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The whole world was filled with wonder and followed the beast. <a href="/nlt/revelation/13.htm">New Living Translation</a> I saw that one of the heads of the beast seemed wounded beyond recovery—but the fatal wound was healed! The whole world marveled at this miracle and gave allegiance to the beast. <a href="/esv/revelation/13.htm">English Standard Version</a> One of its heads seemed to have a mortal wound, but its mortal wound was healed, and the whole earth marveled as they followed the beast. <a href="/bsb/revelation/13.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> One of the heads of the beast appeared to have been mortally wounded. But the mortal wound was healed, and the whole world marveled and followed the beast. <a href="/blb/revelation/13.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And one of its heads was as having been slain to death. And its wound of death was healed, and the whole earth marveled after the beast. <a href="/kjv/revelation/13.htm">King James Bible</a> And I saw one of his heads as it were wounded to death; and his deadly wound was healed: and all the world wondered after the beast. <a href="/nkjv/revelation/13.htm">New King James Version</a> And I saw one of his heads as if it had been mortally wounded, and his deadly wound was healed. And all the world marveled and followed the beast. <a href="/nasb_/revelation/13.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> I saw one of his heads as if it had been fatally wounded, and his fatal wound was healed. And the whole earth was amazed and followed after the beast; <a href="/nasb/revelation/13.htm">NASB 1995</a> I saw one of his heads as if it had been slain, and his fatal wound was healed. And the whole earth was amazed and followed after the beast; <a href="/nasb77/revelation/13.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And I saw one of his heads as if it had been slain, and his fatal wound was healed. And the whole earth was amazed and followed after the beast; <a href="/lsb/revelation/13.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And I saw one of his heads as if it had been slain fatally, and his fatal wound was healed. And the whole earth marveled and followed after the beast. <a href="/amp/revelation/13.htm">Amplified Bible</a> I saw one of his heads which seemed to have a fatal wound, but his fatal wound was healed; and the entire earth followed after the beast in amazement. <a href="/csb/revelation/13.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> One of its heads appeared to be fatally wounded, but its fatal wound was healed. The whole earth was amazed and followed the beast. <a href="/hcsb/revelation/13.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> One of his heads appeared to be fatally wounded, but his fatal wound was healed. The whole earth was amazed and followed the beast. <a href="/asv/revelation/13.htm">American Standard Version</a> And I saw one of his heads as though it had been smitten unto death; and his death-stroke was healed: and the whole earth wondered after the beast; <a href="/cev/revelation/13.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> One of its heads seemed to have been fatally wounded, but now it was well. Everyone on earth marveled at this beast, <a href="/erv/revelation/13.htm">English Revised Version</a> And I saw one of his heads as though it had been smitten unto death; and his death-stroke was healed: and the whole earth wondered after the beast; <a href="/gwt/revelation/13.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> One of the beast's heads looked like it had a fatal wound, but its fatal wound was healed. All the people of the world were amazed and followed the beast. <a href="/gnt/revelation/13.htm">Good News Translation</a> One of the heads of the beast seemed to have been fatally wounded, but the wound had healed. The whole earth was amazed and followed the beast. <a href="/isv/revelation/13.htm">International Standard Version</a> One of the beast's heads looked like it had sustained a mortal wound, but its fatal wound was healed. Rapt with amazement, the whole world followed the beast. <a href="/msb/revelation/13.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> One of the heads of the beast appeared to have been mortally wounded. But the mortal wound was healed, and the whole world marveled and followed the beast. <a href="/net/revelation/13.htm">NET Bible</a> One of the beast's heads appeared to have been killed, but the lethal wound had been healed. And the whole world followed the beast in amazement; <a href="/nheb/revelation/13.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> One of his heads looked like it had been wounded fatally. His fatal wound was healed, and the whole earth was amazed and followed the beast. <a href="/wbt/revelation/13.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And I saw one of his heads as it were wounded to death; and his deadly wound was healed: and all the world wondered after the beast. <a href="/wey/revelation/13.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> I saw that one of his heads seemed to have been mortally wounded; but his mortal wound was healed, and the whole world was amazed and followed him. <a href="/web/revelation/13.htm">World English Bible</a> One of his heads looked like it had been wounded fatally. His fatal wound was healed, and the whole earth marveled at the beast. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/revelation/13.