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Revelation 13

1 and he stood upon the sand of the sea. And I saw a beast coming up out of the sea, having ten horns and seven heads, and on his horns ten diadems, and upon his heads names of blasphemy.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • I stood G2476 (ἵστημι) — to stand (transitively or intransitively), used in various applications (literally or figuratively)
  • upon G1909 (ἐπί) — properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with…
  • the sand G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the sand G285 (ἄμμος) — sand (as heaped on the beach)
  • of the sea G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of the sea G2281 (θάλασσα) — the sea (genitive case or specially)
  • saw G3708 (ὁράω) — by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
  • a beast G2342 (θηρίον) — a dangerous animal
  • rise up G305 (ἀναβαίνω) — to go up (literally or figuratively)
  • out of G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or figurative; direct or remote)
  • the sea G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the sea G2281 (θάλασσα) — the sea (genitive case or specially)
  • having G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition)
  • seven G2033 (ἑπτά) — seven
  • heads G2776 (κεφαλή) — the head (as the part most readily taken hold of), literally or figuratively
  • ten G1176 (δέκα) — ten
  • horns G2768 (κέρας) — a horn (literally or figuratively)
  • his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • horns G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • crowns G1238 (διάδημα) — a "diadem" (as bound about the head)
  • heads G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the name G3686 (ὄνομα) — a "name" (literally or figuratively) (authority, character)
  • of blasphemy G988 (βλασφημία) — vilification (especially against God)

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: and the dragon gave him his power, and his throne, and great authority.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • the beast G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the beast G2342 (θηρίον) — a dangerous animal
  • which G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • I saw G3708 (ὁράω) — by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
  • was G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • like unto G3664 (ὅμοιος) — similar (in appearance or character)
  • a leopard G3917 (πάρδαλις) — a leopard
  • his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • feet G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • feet G4228 (πούς) — a "foot" (figuratively or literally)
  • were as G5613 (ὡς) — which how, i.e. in that manner (very variously used, as follows)
  • of a bear G715 (ἄρκτος) — a bear (as obstructing by ferocity)
  • mouth G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • mouth G4750 (στόμα) — the mouth (as if a gash in the face); by implication, language (and its relations); figuratively, an opening (in the earth); specially, the front or edge (of…
  • as G5613 (ὡς) — which how, i.e. in that manner (very variously used, as follows)
  • the mouth G4750 (στόμα) — the mouth (as if a gash in the face); by implication, language (and its relations); figuratively, an opening (in the earth); specially, the front or edge (of…
  • of a lion G3023 (λέων) — a "lion"
  • the dragon G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the dragon G1404 (δράκων) — a fabulous kind of serpent (perhaps as supposed to fascinate)
  • gave G1325 (δίδωμι) — to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection)
  • him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • power G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • power G1411 (δύναμις) — force (literally or figuratively); specially, miraculous power (usually by implication, a miracle itself)
  • seat G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • seat G2362 (θρόνος) — a stately seat ("throne"); by implication, power or (concretely) a potentate
  • great G3173 (μέγας) — big (literally or figuratively, in a very wide application)
  • authority G1849 (ἐξουσία) — privilege, i.e. (subjectively) force, capacity, competency, freedom, or (objectively) mastery (concretely, magistrate, superhuman, potentate, token of control…

3 And I saw one of his heads as though it had been smitten unto death; and his death-stroke was healed: and the whole earth wondered after the beast;

