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And he was given authority to do whatever he wanted for forty-two months. <a href="/esv/revelation/13.htm">English Standard Version</a> And the beast was given a mouth uttering haughty and blasphemous words, and it was allowed to exercise authority for forty-two months. <a href="/bsb/revelation/13.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> The beast was given a mouth to speak arrogant and blasphemous words, and authority to act for 42 months. <a href="/blb/revelation/13.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And a mouth was given to it, speaking great things and blasphemy, and it was given authority to act forty and two months. <a href="/kjv/revelation/13.htm">King James Bible</a> And there was given unto him a mouth speaking great things and blasphemies; and power was given unto him to continue forty and two months. <a href="/nkjv/revelation/13.htm">New King James Version</a> And he was given a mouth speaking great things and blasphemies, and he was given authority to continue for forty-two months. <a href="/nasb_/revelation/13.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> A mouth was given to him speaking arrogant words and blasphemies, and authority to act for forty-two months was given to him. <a href="/nasb/revelation/13.htm">NASB 1995</a> There was given to him a mouth speaking arrogant words and blasphemies, and authority to act for forty-two months was given to him. <a href="/nasb77/revelation/13.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And there was given to him a mouth speaking arrogant words and blasphemies; and authority to act for forty-two months was given to him. <a href="/lsb/revelation/13.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And there was given to him a mouth speaking great boasts and blasphemies, and authority to act for forty-two months was given to him. <a href="/amp/revelation/13.htm">Amplified Bible</a> And the beast was given a mouth (the power of speech), uttering great things and arrogant and blasphemous words, and he was given freedom and authority to act and to do as he pleased for forty-two months (three and a half years). <a href="/csb/revelation/13.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> The beast was given a mouth to utter boasts and blasphemies. It was allowed to exercise authority for forty-two months. <a href="/hcsb/revelation/13.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> A mouth was given to him to speak boasts and blasphemies. He was also given authority to act for 42 months. <a href="/asv/revelation/13.htm">American Standard Version</a> and there was given to him a mouth speaking great things and blasphemies; and there was given to him authority to continue forty and two months. <a href="/cev/revelation/13.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> The beast was allowed to brag and claim to be God, and for 42 months it was allowed to rule. <a href="/erv/revelation/13.htm">English Revised Version</a> and there was given to him a mouth speaking great things and blasphemies; and there was given to him authority to continue forty and two months. <a href="/gwt/revelation/13.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The beast was allowed to speak arrogant and insulting things. It was given authority to act for 42 months. <a href="/gnt/revelation/13.htm">Good News Translation</a> The beast was allowed to make proud claims which were insulting to God, and it was permitted to have authority for forty-two months. <a href="/isv/revelation/13.htm">International Standard Version</a> The beast was allowed to speak arrogant and blasphemous things, and it was given authority for 42 months. <a href="/net/revelation/13.htm">NET Bible</a> The beast was given a mouth speaking proud words and blasphemies, and he was permitted to exercise ruling authority for forty-two months. <a href="/nheb/revelation/13.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> A mouth was given to him speaking proud words and blasphemies. There was given to him authority to act for forty-two months. <a href="/wbt/revelation/13.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And there was given to him a mouth speaking great things and blasphemies; and power was given to him to continue forty and two months. <a href="/wey/revelation/13.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And there was given him a mouth full of boastful and blasphemous words; and liberty of action was granted him for forty-two months.<div class="vheading2">Majority Text Translations</div><a href="/msb/revelation/13.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> The beast was given a mouth to speak arrogant and blasphemous words, and authority to make war for 42 months. <a href="/web/revelation/13.htm">World English Bible</a> A mouth speaking great things and blasphemy was given to him. Authority to make war for forty-two months was given to him. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/revelation/13.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And there was given to it a mouth speaking great things, and slanders, and there was given to it authority to make war forty-two months, <a href="/blb/revelation/13.