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And I saw one of its heads as slain to death, and its deadly wound was healed, and all the earth wondered after the beast, <a href="/blb/revelation/13.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And one of its heads was as having been slain to death. And its wound of death was healed, and the whole earth marveled after the beast. <a href="/ylt/revelation/13.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And I saw one of its heads as slain to death, and its deadly stroke was healed, and all the earth did wonder after the beast, <a href="/slt/revelation/13.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And I saw one of his heads as slaughtered to death; and his deathblow was healed: and the whole earth wondered after the beast.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/revelation/13.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And I saw one of his heads as it were slain to death: and his death's wound was healed. And all the earth was in admiration after the beast. <a href="/cpdv/revelation/13.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And I saw that one of its heads seemed to be slain unto death, but his deadly wound was healed. And the entire world was in wonder following the beast. <a href="/nabre/revelation/13.htm">New American Bible</a> I saw that one of its heads seemed to have been mortally wounded, but this mortal wound was healed. Fascinated, the whole world followed after the beast. <a href="/nrsvce/revelation/13.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> One of its heads seemed to have received a death-blow, but its mortal wound had been healed. In amazement the whole earth followed the beast.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/revelation/13.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And one of his heads was as though mortally wounded; but his deadly wound was healed: and all the world wondered about the wild beast. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/revelation/13.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And one of its heads was as if it had been crushed to death and its mortal wound was healed, and all The Earth marveled after The Beast.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/revelation/13.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And I saw one of his heads as if it had been wounded even to death; and his deadly wound was healed; and all the earth wondered after the beast. <a href="/godbey/revelation/13.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And I saw one of his heads as it had been smitten unto death; and the wound of his death was healed. And the whole earth wondered after the beast: <a href="/haweis/revelation/13.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And I saw one of his heads as if wounded unto death; and his deadly wound was healed: and all the earth wondered after the beast. <a href="/mace/revelation/13.htm">Mace New Testament</a> and I saw one of his heads, as it were wounded to death; and his deadly wound was healed: and all the world went wondring after the beast. <a href="/wey/revelation/13.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> I saw that one of his heads seemed to have been mortally wounded; but his mortal wound was healed, and the whole world was amazed and followed him. <a href="/worrell/revelation/13.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> and I saw one of his heads, as if smitten to death. And his death-stroke was healed; and all the earth wondered after the beast. <a href="/worsley/revelation/13.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And I saw one of his heads as it were mortally wounded, but his deadly wound was healed: and all the earth wondered and went after the beast. <a href="/parallel/revelation/13-3.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=2580" 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 Beast from the Sea</a> …2The beast I saw was like a leopard, with the feet of a bear and the mouth of a lion. And the dragon gave the beast his power and his throne and great authority. 3<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: Kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/1520.htm" title="1520: mian (Adj-AFS) -- One. (including the neuter Hen); a primary numeral; one.">One</a> <a href="/greek/1537.htm" title="1537: ek (Prep) -- From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.">of</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GFP) -- 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/2776.htm" title="2776: kephalōn (N-GFP) -- From the primary kapto; the head, literally or figuratively.">heads</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 the beast</a> <a href="/greek/5613.htm" title="5613: hōs (Adv) -- Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner.">appeared</a> <a href="/greek/4969.htm" title="4969: esphagmenēn (V-RPM/P-AFS) -- To slay, kill by violence, slaughter, wound mortally. A primary verb; to butcher or to slaughter, or, to maim.">to be mortally wounded.</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases."></a> <a href="/greek/2288.htm" title="2288: thanaton (N-AMS) -- Death, physical or spiritual. From thnesko; death."></a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">But</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."