Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version For God has put it into their hearts to accomplish his purpose by agreeing to hand over to the beast their royal authority, until God’s words are fulfilled. New Living Translation For God has put a plan into their minds, a plan that will carry out his purposes. They will agree to give their authority to the scarlet beast, and so the words of God will be fulfilled. English Standard Version for God has put it into their hearts to carry out his purpose by being of one mind and handing over their royal power to the beast, until the words of God are fulfilled. Berean Standard Bible For God has put it into their hearts to carry out His purpose by uniting to give their kingdom to the beast, until the words of God are fulfilled. Berean Literal Bible For God gave into their hearts to do His purpose, and to do one purpose, and to give their kingdom to the beast, until the words of God will be completed. King James Bible For God hath put in their hearts to fulfil his will, and to agree, and give their kingdom unto the beast, until the words of God shall be fulfilled. New King James Version For God has put it into their hearts to fulfill His purpose, to be of one mind, and to give their kingdom to the beast, until the words of God are fulfilled. New American Standard Bible For God has put it in their hearts to execute His purpose by having a common purpose, and by giving their kingdom to the beast, until the words of God will be fulfilled. NASB 1995 “For God has put it in their hearts to execute His purpose by having a common purpose, and by giving their kingdom to the beast, until the words of God will be fulfilled. NASB 1977 “For God has put it in their hearts to execute His purpose by having a common purpose, and by giving their kingdom to the beast, until the words of God should be fulfilled. Legacy Standard Bible For God gave it in their hearts to do His purpose both by doing their own common purpose and by giving their kingdom to the beast, until the words of God will be finished. Amplified Bible For God has put it in their hearts to carry out His purpose by agreeing together to surrender their kingdom to the beast, until the [prophetic] words of God will be fulfilled. Berean Annotated Bible For God {Theos} has put it into their hearts to carry out His purpose by uniting to give their kingdom to the beast, until the words of God {Theou} are fulfilled. Christian Standard Bible For God has put it into their hearts to carry out his plan by having one purpose and to give their kingdom to the beast until the words of God are fulfilled. Holman Christian Standard Bible For God has put it into their hearts to carry out His plan by having one purpose and to give their kingdom to the beast until God’s words are accomplished. American Standard Version For God did put in their hearts to do his mind, and to come to one mind, and to give their kingdom unto the beast, until the words of God should be accomplished. Contemporary English Version God is the one who made these kings all think alike and decide to give their power to the beast. And they will do this until what God has said comes true. English Revised Version For God did put in their hearts to do his mind, and to come to one mind, and to give their kingdom unto the beast, until the words of God should be accomplished. GOD'S WORD® Translation God has made them do what he wants them to do. So they will give their kingdom to the beast until God's words are carried out. Good News Translation For God has placed in their hearts the will to carry out his purpose by acting together and giving to the beast their power to rule until God's words come true. International Standard Version for God has placed within them a desire to carry out his purpose by uniting to give their kingdom to the beast until God's words are fulfilled. NET Bible For God has put into their minds to carry out his purpose by making a decision to give their royal power to the beast until the words of God are fulfilled. New Heart English Bible For God has put in their hearts to do what he has in mind, and to be of one mind, and to give their kingdom to the beast, until the words of God should be accomplished. Webster's Bible Translation For God hath put in their hearts to fulfill his will, and to agree, and give their kingdom to the beast, until the words of God shall be fulfilled. Weymouth New Testament For God has put it into their hearts to carry out His purpose, and to carry out a common purpose and to give their kingdom to the Wild Beast until God's words have come to pass. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleFor God has put it into their hearts to carry out His purpose by uniting to give their kingdom to the beast, until the words of God are fulfilled. World English Bible For God has put in their hearts to do what he has in mind, to be of one mind, and to give their kingdom to the beast, until the words of God should be accomplished. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionfor God gave into their hearts to do His purpose, and to make one purpose, and to give their kingdom to the beast until the sayings of God may be fulfilled, Berean Literal Bible For God gave into their hearts to do His purpose, and to do one purpose, and to give their kingdom to the beast, until the words of God will be completed. Young's Literal Translation for God did give into their hearts to do its mind, and to make one mind, and to give their kingdom to the beast till the sayings of God may be complete, Smith's Literal Translation For God gave to their hearts to do his purpose, and to do one purpose, and to give their kingdom to the wild beast, till the words of God be fulfilled. