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NASB | Revelation 17:5 and on her forehead a name was written, a mystery, "BABYLON THE GREAT, THE MOTHER OF HARLOTS AND OF THE ABOMINATIONS OF THE EARTH." |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Revelation 17:5 And on her forehead a name was written, a mystery: "BABYLON THE GREAT, THE MOTHER OF PROSTITUTES (false religions, heresies) AND OF THE ABOMINATIONS OF THE EARTH." |
Subject: "Babylon the Mother of False Religions" |
Bible Note: Rest of gee def. that most people go by: -- used as an introductory expletive or to express surprise or enthusiasm Gee whiz is OK: Main Entry: gee-whiz Pronunciation: 'jE-"hwiz, -"wiz Function: adjective Date: 1934 1 : designed to arouse wonder or excitement or to amplify the merits or significance of something especially by the use of clever or sensational language -play-by-play specialists who wallow in gee-whiz banality -- Jack Gould 2 : marked by spectacular or astonishing qualities or achievement -gee-whiz technology- 3 : characterized by wide-eyed enthusiasm, excitement, and wonder |