Meaning of Whore of Babylon | Babel Free
Definitions
A Christian allegorical figure of evil mentioned in the Book of Revelation in the Bible, whose apocalyptic downfall is prophesied to take place at the hands of a beast with seven heads and ten horns.
Examples
“You were the father of modern medicine / I was Mr. Clean⟳ / You were the Whore and the Beast of Babylon, / I was Rin Tin Tin”
“"Ishtar", queen of heaven and whore of Babylon, goddess of love⟳ and fertility and war, was shown with weapons and lions and harvest⟳ produce⟳.”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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