Rev 17:5 | MHM | STEP | v. 5 : On her forehead is a name: “Babylon the Great, the Mother of Harlots and Abominations of the Earth.” This shows who she really is. Babylon is not the old city from the past but a symbol for a new city that acts in the same evil ways. She is called the “mother” because she leads others into false religion and wickedness (Revelation 17:5 ).

‏ Revelation of John 17:5

v. 5: On her forehead is a name: “Babylon the Great, the Mother of Harlots and Abominations of the Earth.” This shows who she really is. Babylon is not the old city from the past but a symbol for a new city that acts in the same evil ways. She is called the “mother” because she leads others into false religion and wickedness (Revelation 17:5 ^a).