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Revelation 13

BSB·18 verses ·New Testament
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1ThenΚαὶKai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → I sawεἶδονeidon — To see, perceive, or observe with the eyes or mindG3708 — Full Word Study → a beastθηρίονthērion — wild beast, dangerous animalG2342 — Full Word Study → withἔχονechon — To have, hold, or possessG2192 — Full Word Study → tenδέκαdeka — ten; the number representing completion or fullnessG1176 — Full Word Study → hornsκέραταkerata — Horn; power, strength, or dominionG2768 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → sevenἑπτάhepta — the number sevenG2033 — Full Word Study → headsκεφαλὰςkephalas — Head; chief; ruler; sourceG2776 — Full Word Study → risingἀναβαῖνονanabainon — to go up, ascend, climbG305 — Full Word Study → out ofἐκek — out from, out of, from withinG1537 — Full Word Study → theτῆςtēs — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → seaθαλάσσηςthalassēs — Sea; large body of salt waterG2281 — Full Word Study →. There were tenδέκαdeka — ten; the number representing completion or fullnessG1176 — Full Word Study → royal crownsδιαδήματαdiadēmata — A royal crown or diadem worn by kings and rulersG1238 — Full Word Study → onἐπὶepi — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → itsαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → hornsκεράτωνkeratōn — Horn; power, strength, or dominionG2768 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → blasphemousβλασφημίαςblasphēmias — Insulting speech against God or sacred thingsG988 — Full Word Study → namesὀνόματαonomata — name, reputation, or authorityG3686 — Full Word Study → onἐπὶepi — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → itsαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → headsκεφαλὰςkephalas — Head; chief; ruler; sourceG2776 — Full Word Study →. 2Theτὸto — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → beastθηρίονthērion — wild beast, dangerous animalG2342 — Full Word Study → I sawεἶδονeidon — To see, perceive, or observe with the eyes or mindG3708 — Full Word Study → wasἦνēn — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → likeὅμοιονhomoion — resembling, similar to, likeG3664 — Full Word Study → a leopardπαρδάλειpardalei — leopard, a spotted wild catG3917 — Full Word Study →, with theοἱhoi — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → feetπόδεςpodes — foot; the bodily extremity used for walkingG4228 — Full Word Study → ofὡςhōs — as, like, when, in the manner thatG5613 — Full Word Study → a bearἄρκουarkou — Bear (the animal)G715 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → theτὸto — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → mouthστόμαstoma — mouth; opening; edgeG4750 — Full Word Study → ofὡςhōs — as, like, when, in the manner thatG5613 — Full Word Study → a lionλέοντοςleontos — Lion; a fierce predatorG3023 — Full Word Study →. Andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → theho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → dragonδράκωνdrakōn — A large serpent or dragon; Satan in RevelationG1404 — Full Word Study → gaveἔδωκενedōken — to give, grant, or bestowG1325 — Full Word Study → the beast hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → powerδύναμινdynamin — Power, strength, ability, or mighty workG1411 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → throneθρόνονthronon — A seat of authority; a royal throneG2362 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → greatμεγάληνmegalēn — Great in size, power, or intensityG3173 — Full Word Study → authorityἐξουσίανexousian — authority, power, or right to actG1849 — Full Word Study →. 3Oneμίανmian — one, a single unit, unifiedG1520 — Full Word Study → ofἐκek — out from, out of, from withinG1537 — Full Word Study → theτῶνtōn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → headsκεφαλῶνkephalōn — Head; chief; ruler; sourceG2776 — Full Word Study → of the beast appearedὡςhōs — as, like, when, in the manner thatG5613 — Full Word Study → to be mortally wounded. But theτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → mortalθανάτουthanatou — Death; the state or condition of being deadG2288 — Full Word Study → woundπληγὴplēgē — A strike, wound, or plague; a blow or afflictionG4127 — Full Word Study → was healedἐθεραπεύθηetherapeuthē — to heal; to serveG2323 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → thehē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → wholeὅληholē — whole, entire, all, completeG3650 — Full Word Study → worldγῆgē — earth, land, ground, worldG1093 — Full Word Study → marveledἐθαυμάσθηethaumasthē — To marvel, wonder, or be amazedG2296 — Full Word Study → and followed theτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → beastθηρίουthēriou — wild beast, dangerous animalG2342 — Full Word Study →. 