Rev 17:5-6 | 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 17:5-6

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).

v. 6: She is drunk with the blood of the saints and martyrs of Jesus. She has killed so many of God’s people that she is overwhelmed by their blood. Her hatred and violence against believers have no limit (Revelation 17:6 ^b).