Who is Mystery Babylon ?

**anthony57** · April-11th-2011, 09:32 AM

rev 18:

1And after these things I saw another angel come down from heaven, having great power; and the earth was lightened with his glory.

2And he cried mightily with a strong voice, saying, Babylon the great is fallen, is fallen, and is become the habitation of devils, and the hold of every foul spirit, and a cage of every unclean and hateful bird.

18And cried when they saw the smoke of her burning, saying, What city is like unto this great city!

Now it appears, that this babylon is a city ! Now what great city was it that has been responsible for this:

24 And in her was found the blood of prophets, and of saints, and of all that were slain upon the earth.

Hint ! Matt 23:

37O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, thou that killest the prophets, and stonest them which are sent unto thee, how often would I have gathered thy children together, even as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings, and ye would not!

38 Behold, your house is left unto you desolate. cp rev 18:

19And they cast dust on their heads, and cried, weeping and wailing, saying, Alas, alas that great city, wherein were made rich all that had ships in the sea by reason of her costliness! for in one hour is she made desolate.

20Rejoice over her, thou heaven, and ye holy apostles and prophets; for God hath avenged you on her.
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**GlennO** · April-14th-2011, 03:41 AM

It's a Mystery....

Commercial?

Religious?

**mlb** · April-14th-2011, 08:03 PM

Babylon is the beginning of all the false religions of the world, and we see all these religions coming together in the end and showing themselves for what and who they are, that is why Babylon is also called the mother of harlots, the countfeit bride, the ***** riding a beast......... my guess is that the burning city could be Rome? There are other descriptions of this city such as seven hills and it is discribed as a religious centre, thats how I see it at the time.