Text -- Revelation 17:17 (NET)

17:17 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.

Commentary -- Verse Notes / Footnotes

NET Notes: Rev 17:17

¹ tn Grk “hearts.”

² tn Or “his intent.”

³ tn The infinitive ποιῆσαι (poihsai) was translated here as giving the logical means by which God’s purpose was carried out.

⁴ tn On this term BDAG 203 s.v. γνώμη 4 states, “declaration, decision, resolution…of God Rv 17:17.”

⁵ tn For this translation see BDAG 168 s.v. βασιλεία 1.a, “kingship, royal power, royal rule.”

⁶ tn Or “completed.”