Who Is Mystery Babylon?

Who Is Mystery Babylon?

Isaiah 1:18  Come now, and let us reason together, saith the Lord: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.

Daniel 12:4 But thou, O Daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book, even to the time of the end: many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall be increased.

Friends, one of the most important and least understood pieces of end times prophecy revolves around the identity of Mystery Babylon.

It has been identified by well meaning prophets as either Bagdad Iraq, Mecca, London England, Rome or the Catholic Church, the entire current World Hierarchy under the UN -or a New World Order that springs from this hierarchy, or the United States of America.  

Is it possible to find the truth? Are we meant to be confused or surprised?  Of course not.  What would be our Fathers motive for that?  Prophecy is meant to help his children find their way in the wilderness by studying to show themselves approved.

So let us look at Mystery Babylon.  To make full disclosure, I believe after years of study that the United States is Mystery Babylon.  Let’s break it down.

Is Iraq Babylon?

Many brethren in the literalist camp claim this.  These seekers are relying mainly on Revelations 17 and 18, although some also refer to Isaiah 13-14,18,47 along with Jeremiah 50-51. They believe that these verse identify Iraq as the only interpretation of this group of texts as it was the location of ancient Babylon.  The problem that haunts literalists, among whom I often count myself, is translation.  The translation of ancient eastern texts into modern western language can sometimes be difficult for literalists. If you count yourself in this camp, I encourage you to re read these texts with a concordance handy.  You will soon find that the texts ref to a Nation and not a city. If you read the texts the most literally that your concordance will allow, it becomes apparent that they are not referring to a city but to cities- plural. Also to farms and farmers, which in general are few and far between in modern cities (or churches.)

So, if Mystery Babylon is a nation, what descriptions are applied?  How can we identify the location in Today’s world? We also MUST be sure all character traits fit, as if they do not,we must be in error. So we cannot cherry pick and choose some while ignoring others.  This is a vast task, as there are hundreds of these references in the Bible.  

We can however narrow down the list and find about 60 that plainly match up mainly with the United States.  Here are some of the key ones below.  As you read the list, think if they line up with who you believe Mystery Babylon to be.  if they do not, you me ill see that your belief is in error.  Anything else means you are choosing your belief over the Word. 

