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class="vheadingv">Verse<a href="/bsb/revelation/13.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><a href="/niv/revelation/13.htm">New International Version</a> so that they could not buy or sell unless they had the mark, which is the name of the beast or the number of its name. <a href="/nlt/revelation/13.htm">New Living Translation</a> And no one could buy or sell anything without that mark, which was either the name of the beast or the number representing his name. <a href="/esv/revelation/13.htm">English Standard Version</a> so that no one can buy or sell unless he has the mark, that is, the name of the beast or the number of its name. <a href="/bsb/revelation/13.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> so that no one could buy or sell unless he had the mark—the name of the beast or the number of its name. <a href="/blb/revelation/13.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> and that no one should be able to buy or to sell, if not the one having the mark--the name of the beast, or the number of its name. <a href="/kjv/revelation/13.htm">King James Bible</a> And that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name. <a href="/nkjv/revelation/13.htm">New King James Version</a> and that no one may buy or sell except one who has the mark or the name of the beast, or the number of his name. <a href="/nasb_/revelation/13.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> and he decrees that no one will be able to buy or to sell, except the one who has the mark, either the name of the beast or the number of his name. <a href="/nasb/revelation/13.htm">NASB 1995</a> and he provides that no one will be able to buy or to sell, except the one who has the mark, either the name of the beast or the number of his name. <a href="/nasb77/revelation/13.htm">NASB 1977 </a> and he provides that no one should be able to buy or to sell, except the one who has the mark, either the name of the beast or the number of his name. <a href="/lsb/revelation/13.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> and that no one will be able to buy or to sell, except the one who has the mark, either the name of the beast or the number of his name. <a href="/amp/revelation/13.htm">Amplified Bible</a> and that no one will be able to buy or sell, except the one who has the mark, either the name of the beast or the number of his name. <a href="/csb/revelation/13.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> so that no one can buy or sell unless he has the mark: the beast’s name or the number of its name. <a href="/hcsb/revelation/13.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> so that no one can buy or sell unless he has the mark: the beast&#8217s name or the number of his name. <a href="/asv/revelation/13.htm">American Standard Version</a> and that no man should be able to buy or to sell, save he that hath the mark, even the name of the beast or the number of his name. <a href="/cev/revelation/13.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> they all had to have this mark, or else they could not buy or sell anything. This mark stood for the name of the beast and for the number of its name. <a href="/erv/revelation/13.htm">English Revised Version</a> and that no man should be able to buy or to sell, save he that hath the mark, even the name of the beast or the number of his name. <a href="/gwt/revelation/13.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> It does this so that no one may buy or sell unless he has the brand, which is the beast's name or the number of its name. <a href="/gnt/revelation/13.htm">Good News Translation</a> No one could buy or sell without this mark, that is, the beast's name or the number that stands for the name. <a href="/isv/revelation/13.htm">International Standard Version</a> so that no one may buy or sell unless he has the mark, which is the beast's name or the number of its name. <a href="/net/revelation/13.htm">NET Bible</a> Thus no one was allowed to buy or sell things unless he bore the mark of the beast--that is, his name or his number. <a href="/nheb/revelation/13.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> and that no one could be able to buy or to sell, unless he has that mark, the name of the beast or the number of his name. <a href="/wbt/revelation/13.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And that no man might buy or sell, save him that had the mark, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name. <a href="/wey/revelation/13.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> in order that no one should be allowed to buy or sell unless he had the mark--either the name of the Wild Beast or the number which his name represents.<div class="vheading2">Majority Text Translations</div><a href="/msb/revelation/13.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> so that no one could buy or sell unless he had the mark—the name of the beast or the number of its name. <a href="/web/revelation/13.htm">World English Bible</a> and that no one would be able to buy or to sell unless he has that mark, which is the name of the beast or the number of his name. