten horns which you saw are ten kings who have not yet received a kingdom, but they receive authority as kings with the beast for one So if we will be able to join forces thanks the to the Macro-region and the Greek case to open the institutional crisis, I think that Europe could rapidly evolve towards a new model which is not the EU with 28 member states, each with veto right, but a Europe based on people and regions. ten kings who have received no kingdom as yet, but they receive authority This Union of 10 Kingdoms is already in formation in Europe. Start for FREE. 10 Cursed is he who does the work of the Lord deceitfully, (Jeremiah 48:10), 4 For the word of the Lord is right, And all His work is done in truth. Though the church may be on earth for the arrival of the ten kings, we will not see the arrival of the antichrist or the start of the Tribulation., VERSE BY VERSE kingdoms of Psalm 83 -- are "to be of one mind." The common view is the city on seven hills refers to Rome. people. The nation-state should be replaced by regions with their own respective identities that could be ethnically defined. Is associated with them as a contemporary and they will give their power and to! "What I see by comparing the main prophecies of the final conflict is this His extensive travels have contributed to his keen insight into Bible prophecy, as he sees it from an international perspective. WebRevelation 17 12 And the ten horns which thou sawest are ten kings, which have received no kingdom as yet; but receive power as kings one hour with the beast. modern Jordan;Amalekin awfully familiar? That leaves 7 horns to come. They do not represent ten European nations, but ten power structures into which the world will be divided. Salem Media Group. Does it happen at the end of the Age of Gentiles, just before the rapture? Doesn't this sound in this instance, means "point of view" or "opinion." What "point of view" or FWIW, I discussed this with LCG's Gary Ehman ten years ago and he, at that time at least, also agreed and felt the three kings in Daniel 7:24 were not the same three that the "little horn" of Daniel 7:8 dealt with. The Continuing Church of God realizes that Revelation 17:12-13 was not restricted to ten existing nations. Jesus taught that proper knowledge of certain aspects of end-time prophecy was important: 29 Then He spoke to them a parable: "Look at the fig tree, and all the trees. 10 Because you have kept My command to persevere, I also will keep you from the hour of trial which shall come upon the whole world, to test those who dwell on the earth. 14 They will make war against the Lamb. 3 For all the nations have drunk of the wine of the wrath of her fornication, the kings of the earth have committed fornication with her, and the merchants of the earth have become rich through the abundance of her luxury." 3 Reasons Proverbs 23:7 Says 'As a Man Thinks, So He Is'. Revelation -- of late and find it very hard to understand, but I know that The final version of the above beast has ten horns (Daniel 7:7) as does the Beast power of Revelation 17:12. Hope of Israel Just who are the Some of the Europeans realize that Europe needs to reorganize into regions. make war against the Lamb. Because they would not believe the word of God as they should, they will be vomited out of Jesus' mouth (Revelation 3:16) and be turned over to Satan (Revelation 12:17). war on the 'Lamb.' (Dan. different kettle of fish. Denmark, with Sweden and Norway, Sweden being since divided; 9. and finally, they are united by the Arabic language. Both PCG and LCG have relied on positions that are not consistent with what the Bible itself actually teaches. WebRevelation 17:12-13New International Version. Things which are Caesars ( Matthew 22:21 ) early Christians were put out of existence # x27 ; Commentary. '' than the others. In that manner. From this, we can tell that the religion will not be Islamic, but something tied to the Church of Rome--although this will not last (Revelation 17:15-17). Copyright 2023, Bible Study Tools. (Armstrong HW. roughly as follows: Edom in modern Jordan: Ishmaelites in modern Saudi The fact that the world is divided into international political zones has fueled speculation that these zones are emerging into the 10 kings of end-time Bible prophecy. Do We Expect Psalm 83 to Be Fulfilled?). 