Dictionary of Bible Themes In apocalyptic literature, symbol of the ultimate adversary of God in the great final spiritual battle. Daniel 7:3-7,11-12,17,19-23Beasts represent rulers and nations opposed to God Revelation 11:7; 13:1,11; 17:3The beast represents the antichrist in the final spiritual battle The emergence of the beast Revelation 13:2-7,12-15The power and authority of the beast Revelation 13:8,16-18; 14:9-11; 16:2; 20:4Those who will worship the beast, and those who will not Revelation 16:10-11; 17:7-14,16-17; 19:19-20See also The defeat of the beast and the fulfilment of God's purposes 2372 Christ, victory4121 Satan, enemy of God 8704 apostasy 9105 last things 9115 antichrist, the 9240 last judgment |
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