The above describes the state of affairs where the great Babylonian harlot, who entices the kings of the earth (Revelation 17:1-5), reigns over the scarlet beast as a “world empire and social system of capitalism based on false religion and ideological philosophy” that exploits politics to amass wealth. This time, we summarize the true nature of Nebuchadnezzar's idols and the beasts in Daniel chapters 2 and 7, and Revelation chapters 13 and 17. Grasping this point will allow us to reconsider what the great Babylon truly is.
The Statue in Daniel 2
| Part of the Image (Daniel 2) | Material | Symbolized Empire (Timeline) |
|---|---|---|
| Head | Fine Gold | Neo-Babylonian Empire (Starting approx. 607 BC) |
| Breast and Arms | Silver | Medo-Persian Empire |
| Belly and Thighs | Bronze (Copper) | Grecian Empire (Alexander the Great) |
| Legs | Iron | Roman Empire (Hard-line rule like iron) |
| Feet and Toes | Iron mixed with Clay | Divided Nations of Today (Mixture of authoritarianism and common people; incompatible powers) |
Before the idol's head, Egypt ➡ Assyria terrorized God's people as empires. Combined, these two make seven, suggesting that the seven heads of the Revelation, discussed later, inherit the attributes of all evil empires.
The Beast in Daniel 7
| Beasts of Daniel 7 | Symbolized Empire (Historical Interpretation) | Inheritance by the Beast of Revelation |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Lion | Babylonian Empire (Supreme majesty and royal authority) |
Had a "mouth like a lion" (Rev 13:2). Represents arrogant decrees and blasphemous speech. |
| 2. Bear | Medo-Persian Empire (Voracious and massive military power) |
Had "feet like those of a bear" (Rev 13:2). Power to crush and trample nations. |
| 3. Leopard | Grecian Empire (Swift conquest and cultural diffusion) |
"Resembled a leopard" (Rev 13:2). Represents swift global dominance and cultural spread. |
| 4. Terrifying Beast | Roman Empire (Iron teeth, ten horns) |
"Seven heads and ten horns" (Rev 13:1). The successor to the empire; a multinational power alliance. |
Since all these beasts emerge from the sea, the beast described later in the Book of Revelation that comes out of the sea can also be concluded to represent a militaristic nation.
The Beasts and Babylon the Great in Revelation
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| Key Figure | Main Characteristics (Scriptural Basis) | Interpretation of Identity |
|---|---|---|
| Beast from the Sea | Seven heads and ten horns. A composite of a leopard, bear, and lion (Rev 13:1-2). | Powerful "political and military dominance" in opposition to God. |
|
Beast from the Earth (False Prophet) |
Two horns like a lamb, but speaks like a dragon (Rev 13:11). | "Propaganda and ideological apparatus" that disguises itself with religious authority to enforce submission to the political beast. |
| The Great Fiery Red Dragon | Seven heads, ten horns, and seven diadems on his heads (Rev 12:3). | Satan (the Devil). The "mastermind" behind all evil forces who gives authority to the beasts. |
| Comparison Point | Beast from the Sea (Chapter 13) | Beast Carrying Babylon (Chapter 17) |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance / Color | Resembled a leopard, with feet like a bear and a mouth like a lion (13:2). | Scarlet (Bright Red), symbolizing the color of sin (17:3). |
| Heads and Horns | Seven heads and ten horns (13:1). | Seven heads and ten horns (17:3). |
| Blasphemous Names | Blasphemous names written on its heads (13:1). | The entire body was covered with blasphemous names (17:3). |
| Status / Condition | Emerging from the sea; an active political force. | Carrying Babylon the Great (the Harlot) on its back. |
The beast of chapter 17 (the beast under Babylon) includes a depiction of “perfected evil” that was absent in chapter 13.
Scope of Blasphemy:
- Chapter 13 (Beast from the Sea) had only “the name of blasphemy on its head.”
- Chapter 17 (Scarlet Beast) states “its entire body was covered with the name of blasphemy (17:3).”
- Interpretation: This indicates a state where evil influence has permeated completely, spreading from a part to the whole.
