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title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/revelation/13.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Whoever has ears, let them hear.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/revelation/13.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Anyone with ears to hear should listen and understand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/revelation/13.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />If anyone has an ear, let him hear:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/revelation/13.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />He who has an ear, let him hear:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/revelation/13.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />If anyone has an ear, let him hear.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/revelation/13.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />If any man have an ear, let him hear.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/revelation/13.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />If anyone has an ear, let him hear.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/revelation/13.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />If anyone has an ear, let him hear.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/revelation/13.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />If anyone has an ear, let him hear.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/revelation/13.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />If anyone has an ear, let him hear.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/revelation/13.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />If anyone has an ear, let him hear.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/revelation/13.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />If anyone has an ear, let him hear.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/revelation/13.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />If anyone has ears to hear, let him listen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/revelation/13.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />If anyone has an ear, he should listen: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/revelation/13.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />If any man hath an ear, let him hear.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/revelation/13.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />If you have ears, then listen! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/revelation/13.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />If any man hath an ear, let him hear.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/revelation/13.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />If anyone has ears, let him listen:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/revelation/13.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />"Listen, then, if you have ears! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/revelation/13.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Let everyone listen: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/revelation/13.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />He who has an ear, let him hear:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/revelation/13.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />If anyone has an ear, he had better listen! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/revelation/13.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />If anyone has an ear, let him hear.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/revelation/13.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />If any man hath an ear, let him hear.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/revelation/13.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />Let all who have ears give heed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/revelation/13.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />If anyone has an ear, let him hear. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/revelation/13.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />if anyone has an ear—let him hear:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/revelation/13.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />If anyone has an ear, let him hear.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/revelation/13.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> if any one hath an ear -- let him hear:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/revelation/13.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />If any have an ear, let him hear.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/revelation/13.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />If any man have an ear, let him hear. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/revelation/13.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />If anyone has an ear, let him hear.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/revelation/13.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Whoever has ears ought to hear these words. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/revelation/13.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Let anyone who has an ear listen:<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/revelation/13.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />If any man has ears, let him hear.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/revelation/13.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />He who has an ear, let him hear.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/revelation/13.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />If any one has an ear, let him hear.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/revelation/13.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />if any one has ears, let him hear.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/revelation/13.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />He that hath an ear, let him hear.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/revelation/13.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />if any man have an ear, let him hear.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/revelation/13.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />Let all who have ears give heed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/revelation/13.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />If anyone has an ear, let him hear.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/revelation/13.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />If any one hath an ear, let him hear. Whosoever leadeth into captivity shall go away into captivity:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/revelation/13-9.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/LJfD7KQcx0I?start=2648" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/revelation/13.htm">The Beast from the Sea</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">8</span>And all who dwell on the earth will worship the beast—all whose names have not been written from the foundation of the world in the Book of Life belonging to the Lamb who was slain. <span class="reftext">9</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/1487.htm" title="1487: Ei (Conj) -- If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc."></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.">He who</a> <a href="/greek/2192.htm" title="2192: echei (V-PIA-3S) -- To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.">has</a> <a href="/greek/3775.htm" title="3775: ous (N-ANS) -- (a) the ear, (b) met: the faculty of perception. Apparently a primary word; the ear.">an ear,</a> <a href="/greek/191.htm" title="191: akousatō (V-AMA-3S) -- To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear.">let him hear:</a> </span> <span class="reftext">10</span>“If anyone is destined for captivity, into captivity he will go; if anyone is to die by the sword, by the sword he must be killed.” Here is a call for the perseverance and faith of the saints.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/11-15.htm">Matthew 11:15</a></span><br />He who has ears, let him hear.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/4-9.htm">Mark 4:9</a></span><br />Then Jesus said, “He who has ears to hear, let him hear.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/8-8.htm">Luke 8:8</a></span><br />Still other seed fell on good soil, where it sprang up and produced a crop—a hundredfold.” As Jesus said this, He called out, “He who has ears to hear, let him hear.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/13-9.htm">Matthew 13:9</a></span><br />He who has ears, let him hear.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/7-16.htm">Mark 7:16</a></span><br />If anyone has ears to hear, let him hear.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/14-35.htm">Luke 14:35</a></span><br />It is fit neither for the soil nor for the manure pile, and it is thrown out. He who has ears to hear, let him hear.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/13-43.htm">Matthew 13:43</a></span><br />Then the righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father. He who has ears, let him hear.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/4-23.htm">Mark 4:23</a></span><br />If anyone has ears to hear, let him hear.