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Revelation 17:17

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17:17 For God has put into their minds 1  to carry out his purpose 2  by making 3  a decision 4  to give their royal power 5  to the beast until the words of God are fulfilled. 6 

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.”



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