1. The Jewish Population.  Verses: Jeremiah 50:8,25; 51:6,45 Isaiah 48:20 and Revelation18:4 These all reference the Jewish people living in the future Mystery Babylon.  Remember that from the 6th century BC until well after Messiah, a lot, even a majority of Jews lived in Babylon.  So where do the majority of Jews live today?  Israel?  Nope, number two.  Russia?  Nope, number 3.  In fat if we add the Jewish population of Russia to the Jewish population of Israel, we still do not top number one.  Who as you probably have guessed is the USA.  The most recent reference I could find estimated Iraq as having a Jewish population around 10,000.  Oops. Defiantly not looking good for Iraq.  Or the Catholic Church.  The fact of the Jewish population levels alone indicates the US as Mystery Babylon alone according to some readings of prophecy.  But let us not rest on that.
2. One of the main mentions of Mystery Babylon is of a port city.  Revelations 18:17-19.  Here we see merchant ships approaching a port city in Mystery Babylon when the great fire of Judgement lands. These sailors serve witness. And mourn.  Obviously they aren’t destroyed with it.   Neither Iraq nor the Catholic Church fit this bill,  as neither have a deep water port city which has made the merchants of the world rich.    Remember, container ships today are really big. It must be a deep water port. Can you guess a country with a lot of deep water commercial ports on many waters, inland and ocean?  One from our list of candidates?   Certainly isn’t the Vatican in the middle of the Italian peninsula.  One that does enough trade to have made the merchants of the world rich?  Hint USA!
3. Which brings us to Mystery Babylon being a source or THE source of wealth for the world’s economy.  Isaiah 47:15. Revelation 17:2; Revelation 18: 3, 9, 11-13, 15, 16, 17-19, 22, 23, & 19:2.   ok this section alone should put paid to most of the other candidates.  These passages identify plainly Mystery Babylon’s place in the end times world.  It must be the heart of the worlds economy.  Or at least a critical piece of the pie.  Look at what the merchants say when they watch the flames! Who was like her? Who is gonna buy our stuff now that she is destroyed?   Mecca? Iraq? The Catholic Church? Nope! The USA?  Hmm sure looks like it.
4. It is where commodities are traded. Revelations 18:11-13. Let’s take a closer look at these verses. More precious items are traded per day on COMEX than in the rest of the world COMBINED. The trading is so heavy that in one day more gold is traded on COMEX than was traded ever before in all of recorded human history up to 1974! Grain, livestock, on and on.  Everything mentioned in the verses is more traded in the USA than anywhere else.   If the US economy failed, it is doubtful that any country on earths economy would go unscathed.  Most if not all would collapse.   There are articles on just this every day.  Can the same be said for any other contender for Mystery Babylon?
5. Leading center of import and consumption.  Revelation 18: 11, 17-19 lets beat this horse a hair more.  mystery Babylon is not just a center of trade.  It is also one of the largest importers.  When she is destroyed, NO ONE buys their merchandise anymore.  A chief consuming nation.  A net importer.  Of major world nations this ONLY fits the USA.
6. Mystery Babylon is a manufacturing nation. Revelation 18:22 the verse tells us manufacturing is no longer found in her after her destruction. Ergo, before her destruction she was a manufacturer. The Vatican is not known as a manufacturer of goods. Neither is Mecca
7. A Center of Marketing and Merchandising.  Revelations 18:3,23;19:2 Again tailor made.  Ever hear of a New York Ad Man?  What about the other contenders?
8. Will be the enforcer, police, or bully of the whole world. Jeremiah 50:23. Whois the hammer of the whole earth? Rome might have fit the bill centuries ago.  Now only one nation does.
9. Known for shows of force.  Isaiah 18:1-2. This is a good one.  Verse 1 alludes to a powerful Air Force.  It talks about displays of naval power, showing the flag, gunboat diplomacy. 
These alone should put paid to any other contender for the dubious honor.  But here are some more verses to put the nail in the coffin. This following list was sent to me by a brother who wishes to remain anonymous, but is apropos:

 ”Noted for its elegant, luxurious, refined and rich lifestyles: Isaiah 47: 1-8; Revelation 17: 4-5; 18: 2 –24. Extremely Wealthy: Jeremiah 51:13… Revelation 18: 2-19 Sensual, Materialistic lifestyle: Isaiah 47: 8; Revelation 18:14 The Highest Living Standards: Isaiah 47:1 Revelation 18: 14 Intoxicating high-society lifestyle as a world example to emulate: Revelation 17:2; Revelation 18: 3, 14, 23. Elegant, Sumptuous lifestyle. Revelation 18: 14, 23. Noted for its bright gaudy-colored lights and nightlife with round the-clock partying. Revelation 18:14. Note the words “dainty” and “goodly.” Dainty is a word in Greek that connotes to 24-hour parties, and is connoted with orgies and debauchery. The word for “goodly” is the Greek word “lampra” from which we get the English word for lamp. In this case it carries the idea of bright, gaudy-colored lights, with idea of “glitzy” lights. Could it be the bright lights of Broadway, Times Square or perhaps even Las Vegas? Noted for its Drugs and Drug use: Isaiah 47: 9, 12. Revelation 18:23 Do we even need to comment on this one??? I think not…the text clearly speaks for itself on this one. Noted for exporting its culture abroad: Revelation 18:14, 22 Noted for being Wasteful and Extravagant: Rev 18: 3, 7, 9, 14, 15; implied in Rev 17: 2. Massive Population: Rev. 18:15. And Revelation 17: 1, 15. A land of immigrants: Jeremiah 50:16; 51:13; Rev. 17:1, 15. Unique and awe-inspiring from its birth right up to its demise: Isa. 18: 2 A remarkably different heritage. Isaiah 18:2 Respected-envied and yet HATED by the whole world also. Isa. 18:2 Powerful and Oppressive. Isaiah 18:2 Cosmopolitan and Urban. Jeremiah 50:32 Land of Agriculture. Jeremiah 50: 16 An International City. Revelation 17: 18; 18:15 Architecture, Buildings and Skyline. Isaiah 13:22 Land of Many Waters (fresh waters)> Jeremiah 51:13, 36, 42; Isa 18:1,2 Where the world’s leaders “stream” to meet. Jer. 51:44; Rev. 17:18 Last of the Super Powers. Jeremiah 50:12; Rev 17:18, 19; and in the Revelation 18:18 passage “what city is like the ‘mega’ city”… No Fear of Invasion. Isaiah 47:5, 8; Revelation 18: 7 Defenses reach up to Outer Space Jeremiah 51:53 Occult aspects, especially within the governmental leadership. Isaiah 47: 9, 12,13. Alliances/Treaties allowing physical military bases of operation for the Satanic forces. Revelation 18: 2.

