Let him that hath understanding count the number of the beast. It had ten horns and seven heads, with ten crowns on its horns, and on each head a blasphemous name. Revelation 18 king james version 1 and after these things i saw another angel come down from heaven, having great power. A number indeed is both assigned to the name of the beast repeatedly, and in revelation. Internet verse search commentaries word analysis itl draft. Let the person who has insight calculate the number of the beast, for it is the number of a man. Revelation chapter explained book of revelation each. The beast seemed to be an amalgam of other frightful animals.
Let the one who has understanding calculate the number of the beast, because it is the number of a person. Sep 20, 2016 welcome to this series on the book of revelation where ill be breaking down each chapter, verse by verse, to help you understand gods word, and to prepare you for the times that are written. Here is wisdom not only in the above description of the two beasts, but in what follows as to the number of the beast, these two now coalescing in one, and have one and the same number. Likewise, we could see revelation as the final chapter in gods 66 chapter novel called the bible. Identifying babylon the great book of revelation symbol.
Amomon, which is emitted in the textus receptus, is found in. Revelation chapter kjv king james version 1 and i stood upon the sand of the sea, and saw a beast rise up out of the sea, having seven heads and ten horns, and upon his horns ten crowns, and upon his heads the name of blasphemy 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. Likewise, we could see revelation as the final chapter in gods 66chapter novel called the bible. The number is associated with satan and the number 18 is 3x6 666. The two beasts described here are the figures often referred to as the antichrist and the false prophet. It is inconceivable that these 666 verses were ordered by men.
A blasphemous name was emblazoned on the monsters heads. In the same way that we must read a novel cover to cover before understanding it properly, so must bible students have an understanding of the bibles first 65 books before they can truly understand its. And i stood upon the sand of the sea, and saw a beast rise up out of the sea, having seven heads and ten horns, and upon his horns ten crowns, and upon his heads the name of blasphemy. Now viewing scripture range from the book of revelation chapter. In the second place, the adoption of this method seems to have been a consequence upon the interpretation of the words, number of a man, as meaning a number to be calculated. Revelation chapter begins with a beast the antichrist, raising up out of the sea, which represents the nations of the world.
John claimed in revelation chapter that he stood on the shore and saw a beast emerge from the ocean. The bible says that the number, or name, of the beast 666 is a mans number. These descriptions repeated in different symbols the events of the. And i stood upon the sand of the sea, and saw a beast rise up out of the sea, having seven heads. Revelation and i stood upon the sand of the sea, and saw a beast rise up out of the sea, having seven heads and ten horns, and upon his horns ten crowns, and upon his heads the name of blasphemy. In most manuscripts of the new testament and in english translations of the bible, the number of the beast is six hundred and sixtysix or in. Revelation niv bible the dragon stood on the shore. And i stood upon the sand of the sea, and saw a beast rise up out of the sea, dan. Cinnamon, an indian tree, was in use in the levitical ritual exodus 30. In the same way that we must read a novel cover to cover before understanding it properly, so must bible students have an understanding of the bible s first 65 books before they can truly understand its final book.
Revelation chapter coffmans commentary of the new. Welcome to this series on the book of revelation where ill be breaking down each chapter, verse by verse, to help you understand gods word, and to. The most dazzling display of gods wisdom is seen in rev. A wild beast rises out of the sea, to whom the dragon gives his power. John nowhere else makes such use of a number, though numbers form a prominent feature of the book. Revelation 18, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills. Although the book of revelation is not a sealed book rev. Discovering the book of daniel will help you find out who 666 is some say its. The book of revelation chapter part 1 the beast of the. He will be the final world ruler, also known as the little horn in the book of daniel.
The number of the beast also known as the devils number in the book of revelation, of the new testament, is associated with the beast of revelation in chapter, verse 18. Revelation 2020 verse by verse ministry international. The importance of this is seen in its repetition, this or a similar clause being used twice in this verse, once in rev. He persecuted the woman which brought forth the man child12.
The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle, but the precise identity of the author remains a point of academic debate. Let the one with understanding solve the meaning of the number of the beast, for it is the number of a man. Revelation chapter 14 1 and i stood upon the sand of the sea, and saw a beast rise up out of the sea, having seven heads and ten horns, and upon his horns ten crowns, and upon his heads the name of blasphemy. Here the scenes narrated in verses four to nine were resumed. It had seven heads and its seven heads held ten horns with ten crowns on top of the horns. The phrase after these things shows that chapter 18 is a further revelation concerning babylon. This chapter contains four of the most iconic concepts contained in revelation. And cinnamon, and odours, and ointments, and frankincense. In most manuscripts of the new testament and in english translations of the bible, the number of the. Revelation bible commentary matthew henry concise. Revelation, new revised standard version nrsv bible. Revelation is the thirteenth chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian.
Various passages of scripture hint at the character of the beast using values which employ six, including. The last verse verse 18 of the previous chapter connects the appearance of the beast to the dragon who. The beast i saw resembled a leopard, but had feet like those of. These descriptions repeated in different symbols the events of the first series which chapters four to eleven had envisioned. The book of revelation chapter part 1 the beast of. The symbol mandated for all followers of antichrist, administered by the false prophet, is the mark of the beast, which is further related to the number 666. Therefore, it seems best to take the deadly wound that was healed of. Revelation is the thirteenth chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible.