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Who can wage war against it?&#8221 <a href="/nlt/revelation/13.htm">New Living Translation</a> They worshiped the dragon for giving the beast such power, and they also worshiped the beast. “Who is as great as the beast?” they exclaimed. “Who is able to fight against him?” <a href="/esv/revelation/13.htm">English Standard Version</a> And they worshiped the dragon, for he had given his authority to the beast, and they worshiped the beast, saying, “Who is like the beast, and who can fight against it?” <a href="/bsb/revelation/13.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> They 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?” <a href="/blb/revelation/13.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And they worshiped the dragon, who had given authority to the beast; and they worshiped the beast, saying, "Who is like the beast? And who is able to make war against it?" <a href="/kjv/revelation/13.htm">King James Bible</a> And they worshipped the dragon which gave power unto the beast: and they worshipped the beast, saying, Who is like unto the beast? who is able to make war with him? <a href="/nkjv/revelation/13.htm">New King James Version</a> So they worshiped the dragon who gave authority to the beast; and they worshiped the beast, saying, “Who is like the beast? Who is able to make war with him?” <a href="/nasb_/revelation/13.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> they worshiped the dragon because he gave his authority to the beast; and they worshiped the beast, saying, “Who is like the beast, and who is able to wage war with him?” <a href="/nasb/revelation/13.htm">NASB 1995</a> they worshiped the dragon because he gave his authority to the beast; and they worshiped the beast, saying, &#8220Who is like the beast, and who is able to wage war with him?&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/revelation/13.htm">NASB 1977 </a> and they worshiped the dragon, because he gave his authority to the beast; and they worshiped the beast, saying, “Who is like the beast, and who is able to wage war with him?” <a href="/lsb/revelation/13.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And they worshiped the dragon because he gave his authority to the beast, and they worshiped the beast, saying, “Who is like the beast, and who is able to wage war with him?” <a href="/amp/revelation/13.htm">Amplified Bible</a> They fell down and worshiped the dragon because he gave his authority to the beast; they also worshiped the beast, saying, “Who is like (as great as) the beast, and who is able to wage war against him?” <a href="/csb/revelation/13.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> They worshiped the dragon because he gave authority to the beast. And they worshiped the beast, saying, “Who is like the beast? Who is able to wage war against it? ” <a href="/hcsb/revelation/13.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> They worshiped the dragon because he gave authority to the beast. And they worshiped the beast, saying, &#8220Who is like the beast? Who is able to wage war against him?&#8221 <a href="/asv/revelation/13.htm">American Standard Version</a> and they worshipped the dragon, because he gave his authority unto the beast; and they worshipped the beast, saying, Who is like unto the beast? and who is able to war with him? <a href="/cev/revelation/13.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> and they worshiped the dragon who had given its authority to the beast. They also worshiped the beast and said, "No one is like this beast! No one can fight against it." <a href="/erv/revelation/13.htm">English Revised Version</a> and they worshipped the dragon, because he gave his authority unto the beast; and they worshipped the beast, saying, Who is like unto the beast? and who is able to war with him? <a href="/gwt/revelation/13.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> They worshiped the serpent because it had given authority to the beast. They also worshiped the beast and said, "Who is like the beast? Who can fight a war with it?" <a href="/gnt/revelation/13.htm">Good News Translation</a> Everyone worshiped the dragon because he had given his authority to the beast. They worshiped the beast also, saying, "Who is like the beast? Who can fight against it?" <a href="/isv/revelation/13.htm">International Standard Version</a> They worshipped the dragon because it had given authority to the beast. They also worshipped the beast, saying, "Who is like the beast, and who can fight a war with it?" <a href="/msb/revelation/13.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> They 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?? <a href="/net/revelation/13.htm">NET Bible</a> they worshiped the dragon because he had given ruling authority to the beast, and they worshiped the beast too, saying: "Who is like the beast?" and "Who is able to make war against him?" <a href="/nheb/revelation/13.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> They worshiped the serpent, because he gave his authority to the beast, and they worshiped the beast, saying, "Who is like the beast? Who is able to make war with him?" <a href="/wbt/revelation/13.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And they worshiped the dragon which gave power to the beast: and they worshiped the beast, saying, Who is like the beast? who is able to make war with him? <a href="/wey/revelation/13.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And they offered worship to the Dragon, because it was to him that the Wild Beast owed his dominion; and they also offered worship to the Wild Beast, and said, "Who is there like him? And who is able to engage in battle with him?" <a href="/web/revelation/13.htm">World English Bible</a> They worshiped the dragon because he gave his authority to the beast; and they worshiped the beast, saying, “Who is like the beast? Who is able to make war with him?” