Revelation 17:7The angel said to me, "Why do you wonder? I will tell you the mystery of the woman, and of the beast that carries her, which has the seven heads and the ten horns.
The setting
The angel sees John's confusion and offers to explain the symbolic vision. This follows Old Testament patterns where angels interpret prophetic visions...
The emotion here: compassionate toward John's confusion
The original word
mystērion (μυστήριον) — the same 'mystery' from verse 5, now being unveiled
Why it matters
Apocalyptic literature always included angel interpreters to explain symbolic visions
Read with care
What most readers miss in Revelation 17:7
The angel's question 'Why do you wonder?' suggests John should have understood the symbolism
Common misconceptionMany think the angel is being condescending, but he's actually showing mercy by offering to explain what John couldn't grasp on his own.
The thread continues
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Bible Genome reading
Revelation 17:7 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Revelation 17:7 comes from the book of Revelation, written during the Apostolic period. These words are attributed to Angel. The dominant emotion in this verse is seeking, with a comfort power of 40% and a tone that is reverent. It belongs to the dialogue genre of biblical literature. Key themes include revelation, mystery, understanding. Notable phrases: I will tell you the mystery. This verse contains a promise of God. This verse contains prophecy.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same seeking
“Pray without ceasing.”
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— Genesis 18:25
“Call to me, and I will answer you, and will show you great things, and difficult, which you don't know.”
— Jeremiah 33:3
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Your reflection
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