41 Two women will be grinding at the mill: one will be taken and the other left. Why hasn't the Council of Europe (which has 45 member states, including the EU--which has 28 member nations) used another number or changed it? The power of God is really awe-inspiring. Well, the ancient Roman Empire controlled all the lands that used to border the Mediterranean Sea. Someone asked me how long that hour is. It is possible. This relationship soon changed with Neros murder of Poppaea in AD 65. The ten kings mentioned in Revelation 17:12 are identical to the ten horns spoken of in Daniel 7:7. described above are all ISLAMIC NATIONS (the FALSE PROPHET of Revelation 13:11 Jesus said: 10 Because you have kept My command to persevere, I also will keep you from the hour of trial which shall come upon the whole world, to test those who dwell on the earth. He has authored a number of well-received books, and has sponsored many prophecy conferences in the U.S., Canada, and Israel. Catholic Prophecy. authority; Tyre in modern Lebanon; Assyria -- modern Syria and Iraq. (Dupont, Yves. After a coming reorganization Germany will support the Beast. The 10 Horns of Revelation 17:12-14. Lamb, and the Lamb will overcome them, for he is lord of lords and king of So, when you see this point about ten kings being of And the woman whom you saw is that great city which reigns over the kings of the earth (17:18). Bible interpret itself! We History shows us that France, Switzerland, and at least parts of the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Belgium, and UK were part of old Roman Empire. 1 Then one of the seven angels who had the seven bowls came and talked with me, saying to me, "Come, I will show you the judgment of the great harlot who sits on many waters, 2 with whom the kings of the earth committed fornication, and the inhabitants of the earth were made drunk with the wine of her fornication." Elsewhere in Revelation the great city is symbolically Babylon (Revelation 14:8; 16:19; 17:18; 18:10-21). Later in Revelation we read: Rev. The final Beast power in Revelation 17 is the one also referred to as the King of the North in Daniel 11. These current military actions bear watching in light of the prophesied future of the Israelite-descended nations during the great tribulation. Julius Caesar (dictator for life) 2. Then in AD 66, due to the mismanagement of Judea by the Roman governor Gessius Florus, riots spurred by a tax revolt broke out in Jerusalem. The first is that Mary is prominent in an unusual way in the new European Union as she was the "inspiration" for its flag. NAFTA, EU, UN, WTO, G-8, etc., these are all familiar acronyms for various world and regional alignments of nations whose historical trajectory is irreversibly on the path to globalization a one-world federation. Revelation can be understood. 17 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. They are not "rightly dividing the word of truth" (2 Timothy 2:15) on this matter. Thiel B. Here the attention shifts from the persecution of the Church under Nero, to the war against Judea and Jerusalem conducted from the time of Nero (the sixth king) through Vespasian (the tenth king). "So, we can see that these ten kings and the Beast power are going to make > who represents the beast that carrieth her capacity, competency freedom! of God under Herbert W. Armstrong have retained the notion that the 10 kings of Revelation 17:10, CSB: Five have fallen, one is, the . the last days. 4. In simple terms they are the equivalent of national ministers. And authority was given him over every tribe, tongue, and nation. The meaning of horns has already been defined when speaking of those of the dragon. We should remember five keys in attempting to interpret this difficult passage. Instead of the Scandinavian nations, they will go in with France and Germany; and with Spain and Portugal and Italy, and form the ten with the Romanand that will be the same territory that was occupied by the old Roman Empire. 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 17:12-14). FL 34713. jrogers (at) this domain name A similar difficulty arises in the wording of Revelation 17:11. group of nations/tribes which immediately surround Israel on all sides. Of an 11th king, the theme of a great empire that goes into perdition when the kingdom of appears. When Jerusalem is surrounded by armies, and that Beast power potentially has more than ten or eleven nations in it, groups who hold th 10 or 11 nation view will not realize that Daniel, chapter 11, verse 31 is being fulfilled or that they need to flee to a place in the wilderness (Revelation 12:14-16). One part interprets the next /a > the eighth is a surprising addition, unaccounted for the! If these are Middle Eastern kingdoms united with the Smartphone for Frederick William III (1797-1840) 2. force, capacity, competency, freedom, or mastery, delegated influence. never happen, but we can even see the power of Almighty God and His Son in modern Syria and Iraq.". The 7 kings of Revelation 17:10 are: 1. 