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And a mouth was given to it, speaking great things and blasphemy, and it was given authority to act forty and two months. <a href="/ylt/revelation/13.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And there was given to it a mouth speaking great things, and evil-speakings, and there was given to it authority to make war forty-two months, <a href="/slt/revelation/13.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And a mouth was given him speaking great things and blasphemies; and power was given him to make war forty-two months.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/revelation/13.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And there was given to him a mouth speaking great things, and blasphemies: and power was given to him to do two and forty months. <a href="/cpdv/revelation/13.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And there was given to it a mouth, speaking great things and blasphemies. And authority was given to him to act for forty-two months. <a href="/nabre/revelation/13.htm">New American Bible</a> The beast was given a mouth uttering proud boasts and blasphemies, and it was given authority to act for forty-two months. <a href="/nrsvce/revelation/13.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> The beast was given a mouth uttering haughty and blasphemous words, and it was allowed to exercise authority for forty-two months.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/revelation/13.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And there was given to him a mouth that he might utter great things and blasphemies; and power was given to him to make war for forty and two months. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/revelation/13.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And a mouth that speaks great things and blasphemy was given to it, and authority was given to it to work 42 months.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/revelation/13.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And there was given him a mouth that spoke great things and impious words; and authority was given to him to continue forty-two months. <a href="/godbey/revelation/13.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> and a mouth was given to him speaking great things and blasphemies; and authority was given unto him to prevail forty-two months. <a href="/haweis/revelation/13.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And there was given to him a mouth speaking great things and blasphemies; and there was given to him authority to make war forty-two months.<CM> <a href="/mace/revelation/13.htm">Mace New Testament</a> there was given to him a mouth speaking great things, and blasphemy; and power was given to him for two and forty months. <a href="/wey/revelation/13.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And there was given him a mouth full of boastful and blasphemous words; and liberty of action was granted him for forty-two months. <a href="/worrell/revelation/13.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And there was given to him a mouth speaking great things and blasphemies; and authority was given him to work forty-two months. <a href="/worsley/revelation/13.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And there was given him a mouth speaking great and blasphemous things, and power was given him to make war forty two months. <a href="/parallel/revelation/13-5.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=2603" 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> …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?” 5<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: Kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autō (PPro-DN3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">The beast</a> <a href="/greek/1325.htm" title="1325: edothē (V-AIP-3S) -- To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give.">was given</a> <a href="/greek/4750.htm" title="4750: stoma (N-NNS) -- The mouth, speech, eloquence in speech, the point of a sword. ">a mouth</a> <a href="/greek/2980.htm" title="2980: laloun (V-PPA-NNS) -- A prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. Utter words.">to speak</a> <a href="/greek/3173.htm" title="3173: megala (Adj-ANP) -- Large, great, in the widest sense. ">arrogant</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/988.htm" title="988: blasphēmias (N-AFP) -- Abusive or scurrilous language, blasphemy. From blasphemos; vilification.">blasphemous words,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/1849.htm" title="1849: exousia (N-NFS) -- From exesti; privilege, i.e. force, capacity, competency, freedom, or mastery, delegated influence.">authority</a> <a href="/greek/4160.htm" title="4160: poiēsai (V-ANA) -- (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do.">to act</a> <a href="/greek/1325.htm" title="1325: edothē (V-AIP-3S) -- To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give."></a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autō (PPro-DN3S) -- 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/5062.htm" title="5062: tesserakonta (Adj-AMP) -- Forty. The decade of tessares; forty.">for 42</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/1417.htm" title="1417: dyo (Adj-AMP) -- Two. A primary numeral; two."