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NASB | Revelation 19:20 And the beast was seized, and with him the false prophet who performed the signs in his presence, by which he deceived those who had received the mark of the beast and those who worshiped his image; these two were thrown alive into the lake of fire which burns with brimstone. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Revelation 19:20 And the beast (Antichrist) was seized and overpowered, and with him the false prophet who, in his presence, had performed [amazing] signs by which he deceived those who had received the mark of the beast and those who worshiped his image; these two were hurled alive into the lake of fire which blazes with brimstone. |
Bible Question: The "beast" of Rev 19:20 is referred to by other names in both the OT and NT. What are the other names of the beast in the Bible? Include scripture references with your answer. |
Bible Answer: The beast is used metaphorically to represent the enemies of Isreal (Ps 74:19) The beast from the sea represents the Roman Empire (Rev 13:1), the beast from the earth (13:11) represents the leaders from the province of Asia, a beast from the abyss (11:7, 17:8) portrays the antichrist. Other names used are the dragon or Satan (12:3,9); serpent or snake (20:2-10). In other instances the beast is referred to as Rahab, the mythological beast that God killed in battle and thus made an orderly creation (Isa 51:9; Ps 89:10); Behemoth, a mighty mortal beast (Job 40:25) valued by God and celebrated for it's reproductive organs (v. 16); and the dragon(Rev:12-13; 16:13-14; 20:2-3,7-10). Rev 12:9 ties together the devil, Satan, and the seprent. Did I forget any? prayon |
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