Revelation 17:12-14

17:12 The ¹  ten horns that you saw are ten kings who have not yet received a kingdom, but will receive ruling authority ²  as kings with the beast for one hour. 17:13 These kings ³  have a single intent, and they will give their power and authority to the beast. 17:14 They will make war with the Lamb, but the Lamb will conquer them, because he is Lord of lords and King of kings, and those accompanying ⁴  the Lamb are the called, chosen, and faithful.”

Revelation 17:16-17

17:16 The ⁵  ten horns that you saw, and the beast – these will hate the prostitute and make her desolate and naked. They ⁶  will consume her flesh and burn her up with fire. ⁷  17:17 For God has put into their minds ⁸  to carry out his purpose ⁹  by making ¹⁰  a decision ¹¹  to give their royal power ¹²  to the beast until the words of God are fulfilled. ¹³ 

¹ tn Here καί (kai) has not been translated because of differences between Greek and English style.

² tn For the translation “ruling authority” for ἐξουσία (exousia) see L&N 37.35.

³ tn The word “kings” is not in the Greek text, but has been supplied to clarify the referent.

⁵ tn See BDAG 636 s.v. μετά A.2.a.α.

⁷ tn Here καί (kai) has not been translated because of differences between Greek and English style.

⁸ tn A new sentence was started here in the translation. Here καί (kai) has not been translated because of differences between Greek and English style.

⁹ tn The final clause could also be turned into an adverbial clause of means: “They will consume her flesh by burning her with fire.”

⁹ tn Grk “hearts.”

¹⁰ tn Or “his intent.”

¹¹ tn The infinitive ποιῆσαι (poihsai) was translated here as giving the logical means by which God’s purpose was carried out.

¹² tn On this term BDAG 203 s.v. γνώμη 4 states, “declaration, decision, resolution…of God Rv 17:17.”

¹³ tn For this translation see BDAG 168 s.v. βασιλεία 1.a, “kingship, royal power, royal rule.”

¹⁴ tn Or “completed.”