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- 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/2288.htm" title="2288: thanatou (N-GMS) -- Death, physical or spiritual. From thnesko; death.">mortal</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hē (Art-NFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4127.htm" title="4127: plēgē (N-NFS) -- A blow, stripe, wound; an affliction, plague. From plesso; a stroke; by implication, a wound; figuratively, a calamity.">wound</a> <a href="/greek/2323.htm" title="2323: etherapeuthē (V-AIP-3S) -- From the same as therapon; to wait upon menially, i.e. to adore, or to relieve.">was healed,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hē (Art-NFS) -- 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/3650.htm" title="3650: holē (Adj-NFS) -- All, the whole, entire, complete. A primary word; whole or all, i.e. Complete, especially as noun or adverb.">whole</a> <a href="/greek/1093.htm" title="1093: gē (N-NFS) -- Contracted from a primary word; soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe.">world</a> <a href="/greek/2296.htm" title="2296: ethaumasthē (V-AIP-3S) -- (a) intrans: I wonder, marvel, (b) trans: I wonder at, admire. From thauma; to wonder; by implication, to admire.">marveled</a> <a href="/greek/3694.htm" title="3694: opisō (Prep) -- Behind, after; back, backwards. From the same as opisthen with enclitic of direction; to the back, i.e. Aback.">and followed</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.">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> 4They worshiped the dragon who had given authority to the beast, and they worshiped the beast, saying, “Who is like the beast, and who can wage war against it?”…<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="/daniel/7-8.htm">Daniel 7:8</a> While I was contemplating the horns, suddenly another horn, a little one, came up among them, and three of the first horns were uprooted before it. This horn had eyes like those of a man and a mouth that spoke words of arrogance. <a href="/daniel/7-20.htm">Daniel 7:20-21</a> I also wanted to know about the ten horns on its head and the other horn that came up, before which three of them fell—the horn whose appearance was more imposing than the others, with eyes and with a mouth that spoke words of arrogance. / As I watched, this horn was waging war against the saints and prevailing against them, <a href="/daniel/7-24.htm">Daniel 7:24-25</a> And the ten horns are ten kings who will rise from this kingdom. After them another king, different from the earlier ones, will rise and subdue three kings. / 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/8-24.htm">Daniel 8:24-25</a> His power will be great, but it will not be his own. He will cause terrible destruction and succeed in whatever he does. He will destroy the mighty men along with the holy people. / Through his craft and by his hand, he will cause deceit to prosper, and in his own mind he will make himself great. In a time of peace he will destroy many, and he will even stand against the Prince of princes. Yet he will be broken off, but not by human hands. <a href="/daniel/11-36.htm">Daniel 11:36-37</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. / He will show no regard for the gods of his fathers, nor for the one desired by women, nor for any other god, because he will magnify himself above them all. <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/2-8.htm">2 Thessalonians 2:8-9</a> And then the lawless one will be revealed, whom the Lord Jesus will slay with the breath of His mouth and annihilate by the majesty of His arrival. / The coming of the lawless one will be accompanied by the working of Satan, with every kind of power, sign, and false wonder, <a href="/revelation/17-8.htm">Revelation 17:8</a> The beast that you saw—it was, and now is no more, but is about to come up out of the Abyss and go to its destruction. And those who dwell on the earth whose names were not written in the Book of Life from the foundation of the world will marvel when they see the beast that was, and is not, and yet will be. <a href="/revelation/17-11.htm">Revelation 17:11</a> The beast that was, and now is not, is an eighth king, who belongs to the other seven and is going into destruction. <a href="/revelation/17-12.htm">Revelation 17:12-13</a> The ten horns you saw are ten kings who have not yet received a kingdom, but will receive one hour of authority as kings along with the beast. / These kings have one purpose: to yield their power and authority to the beast. <a href="/revelation/17-16.htm">Revelation 17:16-17</a> And the ten horns and the beast that you saw will hate the prostitute. They will leave her desolate and naked, and they will eat her flesh and burn her with fire. / For God has put it into their hearts to carry out His purpose by uniting to give their kingdom to the beast, until the words of God are fulfilled. <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/20-10.htm">Revelation 20:10</a> And the devil who had deceived them was thrown into the lake of fire and sulfur, into which the beast and the false prophet had already been thrown. There they will be tormented day and night forever and ever. <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="/mark/13-22.htm">Mark 13:22</a> For false Christs and false prophets will appear and perform signs and wonders to deceive even the elect, if that were possible.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And I saw one of his heads as it were wounded to death; and his deadly wound was healed: and all the world wondered after the beast.one.<a href="/revelation/13-1.htm">Revelation 13:1,2,14</a> And I stood upon the sand of the sea, and saw a beast rise up out of the sea, having seven heads and ten horns, and upon his horns ten crowns, and upon his heads the name of blasphemy… <a href="/revelation/17-10.htm">Revelation 17:10</a> And there are seven kings: five are fallen, and one is, and the other is not yet come; and when he cometh, he must continue a short space.wounded.