{The woman} (h(8820)gun(885c)). She is now explained after the
beast has been interpreted. Verse  9  made it plain enough, but
this verse demonstrates that the woman is the city of Rome "which
reigneth (h(8820)echousa basileian, the one having a kingdom) over
the kings of the earth (epi t(936e) basile(936e) t(8873) g(8873))." Rome
followed Babylon, and other cities may follow in their train.