></a> <a href="/greek/3376.htm" title="3376: mēnas (N-AMP) -- A (lunar) month. A primary word; a month.">months.</a> 6And the beast opened its mouth to speak blasphemies against God and to slander His name and His tabernacle—those who dwell in heaven.…<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/7-11.htm">Daniel 7:11</a> Then I kept watching because of the arrogant words the horn was speaking. As I continued to watch, the beast was slain, and its body was destroyed and thrown into the blazing fire. <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/2-3.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="/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="/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="/2_thessalonians/2-8.htm">2 Thessalonians 2:8-10</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, / 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/9-27.htm">Daniel 9:27</a> And he will confirm a covenant with many for one week, but in the middle of the week he will put an end to sacrifice and offering. And on the wing of the temple will come the abomination that causes desolation, until the decreed destruction is poured out upon him.” <a href="/matthew/24-15.htm">Matthew 24:15</a> So when you see standing in the holy place ‘the abomination of desolation,’ spoken of by the prophet Daniel (let the reader understand), <a href="/daniel/12-7.htm">Daniel 12:7</a> And the man dressed in linen, who was above the waters of the river, raised his right hand and his left hand toward heaven, and I heard him swear by Him who lives forever, saying, “It will be for a time, and times, and half a time. When the power of the holy people has finally been shattered, all these things will be completed.” <a href="/1_john/2-18.htm">1 John 2:18</a> Children, it is the last hour; and just as you have heard that the antichrist is coming, so now many antichrists have appeared. This is how we know it is the last hour. <a href="/1_john/4-3.htm">1 John 4:3</a> and every spirit that does not confess Jesus is not from God. This is the spirit of the antichrist, which you have heard is coming and which is already in the world at this time. <a href="/mark/13-14.htm">Mark 13:14</a> So when you see the abomination of desolation standing where it should not be (let the reader understand), then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains. <a href="/1_timothy/4-1.htm">1 Timothy 4:1</a> Now the Spirit expressly states that in later times some will abandon the faith to follow deceitful spirits and the teachings of demons, <a href="/2_peter/2-1.htm">2 Peter 2:1</a> Now there were also false prophets among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you. They will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them—bringing swift destruction on themselves.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And there was given to him a mouth speaking great things and blasphemies; and power was given to him to continue forty and two months.a mouth.<a href="/daniel/7-8.htm">Daniel 7:8,11,25</a> I considered the horns, and, behold, there came up among them another little horn, before whom there were three of the first horns plucked up by the roots: and, behold, in this horn were eyes like the eyes of man, and a mouth speaking great things… <a href="/daniel/11-36.htm">Daniel 11:36</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.and power.<a href="/revelation/11-2.htm">Revelation 11:2,3</a> But the court which is without the temple leave out, and measure it not; for it is given unto the Gentiles: and the holy city shall they tread under foot forty and two months… <a href="/revelation/12-6.htm">Revelation 12:6,14</a> And the woman fled into the wilderness, where she hath a place prepared of God, that they should feed her there a thousand two hundred and threescore days… to continue.<a href="/revelation/13-7.htm">Revelation 13:7</a> And it was given unto him to make war with the saints, and to overcome them: and power was given him over all kindreds, and tongues, and nations.<a href="/revelation/11-7.htm">Revelation 11:7</a> And when they shall have finished their testimony, the beast that ascendeth out of the bottomless pit shall make war against them, and shall overcome them, and kill them.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/revelation/2-5.htm">Act</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-13.htm">Action</a> <a href="/revelation/9-5.htm">Allowed</a> <a href="/2_peter/2-18.htm">Arrogant</a> <a href="/revelation/13-4.htm">Authority</a> <a href="/revelation/13-4.htm">Beast</a> <a href="/luke/5-22.htm">Blasphemies</a> <a href="/revelation/13-1.htm">Blasphemous</a> <a href="/revelation/13-1.htm">Blasphemy</a> <a href="/jude/1-16.htm">Boastful</a> <a href="/galatians/1-13.htm">Career</a> <a href="/revelation/11-6.htm">Continue</a> <a href="/1_peter/2-1.htm">Evil-Speakings</a> <a href="/1_peter/5-2.htm">Exercise</a> <a href="/revelation/11-2.htm">Forty</a> <a href="/revelation/11-2.htm">Forty-Two</a> <a href="/revelation/13-1.htm">Full</a> <a href="/revelation/6-4.htm">Granted</a> <a href="/revelation/13-2.htm">Great</a> <a href="/james/4-6.htm">Haughty</a> <a href="/2_peter/2-19.htm">Liberty</a> <a href="/revelation/11-2.htm">Months</a> <a href="/revelation/13-2.htm">Mouth</a> <a href="/revelation/13-4.htm">Power</a> <a href="/1_john/2-16.htm">Pride</a> <a href="/1_peter/3-11.htm">Pursue</a> <a href="/revelation/12-10.htm">Speaking</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/12-4.htm">Utter</a> <a href="/2_peter/2-18.htm">Uttering</a> <a href="/revelation/13-4.htm">War</a> <a href="/revelation/10-4.