Revelation 17:12-14

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. 17:13 These kings³ 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 accompanying⁴ the Lamb are the called, chosen, and faithful.”

Revelation 17:16-17

Context
17:16 The⁵ ten horns that you saw, and the beast – these will hate the prostitute and make her desolate and naked. They⁶ will consume her flesh and burn her up with fire.⁷ 17:17 For God has put into their minds⁸ to carry out his purpose⁹ by making¹⁰ a decision¹¹ to give their royal power¹² to the beast until the words of God are fulfilled.¹³

[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.

[17:13] ³tn The word “kings” is not in the Greek text, but has been supplied to clarify the referent.

[17:14] ⁵tn See BDAG 636 s.v. μετά A.2.a.α.

[17:16] ⁷tn Here καί (kai) has not been translated because of differences between Greek and English style.

[17:16] ⁸tn A new sentence was started here in the translation. Here καί (kai) has not been translated because of differences between Greek and English style.

[17:16] ⁹tn The final clause could also be turned into an adverbial clause of means: “They will consume her flesh by burning her with fire.”

[17:17] ⁹tn Grk “hearts.”

[17:17] ¹⁰tn Or “his intent.”

[17:17] ¹¹tn The infinitive ποιῆσαι (poihsai) was translated here as giving the logical means by which God’s purpose was carried out.

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

[17:17] ¹³tn For this translation see BDAG 168 s.v. βασιλεία 1.a, “kingship, royal power, royal rule.”

[17:17] ¹⁴tn Or “completed.”