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The dragon gave the beast his power and his throne and great authority. <a href="/nlt/revelation/13.htm">New Living Translation</a> This beast looked like a leopard, but it had the feet of a bear and the mouth of a lion! And the dragon gave the beast his own power and throne and great authority. <a href="/esv/revelation/13.htm">English Standard Version</a> And the beast that I saw was like a leopard; its feet were like a bear’s, and its mouth was like a lion’s mouth. And to it the dragon gave his power and his throne and great authority. <a href="/bsb/revelation/13.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> The 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. <a href="/blb/revelation/13.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And the beast that I saw was like a leopard, and its feet like a bear's, and its mouth like the mouth of a lion. And the dragon gave to it his power, and his throne, and great authority. <a href="/kjv/revelation/13.htm">King James Bible</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="/nkjv/revelation/13.htm">New King James Version</a> Now the beast which I saw was like a leopard, his feet were like the feet of a bear, and his mouth like the mouth of a lion. The dragon gave him his power, his throne, and great authority. <a href="/nasb_/revelation/13.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And the beast that I saw was like a leopard, and his feet were like those of a bear, and his mouth like the mouth of a lion. And the dragon gave him his power and his throne, and great authority. <a href="/nasb/revelation/13.htm">NASB 1995</a> And the beast which I saw was like a leopard, and his feet were like those of a bear, and his mouth like the mouth of a lion. And the dragon gave him his power and his throne and great authority. <a href="/nasb77/revelation/13.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And the beast which I saw was like a leopard, and his feet were like those of a bear, and his mouth like the mouth of a lion. And the dragon gave him his power and his throne and great authority. <a href="/lsb/revelation/13.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And the beast which I saw was like a leopard, and his feet were like those of a bear, and his mouth like the mouth of a lion. And the dragon gave him his power and his throne and great authority. <a href="/amp/revelation/13.htm">Amplified Bible</a> And the beast that I saw resembled a leopard, but his feet were like those of a bear, and his mouth was like that of a lion. And the dragon gave him his power and his throne and great authority. <a href="/csb/revelation/13.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> The beast I saw was like a leopard, its feet were like a bear’s, and its mouth was like a lion’s mouth. The dragon gave the beast his power, his throne, and great authority. <a href="/hcsb/revelation/13.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> The beast I saw was like a leopard, his feet were like a bear&#8217s, and his mouth was like a lion&#8217s mouth. The dragon gave him his power, his throne, and great authority. <a href="/asv/revelation/13.htm">American Standard Version</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 throne, and great authority. <a href="/cev/revelation/13.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> The beast I saw had the body of a leopard, the feet of a bear, and the mouth of a lion. The dragon handed over its own power and throne and great authority to this beast. <a href="/erv/revelation/13.htm">English Revised Version</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 throne, and great authority. <a href="/gwt/revelation/13.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The beast that I saw was like a leopard. Its feet were like bear's feet. Its mouth was like a lion's mouth. The serpent gave its power, kingdom, and far-reaching authority to the beast. <a href="/gnt/revelation/13.htm">Good News Translation</a> The beast looked like a leopard, with feet like a bear's feet and a mouth like a lion's mouth. The dragon gave the beast his own power, his throne, and his vast authority. <a href="/isv/revelation/13.htm">International Standard Version</a> The beast that I saw was like a leopard. Its feet were like bear's feet, and its mouth was like a lion's mouth. The dragon gave it his power, his throne, and complete authority. <a href="/msb/revelation/13.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> The 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. <a href="/net/revelation/13.htm">NET Bible</a> Now the beast that I saw was like a leopard, but its feet were like a bear's, and its mouth was like a lion's mouth. The dragon gave the beast his power, his throne, and great authority to rule. <a href="/nheb/revelation/13.