<a href="/ezekiel/30-24.htm">Ezekiel 30:24</a> And I will strengthen the arms of the king of Babylon, and put my sword in his hand: but I will break Pharaoh's arms, and he shall groan before him with the groanings of a deadly wounded man.all.<a href="/revelation/17-6.htm">Revelation 17:6,8,13,17</a> And I saw the woman drunken with the blood of the saints, and with the blood of the martyrs of Jesus: and when I saw her, I wondered with great admiration… <a href="/luke/2-1.htm">Luke 2:1</a> And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed.<a href="/john/12-19.htm">John 12:19</a> The Pharisees therefore said among themselves, Perceive ye how ye prevail nothing? behold, the world is gone after him.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/galatians/1-6.htm">Amazed</a> <a href="/1_peter/4-12.htm">Astonished</a> <a href="/revelation/13-2.htm">Beast</a> <a href="/james/3-8.htm">Deadly</a> <a href="/revelation/12-11.htm">Death</a> <a href="/revelation/13-12.htm">Death-Stroke</a> <a href="/revelation/13-12.htm">Death-Wound</a> <a href="/revelation/12-16.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/2_peter/2-1.htm">Fatal</a> <a href="/jeremiah/51-4.htm">Fatally</a> <a href="/revelation/11-19.htm">Followed</a> <a href="/revelation/13-1.htm">Heads</a> <a href="/1_peter/2-24.htm">Healed</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/1-10.htm">Marveled</a> <a href="/1_john/5-17.htm">Mortal</a> <a href="/ezekiel/30-24.htm">Mortally</a> <a href="/revelation/12-15.htm">Seemed</a> <a href="/revelation/11-13.htm">Slain</a> <a href="/revelation/8-12.htm">Smitten</a> <a href="/luke/16-17.htm">Stroke</a> <a href="/revelation/12-9.htm">Whole</a> <a href="/revelation/12-3.htm">Wonder</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/1-10.htm">Wondered</a> <a href="/1_peter/4-4.htm">Wondering</a> <a href="/revelation/12-9.htm">World</a> <a href="/revelation/9-19.htm">Wound</a> <a href="/revelation/1-7.htm">Wounded</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/exodus/15-15.htm">Amazed</a> <a href="/revelation/17-6.htm">Astonished</a> <a href="/revelation/13-4.htm">Beast</a> <a href="/revelation/13-12.htm">Deadly</a> <a href="/revelation/13-10.htm">Death</a> <a href="/revelation/13-12.htm">Death-Stroke</a> <a href="/revelation/13-12.htm">Death-Wound</a> <a href="/revelation/13-8.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/revelation/13-12.htm">Fatal</a> <a href="/jeremiah/51-4.htm">Fatally</a> <a href="/revelation/14-8.htm">Followed</a> <a href="/revelation/17-3.htm">Heads</a> <a href="/revelation/13-12.htm">Healed</a> <a href="/revelation/17-6.htm">Marveled</a> <a href="/genesis/6-3.htm">Mortal</a> <a href="/leviticus/24-17.htm">Mortally</a> <a href="/revelation/14-3.htm">Seemed</a> <a href="/revelation/13-8.htm">Slain</a> <a href="/genesis/19-11.htm">Smitten</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/17-8.htm">Stroke</a> <a href="/revelation/13-12.htm">Whole</a> <a href="/revelation/17-6.htm">Wonder</a> <a href="/revelation/17-6.htm">Wondered</a> <a href="/genesis/24-21.htm">Wondering</a> <a href="/revelation/13-8.htm">World</a> <a href="/revelation/13-12.htm">Wound</a> <a href="/revelation/13-14.htm">Wounded</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>One of the heads of the beast appeared to have been mortally wounded. This phrase suggests a significant event involving one of the heads of the beast, which symbolizes a powerful kingdom or ruler. The imagery of a "head" often represents authority or leadership. The mortal wound implies a severe, potentially fatal blow, which could be interpreted as a political or military defeat. Historically, this has been linked to the Roman Empire, which experienced significant upheavals and appeared to be on the brink of collapse. Theologically, this could also symbolize a false resurrection, mimicking the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, thus serving as a counterfeit to divine power.But the mortal wound was healed, The healing of the mortal wound indicates a restoration or revival of power. This could be seen as a resurgence of a fallen empire or leader, suggesting a return to prominence and influence. In a prophetic context, this healing can be viewed as a deceptive miracle, designed to lead people astray. It reflects the theme of false signs and wonders that are prevalent in apocalyptic literature, warning believers to discern true divine acts from those that are counterfeit.and the whole world marveled and followed the beast. The global reaction of marveling and following the beast highlights the widespread influence and appeal of this power. This suggests a charismatic or compelling nature that captivates the masses, leading to widespread allegiance. In a historical context, this could reflect the Roman Empire's dominance and the allure of its culture and power. Biblically, this serves as a warning against idolatry and the dangers of following worldly powers instead of remaining faithful to God. The phrase underscores the theme of deception and the challenge for believers to remain steadfast in their faith amidst global apostasy.<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_heads_of_the_beast.htm">The Heads of the Beast</a> The beast is described as having multiple heads, each representing different aspects or manifestations of its power. The head that is mortally wounded signifies a significant event or leader within this system that appears to be defeated but is revived. