Revelation 17:17

17:17 For God has put into their minds38 to carry out his purpose39 by making40 a decision41 to give their royal power42 to the beast until the words of God are fulfilled.43

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38	tn Grk “hearts.”
39	tn Or “his intent.”
40	tn The infinitive ποιῆσαι (poiēsai) was translated here as giving the logical means by which God’s purpose was carried out.
41	tn On this term BDAG 203 s.v. γνώμη 4 states, “declaration, decision, resolution … of God Rv 17:17.”
42	tn For this translation see BDAG 168 s.v. βασιλεία 1.a, “kingship, royal power, royal rule.”
43	tn Or “completed.”