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> The beast which I saw was like a leopard, and his feet were like those of a bear, and his mouth like the mouth of a lion. The serpent gave him his power, his throne, and great authority. <a href="/wbt/revelation/13.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And the beast which I saw was like 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="/wey/revelation/13.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> The Wild Beast which I saw resembled a leopard, and had feet like the feet of a bear, and his mouth was like the mouth of a lion; and it was to the Dragon that he owed his power and his throne and his wide dominion. <a href="/web/revelation/13.htm">World English Bible</a> The beast which I saw was like a leopard, and his feet were like those of a bear, and his mouth like the mouth of a lion. The dragon gave him his power, his throne, and great authority. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/revelation/13.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and the beast that I saw was like to a leopard, and its feet as of a bear, and its mouth as the mouth of a lion, and the dragon gave to it his power, and his throne, and great authority. <a href="/blb/revelation/13.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And the beast that I saw was like a leopard, and its feet like a bear's, and its mouth like the mouth of a lion. And the dragon gave to it his power, and his throne, and great authority. <a href="/ylt/revelation/13.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and the beast that I saw was like to a leopard, and its feet as of a bear, and its mouth as the mouth of a lion, and the dragon did give to it his power, and his throne, and great authority. <a href="/slt/revelation/13.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And the wild beast which I saw was like a panther, and his feet as of a bear, and his mouth as the mouth of a lion: and the dragon gave him his power, and his throne, and great authority.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/revelation/13.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And the beast, which I saw, was like to 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 own strength, and great power. <a href="/cpdv/revelation/13.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And the beast that I saw was similar to a leopard, and its feet were like the feet of a bear, and its mouth was like the mouth of a lion. And the dragon gave his own power and great authority to it. <a href="/nabre/revelation/13.htm">New American Bible</a> The beast I saw was like a leopard, but it had feet like a bear’s, and its mouth was like the mouth of a lion. To it the dragon gave its own power and throne, along with great authority. <a href="/nrsvce/revelation/13.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> And the beast that I saw was like a leopard, its feet were like a bear’s, and its mouth was like a lion’s mouth. And the dragon gave it his power and his throne and great authority.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/revelation/13.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And the wild beast which I saw was like to 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 throne, and great authority. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/revelation/13.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And The Beast that I saw was like a leopard, and its feet like those of a wolf and its mouth like that of lions, and the Dragon gave its throne, its power and great authority to it.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/revelation/13.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And the beast that I saw was like a leopard, and his feet were as those of a bear, and his mouth was as the mouth of a lion. And the dragon gave him his power, and his throne, and great authority. <a href="/godbey/revelation/13.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And the beast which I saw was like a leopard, and his feet were as the feet of a bear, and his mouth like the mouth of lions: and the dragon gave him his power, and his throne, and great authority. <a href="/haweis/revelation/13.htm">Haweis New Testament</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 throne, and great authority. <a href="/mace/revelation/13.htm">Mace New Testament</a> and the beast which I saw was like a leopard, 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 throne, and great authority. <a href="/wey/revelation/13.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> The Wild Beast which I saw resembled a leopard, and had feet like the feet of a bear, and his mouth was like the mouth of a lion; and it was to the Dragon that he owed his power and his throne and his wide dominion. <a href="/worrell/revelation/13.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And the beast which I saw was like a leopard, and his feet as of a bear, and his mouth as the mouth of a lion; and the dragon gave him his power, and his throne, and great authority; <a href="/worsley/revelation/13.