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/revelation/13.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and they worshiped the dragon who gave authority to the beast, and they worshiped the beast, saying, “Who [is] like to the beast? Who is able to war with it?” <a href="/blb/revelation/13.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And they worshiped the dragon, who had given authority to the beast; and they worshiped the beast, saying, "Who is like the beast? And who is able to make war against it?" <a href="/ylt/revelation/13.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and they did bow before the dragon who did give authority to the beast, and they did bow before the beast, saying, 'Who is like to the beast? who is able to war with it?' <a href="/slt/revelation/13.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And they worshipped the dragon which gave power to the wild beast: and they worshipped the wild beast, saying, Who like the beast? who shall be able to war with him.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/revelation/13.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And they adored the dragon, which gave power to the beast: and they adored the beast, saying: Who is like to the beast? and who shall be able to fight with him? <a href="/cpdv/revelation/13.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And they worshiped the dragon, who gave authority to the beast. And they worshiped the beast, saying: “Who is like the beast? And who would be able to fight with it?” <a href="/nabre/revelation/13.htm">New American Bible</a> They worshiped the dragon because it gave its authority to the beast; they also worshiped the beast and said, “Who can compare with the beast or who can fight against it?” <a href="/nrsvce/revelation/13.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> They worshiped the dragon, for he had given his authority to the beast, and they worshiped the beast, saying, “Who is like the beast, and who can fight against it?”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/revelation/13.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And they worshipped the dragon because he had given power to the beast : who can prevail against him to fight him? <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/revelation/13.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And they worshiped the Dragon that gives authority to The Beast, and they worshiped The Beast saying, “Who is like this Beast, and who is able to war with it?”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/revelation/13.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And they worshiped the dragon, because he gave authority to the beast: and they worshiped the beast, saying, Who is like the beast? and, Who is able to make war with him? <a href="/godbey/revelation/13.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> and they worshiped the dragon, because he gave authority to the beast; and they worshiped the beast, saying; Who is like the beast? and who is able to make war with him? <a href="/haweis/revelation/13.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And they worshipped the dragon who had given authority to the beast: and they worshipped the beast, saying, Who is like to the beast? who is able to wage war with him? <a href="/mace/revelation/13.htm">Mace New Testament</a> They worshipped the dragon which had given his power to the beast: and they worshipped the beast, saying, "who is like unto the beast? who is able to make war with him?" <a href="/wey/revelation/13.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And they offered worship to the Dragon, because it was to him that the Wild Beast owed his dominion; and they also offered worship to the Wild Beast, and said, "Who is there like him? And who is able to engage in battle with him?" <a href="/worrell/revelation/13.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And they worshiped the dragon, because he gave his authority to the beast; and they worshiped the beast, saying, "Who is like the beast, and who is able to make war with him?" <a href="/worsley/revelation/13.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And they worshipped the dragon, who gave his power to the beast, and they worshipped the beast likewise, saying, Who is like unto the beast? who is able to make war against him? <a href="/parallel/revelation/13-4.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=2591" 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> …3One of the heads of the beast appeared to be mortally wounded. But the mortal wound was healed, and the whole world marveled and followed the beast. 4<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/4352.htm" title="4352: prosekynēsan (V-AIA-3P) -- From pros and a probable derivative of kuon; to fawn or crouch to, i.e. prostrate oneself in homage.">They worshiped</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tō (Art-DMS) -- 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/1404.htm" title="1404: drakonti (N-DMS) -- A dragon or huge serpent; met: Satan. Probably from an alternate form of derkomai; a fabulous kind of serpent.">dragon</a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.">who</a> <a href="/greek/1325.htm" title="1325: edōken (V-AIA-3S) -- To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give.">had given</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1849.htm" title="1849: exousian (N-AFS) -- From exesti; privilege, i.e. force, capacity, competency, freedom, or mastery, delegated influence.">authority</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tō (Art-DNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">to the</a> <a href="/greek/2342.htm" title="2342: thēriō (N-DNS) -- Properly: a wild beast, hence: any animal; met: a brute. Diminutive from the same as thera; a dangerous animal.">beast,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/4352.htm" title="4352: prosekynēsan (V-AIA-3P) -- From pros and a probable derivative of kuon; to fawn or crouch to, i.e. prostrate oneself in homage.">they worshiped</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tō (Art-DNS) -- 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: thēriō (N-DNS) -- Properly: a wild beast, hence: any animal; met: a brute. Diminutive from the same as thera; a dangerous animal.">beast,</a> <a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: legontes (V-PPA-NMP) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. ">saying,</a> <a href="/greek/5101.htm" title="5101: Tis (IPro-NMS) -- Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what.">“Who</a> <a href="/greek/3664.htm" title="3664: homoios (Adj-NMS) -- Like, similar to, resembling, of equal rank. From the base of homou; similar.">is like</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tō (Art-DNS) -- 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: thēriō (N-DNS) -- Properly: a wild beast, hence: any animal; met: a brute. Diminutive from the same as thera; a dangerous animal.">beast,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/5101.htm" title="5101: tis (IPro-NMS) -- Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what.">who</a> <a href="/greek/1410.htm" title="1410: dynatai (V-PIM/P-3S) -- (a) I am powerful, have (the) power, (b) I am able, I can. Of uncertain affinity; to be able or possible.">can</a> <a href="/greek/4170.htm" title="4170: polemēsai (V-ANA) -- To make war, contend, fight, battle. From polemos; to be in warfare, i.e. To battle: -fight, war.">wage war</a> <a href="/greek/3326.htm" title="3326: met’ (Prep) -- (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. ">against</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.">it?”</a> 5The beast was given a mouth to speak arrogant and blasphemous words, and authority to act for 42 months.…<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/7-25.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="/2_thessalonians/2-4.htm">2 Thessalonians 2:4</a> 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="/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="/revelation/12-9.htm">Revelation 12:9</a> And the great dragon was hurled down—that ancient serpent called the devil and Satan, the deceiver of the whole world. He was hurled to the earth, and his angels with him. <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/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/17-12.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="/1_john/5-19.htm">1 John 5:19</a> We know that we are of God, and that the whole world is under the power of the evil one. <a href="/john/12-31.htm">John 12:31</a> Now judgment is upon this world; now the prince of this world will be cast out. <a href="/matthew/4-9.htm">Matthew 4:9</a> “All this I will give You,” he said, “if You will fall down and worship me.” <a href="/2_thessalonians/2-9.htm">2 Thessalonians 2:9-10</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. <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/7-21.htm">Daniel 7:21</a> As I watched, this horn was waging war against the saints and prevailing against them, <a href="/daniel/8-24.htm">Daniel 8:24</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. <a href="/daniel/11-37.htm">Daniel 11:37-39</a> 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. / And in their place, he will honor a god of fortresses—a god his fathers did not know—with gold, silver, precious stones, and riches. / He will attack the strongest fortresses with the help of a foreign god and will greatly honor those who acknowledge him, making them rulers over many and distributing the land for a price.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And they worshipped the dragon which gave power to the beast: and they worshipped the beast, saying, Who is like to the beast? who is able to make war with him?And they.<a href="/revelation/13-2.htm">Revelation 13:2</a> And the beast which I saw was like unto a leopard, and his feet were as the feet of a bear, and his mouth as the mouth of a lion: and the dragon gave him his power, and his seat, and great authority.<a href="/revelation/9-20.htm">Revelation 9:20</a> And the rest of the men which were not killed by these plagues yet repented not of the works of their hands, that they should not worship devils, and idols of gold, and silver, and brass, and stone, and of wood: which neither can see, nor hear, nor walk:<a href="/psalms/106-37.htm">Psalm 106:37,38</a> Yea, they sacrificed their sons and their daughters unto devils, … and they.<a href="/revelation/13-12.htm">Revelation 13:12,13,15</a> And he exerciseth all the power of the first beast before him, and causeth the earth and them which dwell therein to worship the first beast, whose deadly wound was healed… <a href="/daniel/11-36.htm">Daniel 11:36,37</a> And the king shall do according to his will; and he shall exalt himself, and magnify himself above every god, and shall speak marvellous things against the God of gods, and shall prosper till the indignation be accomplished: for that that is determined shall be done… <a href="/2_thessalonians/2-4.htm">2 Thessalonians 2:4</a> Who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God, or that is worshipped; so that he as God sitteth in the temple of God, shewing himself that he is God.Who is like.<a href="/revelation/18-18.htm">Revelation 18:18</a> And cried when they saw the smoke of her burning, saying, What city is like unto this great city!who is able.