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/revelation/13.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and that no one may be able to buy, or to sell, except he who is having the mark, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name. <a href="/blb/revelation/13.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> and that no one should be able to buy or to sell, if not the one having the mark--the name of the beast, or the number of its name. <a href="/ylt/revelation/13.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and that no one may be able to buy, or to sell, except he who is having the mark, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name. <a href="/slt/revelation/13.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And that no one could buy or sell, except he having the stamp, or the name of the wild beast, or the number of his name.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/revelation/13.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And that no man might buy or sell, but he that hath the character, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name. <a href="/cpdv/revelation/13.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> so that no one may buy or sell, unless he has the character, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name. <a href="/nabre/revelation/13.htm">New American Bible</a> so that no one could buy or sell except one who had the stamped image of the beast’s name or the number that stood for its name. <a href="/nrsvce/revelation/13.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> so that no one can buy or sell who does not have the mark, that is, the name of the beast or the number of its name.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/revelation/13.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> So that no man might buy or sell, except he who had the mark of the name of the beast, or the code number of his name. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/revelation/13.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> That no one may buy or sell again except one who has the mark of the name of The Beast or the number of its name.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/revelation/13.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> and that no one should be able to buy or sell, but he that had the mark, the name of the beast, or the number of his name. <a href="/godbey/revelation/13.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> that no one may be able to buy or sell, except the one having the mark, the name of the beast, or the number of his name. <a href="/haweis/revelation/13.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> and that no man may buy or sell, but he that hath the mark impressed, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name. <a href="/mace/revelation/13.htm">Mace New Testament</a> that no body should buy or sell unless he had the mark, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name. <a href="/wey/revelation/13.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> in order that no one should be allowed to buy or sell unless he had the mark--either the name of the Wild Beast or the number which his name represents. <a href="/worrell/revelation/13.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> and that no one should be able to buy or sell, except him who has the mark, the name of the beast, or the number of his name. <a href="/worsley/revelation/13.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> but he that hath the mark, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name. <a href="/parallel/revelation/13-17.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/LJfD7KQcx0I?start=2745" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/revelation/13.htm">The Mark of the Beast</a> 16And the second beast required all people small and great, rich and poor, free and slave, to receive a mark on their right hand or on their forehead, 17<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/2443.htm" title="2443: hina (Conj) -- In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that.">so that</a> <a href="/greek/3361.htm" title="3361: mē (Adv) -- Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether.">no</a> <a href="/greek/5100.htm" title="5100: tis (IPro-NMS) -- Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object.">one</a> <a href="/greek/1410.htm" title="1410: dynētai (V-PSM/P-3S) -- (a) I am powerful, have (the) power, (b) I am able, I can. Of uncertain affinity; to be able or possible.">could</a> <a href="/greek/59.htm" title="59: agorasai (V-ANA) -- To buy. From agora; properly, to go to market, i.e. to purchase; specially, to redeem.">buy</a> <a href="/greek/2228.htm" title="2228: ē (Conj) -- Or, than. A primary particle of distinction between two connected terms; disjunctive, or; comparative, than.">or</a> <a href="/greek/4453.htm" title="4453: pōlēsai (V-ANA) -- To sell, exchange, barter. Probably ultimately from pelomai; to barter, i.e. To sell.">sell</a> <a