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/revelation/17-17.htm">Act</a> <a href="/genesis/41-34.htm">Action</a> <a href="/revelation/13-7.htm">Allowed</a> <a href="/2_kings/14-10.htm">Arrogant</a> <a href="/revelation/13-7.htm">Authority</a> <a href="/revelation/13-11.htm">Beast</a> <a href="/revelation/13-6.htm">Blasphemies</a> <a href="/revelation/17-3.htm">Blasphemous</a> <a href="/revelation/13-6.htm">Blasphemy</a> <a href="/judges/7-2.htm">Boastful</a> <a href="/acts/13-25.htm">Career</a> <a href="/revelation/17-10.htm">Continue</a> <a href="/1_peter/2-1.htm">Evil-Speakings</a> <a href="/revelation/13-10.htm">Exercise</a> <a href="/revelation/14-1.htm">Forty</a> <a href="/numbers/35-6.htm">Forty-Two</a> <a href="/revelation/13-13.htm">Full</a> <a href="/revelation/13-14.htm">Granted</a> <a href="/revelation/13-13.htm">Great</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-28.htm">Haughty</a> <a href="/leviticus/25-10.htm">Liberty</a> <a href="/genesis/38-24.htm">Months</a> <a href="/revelation/13-6.htm">Mouth</a> <a href="/revelation/13-7.htm">Power</a> <a href="/genesis/49-3.htm">Pride</a> <a href="/genesis/35-5.htm">Pursue</a> <a href="/revelation/13-11.htm">Speaking</a> <a href="/revelation/13-6.htm">Utter</a> <a href="/psalms/27-2.htm">Uttering</a> <a href="/revelation/13-7.htm">War</a> <a href="/revelation/13-15.htm">Words</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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The concept of blasphemy is significant in biblical texts, often associated with speaking against God or claiming divine status (<a href="/mark/2-7.htm">Mark 2:7</a>, <a href="/john/10-33.htm">John 10:33</a>). The beast's arrogance mirrors the pride of historical figures like Nebuchadnezzar (<a href="/daniel/4-30.htm">Daniel 4:30</a>) and the little horn in <a href="/daniel/7-8.htm">Daniel 7:8</a>, which also speaks boastfully. This suggests a recurring theme of human or demonic powers challenging divine authority. The granting of a mouth implies that this ability is allowed by God, aligning with the biblical theme of divine sovereignty over all events, even those involving evil (<a href="/job/1-12.htm">Job 1:12</a>, <a href="/romans/9-17.htm">Romans 9:17</a>).and authority to act for 42 months The period of 42 months, equivalent to three and a half years, is a significant timeframe in apocalyptic literature, often symbolizing a limited period of tribulation or persecution (<a href="/daniel/7-25.htm">Daniel 7:25, 12</a>:7; <a href="/revelation/11-2.htm">Revelation 11:2, 12</a>:6). This duration is half of seven, a number symbolizing completeness or perfection in the Bible, suggesting that the beast's reign is divinely limited and incomplete. Historically, this period may reflect the time of intense persecution faced by early Christians under Roman emperors, such as Nero or Domitian. Theologically, it points to a future time of trial before the ultimate victory of Christ, echoing the trials faced by the faithful throughout biblical history. The authority given to the beast is temporary, underscoring the ultimate sovereignty of God and the eventual triumph of His kingdom (<a href="/revelation/11-15.htm">Revelation 11:15, 19</a>:11-21).<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 blaspheme against God. 2. <a href="/topical/a/arrogant_and_blasphemous_words.htm">Arrogant and Blasphemous Words</a> The beast is characterized by its prideful and irreverent speech against God, which is a hallmark of its rebellion and opposition to divine authority. 3. <a href="/topical/f/forty-two_months.htm">Forty-Two Months</a> This time period, equivalent to three and a half years, is significant in apocalyptic literature, symbolizing a limited period during which evil is allowed to prevail. It reflects a time of testing and tribulation for believers. 4. <a href="/topical/a/authority.htm">Authority</a> The beast's authority is permitted by God, indicating that even in times of trial, God remains sovereign and in control of the unfolding events. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_audience.htm">The Audience</a> The early Christian communities to whom the Book of Revelation was addressed, who were facing persecution and needed encouragement to remain faithful.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/u/understanding_god's_sovereignty.htm">Understanding God's Sovereignty</a> Despite the beast's authority, it is crucial to remember that God permits this for a limited time. Believers can find comfort in God's ultimate control over history. <a href="/topical/r/recognizing_the_nature_of_evil.htm">Recognizing the Nature of Evil</a> The beast's blasphemous words serve as a reminder of the nature of evil, which is characterized by pride and rebellion against God. Christians are called to discern and resist such influences. <a href="/topical/e/endurance_in_tribulation.htm">Endurance in Tribulation</a> The forty-two months symbolize a period of testing. Believers are encouraged to remain steadfast in their faith, knowing that trials are temporary and serve a purpose in God's plan. <a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_words.htm">The Power of Words</a> The beast's use of arrogant speech highlights the power of words to influence and deceive. Christians should be mindful of their speech and the messages they endorse. <a href="/topical/h/hope_in_christ's_victory.htm">Hope in Christ's Victory</a> While the beast's reign is temporary, Christ's victory is eternal. This assurance should inspire hope and perseverance among believers.