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_mortal_wound.htm">The Mortal Wound</a> This wound symbolizes a seemingly fatal blow to the beast's power or influence, which is miraculously healed, leading to increased awe and allegiance from the world. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_healing_of_the_wound.htm">The Healing of the Wound</a> The recovery of the beast's head signifies a resurgence of its power, leading to widespread wonder and following by the people of the world. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_world.htm">The World</a> Represents the people and nations who are deceived by the beast's apparent resurrection and power, leading them to follow and worship it.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_deceptive_power_of_evil.htm">The Deceptive Power of Evil</a> The beast's recovery from a mortal wound illustrates how evil can appear defeated yet rise again, deceiving many. Believers must remain vigilant and discerning, grounded in the truth of God's Word. <a href="/topical/t/the_allure_of_worldly_power.htm">The Allure of Worldly Power</a> The world's marveling and following of the beast highlight the human tendency to be drawn to power and spectacle. Christians are called to worship God alone and not be swayed by worldly displays of power. <a href="/topical/t/the_sovereignty_of_god.htm">The Sovereignty of God</a> Despite the beast's apparent victory, Revelation assures us of God's ultimate control and the eventual defeat of all evil. Believers can take comfort in God's sovereignty and the promise of His final victory. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_spiritual_discernment.htm">The Importance of Spiritual Discernment</a> In a world filled with deception, Christians must cultivate spiritual discernment through prayer, study of Scripture, and reliance on the Holy Spirit to recognize and resist false teachings and influences.<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/is_rev_13_3's_'fatal_wound'_literal_or_symbolic.htm">Does Revelation 13:3’s mention of a “fatal wound” that is healed imply a literal or symbolic event, and why is there no clear proof either way? </a> <a href="/q/what_wound_does_the_beast_receive.htm">What fatal wound does the beast in Revelation receive?</a> <a href="/q/bible's_view_on_death_and_hades.htm">What fatal wound does the beast in Revelation receive?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_it_like_to_meet_the_antichrist.htm">How will encountering the Antichrist feel?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/revelation/13.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(3) And I saw . . .--Translate, And (I saw) one from among his heads as if having been slain [the expression is the same as that applied to the Lamb in <a href="/revelation/5-6.htm" title="And I beheld, and, see, in the middle of the throne and of the four beasts, and in the middle of the elders, stood a Lamb as it had been slain, having seven horns and seven eyes, which are the seven Spirits of God sent forth into all the earth.">Revelation 5:6</a> : the wound marks are there when the vision rises] unto death; and the stroke of his death was healed. When the wild beast rose from the sea, the seer saw the deadly wound on the head: the wound was really unto death; the beast which had waged war against the true kingdom of righteousness and faith has received his death-blow. This is the historical point from which the vision starts. This being so, the death-blow is that which has just been dealt: the seed of the woman has bruised the serpent's head. The blow which casts down the dragon inflicts a deadly wound upon the wild beast, which is his agent. When Christ overthrew the wicked one He gave the death-blow to the world-power--to all systems founded on passion, or self-sufficiency, or inhumanity. But the death-blow is apparently healed. What is this but telling the Church of Christ that the fruits of Christ's victory will not be seen without delay? The world-power is smitten unto death; but the actual death does not follow immediately. The power of evil, contrary to all expectation, rises with new vigour. This revived power showed itself, with more or less force, in the way in which the spirit of the wild beast broke forth when Christianity seemed to have put fetters on the Roman empire.(3, 4) And all the world wondered . . .--Literally, And the whole earth wondered after the wild beast, and worshipped the dragon, because he gave the authority and worshipped the wild beast, saying, Who is like unto the wild beast? and who is able to war with him? The healing of the death-blow causes wonder to all. Their wonder leads to worship. The spirit of the wild beast is adored wherever worldliness prevails. There is nothing so successful as success, and the homage of men is more often paid to power than to principle. "Who is like unto the beast?" The words are a parody, and a blasphemous parody, on the ascription of praise to God which the name Michael imported. (See <a href="/revelation/12-7.htm" title="And there was war in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon; and the dragon fought and his angels,">Revelation 12:7</a>; comp. Psalms 112, <a href="/micah/7-18.htm" title="Who is a God like to you, that pardons iniquity, and passes by the transgression of the remnant of his heritage? he retains not his anger for ever, because he delights in mercy.">Micah 7:18</a>.) "Who is like unto God?" is the legend of the saints: the opposing cry is, "Who is like unto the beast?""Can you not hear the words coming across the centuries from the lips of two Roman youths talking with each other, as they lounge together in the Forum?" (Maurice.) Can we not hear the echo of the words in the Champs Elysees, in Piccadilly, in the Broadway, or Unter Den Linden, from the lips of young men who have taken fashion, rank, wealth, world-power in any shape, as their god?