The Two Women of Revelation: The Bride and the Harlot
BY VCG @ LOR ON 3/28/2026
One of the most powerful symbolic contrasts in Revelation is the appearance of two very different women.
Each woman represents a different kingdom and a different allegiance.
Each woman represents a different kingdom and a different allegiance.
The contrast shows the ultimate conflict between the kingdom of God and the corrupt systems of the world.
The First Woman: The Faithful Woman
In Revelation 12, John sees a radiant woman.
“And there appeared a great wonder in heaven; a woman clothed with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and upon her head a crown of twelve stars.”— Revelation 12:1 (KJV)
This woman is often understood to represent God’s covenant people.
Her symbolism includes:
- Sun – glory and righteousness
- Moon under her feet – authority over the night
- Crown of twelve stars – the twelve tribes (and later echoed by the twelve apostles)
She gives birth to a child.
“And she brought forth a man child, who was to rule all nations with a rod of iron.”— Revelation 12:5 (KJV)
This child clearly points to Christ.
The Dragon Opposes Her
A dragon attempts to destroy the child.
“And the dragon stood before the woman which was ready to be delivered, for to devour her child.”— Revelation 12:4 (KJV)
The dragon represents Satan, who opposes God's plan.
But the child is protected and taken to God’s throne.
The Second Woman: Babylon the Harlot
Later in Revelation, John sees another woman—but she is completely different.
“Come hither; I will shew unto thee the judgment of the great whore that sitteth upon many waters.”— Revelation 17:1 (KJV)
This woman represents Babylon, a corrupt world system.
She is described as:
- wealthy
- powerful
- morally corrupt
- intoxicated with power
Her Appearance
The harlot is clothed in luxury.
“The woman was arrayed in purple and scarlet colour, and decked with gold and precious stones.”— Revelation 17:4 (KJV)
But beneath the beauty is corruption.
She holds a cup full of abominations.
The Two Women Compared
Faithful Woman | Harlot Babylon
Clothed with the sun | Clothed in luxury
Crown of twelve stars | Drunk with power
Mother of the Messiah | Mother of corruption
Protected by God | Destroyed by judgment
Represents God’s people | Represents worldly empire
Clothed with the sun | Clothed in luxury
Crown of twelve stars | Drunk with power
Mother of the Messiah | Mother of corruption
Protected by God | Destroyed by judgment
Represents God’s people | Represents worldly empire
The Final Outcome
The harlot’s kingdom ultimately collapses.
“Babylon the great is fallen, is fallen.”— Revelation 18:2 (KJV)
But the faithful woman’s story ends in victory.
God establishes a new city.
“Come hither, I will shew thee the bride, the Lamb’s wife.”— Revelation 21:9 (KJV)
The bride represents the redeemed people of God.
The Ultimate Choice
Revelation presents humanity with a stark contrast:
Two women.
Two cities.
Two kingdoms.
One represents faithfulness to God.
The other represents the seduction of worldly power.
“Blessed are they which are called unto the marriage supper of the Lamb.”— Revelation 19:9 (KJV)
✅ Summary
Revelation contrasts two women:
- The radiant woman (God’s covenant people)
- Babylon the harlot (corrupt worldly power)
The message is clear:
every person must choose which kingdom they belong to.
every person must choose which kingdom they belong to.
Here at the Underground News Network, we can show you one last mind-blowing connection most people miss in Revelation:
There is a mirror between the plagues of Egypt, the fall of Babylon, and the judgments in Revelation that reveals a repeating pattern of how God deals with oppressive empires throughout history.