Revelation’s Mystery Babylon: The Case for New York
The prophetic passages in the Bible concerning Babylon, particularly those in Revelation, provide a clear description of the modern-day identity of this enigmatic entity. The narrative in Revelation is replete with vivid details and significant identifiers that point to a single nation: America, specifically New York as the central hub.
The Identification of Mystery Babylon
The book of Revelation is explicit about the identity of Mystery Babylon—it is New York. The detailed descriptions in Revelation leave no room for ambiguity regarding this identity. To support this claim, we examine several passages from Isaiah, Jeremiah, Daniel, and Zechariah.
Isaiah’s Prophetic Portrayal of Babylon
Isaiah 13:1-13 initiates the conversation on Babylon, describing it as a nation that will face judgment from distant nations. The term "melting pot" is highlighted, indicating a diverse and multicultural nation.
Over 97% of American citizens have lineage from different nations, reflecting the melting pot nature of the country. This is followed by a description that alludes to the destruction by the Medes, who are often seen as modern-day Arabs—frequent critics of American policies.
Isaiah 14: The Ruler God of Babylon
Isaiah 14:4-23 introduces the idea of the "Ruler God of Babylon," identified as "Heylel ben Shachar," or Lucifer. This entity is described as the destroyer of nations and a champion of paganism, symbolized in the American currency and national motto "In God We Trust."
The name "Heylel ben Shachar" is the Babylonian deity of fortune, a stark contrast to the biblical deity YHVH. Further evidence is found in the description of the oppression and suffering of the sons of Israel, especially the lost tribes, which aligns with the historical and anthropological evidence of Native Americans, Irish, and African Americans.
Jeremiah’s Prophetic Warnings
Jeremiah 50-51 provides additional details, emphasizing the fall of a nation from the north, which is symbolic of Russia, an adversary to America. The concept of the "Lost Sheep of Israel" escaping from Babylon and joining with Judah aligns with the diaspora of different ethnicities in North America.
Daniel’s Vision of Babylon
Daniel 7 offers a vision of a lion with eagle wings, representing a kingdom. The plucking of the eagle wings symbolizes America’s dominance, with England now relying on its partnership with America due to Brexit.
Zechariah’s Descriptive Passages
Zechariah 5 describes a woman carried away as a symbol of Babylon. The Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor, embodying freedom and Western ideals, can be seen as a metaphor for the deities of the ancient Babylonians, hence the wickedness of Idolatry.
Revelation 17-18 further solidifies the identity of Babylon by describing a woman sitting on seven mountains, symbolizing the global reach of New York City, the economic and cultural capital of the world. The statue on the waters represents the global influence and migration that characterize New York, which is also the headquarters of the United Nations.
Final Explanations
The repeated calls for people to come out of Babylon, the arrogance and pride described, and the economic power of New York further cement the argument. The American Black Friday and gift-giving holidays, the wealth generated by global businesses, and the global shipping economy all support the case for New York being the true identity of Mystery Babylon.
With the fulfillment of prophecy in the fall of Damascus, the urgency for God's people to leave Babylon before it is destroyed becomes more pressing than ever. It is a call to action for the children of Israel to leave this corrupted system and find salvation.
Conclusion: The prophetic passages in the Bible point unequivocally to New York as Mystery Babylon, America as the ultimate melting pot nation, and the urgent call for its people to leave.