Revelation 13:2

2 And the beast which I saw was 1like a leopard, and his feet were like those of 2a bear, and his mouth like the mouth of 3a lion. And the 4dragon gave him his power and his 5throne and great authority.

Revelation 13:2 In-Context

1 And the dragon stood on the sand of the seashore. Then I saw a beast coming up out of the sea, having ten horns and seven heads, and on his horns were ten diadems, and on his heads were blasphemous names.
2 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.
3 I saw one of his heads as if it had been slain, and his fatal wound was healed. And the whole earth was amazed and followed after the beast;
4 they worshiped the dragon because he gave his authority to the beast; and they worshiped the beast, saying, "Who is like the beast, and who is able to wage war with him?"
5 There was given to him a mouth speaking arrogant words and blasphemies, and authority to act for forty-two months was given to him.

Cross References 5

  • 1. Daniel 7:6; Hosea 13:7
  • 2. Daniel 7:5
  • 3. Daniel 7:4
  • 4. Revelation 12:3; Revelation 13:4, 12
  • 5. Revelation 2:13; Revelation 16:10
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