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Here is the mind that has wisdom. The seven heads are seven mountains, on which the woman sits.
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The "Seven Mountains" of Rome
The vast majority of commentators agree that the "seven mountains" are a direct reference to the seven hills of Rome. Scholars like Gill and Robertson point out that Rome was famously known as the "seven-hilled city" in the ancient world. This geographical detail was a clear identifier for John's original audience, grounding the vision in a real-world power.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
And here is the mind which has wisdom. This is what requires wisdom to interpret; or, this is a case in which the mind that shows itself a…
Here is the mind which hath wisdom (Hωδε ο νους ο εχων σοφιαν). "Here is the intelligence which has wisdom" (Charles). A variation…
19th Century
Anglican
And here is the mind . . . — It is better to read, Here (omit “and”) is the mind, etc. Attention is called to th…
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This and the following verses form the key of the Roman emperor view of the Apocalypse. Most scholars consider the seven hills to refer to the seve…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And here is the mind which has wisdom This refers either to what goes before, concerning the beast, his various stat…
The beast on which the woman sat was, and is not, and yet is. It was a seat of idolatry and persecution, and is not; not in the ancient form, which…
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