Revelation 13
1And 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. (KJV)(1) And I stood fast upon the sand [upon the beach]
of the (enclosed) Sea.
[the Mediterranean Sea's Aegean Sea @ the island of Patmos]
And behold, look and see; I saw Therion
ascending / coming up out of the (enclosed) Sea
having - possessing 7 heads and 10 [fully developed] horns,and upon the [fully developed] horns of it
Names of Blasphemy
[Names of Libelous Evil - Names of Abusive Profanity toward GOD]. (AWPR)
2And 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: and the dragon gave him his power, and his seat, and great authority. (KJV)
(2) And the Therion which I saw - perceived - beheld
was the same as - like unto a Leopard / Panther,
and the feet / paws of it as (that of) a bear,
and the mouth - opening of it as (the) mouth - opening of a lion.
And the Dragon-Serpent of its own will gave - bestowed - entrusted
the forceful and miraculous power of it,
and the throne [the manifest dominion seat of power] of it, and great authority - power - permission to do or not do
[as it so desired]. (AWPR)
3And I saw one of his heads as it were wounded to death; and his deadly wound was healed: and all the world wondered after the beast. (KJV)
(3) And behold, look and see; I saw one of the heads of it
as having been slain
[ bloodily and with great violence,
so that the body is fully limp and pale, definitely lifeless,
and the blood is as if drained to the outside of it ] into death,
and the death wound / injury of it was ministered to
and miraculously healed;
and miraculously healed;
and the whole Earth was struck with astonishment and wonder
behind and to the rear of the Therion. (AWPR) 4And they worshipped the dragon which gave power unto the beast: and they worshipped the beast, saying, Who is like unto the beast? who is able to make war with him? (KJV)
(4) And they paid homage - fell down before - respected and adored
the Dragon - Serpent who of his own will
gave - bestowed upon - entrusted
authority - permission - power to do or not do [as it so desired]to the Therion:
and they paid homage - fell down before - respected and adored
the Therion, speaking / saying,
'Who is like as / of the same kind as the Therion?
Who is able - capable to make war / a battle of war [by means of the production of shaking and destroying, with the hand]-
with it? (AWPR)
5And there was given unto him a mouth speaking great things and blasphemies; and power was given unto him to continue forty and two months. (KJV)
(5) And was bestowed - given over to it a mouth-opening speaking /saying
great things and blasphemies
[vile slander and abusive profanity toward GOD];and was given over - bestowed upon - entrusted to it
authority - permission - power to
act - make - form - produce - bring about
for 42 months [ 3 and 1/2 years]. (AWPR)6And he opened his mouth in blasphemy against God, to blaspheme his name, and his tabernacle, and them that dwell in heaven. (KJV)
(6) And it open-opened the mouth-opening of it
into blasphemy - profane cursing and denigration
up to and alongside / with GOD
to blaspheme - curse - denigrate the NAME of Him,
and the Tabernacle - Tent - Booth (- Dwelling Place) of Him,
and those in Heaven Tabernacling - Tenting (- Dwelling). (AWPR)7And it was given unto him to make war with the saints, and to overcome them: and power was given him over all kindreds, and tongues, and nations. (KJV)
(7) And was bestowed - given over to it
to make - form - cause - bring about - produce war
with - after - in the midst of
the holy - sacred - set apart ones / the Saints,
and to prevail - overcome - conquer - subdue - be victorious over them:
and was bestowed - given over to it
authority - permission - - power to do or not do [ as it so desired] upon / over every tribe and tongue / language and nation. (AWPR)
8And all that dwell upon the earth shall worship him, whose names are not written in the book of life of the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world. (KJV)
(8) And will fall prostrate before - show respect and do obeisance - worship it
all those dwelling in permanent structures upon the Earth
(those) who (were) certainly NOT written - inscribed - engraved
in the Scroll - Volume - Book of Eternal Life of the Lamb
having been slain as a sacrifice from
(the) casting / throwing down of the Foundation / the Founding of
mankind in the world. (AWPR)9If any man have an ear, let him hear. (KJV)
(9) If anyone has-possesses an ear, attentively let him hear. (AWPR)
10He that leadeth into captivity shall go into captivity: he that killeth with the sword must be killed with the sword. Here is the patience and the faith of the saints. (KJV)
(10) If anyone has captivity
to lead and gather - assembling together,
into captivity he goes secretly - by stealth - out of sight.