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleFor God hath given into their hearts to do that which pleaseth him: that they give their kingdom to the beast, till the words of God be fulfilled. Catholic Public Domain Version For God has granted to their hearts that they may do to her whatever is pleasing, so that they may give their kingdom to the beast, until the words of God may be completed. New American Bible For God has put it into their minds to carry out his purpose and to make them come to an agreement to give their kingdom to the beast until the words of God are accomplished. New Revised Standard Version For God has put it into their hearts to carry out his purpose by agreeing to give their kingdom to the beast, until the words of God will be fulfilled. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFor God has put into their hearts to do his will, and to be of one accord, and to give their Kingdom to the wild beast, until the words of God shall be fulfilled. Aramaic Bible in Plain English “For God gave into their hearts to perform his pleasure and to do their one purpose and will give their Kingdom to that Beast until the words of God are fulfilled.” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentFor God has put into their hearts to fulfill his will, and to agree, and to give their kingdom to the beast, till the words of God be accomplished. Godbey New Testament for God has given it into their hearts to do his mind, and to have one mind, and to give their kingdom to the beast, until the words of God shall be fulfilled. Haweis New Testament For God hath put it into their hearts to do his will, to perform one purpose, even to give their kingdom to the beast, until the words of God are fulfilled. Mace New Testament for God hath put it in their hearts to execute his designs, in agreeing to give their kingdom to the beast, until the divine oracles shall be accomplished. Weymouth New Testament For God has put it into their hearts to carry out His purpose, and to carry out a common purpose and to give their kingdom to the Wild Beast until God's words have come to pass. Worrell New Testament For God gave it into their hearts to do His will, even to execute one purpose, and to give their kingdom to the beast, until the words of God shall be accomplished. Worsley New Testament For God hath put it into their hearts to do according to his mind, and to perform one and the same purpose, even to give their kingdoms to the beast, till the words of God be accomplished. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Victory of the Lamb…16And the ten horns and the beast that you saw will hate the prostitute. They will leave her desolate and naked, and will eat her flesh and burn her with fire. 17For God has put it into their hearts to carry out His purpose by uniting to give their kingdom to the beast, until the words of God are fulfilled. 18And the woman you saw is the great city that rules over the kings of the earth.”… Cross References For God has put it into their hearts Ezra 7:27 Blessed be the LORD, the God of our fathers, who has put into the heart of the king to so honor the house of the LORD in Jerusalem, Proverbs 21:1 The king’s heart is a waterway in the hand of the LORD; He directs it where He pleases. Philippians 2:13 For it is God who works in you to will and to act on behalf of His good purpose. to carry out His purpose Ephesians 1:11 In Him we were also chosen as God’s own, having been predestined according to the plan of Him who works out everything by the counsel of His will, Romans 9:17 For the Scripture says to Pharaoh: “I raised you up for this very purpose, that I might display My power in you, and that My name might be proclaimed in all the earth.” Isaiah 46:10 I declare the end from the beginning, and from ancient times what is still to come. I say, ‘My purpose will stand, and all My good pleasure I will accomplish.’ by uniting to give their kingdom to the beast, Acts 4:27-28 In fact, this is the very city where Herod and Pontius Pilate conspired with the Gentiles and the people of Israel against Your holy servant Jesus, whom You anointed. / They carried out what Your hand and will had decided beforehand would happen. Psalm 2:2 The kings of the earth take their stand and the rulers gather together, against the LORD and against His Anointed One: Daniel 4:17 This decision is the decree of the watchers, the verdict declared by the holy ones, so that the living will know that the Most High rules over the kingdom of mankind and gives it to whom He wishes, setting over it the lowliest of men.’ until the words of God are fulfilled. 1 Kings 8:56 “Blessed be the LORD, who has given rest to His people Israel according to all that He promised. Not one word has failed of all the good promises He made through His servant Moses. Luke 21:22 For these are the days of vengeance, to fulfill all that is written. Matthew 24:34 Truly I tell you, this generation will not pass away until all these things have happened. Daniel 4:35 All the peoples of the earth are counted as nothing, and He does as He pleases with the army of heaven and the peoples of the earth. There is no one who can restrain His hand or say to Him, ‘What have You done?’” Isaiah 14:24 The LORD of Hosts has sworn: “Surely, as I have planned, so will it be; as I have purposed, so will it stand. Isaiah 14:27 The LORD of Hosts has purposed, and who can thwart Him? His hand is outstretched, so who can turn it back? Jeremiah 51:12 Raise a banner against the walls of Babylon; post the guard; station the watchmen; prepare the ambush. For the LORD has both devised and accomplished what He spoke against the people of Babylon. Treasury of Scripture For God has put in their hearts to fulfill his will, and to agree, and give their kingdom to the beast, until the words of God shall be fulfilled. God hath. Revelation 17:13 These have one mind, and shall give their power and strength unto the beast. Acts 4:27,28 For of a truth against thy holy child Jesus, whom thou hast anointed, both Herod, and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles, and the people of Israel, were gathered