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And the beast which I saw was like a leopard, and his feet as the feet of a bear, and his mouth as the mouth of a lion: and the dragon gave him his power, and his throne, and great authority. <a href="/parallel/revelation/13-2.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=2567" 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> 1Then I saw a beast with ten horns and seven heads rising out of the sea. There were ten royal crowns on its horns and blasphemous names on its heads. 2<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-NNS) -- 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: thērion (N-NNS) -- Properly: a wild beast, hence: any animal; met: a brute. Diminutive from the same as thera; a dangerous animal.">beast</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: ho (RelPro-ANS) -- Who, which, what, that. "></a> <a href="/greek/3708.htm" title="3708: eidon (V-AIA-1S) -- Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear.">I saw</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: ēn (V-IIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">was</a> <a href="/greek/3664.htm" title="3664: homoion (Adj-NNS) -- Like, similar to, resembling, of equal rank. From the base of homou; similar.">like</a> <a href="/greek/3917.htm" title="3917: pardalei (N-DFS) -- A leopard, panther. Feminine of pardos; a leopard.">a leopard,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">with</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: hoi (Art-NMP) -- 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/4228.htm" title="4228: podes (N-NMP) -- The foot. A primary word; a foot.">feet</a> <a href="/greek/5613.htm" title="5613: hōs (Adv) -- Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner.">of</a> <a href="/greek/715.htm" title="715: arkou (N-GFS) -- A bear. Probably from arkeo; a bear.">a bear</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</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: to (Art-NNS) -- 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/4750.htm" title="4750: stoma (N-NNS) -- The mouth, speech, eloquence in speech, the point of a sword. ">mouth</a> <a href="/greek/5613.htm" title="5613: hōs (Adv) -- Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner.">of</a> <a href="/greek/4750.htm" title="4750: stoma (N-NNS) -- The mouth, speech, eloquence in speech, the point of a sword. "></a> <a href="/greek/3023.htm" title="3023: leontos (N-GMS) -- A lion. A primary word; a lion.">a lion.</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">And</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/1404.htm" title="1404: drakōn (N-NMS) -- A dragon or huge serpent; met: Satan. Probably from an alternate form of derkomai; a fabulous kind of serpent.">dragon</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.">gave</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/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.">his</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/1411.htm" title="1411: dynamin (N-AFS) -- From dunamai; force; specially, miraculous power.">power</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</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.">his</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2362.htm" title="2362: thronon (N-AMS) -- From thrao; a stately seat; by implication, power or a potentate.">throne</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3173.htm" title="3173: megalēn (Adj-AFS) -- Large, great, in the widest sense. ">great</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> 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.…<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/7-4.htm">Daniel 7:4-6</a> The first beast was like a lion, and it had the wings of an eagle. I watched until its wings were torn off and it was lifted up from the ground and made to stand on two feet like a man and given the mind of a man. / Suddenly another beast appeared, which looked like a bear. It was raised up on one of its sides, and it had three ribs in its mouth between its teeth. So it was told, ‘Get up and gorge yourself on flesh!’ / Next, as I watched, suddenly another beast appeared. It was like a leopard, and on its back it had four wings like those of a bird. The beast also had four heads, and it was given authority to rule. <a href="/daniel/7-7.htm">Daniel 7:7</a> After this, as I watched in my vision in the night, suddenly a fourth beast appeared, and it was terrifying—dreadful and extremely strong—with large iron teeth. It devoured and crushed; then it trampled underfoot whatever was left. It was different from all the beasts before it, and it had ten horns. <a href="/daniel/7-17.htm">Daniel 7:17</a> ‘These four great beasts are four kings who will arise from the earth. <a href="/daniel/7-23.htm">Daniel 7:23</a> This is what he said: ‘The fourth beast is a fourth kingdom that will appear on the earth, different from all the other kingdoms, and it will devour the whole earth, trample it down, and crush it. <a href="/daniel/7-24.htm">Daniel 7:24</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. <a href="/daniel/7-25.htm">Daniel 7:25</a> He will speak out against the Most High and oppress the saints of the Most High, intending to change the appointed times and laws; and the saints will be given into his hand for a time, and times, and half a time. <a href="/daniel/2-31.htm">Daniel 2:31-33</a> As you, O king, were watching, a great statue appeared. A great and dazzling statue stood before you, and its form was awesome. / The head of the statue was pure gold, its chest and arms were silver, its belly and thighs were bronze, / its legs were iron, and its feet were part iron and part clay. <a href="/daniel/2-40.htm">Daniel 2:40-43</a> Finally, there will be a fourth kingdom as strong as iron; for iron shatters and crushes all things, and like iron that crushes all things, it will shatter and crush all the others. / And just as you saw that the feet and toes were made partly of fired clay and partly of iron, so this will be a divided kingdom, yet some of the strength of iron will be in it—just as you saw the iron mixed with clay. / And as the toes of the feet were partly iron and partly clay, so this kingdom will be partly strong and partly brittle. ... <a href="/2_thessalonians/2-9.htm">2 Thessalonians 2:9</a> 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/12-3.htm">Revelation 12:3</a> Then another sign appeared in heaven: a huge red dragon with seven heads, ten horns, and seven royal crowns on his heads. <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/17-3.htm">Revelation 17:3</a> And the angel carried me away in the Spirit into a wilderness, where I saw a woman sitting on a scarlet beast that was covered with blasphemous names and had seven heads and ten horns. <a href="/revelation/17-7.htm">Revelation 17:7</a> “Why are you so amazed?” said the angel. “I will tell you the mystery of the woman and of the beast that carries her, which has the seven heads and ten horns. <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.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And the beast which I saw was like to 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.was like.<a href="/jeremiah/5-6.htm">Jeremiah 5:6</a> Wherefore a lion out of the forest shall slay them, and a wolf of the evenings shall spoil them, a leopard shall watch over their cities: every one that goeth out thence shall be torn in pieces: because their transgressions are many, and their backslidings are increased.<a href="/jeremiah/13-23.htm">Jeremiah 13:23</a> Can the Ethiopian change his skin, or the leopard his spots? then may ye also do good, that are accustomed to do evil.<a href="/daniel/7-6.htm">Daniel 7:6,7</a> After this I beheld, and lo another, like a leopard, which had upon the back of it four wings of a fowl; the beast had also four heads; and dominion was given to it… and his feet.<a href="/1_samuel/17-34.htm">1 Samuel 17:34-37</a> And David said unto Saul, Thy servant kept his father's sheep, and there came a lion, and a bear, and took a lamb out of the flock: … <a href="/2_kings/2-24.htm">2 Kings 2:24</a> And he turned back, and looked on them, and cursed them in the name of the LORD. And there came forth two she bears out of the wood, and tare forty and two children of them.<a href="/proverbs/17-12.htm">Proverbs 17:12</a> Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man, rather than a fool in his folly.and his mouth.<a href="/psalms/22-21.htm">Psalm 22:21</a> Save me from the lion's mouth: for thou hast heard me from the horns of the unicorns.<a href="/isaiah/5-29.htm">Isaiah 5:29</a> Their roaring shall be like a lion, they shall roar like young lions: yea, they shall roar, and lay hold of the prey, and shall carry it away safe, and none shall deliver it.<a href="/hosea/11-10.htm">Hosea 11:10</a> They shall walk after the LORD: he shall roar like a lion: when he shall roar, then the children shall tremble from the west.dragon.<a href="/revelation/12-3.htm">Revelation 12:3,4,9,13,15</a> And there appeared another wonder in heaven; and behold a great red dragon, having seven heads and ten horns, and seven crowns upon his heads… gave.<a href="/revelation/16-10.htm">Revelation 16:10</a> And the fifth angel poured out his vial upon the seat of the beast; and his kingdom was full of darkness; and they gnawed their tongues for pain,<a href="/revelation/17-12.htm">Revelation 17:12</a> And the ten horns which thou sawest are ten kings, which have received no kingdom as yet; but receive power as kings one hour with the beast.