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The mystery is first mentioned in the OT. There it is called 'dark sayings'. that is an unfortunate translation, since in English, it suggests something sinister. The word means 'riddles'; childish riddles. | The mystery is first mentioned in the OT. There it is called 'dark sayings'. that is an unfortunate translation, since in English, it suggests something sinister. The word means 'riddles'; childish riddles. | ||
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Re 17:5 And upon her forehead [was] a name written, MYSTERY, BABYLON THE GREAT, THE MOTHER OF HARLOTS AND ABOMINATIONS OF THE EARTH. | Re 17:5 And upon her forehead [was] a name written, MYSTERY, BABYLON THE GREAT, THE MOTHER OF HARLOTS AND ABOMINATIONS OF THE EARTH. | ||
Re 17:7 And the angel said unto me, Wherefore didst thou marvel? I will tell thee the mystery of the woman, and of the beast that carrieth her, which hath the seven heads and ten horns. | Re 17:7 And the angel said unto me, Wherefore didst thou marvel? I will tell thee the mystery of the woman, and of the beast that carrieth her, which hath the seven heads and ten horns. | ||
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