And…Its national symbol: Rev 17. Robed woman with a cup-like container in one hand that smells like natural gas odors inside the container…and the woman is connected to water and immigration…and is considered to be a mother-figure of spiritual prostitution…a.k.a. Ishtar, the mother of ‘literal’ and ‘physical’ prostitutes within religious worship centers. [That is what the Babylonian goddess Ishtar was–the promoter of physical prostitution… salvation by sex… have sex with a temple priest or priestess and you are purified from sin. And of course you pay a ‘gift offering’ for this salvation activity. Ishtar was never a physical ‘mother’… but rather a ‘madam’ over the priestesses. Ishtar was never married and never had a child but she was called “mother” of the temple priestesses. Now having said all of this… I am referring to the Statue of Liberty.

Babylonians first worshipped Ishtar the goddess of Babylon and the Romans also adopted her but they changed the name to Libertas in Latin, (Liberty, in English). So that, the Statue of Liberty is actually a pagan idol image of Ishtar–the woman pictured in Revelation 17. If you don’t believe it…look at Revelation 17: 4 & 5. Note the word for abomination. The word used here is “bdelugma” and its root word is “bdeoh.” Strong’s Code # 946 … ” A foul thing, detestable, usually of idols … the root word means to “break wind”, or to “pass gas”… indicating the odor smells like natural gas.
Speaking of natural gas …did you know that the torch-cup of the Statue of Liberty burns an eternal flame…fueled by smelly natural gas? Also of course, the Statue is referred to as the Mother of Exiles … an immigrant connection…just as the woman of Rev. 17: 1, 15 is also connected to immigrants. So too was Ishtar. She was the goddess of personal freedom … and an encouragement to immigrants. The Messianic Covenant To Abraham Included Babylonia and Babylon America Conquered Iraq in 2003 and retains strategic control of that land and will retain that control most likely until America, the Babylon is destroyed in Divine Judgment as the Mystery Babylon. Regardless of such, the fact that America retains strategic control of the land means that from a prophetic standpoint, America IS Babylon."

Even if you do not wish to SEEE THE TRUTH in all this:

"You may not know, but their is a city named Babylon in New York
Revelation 17:18; & 18: 11-19.  Maybe this isn't much in and of itself but, Did you know that when ships coming in to the harbor facilities of New York City make their final approach to the Harbor channel shipping lanes…they have to come in from the south… heading due North straight for the city on Long Island called … BABYLON !!! yup! The city of Babylon, New York features a tall obelisk shaped water tower that ship captains regularly use to navigate directly into the harbor channel. They come within view of Babylon before turning to follow the channel into the ports of New York City. It is from this vantage point that I believe Revelation 18: 17-19 takes place.
From this vantage point…on the deck of a ship…one could quite easily read the letters of the name Babylon on the city water tower! "WELCOME TO BABYLON," proudly emblazoned on an obelisk! How is that literalists!