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • I saw G3708 (ὁράω) — by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
  • one G1520 (εἷς) — one
  • of his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • heads G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • heads G2776 (κεφαλή) — the head (as the part most readily taken hold of), literally or figuratively
  • as it were G5613 (ὡς) — which how, i.e. in that manner (very variously used, as follows)
  • wounded G4969 (σφάζω) — to butcher (especially an animal for food or in sacrifice) or (generally) to slaughter, or (specially), to maim (violently)
  • to G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • death G2288 (θάνατος) — (properly, an adjective used as a noun) death (literally or figuratively)
  • his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • deadly G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • deadly G2288 (θάνατος) — (properly, an adjective used as a noun) death (literally or figuratively)
  • wound G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • wound G4127 (πληγή) — a stroke; by implication, a wound; figuratively, a calamity
  • was healed G2323 (θεραπεύω) — to wait upon menially, i.e. (figuratively) to adore (God), or (specially) to relieve (of disease)
  • G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • all G3650 (ὅλος) — "whole" or "all", i.e. complete (in extent, amount, time or degree), especially (neuter) as noun or adverb
  • the world G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the world G1093 (γῆ) — soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe (including the occupants in each application)
  • wondered G2296 (θαυμάζω) — to wonder; by implication, to admire
  • after G3694 (ὀπίσω) — to the back, i.e. aback (as adverb or preposition of time or place; or as noun)
  • the beast G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the beast G2342 (θηρίον) — a dangerous animal

4 and they worshipped the dragon, because he gave his authority unto the beast; and they worshipped the beast, saying, Who is like unto the beast? and who is able to war with him?

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • they worshipped G4352 (προσκυνέω) — to fawn or crouch to, i.e. (literally or figuratively) prostrate oneself in homage (do reverence to, adore)
  • the dragon G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the dragon G1404 (δράκων) — a fabulous kind of serpent (perhaps as supposed to fascinate)
  • which G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • gave G1325 (δίδωμι) — to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection)
  • authority G1849 (ἐξουσία) — privilege, i.e. (subjectively) force, capacity, competency, freedom, or (objectively) mastery (concretely, magistrate, superhuman, potentate, token of control…
  • unto the beast G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • unto the beast G2342 (θηρίον) — a dangerous animal
  • the beast G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the beast G2342 (θηρίον) — a dangerous animal
  • saying G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • Who G5101 (τίς) — an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions)
  • like unto G3664 (ὅμοιος) — similar (in appearance or character)
  • is able G1410 (δύναμαι) — to be able or possible
  • to make war G4170 (πολεμέω) — to be (engaged) in warfare, i.e. to battle (literally or figuratively)
  • with G3326 (μετά) — properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession) with wh…
  • him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons

5 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.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • there was given G1325 (δίδωμι) — to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection)
  • unto him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • a mouth G4750 (στόμα) — the mouth (as if a gash in the face); by implication, language (and its relations); figuratively, an opening (in the earth); specially, the front or edge (of…
  • speaking G2980 (λαλέω) — to talk, i.e. utter words
  • great things G3173 (μέγας) — big (literally or figuratively, in a very wide application)
  • blasphemies G988 (βλασφημία) — vilification (especially against God)
  • authority G1849 (ἐξουσία) — privilege, i.e. (subjectively) force, capacity, competency, freedom, or (objectively) mastery (concretely, magistrate, superhuman, potentate, token of control…
  • was given G1325 (δίδωμι) — to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection)
  • to continue G4160 (ποιέω) — to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
  • forty G5062 (τεσσαράκοντα) — forty
  • two G1417 (δύο) — "two"
  • months G3376 (μήν) — a month

6 And he opened his mouth for blasphemies against God, to blaspheme his name, and his tabernacle, even them that dwell in the heaven.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • he opened G455 (ἀνοίγω) — to open up (literally or figuratively, in various applications)
  • his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • mouth G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • mouth G4750 (στόμα) — the mouth (as if a gash in the face); by implication, language (and its relations); figuratively, an opening (in the earth); specially, the front or edge (of…
  • in G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • blasphemy G988 (βλασφημία) — vilification (especially against God)
  • against G4314 (πρός) — a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near…
  • God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
  • to blaspheme G987 (βλασφημέω) — to vilify; specially, to speak impiously
  • name G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • name G3686 (ὄνομα) — a "name" (literally or figuratively) (authority, character)
  • tabernacle G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • tabernacle G4633 (σκηνή) — a tent or cloth hut (literally or figuratively)
  • them G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • that dwell G4637 (σκηνόω) — to tent or encamp, i.e. (figuratively) to occupy (as a mansion) or (specially), to reside (as God did in the Tabernacle of old, a symbol of protection and com…
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • heaven G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • heaven G3772 (οὐρανός) — the sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of God); by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel (Christianity)