<a href="/revelation/17-14.htm">Revelation 17:14</a> These shall make war with the Lamb, and the Lamb shall overcome them: for he is Lord of lords, and King of kings: and they that are with him are called, and chosen, and faithful.<a href="/deuteronomy/9-2.htm">Deuteronomy 9:2</a> A people great and tall, the children of the Anakims, whom thou knowest, and of whom thou hast heard say, Who can stand before the children of Anak!<a href="/1_samuel/17-24.htm">1 Samuel 17:24</a> And all the men of Israel, when they saw the man, fled from him, and were sore afraid.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/revelation/6-17.htm">Able</a> <a href="/revelation/13-2.htm">Authority</a> <a href="/revelation/12-7.htm">Battle</a> <a href="/revelation/13-3.htm">Beast</a> <a href="/revelation/11-16.htm">Bow</a> <a href="/revelation/13-2.htm">Dominion</a> <a href="/revelation/13-2.htm">Dragon</a> <a href="/james/4-13.htm">Engage</a> <a href="/revelation/12-7.htm">Fight</a> <a href="/revelation/5-14.htm">Homage</a> <a href="/revelation/5-12.htm">Offered</a> <a href="/revelation/13-2.htm">Owed</a> <a href="/revelation/13-2.htm">Power</a> <a href="/1_peter/2-11.htm">Wage</a> <a href="/revelation/12-17.htm">War</a> <a href="/revelation/13-2.htm">Wild</a> <a href="/revelation/11-16.htm">Worship</a> <a href="/revelation/11-16.htm">Worshiped</a> <a href="/revelation/11-16.htm">Worshipped</a> <a href="/revelation/9-20.htm">Worshipping</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/revelation/13-17.htm">Able</a> <a href="/revelation/13-5.htm">Authority</a> <a href="/revelation/16-14.htm">Battle</a> <a href="/revelation/13-5.htm">Beast</a> <a href="/revelation/13-15.htm">Bow</a> <a href="/revelation/17-18.htm">Dominion</a> <a href="/revelation/13-11.htm">Dragon</a> <a href="/exodus/31-5.htm">Engage</a> <a href="/genesis/26-20.htm">Fight</a> <a href="/revelation/13-15.htm">Homage</a> <a href="/revelation/13-8.htm">Offered</a> <a href="/matthew/18-24.htm">Owed</a> <a href="/revelation/13-5.htm">Power</a> <a href="/revelation/17-14.htm">Wage</a> <a href="/revelation/13-5.htm">War</a> <a href="/revelation/13-11.htm">Wild</a> <a href="/revelation/13-8.htm">Worship</a> <a href="/revelation/16-2.htm">Worshiped</a> <a href="/revelation/16-2.htm">Worshipped</a> <a href="/revelation/13-8.htm">Worshipping</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'; 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In biblical context, the dragon represents the devil (<a href="/revelation/12-9.htm">Revelation 12:9</a>). Worshiping the dragon signifies a rejection of God and an acceptance of evil. Historically, this reflects the Roman Empire's demand for emperor worship, which was seen as a form of allegiance to Satanic power.who had given authority to the beast The beast is often interpreted as a representation of oppressive political systems or leaders empowered by Satan. The authority given by the dragon suggests a counterfeit power structure, mimicking God's authority given to Christ. This reflects the theme of false messiahs and deceptive powers warned about in <a href="/matthew/24-24.htm">Matthew 24:24</a>.and they worshiped the beast This act of worship indicates a societal acceptance and reverence for the beast's power and influence. It parallels the worship of false idols in the Old Testament, such as the golden calf (Exodus 32), and highlights the human tendency to idolize worldly power.saying, “Who is like the beast, This rhetorical question echoes the language used to describe God in the Old Testament, such as in <a href="/exodus/15-11.htm">Exodus 15:11</a>, "Who is like You, O LORD?" It underscores the blasphemous nature of the beast's worship, as it attributes divine qualities to a created being.and who can wage war against it?” This phrase suggests the perceived invincibility of the beast, reflecting the fear and awe it inspires. It mirrors the biblical theme of God's ultimate sovereignty, as seen in passages like <a href="/psalms/2-2.htm">Psalm 2:2-4</a>, where earthly powers are ultimately subject to God's authority. The question also foreshadows the eventual defeat of the beast by Christ, as prophesied in <a href="/revelation/19-19.htm">Revelation 19:19-21</a>.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/the_dragon.htm">The Dragon</a> Symbolic of Satan, the dragon represents the ultimate source of evil and deception in the world. In Revelation, the dragon is depicted as giving power and authority to the beast, indicating a direct connection between Satan and the forces of evil on earth. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_beast.htm">The Beast</a> Often interpreted as a representation of a powerful, oppressive political or religious system, the beast is given authority by the dragon. It is an entity that demands worship and allegiance, challenging the sovereignty of God. 3. <a href="/topical/w/worshipers_of_the_beast.htm">Worshipers of the Beast</a> These are individuals or groups who are deceived into worshiping the beast and the dragon, showing allegiance to the forces of evil rather than to God. 4. <a href="/topical/a/authority.htm">Authority</a> The concept of authority in this verse highlights the power dynamics at play, where the dragon bestows authority upon the beast, leading to its worship by the people. 5. <a href="/topical/w/war.htm">War</a> The rhetorical question "Who can wage war against it?" underscores the perceived invincibility of the beast, reflecting the fear and awe it inspires among its followers.