This term sets the theme of what this angel will show John. John does not get to see “the great prostitute” so much as “the judgment of the great prostitute.” The term translated as “judgment” refers in the first instance to the decision the Judge has made which in turn will bring about the execution of the decision.
1 Then one of the seven angels who had the seven bowls came and said to me, “Come, I will show you the judgment of the great prostitute who is seated on many waters,