4They worshipedπροσεκύνησανprosekynēsan — to bow down in worship or obeisanceG4352 — Full Word Study → theτῷtō — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → dragonδράκοντιdrakonti — A large serpent or dragon; Satan in RevelationG1404 — Full Word Study → whoὅτιhoti — that; because; since; introducing clauses of reason or contentG3754 — Full Word Study → had givenἔδωκενedōken — to give, grant, or bestowG1325 — Full Word Study → authorityἐξουσίανexousian — authority, power, or right to actG1849 — Full Word Study → to theτῷtō — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → beastθηρίῳthēriō — wild beast, dangerous animalG2342 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → they worshipedπροσεκύνησανprosekynēsan — to bow down in worship or obeisanceG4352 — Full Word Study → theτῷtō — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → beastθηρίῳthēriō — wild beast, dangerous animalG2342 — Full Word Study →, sayingλέγοντεςlegontes — to say, speak, or tellG3004 — Full Word Study →, “WhoΤίςTis — Who? What? Which? (interrogative pronoun)G5101 — Full Word Study → is like theτῷtō — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → beastθηρίῳthēriō — wild beast, dangerous animalG2342 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → whoτίςtis — Who? What? Which? (interrogative pronoun)G5101 — Full Word Study → canδύναταιdynatai — To be able; to have power or capacityG1410 — Full Word Study → wage warπολεμῆσαιpolemēsai — to engage in battle or warfareG4170 — Full Word Study → againstμετ’met’ — with, after, among, followingG3326 — Full Word Study → itαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →?” 5The beast was givenἐδόθηedothē — to give, grant, or bestowG1325 — Full Word Study → a mouthστόμαstoma — mouth; opening; edgeG4750 — Full Word Study → to speakλαλοῦνlaloun — to speak, say, or utter wordsG2980 — Full Word Study → arrogantμεγάλαmegala — Great in size, power, or intensityG3173 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → blasphemous words, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → authorityἐξουσίαexousia — authority, power, or right to actG1849 — Full Word Study → to actποιῆσαιpoiēsai — to do, make, perform, or accomplishG4160 — Full Word Study → for 42τεσσεράκονταtesserakonta — The number fortyG5062 — Full Word Study → monthsμῆναςmēnas — a month; a lunar period of timeG3376 — Full Word Study →. 6Andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → the beast opened itsαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → mouthστόμαstoma — mouth; opening; edgeG4750 — Full Word Study → to speak blasphemiesβλασφημίαςblasphēmias — Insulting speech against God or sacred thingsG988 — Full Word Study → againstπρὸςpros — toward, to, with, in relation toG4314 — Full Word Study → GodΘεόνTheon — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → and to slander Hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → nameὄνομαonoma — name, reputation, or authorityG3686 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → Hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → tabernacleσκηνὴνskēnēn — Tent or tabernacle; dwelling placeG4633 — Full Word Study →those whoτοὺςtous — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → dwellσκηνοῦνταςskēnountas — to dwell, to tabernacle, to settleG4637 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → heavenοὐρανῷouranō — Heaven; the sky; God's dwelling placeG3772 — Full Word Study →. 7ThenΚαὶKai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → the beast was permittedἐδόθηedothē — to give, grant, or bestowG1325 — Full Word Study → to wage warπόλεμονpolemon — warfare, battle, armed conflictG4171 — Full Word Study → againstμετὰmeta — with, after, among, followingG3326 — Full Word Study → theτῶνtōn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → saintsἁγίωνhagiōn — Set apart for God; morally pure and sacredG40 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → to conquerνικῆσαιnikēsai — To conquer, overcome, or achieve victoryG3528 — Full Word Study → themαὐτούςautous — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → itαὐτῷautō — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → was givenἐδόθηedothē — to give, grant, or bestowG1325 — Full Word Study → authorityἐξουσίαexousia — authority, power, or right to actG1849 — Full Word Study → overἐπὶepi — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → everyπᾶσανpasan — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → tribeφυλὴνphylēn — tribe, clan, or ethnic groupG5443 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → peopleλαὸνlaon — a people; a nation; the common peopleG2992 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → tongueγλῶσσανglōssan — tongue; language; speechG1100 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → nationἔθνοςethnos — Gentiles, nationsG1484 — Full Word Study →. 8Andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → allπάντεςpantes — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → whoοἱhoi — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → dwellκατοικοῦντεςkatoikountes — to dwell, to inhabit, to settle and resideG2730 — Full Word Study → onἐπὶepi — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → theτῆςtēs — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → earthγῆςgēs — earth, land, ground, worldG1093 — Full Word Study → will worshipπροσκυνήσουσινproskynēsousin — to bow down in worship or obeisanceG4352 — Full Word Study → the beast—all whose namesὄνομαonoma — name, reputation, or authorityG3686 — Full Word Study → have not been writtenγέγραπταιgegraptai — to write or compose in written formG1125 — Full Word Study → fromἀπὸapo — from, away from, out ofG575 — Full Word Study → the foundation of the world inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → theτῷtō — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → Bookβιβλίῳbibliō — written scroll or book documentG975 — Full Word Study → of Lifeζωῆςzōēs — Life, living existence, vitalityG2222 — Full Word Study → belonging to theτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → LambἈρνίουArniou — Young lamb, little lambG721 — Full Word Study → whoτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → was slainἐσφαγμένουesphagmenou — to slaughter or violently killG4969 — Full Word Study →. 9He whoτιςtis — a certain one; some; anyone; an indefinite pronounG5100 — Full Word Study → hasἔχειechei — To have, hold, or possessG2192 — Full Word Study → an earοὖςous — The physical organ of hearing; an earG3775 — Full Word Study →, let him hearἀκουσάτωakousatō — to hear, listen, or understand by earG191 — Full Word Study →: 10IfΕἴEi — if; conditional conjunction introducing hypothetical or contingent circumstancesG1487 — Full Word Study → anyoneτιςtis — a certain one; some; anyone; an indefinite pronounG5100 — Full Word Study → is destined for captivityαἰχμαλωσίανaichmalōsian — captivity; state of being taken prisonerG161 — Full Word Study →, intoεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → captivityαἰχμαλωσίανaichmalōsian — captivity; state of being taken prisonerG161 — Full Word Study → he will goὑπάγειhypagei — to go away, depart, or withdrawG5217 — Full Word Study →; ifεἴei — if; conditional conjunction introducing hypothetical or contingent circumstancesG1487 — Full Word Study → anyoneτιςtis — a certain one; some; anyone; an indefinite pronounG5100 — Full Word Study → is to dieἀποκτανθῆναι*apoktanthēnai — to killG615 — Full Word Study → byἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → the sword, byἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → theαὐτὸνauton — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → sword he must〈δεῖ〉dei — it is necessary, must, oughtG1163 — Full Word Study → be killedἀποκτανθῆναιapoktanthēnai — to killG615 — Full Word Study →.” HereὯδέHōde — in this place; hereG5602 — Full Word Study → is a call for thehē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → perseveranceὑπομονὴhypomonē — Steadfast endurance; patient perseverance through trialsG5281 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → faithπίστιςpistis — Trust, belief, confidence in GodG4102 — Full Word Study → of theτῶνtōn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → saintsἁγίωνhagiōn — Set apart for God; morally pure and sacredG40 — Full Word Study →. 11ThenΚαὶKai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → I sawεἶδονeidon — To see, perceive, or observe with the eyes or mindG3708 — Full Word Study → anotherἄλλοallo — another, other, different oneG243 — Full Word Study → beastθηρίονthērion — wild beast, dangerous animalG2342 — Full Word Study → risingἀναβαῖνονanabainon — to go up, ascend, climbG305 — Full Word Study → out ofἐκek — out from, out of, from withinG1537 — Full Word Study → theτῆςtēs — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → earthγῆςgēs — earth, land, ground, worldG1093 — Full Word Study →. This beast had twoδύοdyo — the number two; a pairG1417 — Full Word Study → hornsκέραταkerata — Horn; power, strength, or dominionG2768 — Full Word Study → likeὅμοιαhomoia — resembling, similar to, likeG3664 — Full Word Study → a lambἀρνίῳarniō — Young lamb, little lambG721 — Full Word Study →, but spokeἐλάλειelalei — to speak, say, or utter wordsG2980 — Full Word Study → likeὡςhōs — as, like, when, in the manner thatG5613 — Full Word Study → a dragonδράκωνdrakōn — A large serpent or dragon; Satan in RevelationG1404 — Full Word Study →. 12Andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → this beast exercised allπᾶσανpasan — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → theτὴνtēn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → authorityἐξουσίανexousian — authority, power, or right to actG1849 — Full Word Study → of theτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → firstπρώτουprōtou — First in order, rank, or importance; chief, foremostG4413 — Full Word Study → beastθηρίουthēriou — wild beast, dangerous animalG2342 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → causedποιεῖpoiei — to do, make, perform, or accomplishG4160 — Full Word Study → theτὴνtēn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → earthγῆνgēn — earth, land, ground, worldG1093 