<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/revelation/13.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 3. - And I saw one of his heads as it were wounded to death; and his deadly wound was healed; and one of his heads as though it had been slain unto death; and his death stroke was healed. The writer wishes to express the coexistence of two mutually antagonistic qualities. The head had received a fatal wound, and yet the beast continued to exist and exert his power. There may be a contrast and a comparison intended between the Lamb, as it had been slain, worshipped by his adoring followers, and the beast, usurping the honour due to Christ, imitating him even in the respect of having been slain, and exacting homage from those who "wondered after the beast." But the "head smitten unto death" must still possess some special significance of its own. What that is we are not plainly told; but it seems reasonable to refer it to the blow dealt to the power of Satan by the death and resurrection of Christ. It almost seemed at first as though the power of the world must succumb to the influence of the life and death of our Lord, and for a time great progress was made in the increase of the number of believers (cf. <a href="/acts/2-41.htm">Acts 2:41, 47</a>). But the power of the world was not yet destroyed; it continued to exist in spite of the seemingly fatal wound. Some see in this account a reference to the destruction of the Roman pagan empire, and the establishment of the Christian empire. Others believe the blow to be that administered by Michael, when Satan was ejected from heaven. Others refer the wounded head to different individuals; e.g. Nero. That one head is wounded out of the seven probably denotes the partial nature of the wound as visible to an observer. And all the world wondered after the beast; the whole earth wondered after the beast. The pregnant construction. That earth, for which the advent of the dragon meant woe (<a href="/revelation/12-12.htm">Revelation 12:12</a>), wondered at, and followed after the beast. The sense of earth must here be restricted to the followers of the world, as opposed to the followers of God. <a href="/commentaries/revelation/13-3.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>One μίαν (mian) Adjective - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1520.htm">Strong's 1520: </a> One. (including the neuter Hen); a primary numeral; one. of ἐκ (ek) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1537.htm">Strong's 1537: </a> From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. the τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive Feminine Plural <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. heads κεφαλῶν (kephalōn) Noun - Genitive Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2776.htm">Strong's 2776: </a> From the primary kapto; the head, literally or figuratively. of [the beast] 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. appeared ὡς (hōs) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_5613.htm">Strong's 5613: </a> Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner. to be fatally wounded. ἐσφαγμένην (esphagmenēn) Verb - Perfect Participle Middle or Passive - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4969.htm">Strong's 4969: </a> To slay, kill by violence, slaughter, wound mortally. A primary verb; to butcher or to slaughter, or, to maim. [But] καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. the τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive 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. mortal θανάτου (thanatou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2288.htm">Strong's 2288: </a> Death, physical or spiritual. From thnesko; death. wound πληγὴ (plēgē) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4127.htm">Strong's 4127: </a> A blow, stripe, wound; an affliction, plague. From plesso; a stroke; by implication, a wound; figuratively, a calamity. was healed, ἐθεραπεύθη (etherapeuthē) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2323.htm">Strong's 2323: </a> From the same as therapon; to wait upon menially, i.e. to adore, or to relieve. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. the ἡ (hē) Article - Nominative Feminine 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. whole ὅλη (holē) Adjective - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3650.htm">Strong's 3650: </a> All, the whole, entire, complete. A primary word; 'whole' or 'all', i.e. Complete, especially as noun or adverb. world γῆ (gē) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1093.htm">Strong's 1093: </a> Contracted from a primary word; soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe. was astonished ἐθαυμάσθη (ethaumasthē) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2296.htm">Strong's 2296: </a> (a) intrans: I wonder, marvel, (b) trans: I wonder at, admire. From thauma; to wonder; by implication, to admire. [and] followed ὀπίσω (opisō) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_3694.htm">Strong's 3694: </a> Behind, after; back, backwards. From the same as opisthen with enclitic of direction; to the back, i.e. Aback. 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. 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