Rev 17:18 | RWP | e4.org | The woman ( η γυνη ). She is now explained after the beast has been interpreted. Verse made it plain enough, but this verse demonstrates that the woman is the city of Rome "which reigneth ( η εχουσα βασιλειαν , the one having a kingdom) over the kings of the earth ( επ των βασιλεων της γης )." Rome followed Babylon, and other cities may follow in their train.

‏ Revelation of John 17:18

The woman ( η γυνη ). She is now explained after the beast has been interpreted. Verse 9 made it plain enough, but this verse demonstrates that the woman is the city of Rome "which reigneth ( η εχουσα βασιλειαν, the one having a kingdom) over the kings of the earth ( επ των βασιλεων της γης )." Rome followed Babylon, and other cities may follow in their train.