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → those whoτοὺςtous — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → dwellκατοικοῦνταςkatoikountas — to dwell, to inhabit, to settle and resideG2730 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → itαὐτῇautē — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → toἵναhina — in order that; so that; to the intent thatG2443 — Full Word Study → worshipπροσκυνήσουσινproskynēsousin — to bow down in worship or obeisanceG4352 — Full Word Study → theτὸto — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → firstπρῶτονprōton — First in order, rank, or importance; chief, foremostG4413 — Full Word Study → beastθηρίονthērion — wild beast, dangerous animalG2342 — Full Word Study →, whoseοὗhou — who, which, thatG3739 — Full Word Study → mortalθανάτουthanatou — Death; the state or condition of being deadG2288 — Full Word Study → woundπληγὴplēgē — A strike, wound, or plague; a blow or afflictionG4127 — Full Word Study → had been healedἐθεραπεύθηetherapeuthē — to heal; to serveG2323 — Full Word Study →. 13AndΚαὶKai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → the second beast performed greatμεγάλαmegala — Great in size, power, or intensityG3173 — Full Word Study → signsσημεῖαsēmeia — A sign, miracle, or supernatural tokenG4592 — Full Word Study → to cause evenκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → fireπῦρpyr — Fire; flame; burningG4442 — Full Word Study → fromἐκek — out from, out of, from withinG1537 — Full Word Study → heavenοὐρανοῦouranou — Heaven; the sky; God's dwelling placeG3772 — Full Word Study → to come downκαταβαίνεινkatabainein — to descend, come down, go downG2597 — Full Word Study → toεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → earthγῆνgēn — earth, land, ground, worldG1093 — Full Word Study → in the presenceἐνώπιονenōpion — in the presence of, before, in front ofG1799 — Full Word Study → of the peopleἀνθρώπωνanthrōpōn — human being, man, personG444 — Full Word Study →. 14Because ofδιὰdia — through; by means of; because ofG1223 — Full Word Study → theτὰta — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → signsσημεῖαsēmeia — A sign, miracle, or supernatural tokenG4592 — Full Word Study → itαὐτῷautō — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → was givenἐδόθηedothē — to give, grant, or bestowG1325 — Full Word Study → to performποιῆσαιpoiēsai — to do, make, perform, or accomplishG4160 — Full Word Study → on behalfἐνώπιονenōpion — in the presence of, before, in front ofG1799 — Full Word Study → of the first beastθηρίουthēriou — wild beast, dangerous animalG2342 — Full Word Study →, it deceivedπλανᾷplana — to lead astray, deceive, or cause to wanderG4105 — Full Word Study → those whoτοὺςtous — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → dwellκατοικοῦνταςkatoikountas — to dwell, to inhabit, to settle and resideG2730 — Full Word Study → onἐπὶepi — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → theτῆςtēs — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → earthγῆςgēs — earth, land, ground, worldG1093 — Full Word Study →, tellingλέγωνlegōn — to say, speak, or tellG3004 — Full Word Study → them to makeποιῆσαιpoiēsai — to do, make, perform, or accomplishG4160 — Full Word Study → an imageεἰκόναeikona — image, likeness, representationG1504 — Full Word Study → to theτῷtō — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → beastθηρίῳthēriō — wild beast, dangerous animalG2342 — Full Word Study → thatὃςhos — who, which, thatG3739 — Full Word Study → had been woundedπληγὴνplēgēn — A strike, wound, or plague; a blow or afflictionG4127 — Full Word Study → by theτῆςtēs — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → swordμαχαίρηςmachairēs — A sword or blade weaponG3162 — Full Word Study → and yetκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → had livedἔζησενezēsen — to live, be alive, existG2198 — Full Word Study →. 15The second beast was permitted to giveδοῦναιdounai — to give, grant, or bestowG1325 — Full Word Study → breathπνεῦμαpneuma — Spirit; breath; immaterial nature or beingG4151 — Full Word Study → to theτῇtē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → imageεἰκόνιeikoni — image, likeness, representationG1504 — Full Word Study → of theτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → first beast, so thatἵναhina — in order that; so that; to the intent thatG2443 — Full Word Study → thehē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → imageεἰκὼνeikōn — image, likeness, representationG1504 — Full Word Study → could speakλαλήσῃlalēsē — to speak, say, or utter wordsG2980 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → causeποιήσῃpoiēsē — to do, make, perform, or accomplishG4160 — Full Word Study → all whoὅσοιhosoi — as much as; how much; all that; to the extent thatG3745 — Full Word Study → refused to worshipπροσκυνήσωσινproskynēsōsin — to bow down in worship or obeisanceG4352 — Full Word Study → it to be killedἀποκτανθῶσινapoktanthōsin — to killG615 — Full Word Study →. 