The Woman named Mystery, Babylon the Great, as described in Revelation 17 and 18, emerges as a powerful and influential entity, far beyond the confines of a mere religious institution. Her identification as a mystery suggests a deeper, enigmatic significance. Revelation 18 portrays her not as a church, but as a city or nation deeply entrenched in massive, worldwide merchandising, shipping, and manufacturing, embodying a prophetic image of globalism. Her economic might is so vast that her downfall would halt worldwide trade, instilling panic among businessmen. This Woman, representing Jerusalem and all Israel, is depicted as the great harlot, unfaithful to the covenant relationship with God. Despite the intimacy and exclusivity of this bond, where God favored her with unparalleled gifts and revelations, Israel's deviance and faithlessness stand out as the greatest on earth. Her worldly greatness, achieved through the misuse of God's gifts, positions her as a dominant force, controlling a significant portion of global wealth and exerting political, economic, and military power. So great is her influence that she holds the Beast in check, bending it to her will until God's appointed time for her humbling arrives. Revelation 17 further illustrates her authority, showing her sitting upon many waters, the Beast, and seven mountains, symbolizing her dominion over numerous nations. The waters, defined as peoples, multitudes, nations, and tongues, highlight the Beast's diverse composition, contrasting with the Woman's depiction as a singular, united entity. This suggests that God views her as one powerful people, distinct from the fragmented multitudes of the Beast, wielding wide-ranging influence and the ability to command and be served.