<a href="/revelation/19-20.htm">Revelation 19:20</a> And the beast was taken, and with him the false prophet that wrought miracles before him, with which he deceived them that had received the mark of the beast, and them that worshipped his image. These both were cast alive into a lake of fire burning with brimstone.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/revelation/12-10.htm">Authority</a> <a href="/revelation/12-17.htm">Bear</a> <a href="/revelation/13-1.htm">Beast</a> <a href="/revelation/5-13.htm">Dominion</a> <a href="/revelation/13-1.htm">Dragon</a> <a href="/revelation/12-1.htm">Feet</a> <a href="/revelation/12-14.htm">Great</a> <a href="/daniel/7-6.htm">Leopard</a> <a href="/revelation/12-16.htm">Mouth</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-3.htm">Owed</a> <a href="/revelation/12-10.htm">Power</a> <a href="/revelation/10-3.htm">Resembled</a> <a href="/revelation/12-5.htm">Seat</a> <a href="/revelation/12-5.htm">Throne</a> <a href="/revelation/5-6.htm">Wide</a> <a href="/revelation/13-1.htm">Wild</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/revelation/13-4.htm">Authority</a> <a href="/genesis/1-11.htm">Bear</a> <a href="/revelation/13-3.htm">Beast</a> <a href="/revelation/13-4.htm">Dominion</a> <a href="/revelation/13-4.htm">Dragon</a> <a href="/revelation/19-10.htm">Feet</a> <a href="/revelation/13-5.htm">Great</a> <a href="/jeremiah/13-23.htm">Leopard</a> <a href="/revelation/13-5.htm">Mouth</a> <a href="/revelation/13-4.htm">Owed</a> <a href="/revelation/13-4.htm">Power</a> <a href="/revelation/14-2.htm">Resembled</a> <a href="/revelation/14-3.htm">Seat</a> <a href="/revelation/14-3.htm">Throne</a> <a href="/revelation/21-16.htm">Wide</a> <a href="/revelation/13-4.htm">Wild</a><div class="vheading2">Revelation 13</div>1. <a href="/revelation/13-1.htm">A beast rises out of the sea with seven heads and ten horns, to whom the dragon gives his power.</a> 11. <a href="/revelation/13-11.htm">Another beast comes out of the earth,</a> 14. <a href="/revelation/13-14.htm">causes an image to be made of the former beast,</a> 15. <a href="/revelation/13-15.htm">and that men should worship it,</a> 16. <a href="/revelation/13-16.htm">and receive his mark.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/revelation/13.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/revelation/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/revelation/13.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>The beast I saw was like a leopard The imagery of the leopard suggests swiftness and agility, characteristics often associated with the Greek Empire under Alexander the Great, as seen in <a href="/daniel/7-6.htm">Daniel 7:6</a>. The leopard's spots may symbolize the diverse and multicultural nature of the empire, reflecting the rapid expansion and assimilation of various cultures. This beast represents a kingdom or power that is both swift in conquest and diverse in its composition.with the feet of a bear The bear's feet indicate strength and stability, reminiscent of the Medo-Persian Empire described in <a href="/daniel/7-5.htm">Daniel 7:5</a>. The bear's powerful feet suggest a kingdom that is grounded and formidable, capable of crushing its enemies. This imagery conveys the idea of a power that is both enduring and capable of exerting significant force.and the mouth of a lion The lion's mouth symbolizes authority and dominance, akin to the Babylonian Empire, as depicted in <a href="/daniel/7-4.htm">Daniel 7:4</a>. The lion is often seen as the king of beasts, representing a kingdom with a commanding presence and the ability to instill fear. This aspect of the beast suggests a power that speaks with authority and commands respect.And the dragon gave the beast his power and his throne and great authority The dragon, identified as Satan in <a href="/revelation/12-9.htm">Revelation 12:9</a>, is the source of the beast's power, throne, and authority. This indicates a satanic influence behind the beast's actions and rule. The transfer of power from the dragon to the beast signifies a counterfeit authority, mimicking the divine authority given to Christ. This connection highlights the spiritual battle between good and evil, with the beast serving as an agent of the dragon's will on earth. The imagery underscores the theme of deception and the usurpation of legitimate authority, as the beast seeks to establish a kingdom in opposition to God's rule.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/the_beast.htm">The Beast</a> A symbolic creature representing a powerful, oppressive kingdom or empire. Its composite nature (leopard, bear, lion) suggests a combination of characteristics from previous empires. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_dragon.htm">The Dragon</a> Identified in <a href="/revelation/12-9.htm">Revelation 12:9</a> as Satan, the dragon is the source of the beast's power, throne, and authority, symbolizing the satanic influence behind earthly powers. 