If anyone by - before - in the presence of - or with
a sword - knife will slay - slaughter - kill - put to death,
must needs be - it is necessary - it is inevitable (that)
he by - before - in the presence of - or with
a sword - knife be slain - slaughtered - killed - put to death.
Here, in this, is the patience - the patient endurance to
bear up under suffering
bear up under suffering
and the faith - trust - (means of) fidelity to win over
of the holy - sacred - set apart (ones) / the Saints. (AWPR)11And I beheld another beast coming up out of the earth; and he had two horns like a lamb, and he spake as a dragon. (KJV)
(11) And behold, look and see; I saw
another Therion of the same kind
ascending - rising - coming up out of the Earth,
and it had - held - possessed two horns,
one and the same as a lamb,
and spoke at random in what manner or way as a Dragon - Serpent.
(AWPR)12And he exerciseth all the power of the first beast before him, and causeth the earth and them which dwell therein to worship the first beast, whose deadly wound was healed. (KJV)
(12) And all the authority - permission - power to do or not do [as it so desires]
of the first - foremost - chief Therion
it does - makes - causes - forms - produces - brings about
in the face of - in the presence of - before it [the chief Therion].
And it makes - causes - brings about the Earth
and those dwelling in permanent dwellings,
in order that they should fall down - show respect and
obeisance - (and) worship
obeisance - (and) worship
the first - foremost - chief Therion
of which the death wound - injury of it
was ministered to and healed. (AWPR)13And he doeth great wonders, so that he maketh fire come down from heaven on the earth in the sight of men, (KJV)
(13) And it does - makes - causes - forms - produces - brings about
great notable miracles - miraculous signs of significance for the purpose thereof.
Even fire it makes - produces - causes - brings about
to descend - come down - go down out of heaven into the Earth,
in the eye of - in the face of - in the presence of - before the men. (AWPR) 14And deceiveth them that dwell on the earth by the means of those miracles which he had power to do in the sight of the beast; saying to them that dwell on the earth, that they should make an image to the beast, which had the wound by a sword, and did live. (KJV)
(14) And it seductively deceives - causes to wander and go astray - leads into error
those dwelling in permanent dwellings upon the Earth
through the notable miracles - miraculous signs of significance
for the purpose thereof
for the purpose thereof
which were bestowed upon - given over for it
to do - make - cause - perform - produce - bring about
in the face of - in the presence of - before the Therion,
speaking / saying to those dwelling in permanent dwellings upon the Earth
to make - produce - bring forth [ as completed - finished]an Image - a likeness / copy / representation drawn or impressed
from the original
to the Therion
who has - possesses the stricken injury - wound by the strike / blow
of the knife - sword and lived [actively thereafter]. (AWPR) 15And he had power to give life unto the image of the beast, that the image of the beast should both speak, and cause that as many as would not worship the image of the beast should be killed. (KJV)
(15) And was given over to - bestowed upon to it
to give over - bestow
a spirit [ of life, breathing / drawing breath] to
the Image - the likeness / copy / representation drawn or impressed from the original
of the Therion
in order that the Image of the Therion might also speak at random,
and might make - produce - cause - bring about as many as may not
fall down - show respect and obeisance - worship
up to and alongside the Image of the Therion,
in order that they may be slain - killed - put to death. (AWPR)16And he causeth all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, to receive a mark in their right hand, or in their foreheads: (KJV)
(16) And it brings about - causes - makes all,
the small / little and the great / large,
and the materially rich - prosperous - lacking nothing
and the begging poor - materially helpless - completely destitute,
and the free - independent - unconstrained (ones)
and the slaves - servants:
in order that it may give to - bestow - put upon them