href="/greek/1487.htm" title="1487: ei (Conj) -- If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc.">unless</a> <a href="/greek/3361.htm" title="3361: mē (Adv) -- Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">he</a> <a href="/greek/2192.htm" title="2192: echōn (V-PPA-NMS) -- To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.">had</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/5480.htm" title="5480: charagma (N-ANS) -- Sculpture; engraving, a stamp, sign. From the same as charax; a scratch or etching, i.e. Stamp, or scupltured figure.">mark—</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/3686.htm" title="3686: onoma (N-ANS) -- Name, character, fame, reputation. From a presumed derivative of the base of ginosko; a name.">name</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of the</a> <a href="/greek/2342.htm" title="2342: thēriou (N-GNS) -- Properly: a wild beast, hence: any animal; met: a brute. Diminutive from the same as thera; a dangerous animal.">beast</a> <a href="/greek/2228.htm" title="2228: ē (Conj) -- Or, than. A primary particle of distinction between two connected terms; disjunctive, or; comparative, than.">or</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/706.htm" title="706: arithmon (N-AMS) -- A number, total. From airo; a number.">number</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GN3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">of its</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3686.htm" title="3686: onomatos (N-GNS) -- Name, character, fame, reputation. From a presumed derivative of the base of ginosko; a name.">name.</a> 18Here is a call for wisdom: Let the one who has insight calculate the number of the beast, for it is the number of a man, and that number is 666.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/revelation/14-9.htm">Revelation 14:9-11</a> And a third angel followed them, calling out in a loud voice, “If anyone worships the beast and its image and receives its mark on his forehead or on his hand, / he too will drink the wine of God’s anger, poured undiluted into the cup of His wrath. And he will be tormented in fire and sulfur in the presence of the holy angels and of the Lamb. / And the smoke of their torment rises forever and ever. Day and night there is no rest for those who worship the beast and its image, or for anyone who receives the mark of its name.” <a href="/revelation/16-2.htm">Revelation 16:2</a> So the first angel went and poured out his bowl on the earth, and loathsome, malignant sores broke out on those who had the mark of the beast and worshiped its image. <a href="/revelation/19-20.htm">Revelation 19:20</a> But the beast was captured along with the false prophet, who on its behalf had performed signs deceiving those who had the mark of the beast and worshiped its image. Both the beast and the false prophet were thrown alive into the fiery lake of burning sulfur. <a href="/revelation/20-4.htm">Revelation 20:4</a> Then I saw the thrones, and those seated on them had been given authority to judge. And I saw the souls of those who had been beheaded for their testimony of Jesus and for the word of God, and those who had not worshiped the beast or its image and had not received its mark on their foreheads or hands. And they came to life and reigned with Christ for a thousand years. <a href="/daniel/3-5.htm">Daniel 3:5-6</a> As soon as you hear the sound of the horn, flute, zither, lyre, harp, pipes, and all kinds of music, you must fall down and worship the golden statue that King Nebuchadnezzar has set up. / And whoever does not fall down and worship will immediately be thrown into the blazing fiery furnace.” <a href="/daniel/3-10.htm">Daniel 3:10-11</a> You, O king, have issued a decree that everyone who hears the sound of the horn, flute, zither, lyre, harp, pipes, and all kinds of music must fall down and worship the golden statue, / and that whoever does not fall down and worship will be thrown into the blazing fiery furnace. <a href="/daniel/3-15.htm">Daniel 3:15</a> Now when you hear the sound of the horn, flute, zither, lyre, harp, pipes, and all kinds of music, if you are ready to fall down and worship the statue I have made, very good. But if you refuse to worship, you will be thrown at once into the blazing fiery furnace. Then what god will be able to deliver you from my hands?” <a href="/daniel/7-25.htm">Daniel 7:25</a> He will speak out against the Most High and oppress the saints of the Most High, intending to change the appointed times and laws; and the saints will be given into his hand for a time, and times, and half a time. <a href="/daniel/11-36.htm">Daniel 11:36</a> Then the king will do as he pleases and will exalt and magnify himself above every god, and he will speak monstrous things against the God of gods. He will be successful until the time of wrath is completed, for what has been decreed must be accomplished. <a href="/matthew/24-24.htm">Matthew 24:24</a> For false Christs and false prophets will appear and perform great signs and wonders to deceive even the elect, if that were possible. <a href="/2_thessalonians/2-3.htm">2 