Revelation 17:4 meaning and explanation

The woman was dressed in purple and scarlet, and adorned with gold and precious stones and pearls. She held in her hand a golden cup full of abominations and the impurities of her sexual immorality.

Revelation 17:4, Berean Standard Bible

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The interpreting angel is showing John a vision of the great prostitute, the symbol of Babylon the Great, and verse 4 describes her appearance. Her purple, scarlet, gold and pearls are the trappings of great wealth and royal luxury, the dress of a queen who trades on her beauty.

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