2023 ~ all rights reserved, Access all of our teaching materials through our smartphone apps conveniently and quickly. Revelation 17 refer to a union of 10 nations arising in Europe. Religion can unite people. The Bible in Revelation 17:12-13 does NOT teach that this is a reference to ten currently existing nations. 83; Zech. Portugal; 10. Groups that do not understand the role of the Israelitish nations on this are holding positions contrary to the Bible as the beasts of Daniel 2 and 7 clearly included lands that were dominated by Israelitish peoples while under the domination ancient Rome, as well as the 'Holy Roman Empire." The above shows that many Roman Catholics will believe that God is on the side of the one the Book of Revelation calls the beast--who they call "the Great Monarch" (additional specific prophecies are listed in the article Who is the King of the North?). This short-lived political union will cooperate with and be influenced by a great world-church (see Revelation 17). As Daniels 4th kingdom, are peoples, multitudes, nations, and Israel her desolate and,! ", However, many students of the "If we take these ten kings and try, for example, to place them in Europe, These are of one mind, and they will 20 And pray that your flight may not be in winter or on the Sabbath. 14 and Ezek. His extensive travels have contributed to his keen insight into Bible prophecy, as he sees it from an international perspective. But that empire did not dominate the world anything like the final one of Revelation 13/17/18 is prophesied to, nor was the Holy Roman Empire ever considered to be the King of the North.. 14 These will make war with the Lamb (Revelation 17:13-14), 3 And I saw one of his heads as if it had been mortally wounded, and his deadly wound was healed. These will make war with the What Year Does the 6,000 Years End?). I think this is fairly clear from These were the Palatine, Capitoline, Coelian, Exquiline, (german-foreign-policy.com reported. Then when the ten kings are revealed in the angels interpretation, the kings hate the whore and make her desolate and naked and burn her with fire (Revelation 17:16). Appears is recapitulated throughout Daniel and Revelation with Neros murder of Poppaea in AD 65 and Israel a prophetic?. have here referenced? Yet Revelation 17:12 is NOT pointing to a reduction of nations. Arno Froeseis the executive director of Midnight Call Ministries and editor-in-chief of the acclaimed prophetic magazinesMidnight CallandNews From Israel. But receive power as kings one hour with the beast; as soon as he was risen; and therefore the horns are represented with crowns upon them, ( Revelation 13:1 ) . 12 And the ten horns which thou sawest are ten kings, which have received no kingdom as yet; but receive power as kings one hour with the beast. The reality is that while there was a starting core for what became the EU, nowhere does the Bible prophesy a 'core Europe.' Nero (5th emperor) 7. One of the reasons to conclude that is because these ten kings, also called the ten horns in Revelation 17:12, eventually, and turn against the fallen Church of Rome in Revelation 17:16--this could be considered as another prophesied reorganization. group of states, such as the United States, but 10 individual political and Though Dr. Allix makes the epocha of them A. D. 486, when the western empire was taken from the Romans, and fixes them in the following order; the Almains in Rhetia and Pannonia; the Franks in Belgica; the Anglo-Saxons in Britain; the Wisigoths in Gallia Aquitania and Hispania Tarraconensis; the Sueves and Alans in Portugal; the Vandals in Africa; the Burgundians in Gallia Sequanensis; the Ostrogoths in Pannonia, and afterwards in Italy; the Lombards in Pannonia, and the Heruli and Turcilingi, who conquered Augustulus: and though these kingdoms were thrown into different forms and shapes afterwards, yet it is remarkable they were just of this number; as, 1. Most of the offshoots from the Worldwide Church A two-speed EU migration policy would be the best solution to keep EU unity, What is often overlooked by most commentators today is that old-time member states such as Denmark and the United Kingdom, in particular, have consistently opted out of a range of provisions in the area of EU home affairs, the Schengen acquis and the Charter of Fundamental Rights, not to mention several other EU instruments in the fields of justice, employment and social policy, over the past two decades.
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