Thessalonians 2:3-4</a> Let no one deceive you in any way, for it will not come until the rebellion occurs and the man of lawlessness—the son of destruction—is revealed. / He will oppose and exalt himself above every so-called god or object of worship. So he will seat himself in the temple of God, proclaiming himself to be God. <a href="/2_thessalonians/2-9.htm">2 Thessalonians 2:9-12</a> The coming of the lawless one will be accompanied by the working of Satan, with every kind of power, sign, and false wonder, / and with every wicked deception directed against those who are perishing, because they refused the love of the truth that would have saved them. / For this reason God will send them a powerful delusion so that they believe the lie, ... <a href="/1_john/2-18.htm">1 John 2:18</a> Children, it is the last hour; and just as you have heard that the antichrist is coming, so now many antichrists have appeared. This is how we know it is the last hour. <a href="/1_john/4-1.htm">1 John 4:1-3</a> Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God. For many false prophets have gone out into the world. / By this you will know the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesses that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is from God, / and every spirit that does not confess Jesus is not from God. This is the spirit of the antichrist, which you have heard is coming and which is already in the world at this time. <a href="/exodus/13-16.htm">Exodus 13:16</a> So it shall serve as a sign on your hand and a symbol on your forehead, for with a mighty hand the LORD brought us out of Egypt.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name.mark.<a href="/revelation/13-16.htm">Revelation 13:16</a> And he causeth all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, to receive a mark in their right hand, or in their foreheads:name.<a href="/revelation/3-12.htm">Revelation 3:12</a> Him that overcometh will I make a pillar in the temple of my God, and he shall go no more out: and I will write upon him the name of my God, and the name of the city of my God, which is new Jerusalem, which cometh down out of heaven from my God: and I will write upon him my new name.<a href="/revelation/14-11.htm">Revelation 14:11</a> And the smoke of their torment ascendeth up for ever and ever: and they have no rest day nor night, who worship the beast and his image, and whosoever receiveth the mark of his name.<a href="/revelation/17-5.htm">Revelation 17:5</a> And upon her forehead was a name written, MYSTERY, BABYLON THE GREAT, THE MOTHER OF HARLOTS AND ABOMINATIONS OF THE EARTH.the number.<a href="/revelation/13-18.htm">Revelation 13:18</a> Here is wisdom. Let him that hath understanding count the number of the beast: for it is the number of a man; and his number is Six hundred threescore and six.<a href="/revelation/15-2.htm">Revelation 15:2</a> And I saw as it were a sea of glass mingled with fire: and them that had gotten the victory over the beast, and over his image, and over his mark, and over the number of his name, stand on the sea of glass, having the harps of God.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/revelation/13-4.htm">Able</a> <a href="/revelation/13-15.htm">Allowed</a> <a href="/revelation/13-15.htm">Beast</a> <a href="/revelation/3-18.htm">Buy</a> <a href="/revelation/3-15.htm">Either</a> <a href="/revelation/2-22.htm">Except</a> <a href="/revelation/13-16.htm">Mark</a> <a href="/revelation/12-4.htm">Order</a> <a href="/1_timothy/6-17.htm">Provides</a> <a href="/daniel/8-21.htm">Represents</a> <a href="/jude/1-23.htm">Save</a> <a href="/james/4-13.htm">Sell</a> <a href="/2_peter/2-3.htm">Trade</a> <a href="/revelation/2-22.htm">Unless</a> <a href="/revelation/13-15.htm">Wild</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/revelation/14-3.htm">Able</a> <a href="/revelation/16-8.htm">Allowed</a> <a href="/revelation/13-18.htm">Beast</a> <a href="/revelation/18-11.htm">Buy</a> <a href="/revelation/22-2.htm">Either</a> <a href="/revelation/14-3.htm">Except</a> <a href="/revelation/14-9.htm">Mark</a> <a href="/revelation/16-12.htm">Order</a> <a href="/job/24-23.htm">Provides</a> <a href="/daniel/8-20.htm">Represents</a> <a href="/genesis/12-12.htm">Save</a> <a href="/genesis/23-4.htm">Sell</a> <a href="/revelation/18-17.htm">Trade</a> <a href="/genesis/31-42.htm">Unless</a> <a href="/revelation/13-18.htm">Wild</a><div class="vheading2">Revelation 13</div>1. <a href="/revelation/13-1.htm">A beast rises out of the sea with seven heads and ten horns, to whom the dragon gives his power.</a> 11. <a href="/revelation/13-11.htm">Another beast comes out of the earth,</a> 14. <a href="/revelation/13-14.htm">causes an image to be made of the former beast,</a> 15. <a href="/revelation/13-15.htm">and that men should worship it,</a> 16. <a href="/revelation/13-16.htm">and receive his mark.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/revelation/13.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/revelation/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/revelation/13.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>so that no one could buy or sell This phrase indicates a form of economic control and coercion. In the historical context of the Roman Empire, economic systems were often manipulated by those in power to enforce loyalty and compliance. The inability to buy or sell without the mark suggests a totalitarian regime where economic activity is tightly regulated. This echoes the control seen in <a href="/daniel/3.htm">Daniel 3</a>, where Nebuchadnezzar demanded worship of the golden image, and those who refused faced severe consequences. The economic implications here are profound, as they suggest a future where allegiance to the beast is necessary for basic survival, reflecting a test of faith and endurance for believers.unless he had the mark The "mark" is a symbol of allegiance and identity, akin to a brand or seal. In the ancient world, marks or seals were used to signify ownership or loyalty, such as the branding of slaves or the sealing of documents. This mark is a counterfeit to the seal of God mentioned in <a href="/revelation/7-3.htm">Revelation 7:3</a>, where the servants of God are sealed on their foreheads. The mark of the beast represents a deliberate choice to align with the beast's system, contrasting with the divine protection and identity given to God's people.the name of the beast Names in biblical times carried significant meaning, often reflecting character or destiny. The name of the beast implies a direct association with its nature and authority. In Revelation, the beast is a symbol of oppressive political power and false religion, drawing parallels to the empires described in <a href="/daniel/7.htm">Daniel 7</a>. The name signifies allegiance to this corrupt system, contrasting with the name of God written on the foreheads of the faithful in <a href="/revelation/14.htm">Revelation 14:1</a>.or the number of its name The number of the beast, later revealed as 666 in <a href="/revelation/13-18.htm">Revelation 13:18</a>, has been the subject of much speculation and interpretation. In the ancient world, numbers often had symbolic meanings, and gematria (assigning numerical value to letters) was a common practice. The number 666 may symbolize imperfection or incompleteness, falling short of the divine perfection symbolized by the number seven. This number serves as a warning against false worship and allegiance to anything other than God, emphasizing the spiritual discernment needed to recognize and resist the deception of the beast.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/the_beast.htm">The Beast</a> A symbolic representation of a powerful, oppressive entity or system that opposes God and His people. In the context of Revelation, the beast is often associated with political or religious powers that demand allegiance contrary to God's will. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_mark.htm">The Mark</a> A sign or symbol that signifies allegiance to the beast. It is a mark of identification that allows participation in economic activities, such as buying and selling. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_name_of_the_beast.htm">The Name of the Beast</a> Represents the character or authority of the beast. In biblical terms, a name often signifies the essence or nature of a person or entity. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_number_of_its_name.htm">The Number of Its Name</a> A cryptic reference to the identity of the beast, often interpreted as the number 666, which has been the subject of much speculation and interpretation. 5. <a href="/topical/e/economic_control.htm">Economic Control</a> The event or situation where economic activities are restricted based on allegiance to the beast, highlighting the coercive power used to enforce compliance.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/a/allegiance_and_worship.htm">Allegiance and Worship</a> The passage challenges believers to consider where their ultimate allegiance lies. Are we more aligned with worldly systems or with God's kingdom? <a href="/topical/d/discernment_in_deception.htm">Discernment in Deception</a> Christians are called to be discerning and aware of spiritual deception. The beast's mark is a symbol of false allegiance, and believers must be vigilant against such influences. <a href="/topical/e/economic_pressure_and_faithfulness.htm">Economic Pressure and Faithfulness</a> The text highlights the potential for economic pressure to compromise faith. Believers are encouraged to trust in God's provision and remain faithful even when facing financial or societal pressures. <a href="/topical/i/identity_in_christ.htm">Identity in Christ</a> The mark of the beast contrasts with the seal of God on believers. Our identity should be rooted in Christ, not in worldly systems or powers. <a href="/topical/e/endurance_in_persecution.htm">Endurance in Persecution</a> The passage serves as a reminder of the need for perseverance and faithfulness in the face of persecution and trials.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_revelation_13.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Revelation 13</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_beast_in_revelation.htm">What is the beast described in Revelation?