Oliko Ilmestyskirjan mainitsema Pedon aika jo olemassa Nooan aikana?

Ilmeisesti langenneet enkelit sidottiin (mereen) Nooan aikana, ei sitä ennen. Onko niin, että Ilm. 17 Pedon aika oli itse asiassa jo historiassa Nooan aikana, vai Nimrodin aikana vai milloin? Jeesushan sanoi, että lopunaika on kuin Nooan aika eli Pedon aika? vai puhuuko Johannes ikäänkuin etukäteen tulevaisuudesta käsin, ja näkee, että Pedon aika oli lopunajan näkökulmasta sitten Rooman kirkon aika keskiajalla jo ja tulee esiin sitten viimeisinä aikoina uudestaan paavin valtana?
Ilm. 17:11

Ja peto, joka on ollut ja jota ei enää ole, on itse kahdeksas, ja on yksi noista seitsemästä, ja menee kadotukseen.Key parallels regarding the "time of the beast" and Noah include:

Widespread Wickedness: Genesis 6:5 describes the pre-flood world as having every inclination of the human mind as "nothing but evil ALL THE TIME," reflecting the utter corruption described in end-times prophecies.

Corruption of Humanity: Many commentators believe the "fallen ones" (Nephilim/demonic corruption) in Genesis 6:4 represent a satanic attempt to pollute humanity, similar to the spiritual corruption brought by the Beast in Revelation.

Totalitarian Control: The environment before the Flood is often interpreted as a period of violent, tyrannical control, mirroring the "Mark of the Beast" system that restricts economic freedom. Key interpretations of when the beast "was" include:

The Roman Empire: Some interpretations, such as in this article on Brackenhurt Baptist Church, identify the beast with the Roman Empire during the first century A.D..

The Middle Ages: Other interpretations see the "was" phase as the 1,260-year period of papal supremacy (5381798), according to Digital Commons @ Andrews University and this article on Advent Productions.

Historical Empires: Some views align the "was" with the historical empires of Babylon, Persia, and Greece, preceding the Roman Empire, as mentioned in this article on Growing Christians Ministries.