<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/how_do_interpretation_and_application_differ.htm">What does 42 months symbolize in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_42_months_mean_in_the_bible.htm">What does 42 months symbolize in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_1,260-day_prophecy.htm">What does the 1,260-day prophecy in Revelation mean?</a> <a href="/q/is_maitreya_considered_the_antichrist.htm">Is Maitreya considered the Antichrist?</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>(5) And there was given . . .--In these verses the words and the works of the wild beast are described. The 5th verse tells us that the liberty to speak and work was given to him. There is consolation in the words: he has no power beyond what is given; behind his reckless and apparently irresistible power there stands the veiled but real power of God. "Thou couldest have no power" (the saints may take up their Lord's words) "against me, except it were given thee from above." He speaks great things, and blasphemy. And there was given him authority to act (literally, to do) forty-two months. Again the familiar period, the limited time of the world-power.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/revelation/13.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 5. - And there was given unto him a mouth speaking great things and blasphemies. So the horn which sprang from the fourth beast of <a href="/daniel/7-8.htm">Daniel 7:8</a> had given to it "a mouth speaking great things." The power of the beast is, after all, only held by the consent of God, who for his own good purpose permits him to exercise it for a time. The "great things" are the promises of superior power and good, with which the devil seeks to allure men, as he did Adam and Eve at the first. All attempts to decry God's omnipotence and the power of Christ are blasphemies. And power was given unto him to continue forty and two months; or, to work forty and two months. Again note the power is given to him; that is, he holds it only subject to the will of God. The "forty and two months," or three years and a half, signify the period of the world's existence. (For a full discussion of the subject, see on Revelation 11:2.) It is the "little time" of <a href="/revelation/6-10.htm">Revelation 6:10, 11</a>, during which will be fulfilled the number of the saints. It is the "little season" of <a href="/revelation/20-3.htm">Revelation 20:3</a>, during which Satan is "loosed," that is, during which he has this power to work given to him (cf. <a href="/revelation/11-2.htm">Revelation 11:2, 3</a>; <a href="/revelation/12-14.htm">Revelation 12:14</a>). The different readings in this passage, though resting on insufficient authority, serve to amplify the meaning. א reads πουιῆσαι ὅ θέλει, "to do what he willeth." Ποιῆσαι with πόλεμον, "to wage war," is found in 13 and others, and is the marginal reading of the Authorized Version, but is rightly omitted in the Revised Version. <a href="/commentaries/revelation/13-5.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>[The beast] αὐτῷ (autō) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 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. was given ἐδόθη (edothē) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 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. a mouth στόμα (stoma) Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4750.htm">Strong's 4750: </a> The mouth, speech, eloquence in speech, the point of a sword. to speak λαλοῦν (laloun) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2980.htm">Strong's 2980: </a> A prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. Utter words. arrogant μεγάλα (megala) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3173.htm">Strong's 3173: </a> Large, great, in the widest sense. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. blasphemous [words], βλασφημίας (blasphēmias) Noun - Accusative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_988.htm">Strong's 988: </a> Abusive or scurrilous language, blasphemy. From blasphemos; vilification. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. authority ἐξουσία (exousia) Noun - Nominative 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 act ποιῆσαι (poiēsai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_4160.htm">Strong's 4160: </a> (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do. for 42 τεσσεράκοντα (tesserakonta) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5062.htm">Strong's 5062: </a> Forty. The decade of tessares; forty. months. μῆνας (mēnas) Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3376.htm">Strong's 3376: </a> A (lunar) month. 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