Color Change:
- Chapter 13 featured natural (beastly) colors like a leopard, but in Chapter 17, it is stained “scarlet (an unnatural symbol of sin).” (Isaiah 1:18)
Scope of Activity:
- Chapter 13, described them as having just emerged from the sea (the turmoil of the nations), but Chapter 17 states they came forth from the bottomless pit (the Abyss). This can be defined as the transnational control system of the final generation, accompanied by technological innovations originating from the fallen angels, as described in the Book of Enoch: “the release of evil power by the fallen angels beyond human comprehension, who were once bound.
The Biblical Meaning of Sea and Earth
1. The meaning of “sea”: nations in a state of unrest and turmoil
In the Bible, the “sea” symbolizes the unfaithful nations who disobey God and are always agitated and turbulent.
Scriptural Basis 1 :
"But the wicked are like the troubled sea, When it cannot rest, Whose waters cast up mire and dirt." — Isaiah 57:20 (NKJV)
Scriptural Basis 2:
"Then he said to me, 'The waters which you saw, where the harlot sits, are peoples, multitudes, nations, and tongues.'" — Revelation 17:15 (NKJV)
【Key Interpretation Points】 The “beast from the sea” rising from the sea signifies the emergence of a dictatorial political power from the midst of social upheaval—such as war, revolution, or chaos.
2. Meaning of “earth”: A Stable (Religious and Traditional) Society
In contrast to the sea, “earth” at first glance signifies a stable, established social environment.
Scriptural Basis:
"Tremble, O earth, at the presence of the Lord, At the presence of the God of Jacob," — Psalm 114:7 (NKJV) ※Throughout the Bible, “the earth” often symbolizes God's order or the “system” as the place where humans dwell.
【Key Interpretation Points】 The fact that the “beast from the earth” emerges from the earth suggests that it arises not from chaos, but quite naturally and peacefully from within an already stable social structure and traditional values (such as religion).
3. Summary of the Contrast Between “Sea” and Earth
Sea:
- State: Raging, unstable, spewing mud.
- Symbolism: Pagan peoples ignorant of God; societal chaos caused by revolution or war.
- How the beast acts: Dominating the masses through violence, force, and overwhelming power.
- State: Solidified, stable, familiar dwelling place.
- Symbol: Religious soil, established institutions and civilized society.
- How the beast approaches: Creeping up with a peaceful, moral face like “the horns of a lamb” (propaganda).
The Fall and Resurrection of the Beast and the Fate of Babylon the Great
Even after the collapse of the Roman Empire's political and military power, its attributes were inherited throughout Europe and ultimately evolved into the superpower state of America. Therefore, it can be said that the Roman Empire did not truly perish but was resurrected.
(Revelation 16:19) “The great city Babylon was split into three parts.”
● “Split into three” = Complete severance/division
In Revelation,
“three” is used as a symbol of completeness (though not as complete as seven,
it represents a finished framework) + forced division, as follows:
Examples of “Division into Three Parts” in the Bible
- Ezekiel 5: The division of Jerusalem into three parts → The judgment and collapse of the city
- 1 Samuel 11:7: Dividing the people into three groups for battle → Resolute action.
In other words,
▶“Being torn into three parts” symbolizes complete destruction, internal rupture, and the loss of national/imperial function. It also suggests the total collapse of politics, economy, and religion. It signifies not merely physical annihilation, but also that the great Babylonian harlot is devoured—meaning evil is exposed in broad daylight and, contrary to appearances, has lost its substantive authority. In any case, it will fall apart at Christ's Second Coming.
- Charlie Kirk (TPUSA) and Others Falling Out of Favor and Being Sidelined: Religious influencers who were closely tied to political movements and enjoyed massive funding being discarded as “no longer useful” due to shifts in political strategy or scandals.
- Arrest of the Unification Church Leader (or Legal Pursuit like Dissolution Orders): A religious organization that for years funneled funds back into politics and exploited the “Beast” through election cooperation is symbolically condemned by the political side facing public backlash, like cutting off a lizard's tail.
The spirit (atmosphere, ideology) of the great Babylon influences not only America but the entire world. Guard your forehead (mind) from its political, economic, and religious systems, and spiritually obey the command to “come out of her.” This time, I have noted an interpretation that does not limit America to the great Babylon.
James 4:4 Adulterers and adulteresses! Do you not know that friendship with the world is enmity with God? Whoever therefore wants to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God.
1 John 2:15 Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him.
Revelation 18:4 And I heard another voice from heaven saying, "Come out of her, my people, lest you share in her sins, and lest you receive of her plagues."
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