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/2-7.htm">Revelation 2:7</a></span><br />He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To the one who overcomes, I will grant the right to eat from the tree of life in the Paradise of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/3-6.htm">Revelation 3:6</a></span><br />He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/3-13.htm">Revelation 3:13</a></span><br />He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/3-22.htm">Revelation 3:22</a></span><br />He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/6-9.htm">Isaiah 6:9-10</a></span><br />And He replied: “Go and tell this people, ‘Be ever hearing, but never understanding; be ever seeing, but never perceiving.’ / Make the hearts of this people calloused; deafen their ears and close their eyes. Otherwise they might see with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their hearts, and turn and be healed.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/3-27.htm">Ezekiel 3:27</a></span><br />But when I speak with you, I will open your mouth, and you are to tell them, ‘This is what the Lord GOD says.’ Whoever listens, let him listen; and whoever refuses, let him refuse, for they are a rebellious house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/5-21.htm">Jeremiah 5:21</a></span><br />“Hear this, O foolish and senseless people, who have eyes but do not see, who have ears but do not hear.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">If any man have an ear, let him hear.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/revelation/2-7.htm">Revelation 2:7,11,17,29</a></b></br> He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the tree of life, which is in the midst of the paradise of God… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/revelation/3-22.htm">Ear</a> <a href="/revelation/11-12.htm">Ears</a> <a href="/revelation/9-20.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/revelation/3-22.htm">Heed</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/revelation/22-8.htm">Ear</a> <a href="/revelation/14-2.htm">Ears</a> <a href="/revelation/19-1.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/revelation/22-9.htm">Heed</a><div class="vheading2">Revelation 13</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><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></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/revelation/13-11.htm">Another beast comes out of the earth,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/revelation/13-14.htm">causes an image to be made of the former beast,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/revelation/13-15.htm">and that men should worship it,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/revelation/13-16.htm">and receive his mark.</a></span><br></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><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <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> <br /><br /> </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><b>He who has an ear</b><br>This phrase is a call to attention, urging the listener to pay close attention to what is being said. It echoes similar calls found in the Gospels, such as in <a href="/matthew/11-15.htm">Matthew 11:15</a> and <a href="/mark/4-9.htm">Mark 4:9</a>, where Jesus uses this expression to emphasize the importance of understanding His teachings. The phrase suggests that not everyone will be able to comprehend or accept the message, indicating a spiritual discernment that is required to truly "hear" in the biblical sense.<p><b>let him hear:</b><br>This part of the verse emphasizes the necessity of not just hearing with physical ears but understanding and internalizing the message. In the context of Revelation, it serves as a warning and an exhortation to the churches and believers to be vigilant and discerning. The call to "hear" is often associated with obedience and action, as seen in <a href="/deuteronomy/6-4.htm">Deuteronomy 6:4-5</a>, where the Shema calls Israel to hear and love God with all their heart. In the apocalyptic setting of Revelation, this hearing is crucial for recognizing the spiritual realities and deceptions present in the end times.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/john_the_apostle.htm">John the Apostle</a></b><br>The author of the Book of Revelation, who received the vision while exiled on the island of Patmos.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_beast.htm">The Beast</a></b><br>A symbolic figure in <a href="/bsb/revelation/13.htm">Revelation 13</a>, representing oppressive political powers or systems that oppose God.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_dragon.htm">The Dragon</a></b><br>Symbolic of Satan, who gives authority to the Beast.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_saints.htm">The Saints</a></b><br>Believers who are called to endure and remain faithful amidst persecution.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/p/patmos.htm">Patmos</a></b><br>The island where John received the Revelation, a place of exile and isolation.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_discernment.htm">Spiritual Discernment</a></b><br>The call to "hear" is a call to spiritual awareness and understanding. Believers must be attentive to God's voice amidst the noise of the world.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/readiness_to_listen.htm">Readiness to Listen</a></b><br>This verse challenges us to be ready and willing to listen to God's instructions, especially in times of trial and tribulation.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/endurance_in_faith.htm">Endurance in Faith</a></b><br>In the context of <a href="/bsb/revelation/13.htm">Revelation 13</a>, hearing involves recognizing the truth and standing firm in faith despite opposition.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/responsibility_to_act.htm">Responsibility to Act</a></b><br>Hearing implies a responsibility to act on what is heard. It is not enough to merely listen; one must also obey.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_of_believers.htm">Community of Believers</a></b><br>The call to hear is not just individual but communal, urging the church to collectively discern and respond to God's guidance.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_revelation_13.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Revelation 13</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_it_mean_to_hear_god's_voice.htm">What does it mean to hear God's voice?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_reveal_to_few,_not_all,_in_john_17_6.htm">In John 17:6, why would an omnipresent God reveal Himself only to a select few, rather than all people globally?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_god_fair_if_parables_exclude_some.htm">In Matthew 13:10-11, Jesus says He speaks in parables so only certain people will understand; what does this imply about God's fairness and inclusivity?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_about_end_times.htm">What does the Bible say about the end times?</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>(9) This verse--an echo of his Master's words from the lips of the beloved disciple--calls marked attention to the warning words of the next verse.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/revelation/13.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 9.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">If any man have an ear, let him hear.</span> This verse draws attention to the solemn declaration which follows in the succeeding verse (cf. <a href="/revelation/2-7.htm">Revelation 2:7</a>; <a href="/revelation/3-6.htm">Revelation 3:6</a>; also <a href="/matthew/11-15.htm">Matthew 11:15</a>, etc.). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/revelation/13-9.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">He who</span><br /><span class="grk">τις</span> <span class="translit">(tis)</span><br /><span class="parse">Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5100.htm">Strong's 5100: </a> </span><span class="str2">Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">has</span><br /><span class="grk">ἔχει</span> <span class="translit">(echei)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2192.htm">Strong's 2192: </a> </span><span class="str2">To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">an ear,</span><br /><span class="grk">οὖς</span> <span class="translit">(ous)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3775.htm">Strong's 3775: </a> </span><span class="str2">(a) the ear, (b) met: the faculty of perception. Apparently a primary word; the ear.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">let him hear:</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀκουσάτω</span> <span class="translit">(akousatō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_191.htm">Strong's 191: </a> </span><span class="str2">To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/revelation/13-9.htm">Revelation 13:9 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/revelation/13-9.htm">Revelation 13:9 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/revelation/13-9.htm">Revelation 13:9 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/revelation/13-9.htm">Revelation 13:9 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/revelation/13-9.htm">Revelation 13:9 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/revelation/13-9.htm">Revelation 13:9 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/revelation/13-9.htm">Revelation 13:9 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/revelation/13-9.htm">Revelation 13:9 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/revelation/13-9.htm">Revelation 13:9 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/revelation/13-9.htm">Revelation 13:9 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/revelation/13-9.htm">NT Prophecy: Revelation 13:9 If anyone has an ear let him (Rev. 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