16AndΚαὶKai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → the second beast required allπάνταςpantas — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → people smallμικροὺςmikrous — small in size or extent; least or insignificantG3398 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → greatμεγάλουςmegalous — Great in size, power, or intensityG3173 — Full Word Study →, richπλουσίουςplousious — wealthy, rich, abounding in resourcesG4145 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → poorπτωχούςptōchous — Poor, destitute, needy personG4434 — Full Word Study →, freeἐλευθέρουςeleutherous — Free; released from bondage or constraintG1658 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → slaveδούλουςdoulous — Slave; servant in bondage or serviceG1401 — Full Word Study →, toἵναhina — in order that; so that; to the intent thatG2443 — Full Word Study → receiveδῶσινdōsin — to give, grant, or bestowG1325 — Full Word Study → a markχάραγμαcharagma — mark, stamp, or image impressed upon somethingG5480 — Full Word Study → onἐπὶepi — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → theirαὐτῶνautōn — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → rightδεξιᾶςdexias — right hand; right side; position of honor or authorityG1188 — Full Word Study → handχειρὸςcheiros — hand; power, authority, or controlG5495 — Full Word Study → orē — Or; either...or; conjunction expressing alternativesG2228 — Full Word Study → onἐπὶepi — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → theirαὐτῶνautōn — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → foreheadμέτωπονmetōpon — the forehead; the front of the faceG3359 — Full Word Study →, 17so thatἵναhina — in order that; so that; to the intent thatG2443 — Full Word Study → noμήmē — Not; negation; lestG3361 — Full Word Study → oneτιςtis — a certain one; some; anyone; an indefinite pronounG5100 — Full Word Study → couldδύνηταιdynētai — To be able; to have power or capacityG1410 — Full Word Study → buyἀγοράσαιagorasai — to purchase or buy; to redeem through paymentG59 — Full Word Study → orē — Or; either...or; conjunction expressing alternativesG2228 — Full Word Study → sellπωλῆσαιpōlēsai — to sell; to exchange for moneyG4453 — Full Word Study → unlessεἰei — if; conditional conjunction introducing hypothetical or contingent circumstancesG1487 — Full Word Study → heho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → hadἔχωνechōn — To have, hold, or possessG2192 — Full Word Study → theτὸto — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → markχάραγμαcharagma — mark, stamp, or image impressed upon somethingG5480 — Full Word Study →theτὸto — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → nameὄνομαonoma — name, reputation, or authorityG3686 — Full Word Study → of theτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → beastθηρίουthēriou — wild beast, dangerous animalG2342 — Full Word Study → orē — Or; either...or; conjunction expressing alternativesG2228 — Full Word Study → theτὸνton — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → numberἀριθμὸνarithmon — Number, numerical quantity, multitudeG706 — Full Word Study → of itsαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → nameὀνόματοςonomatos — name, reputation, or authorityG3686 — Full Word Study →. 18HereὯδεHōde — in this place; hereG5602 — Full Word Study → is a call for wisdomσοφίαsophia — Wisdom; divine insight and practical understandingG4678 — Full Word Study →: Let the one who hasἔχωνechōn — To have, hold, or possessG2192 — Full Word Study → insightνοῦνnoun — The mind; one's thinking faculty or understandingG3563 — Full Word Study → calculateψηφισάτωpsēphisatō — to count, calculate, or reckonG5585 — Full Word Study → theτὸνton — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → numberἀριθμὸνarithmon — Number, numerical quantity, multitudeG706 — Full Word Study → of theτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → beastθηρίουthēriou — wild beast, dangerous animalG2342 — Full Word Study →, forγὰρgar — for, because, since (causal/explanatory conjunction)G1063 — Full Word Study → it isἐστίνestin — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → the number of a manἀνθρώπουanthrōpou — human being, man, personG444 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → that number is 666.
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Chapter Commentary — Revelation 13
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Revelation 13 presents one of Scripture's most vivid and symbolic passages, describing a future global empire of evil and its deceptive religious propaganda machine. John witnesses two beasts—the first rising from the sea representing political power opposed to God, and the second rising from the earth representing religious deception—working together to demand worship and control commerce. This chapter reveals the ultimate rebellion against Christ before His return, while simultaneously assuring believers that God's sovereignty remains absolute and His people will persevere through unprecedented spiritual warfare.