This is something that theorists who decry the America = Babylon idea can’t match, Because ancient Babylon and the Vatican are not a deep water seaports. They so far away from the ocean that they can not possibly fit the description of Revelation 18: 17-19 But who can… and especially its chief city… a seaport named NYC/Babylon?

What's more? Babylon on Long Island derived its name because immigrant Jews founded it in 1872. The group’s rabbis chose the name almost prophetically, because they believed it would be home to a new diaspora.

Why would they think this? Because rabbinical opinions had held that ancient Babylon’s power would be moved… Zechariah 5: 5-11… and Isaiah 18:1 tells us what direction it would be moving. Isaiah 18:1 says that the spirit of Babylon would move west of the most outermost boundaries of ancient Babylon’s western-most border, beyond the rivers of Ethiopia and Egypt. [That is what is meant by the KJV term “Ethiopia”] By virtue of Isaiah’s point of observation being from Jerusalem…then the direction of movement was westward from Jerusalem…beyond the most outer of Babylon’s oldest boundaries… meaning… the occult power that fueled Babylon would move and take up residence elsewhere in the end times.

Thus, scripture itself proves America is Babylon. Why will our “expert” scholars not accept the scriptural passages on this? Is it due to Pride? Is it due to ignorance? However, it seems to me that their hypocrisy shows.
Early rabbinical writers commented on this well before the time of Christ. They made note that the “mystical woman of Babylon” had moved out of the Babylonian Empire and had been taken westward beyond the ancient boundaries of Babylonia. Those most westward boundaries were considered to be Egypt and Ethiopia. The woman was taken west of those two countries. They noted that the woman would not be found in its old location of Mesopotamia for the fulfillment of the final prophecies, which would be fulfilled at the coming of Messiah.
These rabbinical commentators believed that a future Babylon that was prophesied by Isaiah and Jeremiah would be located west of Egypt and Ethiopia. They believed the woman of Zechariah 5 was headed west of those boundaries and hence out of uttermost regions of Babylonia/Shinar/Chaldea. Yes, they believed she was being taken west of Egypt and Ethiopia in that basket. Why? Note that the observer’s vantage point was already in the land of Shinar.
Shinar is yet another term for the ancient nation of Babylonia or Chaldea. Therefore we must pay attention to that scriptural direction and realize that it must be a new nation that carries the old Babylonian character traits. You’ll note that the verse is indicating it is a different Shinar than the Chaldean or Babylonian land called Shinar. How do we know that? Isaiah 18:1-2 tells us from the observer’s vantage point of Jerusalem that the phrase beyond the rivers of Ethiopia is an ancient idiomatic reference to the farthest borders of Babylon at the time of Cush, father of Nimrod. Nimrod inherited that land from his father and so that Egypt and Ethiopia were the extreme western border of Babylonia or Shinar or Chaldea.
Now, Isaiah is telling us that a future Babylon would exist at the time of the coming of Messiah and it would be located beyond the old Babylonian Empirical boundaries of Egypt and Ethiopia, which was the Cush empire that Nimrod inherited. It too was Shinar. Zechariah is then referencing that the woman is being flown out of Babylonia/Chaldea/Shinar to a new land of Shinar. This confirms what the prophet Isaiah had written earlier concerning a future Babylon being located west of the old Babylon.
There is reportedly a team of archaeological experts preparing to publish the results of many years of work in which they claim to have documentation that the Babylonians occupied North America and Mexico as colonies as early as around 3,000 BC. If this were true then it may further highlight and underscore the reason for these statements made by the prophets and the rabbinical commentaries.
We do know this…that the nation being referred to is none other than the USA”

I could go on, but do not see a reason to.  Please evaluate this in light of scripture as opposed to dogma and doctrine.  The Statue of Liberty alone proves this as has been documented many times.  Come out of her.  Leave the USA.  

With love