4609 beast, the

In apocalyptic literature, symbol of the ultimate adversary of God in the great final spiritual battle.

Beasts represent rulers and nations opposed to God

Da 7:3-7,11-12,17,19-23

The beast represents the antichrist in the final spiritual battle

The emergence of the beast Rev 11:7; Rev 13:1,11; Rev 17:3

The power and authority of the beast Rev 13:2-7,12-15

Those who will worship the beast, and those who will not Rev 13:8,16-18; Rev 14:9-11; Rev 16:2; Rev 20:4

The defeat of the beast and the fulfilment of God’s purposes Rev 16:10-11; Rev 17:7-14,16-17; Rev 19:19-20

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