7 And it was given unto him to make war with the saints, and to overcome them: and there was given to him authority over every tribe and people and tongue and nation.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • it was given G1325 (δίδωμι) — to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection)
  • unto him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • to make G4160 (ποιέω) — to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
  • war G4171 (πόλεμος) — warfare (literally or figuratively; a single encounter or a series)
  • with G3326 (μετά) — properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession) with wh…
  • the saints G40 (ἅγιος) — sacred (physically, pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially, consecrated)
  • to overcome G3528 (νικάω) — to subdue (literally or figuratively)
  • them G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • authority G1849 (ἐξουσία) — privilege, i.e. (subjectively) force, capacity, competency, freedom, or (objectively) mastery (concretely, magistrate, superhuman, potentate, token of control…
  • was given G1325 (δίδωμι) — to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection)
  • him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • over G1909 (ἐπί) — properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with…
  • all G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • kindreds G5443 (φυλή) — an offshoot, i.e. race or clan
  • tongues G1100 (γλῶσσα) — the tongue; by implication, a language (specially, one naturally unacquired)
  • nations G1484 (ἔθνος) — a race (as of the same habit), i.e. a tribe; specially, a foreign (non-Jewish) one (usually, by implication, pagan)

8 And all that dwell on the earth shall worship him, every one whose name hath not been written from the foundation of the world in the book of life of the Lamb that hath been slain.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • all G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • that G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • dwell G2730 (κατοικέω) — to house permanently, i.e. reside (literally or figuratively)
  • upon G1909 (ἐπί) — properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with…
  • the earth G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the earth G1093 (γῆ) — soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe (including the occupants in each application)
  • shall worship G4352 (προσκυνέω) — to fawn or crouch to, i.e. (literally or figuratively) prostrate oneself in homage (do reverence to, adore)
  • him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • whose G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • names G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • names G3686 (ὄνομα) — a "name" (literally or figuratively) (authority, character)
  • are G1125 (γράφω) — to "grave", especially to write; figuratively, to describe
  • not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • written G1125 (γράφω) — to "grave", especially to write; figuratively, to describe
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • the book G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the book G976 (βίβλος)
  • of life G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of life G2222 (ζωή) — life (literally or figuratively)
  • of the Lamb G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of the Lamb G721 (ἀρνίον) — a lambkin
  • slain G4969 (σφάζω) — to butcher (especially an animal for food or in sacrifice) or (generally) to slaughter, or (specially), to maim (violently)
  • from G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
  • the foundation G2602 (καταβολή) — a deposition, i.e. founding; figuratively, conception
  • of the world G2889 (κόσμος) — orderly arrangement, i.e. decoration; by implication, the world (in a wide or narrow sense, including its inhabitants, literally or figuratively (morally))

9 If any man hath an ear, let him hear.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • If G1487 (εἰ) — if, whether, that, etc.
  • any man G5100 (τὶς) — some or any person or object
  • have G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition)
  • an ear G3775 (οὖς) — the ear (physically or mentally)
  • let him hear G191 (ἀκούω) — to hear (in various senses)