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_the_beast's_mark_mean.htm">What does the mark of the beast signify?</a> <a href="/q/can_one_be_saved_after_the_beast's_mark.htm">Is salvation possible after taking the Mark of the Beast?</a> <a href="/q/how_are_the_un_and_revelation's_beast_linked.htm">How do the UN, end times, and Revelation's beast connect?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/revelation/13.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 17. - And that no man might bay or sell, save he that had the mark, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name. "And" is omitted in א, C, some cursives and versions and Fathers: no man should be able to buy, etc. A, B, C, P, and most cursives also omit ἤ, "or," before "the name," thus reading, as in the Revised Version: save he that hath the mark, even the name of the beast, or the number of his name. This expressly asserts what we might have gathered from the analogy of the mark of the true Christian (see on ver. 16), viz. that "the mark" was "the name" or "the number of his name." The manner in which this was fulfilled in the early ages of the Church is sufficiently notorious. Then faithfulness to the cause of Christ frequently meant banishment from friends, kindred, and home. St. John himself was feeling the effect of this at the time when he wrote these words in exile at Patmos. So, at the present day, the Jews regard as an utter alien any one of their number who embraces Christianity. So also, at the present day, the faithful Christian is often interdicted the society of the world, is declared a social nuisance, and is shunned by the worldly minded, who pay allegiance to the beast. (On the "number," see on ver. 18.) <a href="/commentaries/revelation/13-17.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>so that ἵνα (hina) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2443.htm">Strong's 2443: </a> In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that. no μή (mē) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3361.htm">Strong's 3361: </a> Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether. one τις (tis) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5100.htm">Strong's 5100: </a> Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object. could δύνηται (dynētai) Verb - Present Subjunctive Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1410.htm">Strong's 1410: </a> (a) I am powerful, have (the) power, (b) I am able, I can. Of uncertain affinity; to be able or possible. buy ἀγοράσαι (agorasai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_59.htm">Strong's 59: </a> To buy. From agora; properly, to go to market, i.e. to purchase; specially, to redeem. or ἢ (ē) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2228.htm">Strong's 2228: </a> Or, than. A primary particle of distinction between two connected terms; disjunctive, or; comparative, than. sell πωλῆσαι (pōlēsai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_4453.htm">Strong's 4453: </a> To sell, exchange, barter. Probably ultimately from pelomai; to barter, i.e. To sell. unless εἰ (ei) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1487.htm">Strong's 1487: </a> If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc. he ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. had ἔχων (echōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2192.htm">Strong's 2192: </a> To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. the τὸ (to) Article - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. mark— χάραγμα (charagma) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5480.htm">Strong's 5480: </a> Sculpture; engraving, a stamp, sign. From the same as charax; a scratch or etching, i.e. Stamp, or scupltured figure. the τὸ (to) Article - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. name ὄνομα (onoma) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3686.htm">Strong's 3686: </a> Name, character, fame, reputation. From a presumed derivative of the base of ginosko; a 'name'. of the τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. beast θηρίου (thēriou) Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2342.htm">Strong's 2342: </a> Properly: a wild beast, hence: any animal; met: a brute. Diminutive from the same as thera; a dangerous animal. or ἢ (ē) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2228.htm">Strong's 2228: </a> Or, than. A primary particle of distinction between two connected terms; disjunctive, or; comparative, than. the τὸν (ton) Article - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. number ἀριθμὸν (arithmon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_706.htm">Strong's 706: </a> A number, total. From airo; a number. of its αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Neuter 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. name. ὀνόματος (onomatos) Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3686.htm">Strong's 3686: </a> Name, character, fame, reputation. 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