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/d/discernment_in_worship.htm">Discernment in Worship</a> Believers must exercise discernment in whom or what they worship. The allure of power and authority can lead to misplaced worship, as seen in the adoration of the beast. <a href="/topical/u/understanding_authority.htm">Understanding Authority</a> Recognize that all authority ultimately comes from God. The temporary authority of the beast is allowed by God for His purposes, and believers should remain steadfast in their allegiance to Christ. <a href="/topical/s/spiritual_warfare.htm">Spiritual Warfare</a> The rhetorical question about waging war against the beast reminds us of the spiritual battle we face. Believers are called to put on the full armor of God and stand firm against the schemes of the devil. <a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_persecution.htm">Faithfulness in Persecution</a> In times of persecution or when faced with seemingly invincible opposition, Christians are encouraged to remain faithful, trusting in God's ultimate victory over evil. <a href="/topical/h/hope_in_christ's_victory.htm">Hope in Christ's Victory</a> Despite the apparent power of the beast, believers have hope in the ultimate triumph of Christ. This assurance should inspire confidence and perseverance in the faith.<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/did_jesus_come_to_serve_or_be_served.htm">Is Satan bound for 1,000 years in Revelation?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_beast_in_revelation.htm">What is the beast described in Revelation?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_unholy_trinity.htm">What is the Unholy Trinity?</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/pulpit/revelation/13.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 4. - And they worshipped the dragon which gave power unto the beast; because be gave his authority (Revised Version) is found in all the best manuscripts. The devil had sought to beguile Christ by offering to him all the kingdoms of the world. His efforts with men are more successful. They worship him on account of the worldly wealth and influence which he bestows. And they worshipped the beast, saying, Who is like unto the beast? who is able to make war with him? Insert "and" with Revised Version: and who is able, etc.? The beast usurps the homage due to God alone (cf. the song of those who had triumphed in <a href="/revelation/15-4.htm">Revelation 15:4</a>, "Who shall not fear thee, O Lord, and glorify thy Name?" cf. also <a href="/exodus/15-11.htm">Exodus 15:11</a>; <a href="/micah/7-18.htm">Micah 7:18</a>, etc.). The adherents of the beast thus intimate their belief in his superior prowess and his ability to succeed in his war against those who "keep the commandments of God, and hold the testimony of Jesus." <a href="/commentaries/revelation/13-4.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>They worshiped προσεκύνησαν (prosekynēsan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4352.htm">Strong's 4352: </a> From pros and a probable derivative of kuon; to fawn or crouch to, i.e. prostrate oneself in homage. the τῷ (tō) Article - Dative 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. dragon δράκοντι (drakonti) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1404.htm">Strong's 1404: </a> A dragon or huge serpent; met: Satan. Probably from an alternate form of derkomai; a fabulous kind of serpent. who ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3754.htm">Strong's 3754: </a> Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. had given ἔδωκεν (edōken) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1325.htm">Strong's 1325: </a> To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give. authority ἐξουσίαν (exousian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1849.htm">Strong's 1849: </a> From exesti; privilege, i.e. force, capacity, competency, freedom, or mastery, delegated influence. to the τῷ (tō) Article - Dative 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, θηρίῳ (thēriō) Noun - Dative 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. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. they worshiped προσεκύνησαν (prosekynēsan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4352.htm">Strong's 4352: </a> From pros and a probable derivative of kuon; to fawn or crouch to, i.e. prostrate oneself in homage. the τῷ (tō) Article - Dative 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, θηρίῳ (thēriō) Noun - Dative 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. saying, λέγοντες (legontes) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3004.htm">Strong's 3004: </a> (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. “Who Τίς (Tis) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5101.htm">Strong's 5101: </a> Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what. [is] like ὅμοιος (homoios) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3664.htm">Strong's 3664: </a> Like, similar to, resembling, of equal rank. From the base of homou; similar. the τῷ (tō) Article - Dative 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, θηρίῳ (thēriō) Noun - Dative 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. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. who τίς (tis) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5101.htm">Strong's 5101: </a> Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what. can δύναται (dynatai) Verb - Present Indicative 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. wage war πολεμῆσαι (polemēsai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_4170.htm">Strong's 4170: </a> To make war, contend, fight, battle. From polemos; to be in warfare, i.e. To battle: -fight, war. against μετ’ (met’) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_3326.htm">Strong's 3326: </a> (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. it?? 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. 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