together, … put. Ezra 7:27 Blessed be the LORD God of our fathers, which hath put such a thing as this in the king's heart, to beautify the house of the LORD which is in Jerusalem: Psalm 105:25 He turned their heart to hate his people, to deal subtilly with his servants. Proverbs 21:1 The king's heart is in the hand of the LORD, as the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will. to fulfil. Luke 22:3,22,37 Then entered Satan into Judas surnamed Iscariot, being of the number of the twelve… John 13:2,18 And supper being ended, the devil having now put into the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon's son, to betray him; … until. Revelation 6:11 And white robes were given unto every one of them; and it was said unto them, that they should rest yet for a little season, until their fellowservants also and their brethren, that should be killed as they were, should be fulfilled. Revelation 10:7 But in the days of the voice of the seventh angel, when he shall begin to sound, the mystery of God should be finished, as he hath declared to his servants the prophets. Revelation 15:1 And I saw another sign in heaven, great and marvellous, seven angels having the seven last plagues; for in them is filled up the wrath of God. Jump to Previous Accomplish Accomplished Act Agree Beast Carry Common Complete Effect Execute Fulfil Fulfill Fulfilled God's Hearts Kingdom Mind Power Purpose Royal Rule Wild WordsJump to Next Accomplish Accomplished Act Agree Beast Carry Common Complete Effect Execute Fulfil Fulfill Fulfilled God's Hearts Kingdom Mind Power Purpose Royal Rule Wild WordsRevelation 17 1. A woman arrayed in purple and scarlet, with a golden cup in her hand sits upon the beast;5. which is great Babylon, the mother of all abominations. 9. The interpretation of the seven heads; 12. and the ten horns. 14. The victory of the Lamb. 16. The punishment of the harlot. For God has put it into their hearts This phrase emphasizes the sovereignty of God over human affairs. Throughout Scripture, God is depicted as having the power to influence the hearts and minds of individuals and nations (Proverbs 21:1). This divine influence is not coercive but aligns with His ultimate plan. The hardening of Pharaoh's heart in Exodus is a parallel example, where God's purposes are fulfilled through human decisions. to carry out His purpose by uniting to give their kingdom to the beast until the words of God are fulfilled Persons / Places / Events 1. GodThe sovereign Creator who orchestrates events to fulfill His divine purposes. 2. Their Hearts Refers to the kings or rulers who are influenced by God to act according to His will. 3. Royal Authority The power and dominion that the rulers possess, which they relinquish to the beast. 4. The Beast A symbolic representation of a powerful, evil entity or system opposed to God. 5. The Words of God The prophetic declarations and promises found in Scripture that are destined to be fulfilled. Teaching Points God's SovereigntyRecognize that God is in control of all events, even those that seem chaotic or evil. His purposes will ultimately prevail. Human Responsibility While God directs events, individuals are still responsible for their actions. We must seek to align our hearts with God's will. Fulfillment of Prophecy Trust in the certainty of God's promises. What He has declared will come to pass, providing hope and assurance for believers. Spiritual Discernment Be aware of the spiritual forces at work in the world. Pray for wisdom to discern God's hand in current events. Submission to God's Plan Encourage believers to submit their own plans and desires to God's greater purpose, trusting in His perfect timing and wisdom. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Revelation 17:17?2. How does God's sovereignty manifest in Revelation 17:17's "put it into their hearts"? 3. What role does divine will play in fulfilling prophecy in Revelation 17:17? 4. How does Revelation 17:17 connect with Romans 8:28 about God's purpose? 5. How can believers trust God's plan when facing worldly powers, per Revelation 17:17? 6. What practical steps can Christians take to align with God's will today? 7. What does Revelation 17:17 reveal about God's sovereignty over human decisions and actions? 8. How does Revelation 17:17 challenge the concept of free will in Christian theology? 9. Why does God allow evil rulers to fulfill His purposes according to Revelation 17:17? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Revelation 17? 11. What is the beast described in Revelation? 12. Revelation 17:10-11 mentions seven kings and an eighth belonging to the seven; how does this numeric sequence fit known historical or royal lineages? 13. Psalm 73:17 suggests divine insight in a sanctuary setting--what evidence supports or refutes the historicity of supernatural experiences in the Temple? 14. What is the Bible's stance on telepathy? What Does Revelation 17:17 Mean God has put it into their heartsRevelation 17:17 begins by underscoring who is in control: “For God has put it into their hearts….” • God’s sovereignty extends even over unbelieving rulers. “The king’s heart is a watercourse in the hand of the LORD; He directs it wherever He pleases” (Proverbs 21:1). • Acts 4:27-28 shows the same pattern: hostile leaders acted “to do what Your hand and Your purpose had predetermined.” • The passage reminds us that human rebellion never cancels divine authority; instead, God channels it for His larger plan. to carry out His purpose The next phrase clarifies why God moves their hearts: His own purpose. • Ephesians 1:11 says God “works out everything according to the counsel of His will.” • Isaiah 46:10-11 presents the Lord declaring “My purpose will stand, and I will accomplish all that I please.” • In Revelation 17, that purpose includes judging the end-time evil system symbolized by Babylon (vv. 16, 18). by uniting The kings do not act independently; they