3. <a href="/topical/l/leopard,_bear,_lion.htm">Leopard, Bear, Lion</a> These animals are symbolic and reminiscent of the beasts in <a href="/bsb/daniel/7.htm">Daniel 7</a>, representing different empires. The leopard suggests swiftness, the bear strength, and the lion ferocity. 4. <a href="/topical/p/power,_throne,_authority.htm">Power, Throne, Authority</a> These elements indicate the beast's dominion and influence over the earth, granted by the dragon, highlighting the spiritual warfare and deception at play.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/u/understanding_symbolism.htm">Understanding Symbolism</a> Recognize the symbolic language used in Revelation to convey spiritual truths about earthly powers and their ultimate source of authority. <a href="/topical/s/spiritual_warfare.htm">Spiritual Warfare</a> Acknowledge the reality of spiritual warfare, where earthly powers can be influenced by satanic forces, and the importance of spiritual discernment. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty.htm">God's Sovereignty</a> Despite the beast's power, remember that God's sovereignty prevails, and His ultimate plan will be fulfilled. <a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_persecution.htm">Faithfulness in Persecution</a> Be prepared to stand firm in faith, even when faced with oppressive powers that challenge Christian beliefs and values. <a href="/topical/h/hope_in_christ's_victory.htm">Hope in Christ's Victory</a> Maintain hope in the ultimate victory of Christ over all evil powers, as promised throughout Revelation.<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/who_is_the_antichrist.htm">What is the identity of the antichrist?</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/is_trump_the_antichrist.htm">Is Donald Trump considered the Antichrist?</a> <a href="/q/how_could_rev_13_7's_beast_rule_all_nations.htm">How could the beast in Revelation 13:7 realistically exercise authority over all nations if no historical record supports such universal dominion? </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>(2) And the beast . . .--The wild beast combined the features of three wild animals: the leopard, the bear, the lion. In Daniel's vision (<a href="/daniel/7-4.htm" title="The first was like a lion, and had eagle's wings: I beheld till the wings thereof were plucked, and it was lifted up from the earth, and made stand on the feet as a man, and a man's heart was given to it.">Daniel 7:4</a>) the kingdoms were described: the first, like a lion; the second, like a bear; the third, like a leopard or panther. Here all these features are combined, because the wild beast is a representative of all forms of world-power, which have been swift to shed blood: like a leopard leaping on the prey, tenacious and relentless as a bear, and all devouring (their throat is an open sepulchre) as a lion. The reader will remember the wild beasts which in vision hindered Dante when he sought to ascend the "pleasant mount"--the "cause and source of all delight." The leopard, the lion, the wolf were symbols of luxuriousness, cruel ambition, and hungry and heartless avarice, which oppose men and nations when they seek the Holy Hill, where the light of God ever rests. (Comp. Inferno, i. 10-74)And the dragon.--Read, And the dragon gave him his power and his throne (not his "seat," as in the English version; it is the royal seat, the throne, which is meant). (See Notes on <a href="/revelation/11-16.htm" title="And the four and twenty elders, which sat before God on their seats, fell on their faces, and worshipped God,">Revelation 11:16</a> and <a href="/revelation/4-4.htm" title="And round about the throne were four and twenty seats: and on the seats I saw four and twenty elders sitting, clothed in white raiment; and they had on their heads crowns of gold.">Revelation 4:4</a>.)And great authority.--It is through this succession of world-powers that the dragon carries on his war. The wild beast becomes the vicegerent, so to speak, of the prince of this world.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/revelation/13.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 2. - 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. The similarity to the vision of <a href="/daniel/7.htm">Daniel 7</a>. is very evident; the resemblance extending even to the language, which is here very like the LXX. version of Daniel. Cf. especially the form ἄρκος (found in all the best manuscripts) with that of the LXX. of <a href="/daniel/7-5.htm">Daniel 7:5</a>. In the vision of Daniel four beasts are seen rising from the sea. The first was like a lion, the second like a bear, the third like a leopard, the fourth was distinguished by the ten horns. Here the four are combined in the one appearance of the beast. The qualities which are indicated by the animals named are very generally agreed upon. The lion denotes lordly dominion and rule; the bear suggests crushing force and tenacity of purpose; the leopard is distinguished for its swiftness and cruel blood thirstiness. These characteristics