The First Beast: Global Political Power (Verses 1-5)

John sees a monstrous creature emerging from the sea, bearing seven heads, ten horns with crowns, and names of blasphemy. The sea in biblical symbolism represents the nations and chaos of human history (Daniel 7). The beast's composite appearance—leopard, bear, and lion features—echoes Daniel's prophecies, suggesting it combines attributes of previous world empires into one final, comprehensive system. The dragon (Satan, from 12:9) grants this beast power, a throne, and authority. One head appears mortally wounded yet heals, astounding the world. This counterfeit resurrection may describe the beast's apparent destruction and restoration, creating false wonder that deceives the nations. The beast receives "a mouth speaking great things and blasphemies" for forty-two months—a symbolic period representing tribulation and testing (verse 5). This political entity operates under satanic inspiration to oppose God's kingdom overtly.

Application: Believers must recognize that earthly powers opposing God's reign, though temporarily impressive and persuasive, ultimately serve a defeated enemy. Our confidence rests not in political outcomes but in Christ's eternal kingship.

Blasphemy, War, and Universal Worship (Verses 6-10)

The beast openly blasphemes God's name, His tabernacle (dwelling place), and heaven's inhabitants (verse 6). It wages war against the saints and overcomes them (verse 7)—a sobering reality suggesting believers will face persecution during this period. Yet verse 8 provides essential comfort: only those whose names are not written in the Lamb's book of life worship the beast. This means God's elect are sealed and secure regardless of circumstances. Verse 10 contains a crucial principle: aggressive oppressors will themselves face judgment and captivity. This call for "patience and faith" encourages persecuted saints—justice is certain, though delayed. God has not abandoned His people even when they suffer.

Application: In seasons of opposition or injustice, remember that our names are eternally recorded with the Lamb. Patience and faith are not weakness but strength, trusting God's timing and justice.

The Second Beast: Religious Deception (Verses 11-18)

A second beast arises from the earth—representing false religion and propaganda. Though appearing lamb-like (suggesting false piety), it speaks as a dragon (verse 11), revealing its demonic nature. This religious deceiver promotes the first beast's worship through counterfeit miracles, including fire from heaven (verses 12-14). It creates an image of the beast demanding worship and enforcing compliance through economic control (verses 15-17). The infamous mark—the number of the beast, 666—becomes required for commerce. While interpretations vary, the number suggests incompleteness and human rebellion (six being one short of seven, God's perfection). The mark represents ownership and allegiance to the beast system.

Verse 18 calls for spiritual wisdom and discernment to recognize this deception. The emphasis on those with "understanding" suggests believers should vigilantly identify false systems that mimic righteousness while promoting evil.

Application: Discernment is essential. Examine religious and cultural movements against Scripture. True faith in Christ requires no mark, no coercion—only willing love and obedience.

Application for Today

Though Revelation 13 describes future events, its principles equip us now. We live in an age of increasing deception, counterfeit spirituality, and pressure to conform to anti-Christian values. Like John's first readers, we're called to unshakeable faith in Christ's supremacy, patient endurance through opposition, and discernment to reject false systems. Our names are written in the Lamb's book. That certainty transcends every earthly threat.

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