10 If any man is for captivity, into captivity he goeth: if any man shall kill with the sword, with the sword must he be killed. Here is the patience and the faith of the saints.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • He G5100 (τὶς) — some or any person or object
  • that G1487 (εἰ) — if, whether, that, etc.
  • leadeth into G4863 (συνάγω) — to lead together, i.e. collect or convene; specially, to entertain (hospitably)
  • captivity G161 (αἰχμαλωσία) — captivity
  • shall go G5217 (ὑπάγω) — to lead (oneself) under, i.e. withdraw or retire (as if sinking out of sight), literally or figuratively
  • into G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • killeth G615 (ἀποκτείνω) — to kill outright; figuratively, to destroy
  • with G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • the sword G3162 (μάχαιρα) — a knife, i.e. dirk; figuratively, war, judicial punishment
  • must G1163 (δεῖ) — also ; neuter active participle of the same; both used impersonally; it is (was, etc.) necessary (as binding)
  • be G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • killed G615 (ἀποκτείνω) — to kill outright; figuratively, to destroy
  • Here G5602 (ὧδε) — in this same spot, i.e. here or hither
  • is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • the patience G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the patience G5281 (ὑπομονή) — cheerful (or hopeful) endurance, constancy
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • the faith G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the faith G4102 (πίστις) — persuasion, i.e. credence; moral conviction (of religious truth, or the truthfulness of God or a religious teacher), especially reliance upon Christ for salva…
  • of the saints G40 (ἅγιος) — sacred (physically, pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially, consecrated)

11 And I saw another beast coming up out of the earth; and he had two horns like unto a lamb, and he spake as a dragon.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • I beheld G3708 (ὁράω) — by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
  • another G243 (ἄλλος) — "else," i.e. different (in many applications)
  • beast G2342 (θηρίον) — a dangerous animal
  • coming up G305 (ἀναβαίνω) — to go up (literally or figuratively)
  • out of G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or figurative; direct or remote)
  • the earth G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the earth G1093 (γῆ) — soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe (including the occupants in each application)
  • he had G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition)
  • two G1417 (δύο) — "two"
  • horns G2768 (κέρας) — a horn (literally or figuratively)
  • like G3664 (ὅμοιος) — similar (in appearance or character)
  • a lamb G721 (ἀρνίον) — a lambkin
  • he spake G2980 (λαλέω) — to talk, i.e. utter words
  • as G5613 (ὡς) — which how, i.e. in that manner (very variously used, as follows)
  • a dragon G1404 (δράκων) — a fabulous kind of serpent (perhaps as supposed to fascinate)

12 And he exerciseth all the authority of the first beast in his sight. And he maketh the earth and them that dwell therein to worship the first beast, whose death-stroke was healed.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • he exerciseth G4160 (ποιέω) — to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
  • all G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • the authority G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the authority G1849 (ἐξουσία) — privilege, i.e. (subjectively) force, capacity, competency, freedom, or (objectively) mastery (concretely, magistrate, superhuman, potentate, token of control…
  • of the G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of the G2342 (θηρίον) — a dangerous animal
  • first G4413 (πρῶτος) — foremost (in time, place, order or importance)
  • beast G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • beast G2342 (θηρίον) — a dangerous animal
  • before G1799 (ἐνώπιον) — in the face of (literally or figuratively)
  • him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • causeth G4160 (ποιέω) — to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
  • the earth G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the earth G1093 (γῆ) — soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe (including the occupants in each application)
  • them G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • which dwell G2730 (κατοικέω) — to house permanently, i.e. reside (literally or figuratively)
  • therein G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • therein G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • to G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
  • worship G4352 (προσκυνέω) — to fawn or crouch to, i.e. (literally or figuratively) prostrate oneself in homage (do reverence to, adore)
  • the G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the G2342 (θηρίον) — a dangerous animal
  • first G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • whose G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • deadly G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • deadly G2288 (θάνατος) — (properly, an adjective used as a noun) death (literally or figuratively)
  • G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • wound G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • wound G4127 (πληγή) — a stroke; by implication, a wound; figuratively, a calamity
  • was healed G2323 (θεραπεύω) — to wait upon menially, i.e. (figuratively) to adore (God), or (specially) to relieve (of disease)