marked the Roman empire at the time of this vision, and this probably was the first fulfilment of the vision. The same qualities have, however, been exhibited at all times by the persecutors of the Church of God, and thus the application may be extended, and the vision represents (as Alford says) "not the Roman empire merely, but the aggregate of the empires of this world as opposed to Christ and his kingdom." And the dragon gave him his power, and his seat, and great authority; and his throne. The dragon and this beast are essentially one, since the latter wields all the influence of the former. The devil lost his throne in heaven; through the power of the world he temporarily regains a throne as the "prince of this world." Christ, by his incarnation, destroyed much of the personal nature of the devil's influence over men. By that the devil was completely bound as regards the righteous (cf. the interpretation of <a href="/revelation/20-2.htm">Revelation 20:2</a>); but his power to work mischief he transfers to the nations of the world, who become his instrument for that purpose. <a href="/commentaries/revelation/13-2.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>The τὸ (to) Article - Nominative 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 θηρίον (thērion) Noun - Nominative 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. I saw εἶδον (eidon) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3708.htm">Strong's 3708: </a> Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear. was ἦν (ēn) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. like ὅμοιον (homoion) Adjective - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3664.htm">Strong's 3664: </a> Like, similar to, resembling, of equal rank. From the base of homou; similar. a leopard, παρδάλει (pardalei) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3917.htm">Strong's 3917: </a> A leopard, panther. Feminine of pardos; a leopard. [with] καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. the οἱ (hoi) Article - Nominative Masculine 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. feet πόδες (podes) Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4228.htm">Strong's 4228: </a> The foot. A primary word; a 'foot'. of 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. a bear ἄρκου (arkou) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_715.htm">Strong's 715: </a> A bear. Probably from arkeo; a bear. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. the τὸ (to) Article - Nominative 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. 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. of 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. a lion. λέοντος (leontos) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3023.htm">Strong's 3023: </a> A lion. A primary word; a 'lion'. And καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. the ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. dragon δράκων (drakōn) Noun - Nominative 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. gave 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. [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. his 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. power δύναμιν (dynamin) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1411.htm">Strong's 1411: </a> From dunamai; force; specially, miraculous power. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. throne θρόνον (thronon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2362.htm">Strong's 2362: </a> From thrao; a stately seat; by implication, power or a potentate. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. great μεγάλην (megalēn) Adjective - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3173.htm">Strong's 3173: </a> Large, great, in the widest sense. 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. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/revelation/13-2.htm">Revelation 13:2 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/revelation/13-2.htm">Revelation 13:2 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/revelation/13-2.htm">Revelation 13:2 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/revelation/13-2.htm">Revelation 13:2 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/revelation/13-2.htm">Revelation 13:2 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/revelation/13-2.htm">Revelation 13:2 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/revelation/13-2.htm">Revelation 13:2 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/revelation/13-2.htm">Revelation 13:2 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/revelation/13-2.htm">Revelation 13:2 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/revelation/13-2.htm">Revelation 13:2 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/revelation/13-2.htm">NT Prophecy: Revelation 13:2 The beast which I saw was like (Rev. 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