Revelation 17:12

Context
17:12 The¹ ten horns that you saw are ten kings who have not yet received a kingdom, but will receive ruling authority² as kings with the beast for one hour.

Revelation 17:17

Context
17:17 For God has put into their minds³ to carry out his purpose⁴ by making⁵ a decision⁶ to give their royal power⁷ to the beast until the words of God are fulfilled.⁸

[17:12] ¹tn Here καί (kai) has not been translated because of differences between Greek and English style.

[17:12] ²tn For the translation “ruling authority” for ἐξουσία (exousia) see L&N 37.35.

[17:17] ³tn Grk “hearts.”

[17:17] ⁴tn Or “his intent.”

[17:17] ⁵tn The infinitive ποιῆσαι (poihsai) was translated here as giving the logical means by which God’s purpose was carried out.

[17:17] ⁶tn On this term BDAG 203 s.v. γνώμη 4 states, “declaration, decision, resolution…of God Rv 17:17.”

[17:17] ⁷tn For this translation see BDAG 168 s.v. βασιλεία 1.a, “kingship, royal power, royal rule.”

[17:17] ⁸tn Or “completed.”