The Scarlett Whore with Dr. Bishop Alfred Moore

Revelation 17 begins by clearly identifying the woman in this chapter as a “harlot” (verse 1) “with whom the kings of the earth committed fornication” (verse 2). This seems to refer to political intrigues in which the leaders of these nations collaborate with this “harlot” in spiritual misconduct, with each party seeking its own advantage. Similarly, God called Israel’s disobedience to Him adultery and harlotry (Jeremiah 3:8-9; Jeremiah 5:7; Jeremiah 13:27; Ezekiel 16:32). This fallen woman’s influence was and is extensive. In addition to her influence over the kings of the earth, she holds sway over a large portion of the earth’s population. The description of her as one “who sits on many waters” (Revelation 17:1) is later explained: “The waters which you saw, where the harlot sits, are peoples, multitudes, nations, and tongues” (verse 15). In verse 2 she is further described as making the inhabitants of the earth “drunk with the wine of her fornication.”