form a coalition. • Earlier, Revelation 17:13 notes, “These kings have one purpose and will give their power and authority to the beast.” • Psalm 2:1-2 foretells nations gathering “against the LORD and against His Anointed,” a foreshadowing of this very unity. • Their alliance illustrates how political agreements can serve hidden divine intentions, even when the participants imagine they are serving only themselves. to give their kingdom to the beast Their unity results in a conscious transfer of authority: they “give their kingdom to the beast.” • Daniel 7:24-25 pictures ten kings rising and yielding to the little horn—widely understood as the Antichrist. • Revelation 13:4-7 shows the beast receiving global admiration and power: “They worshiped the beast, saying, ‘Who is like the beast, and who can wage war against it?’” • God allows this hand-over so that wickedness reaches full expression and can then be judged openly and finally. until the words of God are fulfilled The verse finishes with a time limit: the beast’s reign lasts only “until the words of God are fulfilled.” • Jesus promises, “Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will never pass away” (Matthew 24:35). • Isaiah 55:11 assures us God’s word “will accomplish what I please, and it will prosper in the thing for which I sent it.” • Revelation 19:19-21 records the moment those words come to completion: the beast and his allies fall at Christ’s return. summary Revelation 17:17 shows God steering even the darkest political maneuvers toward His prophesied conclusion. He plants resolve in earthly rulers, they unify, and they surrender authority to the beast—yet all of it moves on a leash held firmly by heaven. The verse reassures believers that every step of history, including the rise of the final world empire, unfolds right on schedule “until the words of God are fulfilled.” (17) For God hath put . . .--Better, For God gave it into their hearts to do his mind, and (to do) one mind, and to give their kingdom, &c. The kings give their kingdom to the wild beast; their authority and might is used for him, whether in making war upon the Lamb (Revelation 17:14) or in casting down the harlot. In these enterprises they act unitedly; there is given to them to make "one mind." But they are only carrying out the righteous will of God; God wills that the harlot shall fall; and even in their war upon the Lamb, they are but preparing for the crisis when the foes of the righteous King shall fall (Revelation 19:19). Thus does the wrath of man ever turn to God's praise.Verse 17. - For God hath put in their hearts to fulfil his will, and to agree, and give their kingdom unto the beast, until the words of God shall be fulfilled; God did put... to do his mind, and to come to one mind (Revised Version). "His mind" is thought by Bengel, De Wette, and Dusterdieck to signify the beast's mind. Others understand God's mind. In either ease the general sense is plain. While the world power is apparently performing the will of the beast, God is working above all; only by his permission can anything be done (cf. the "it was given" of Revelation 13.). The "words of God" are his denunciations against those who trust to the world (cf. Ezekiel 16:37, quoted on ver. 16).Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Forγὰρ (gar) Conjunction Strong's 1063: For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. God Θεὸς (Theos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. has put it ἔδωκεν (edōken) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1325: To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give. into εἰς (eis) Preposition Strong's 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. their αὐτῶν (autōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. hearts καρδίας (kardias) Noun - Accusative Feminine Plural Strong's 2588: Prolonged from a primary kar; the heart, i.e. the thoughts or feelings; also the middle. to carry out ποιῆσαι (poiēsai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active Strong's 4160: (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do. His αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. purpose γνώμην (gnōmēn) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 1106: Opinion, counsel, judgment, intention, decree. From ginosko; cognition, i.e. opinion, or resolve. by καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. uniting γνώμην (gnōmēn) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 1106: Opinion, counsel, judgment, intention, decree. From ginosko; cognition, i.e. opinion, or resolve. to give δοῦναι (dounai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active Strong's 1325: To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give. their αὐτῶν (autōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. kingdom βασιλείαν (basileian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 932: From basileus; properly, royalty, i.e. rule, or a realm. to the τῷ (tō) Article - Dative Neuter Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. beast, θηρίῳ (thēriō) Noun - Dative Neuter Singular Strong's 2342: Properly: a wild beast, hence: any animal; met: a brute. Diminutive from the same as thera; a dangerous animal. until ἄχρι (achri) Conjunction Strong's 891: As far as, up to, until, during. Or achris akh'-rece; akin to akron; until or up to. the οἱ (hoi) Article - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. words λόγοι (logoi) Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 3056: From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression. of God Θεοῦ (Theou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. are fulfilled. τελεσθήσονται (telesthēsontai) Verb - Future Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 5055: (a) I end, finish, (b) I fulfill, accomplish, (c) I pay. From telos; to end, i.e. Complete, execute, conclude, discharge. 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