13 And he doeth great signs, that he should even make fire to come down out of heaven upon the earth in the sight of men.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • he doeth G4160 (ποιέω) — to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
  • great G3173 (μέγας) — big (literally or figuratively, in a very wide application)
  • wonders G4592 (σημεῖον) — an indication, especially ceremonially or supernaturally
  • so G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
  • that G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • he maketh G4160 (ποιέω) — to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
  • fire G4442 (πῦρ) — "fire" (literally or figuratively, specially, lightning)
  • come down G2597 (καταβαίνω) — to descend (literally or figuratively)
  • from G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or figurative; direct or remote)
  • heaven G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • heaven G3772 (οὐρανός) — the sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of God); by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel (Christianity)
  • on G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • the earth G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the earth G1093 (γῆ) — soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe (including the occupants in each application)
  • in the sight G1799 (ἐνώπιον) — in the face of (literally or figuratively)
  • of men G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of men G444 (ἄνθρωπος) — man-faced, i.e. a human being

14 And he deceiveth them that dwell on the earth by reason of the signs which it was given him to do in the sight of the beast; saying to them that dwell on the earth, that they should make an image to the beast who hath the stroke of the sword and lived.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • deceiveth G4105 (πλανάω) — to (properly, cause to) roam (from safety, truth, or virtue)
  • them G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • that dwell G2730 (κατοικέω) — to house permanently, i.e. reside (literally or figuratively)
  • on G1909 (ἐπί) — properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with…
  • the earth G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the earth G1093 (γῆ) — soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe (including the occupants in each application)
  • by G1223 (διά) — through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
  • those G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • miracles G4592 (σημεῖον) — an indication, especially ceremonially or supernaturally
  • which G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • he G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • had power G1325 (δίδωμι) — to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection)
  • to do G4160 (ποιέω) — to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
  • in the sight of G1799 (ἐνώπιον) — in the face of (literally or figuratively)
  • the beast G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the beast G2342 (θηρίον) — a dangerous animal
  • saying G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • to them G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • that they should make G4160 (ποιέω) — to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
  • an image G1504 (εἰκών) — a likeness, i.e. (literally) statue, profile, or (figuratively) representation, resemblance
  • to the beast G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • to the beast G2342 (θηρίον) — a dangerous animal
  • had G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition)
  • the wound G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the wound G4127 (πληγή) — a stroke; by implication, a wound; figuratively, a calamity
  • by a sword G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • by a sword G3162 (μάχαιρα) — a knife, i.e. dirk; figuratively, war, judicial punishment
  • did live G2198 (ζάω) — to live (literally or figuratively)

15 And it was given unto him to give breath to it, even to the image of the beast, that the image of the beast should both speak, and cause that as many as should not worship the image of the beast should be killed.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • he G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • had power G1325 (δίδωμι) — to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection)
  • to give G1325 (δίδωμι) — to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection)
  • life G4151 (πνεῦμα) — a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, men…
  • unto the image G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • unto the image G1504 (εἰκών) — a likeness, i.e. (literally) statue, profile, or (figuratively) representation, resemblance
  • of the beast G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of the beast G2342 (θηρίον) — a dangerous animal
  • that G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
  • the image G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the image G1504 (εἰκών) — a likeness, i.e. (literally) statue, profile, or (figuratively) representation, resemblance
  • should G2980 (λαλέω) — to talk, i.e. utter words
  • both G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • speak G2980 (λαλέω) — to talk, i.e. utter words
  • cause G4160 (ποιέω) — to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
  • as many G3745 (ὅσος) — as (much, great, long, etc.) as
  • as G302 (ἄν)
  • would G4352 (προσκυνέω) — to fawn or crouch to, i.e. (literally or figuratively) prostrate oneself in homage (do reverence to, adore)
  • not G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an affirmative one)) whether
  • worship G4352 (προσκυνέω) — to fawn or crouch to, i.e. (literally or figuratively) prostrate oneself in homage (do reverence to, adore)
  • should be killed G615 (ἀποκτείνω) — to kill outright; figuratively, to destroy

16 And he causeth all, the small and the great, and the rich and the poor, and the free and the bond, that there be given them a mark on their right hand, or upon their forehead;

