Scarlet Woman Meaning

Meaning of Scarlet Woman

Scarlet Woman is an idiom. It is one of the most commonly used expressions in English writings. Scarlet Woman stands for The phrase a scarlet woman refers to a prostitute, an immoral woman, particularly one who commits adultery. The phrase was first used in Revelation 17:5 where a sinful woman was described: 17:4 And the woman was arrayed in purple and scarlet colour, and decked with gold and precious stones and pearls, having a golden cup in her hand full of abominations and filthiness of her fornication: 17:5 And upon her forehead was a name written, MYSTERY, BABYLON THE GREAT, THE MOTHER OF HARLOTS AND ABOMINATIONS OF THE EARTH. [King James Version; the New International Version uses "prostitutes" instead of "harlots"].. Explore Urdupoint to find out more popular Idioms and Idiom Meanings, to amplify your writings