Rev 17:17 | NET2full | STEP | For God has put into their minds to carry out his purpose by making a decision to give their royal power to the beast until the words of God are fulfilled .

‏ Revelation of John 17:17

17 For God has put into their minds ^{▼▼tn Grk “hearts.”} to carry out his purpose ^{▼▼tn Or “his intent.”} by making ^{▼▼tn The infinitive ποιῆσαι (poiēsai) was translated here as giving the logical means by which God’s purpose was carried out.} a decision ^{▼▼tn On this term BDAG 203 s.v. γνώμη 4 states, “declaration, decision, resolution…of God Rv 17:17.”} to give their royal power ^{▼▼tn For this translation see BDAG 168 s.v. βασιλεία 1.a, “kingship, royal power, royal rule.”} to the beast until the words of God are fulfilled. ^{▼▼tn Or “completed.”}