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • he causeth G4160 (ποιέω) — to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
  • all G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • both G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • small G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • small G3398 (μικρός) — small (in size, quantity, number or (figuratively) dignity)
  • great G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • great G3173 (μέγας) — big (literally or figuratively, in a very wide application)
  • rich G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • rich G4145 (πλούσιος) — wealthy; figuratively, abounding with
  • poor G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • poor G4434 (πτωχός) — akin to and the alternate of ); a beggar (as cringing), i.e. pauper (strictly denoting absolute or public mendicancy, although also used in a qualified or re…
  • G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • free G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • free G1658 (ἐλεύθερος) — unrestrained (to go at pleasure), i.e. (as a citizen) not a slave (whether freeborn or manumitted), or (genitive case) exempt (from obligation or liability)
  • bond G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • bond G1401 (δοῦλος) — a slave (literal or figurative, involuntary or voluntary; frequently, therefore in a qualified sense of subjection or subserviency)
  • to G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
  • receive G1325 (δίδωμι) — to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection)
  • G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • a mark G5480 (χάραγμα) — a scratch or etching, i.e. stamp (as a badge of servitude), or sculptured figure (statue)
  • in G1909 (ἐπί) — properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with…
  • their G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • right G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • right G1188 (δεξιός) — the right side or (feminine) hand (as that which usually takes)
  • hand G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • hand G5495 (χείρ) — the hand (literally or figuratively (power); especially (by Hebraism) a means or instrument)
  • or G2228 (ἤ) — disjunctive, or; comparative, than
  • foreheads G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • foreheads G3359 (μέτωπον) — the forehead (as opposite the countenance)

17 and that no man should be able to buy or to sell, save he that hath the mark, even the name of the beast or the number of his name.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • that G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
  • no G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an affirmative one)) whether
  • man G5100 (τὶς) — some or any person or object
  • might G1410 (δύναμαι) — to be able or possible
  • buy G59 (ἀγοράζω) — properly, to go to market, i.e. (by implication) to purchase; specially, to redeem
  • or G2228 (ἤ) — disjunctive, or; comparative, than
  • sell G4453 (πωλέω) — to barter (as a pedlar), i.e. to sell
  • save he G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an affirmative one)) whether
  • that G1487 (εἰ) — if, whether, that, etc.
  • had G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition)
  • the mark G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the mark G5480 (χάραγμα) — a scratch or etching, i.e. stamp (as a badge of servitude), or sculptured figure (statue)
  • the name G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the name G3686 (ὄνομα) — a "name" (literally or figuratively) (authority, character)
  • of the beast G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of the beast G2342 (θηρίον) — a dangerous animal
  • the number G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the number G706 (ἀριθμός) — a number (as reckoned up)
  • of his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • name G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • name G3686 (ὄνομα) — a "name" (literally or figuratively) (authority, character)

18 Here is wisdom. He that hath understanding, let him count the number of the beast; for it is the number of a man: and his number is Six hundred and sixty and six.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Here G5602 (ὧδε) — in this same spot, i.e. here or hither
  • is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • wisdom G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • wisdom G4678 (σοφία) — wisdom (higher or lower, worldly or spiritual)
  • Let him G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • that hath G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition)
  • understanding G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • understanding G3563 (νοῦς) — the intellect, i.e. mind (divine or human; in thought, feeling, or will); by implication, meaning
  • count G5585 (ψηφίζω) — to use pebbles in enumeration, i.e. (generally) to compute
  • the number G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the number G706 (ἀριθμός) — a number (as reckoned up)
  • of the beast G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of the beast G2342 (θηρίον) — a dangerous animal
  • for G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
  • it is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • of a man G444 (ἄνθρωπος) — man-faced, i.e. a human being
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • number G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • number G706 (ἀριθμός) — a number (as reckoned up)
  • Six hundred threescore G5516 (χξϛ) — 666 as a numeral
  • six G5516 (χξϛ) — 666 as a numeral