a Stamp - cut Engraving - Mark
upon the right hand [inclusive of the wrist area] of them
or upon the Forehead of them / or upon the midst of the eye of them:
(AWPR)
(AWPR)
17And that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name. (KJV)
(17) also, in order that (they) may not have the power or be able
to buy or trade - barter -sell
except he may be having - possessing the Mark,
or the Name of the Therion,
or the number of the Name of it. (AWPR)18Here is wisdom. Let him that hath understanding count the number of the beast: for it is the number of a man; and his number is Six hundred threescore and six. (KJV)
(18) Here is Wisdom - deep knowledge and insight:
The (one) having - possessing
the mind to perceive - recognize - intelligently understand,
let him count - reckon - calculate the number of the Therion,
for - because it is the number of a man,
and the number of it (is) 666. (AWPR)Disclaimer: The Alternate Word Pictures with Reiterations (AWPR) translation should be used as a Bible Study Aid only, and it is recommended that a direct literal translation or the King James Bible be used for regular and ecclesiastical purposes, and that the AWPR be used in association only as a Bible study aid so as to help the reader / user in their Bible Studying to clarify context and Scriptural Intent. Thanks. -- Brianroy
Commentary and Addendum :
----I have formalized the word Therion as the designation of the creature the King James translates as the "Beast", because I believe it to be a more proper designation. In effect, this Therion isn't simply a "wild animal" or "beast" in the usual sense; it is as if a specific "monster creature." Therefore, in order to be true to the Text, you will see me translate as stated.
Also I have added below text from the Ante-Nicene Patristic Work of Irenaeus, student of Polycarp - the bishop of Smyrna who was student to John the Apostle who wrote the Revelation September of 53 A.D.
-- and yes I have done the necessary research to date Revelation as 53 A.D., e.g.
Polycarp, who in or about 108 - 114 A.D. became Irenaeus's teacher, in or about February 70 A.D. Polycarp became John's appointed Bishop in Smyrna, months prior to the fall of Jerusalem. Polycarp was accountable and answerable to his teacher, mentor, and spiritual counselor John the Apostle for over 26 years more until John's death during the Roman reign of Nerva.
Thanks . -- Brianroy
Irenaeus, Against Heresies, Book 5
Chapter XXX.—Although certain as to the number of the name of Antichrist, yet we should come to no rash conclusions as to the name itself, because this number is capable of being fitted to many names. Reasons for this point being reserved by the Holy Spirit. Antichrist’s reign and death.
1. Such, then, being the state of the
case, and this number being found in all the most approved and ancient
copies
ἐν πᾶσι τοῖς σπουδαίοις καὶ ἀρχαίοις ἀντιγράφοις
and those men who saw John face
to face bearing their testimony; while reason also leads us to
conclude that the number of the name of the Beast [the Therion] according to the Greek mode of calculation by the [value of] the letters
contained in it, will amount to 600 and 60 and 6; that is,
the number of tens shall be equal to that of the hundreds, and the number
of hundreds equal to that of the units (for that number which [expresses]
the digit six being adhered to throughout, indicates the recapitulations
of that apostasy, taken in its full extent, which occurred at the
beginning, during the intermediate periods, and which shall take place at
the end)
2. These men, therefore, ought to learn [what really is
the state of the case], and go back to the true number of the name, that
they be not reckoned among false prophets. But, knowing the sure number
declared by Scripture, that is, six hundred sixty and six, let them
await, in the first place, the division of the kingdom into ten; then, in
the next place, when these kings are reigning, and beginning to set their
affairs in order, and advance their kingdom, [let them learn] to
acknowledge that he who shall come claiming the kingdom for himself, and
shall terrify those men of whom we have been speaking, having a name
containing the aforesaid number, is truly the abomination of desolation.
This, too, the apostle affirms: “When they shall say, Peace and
safety, then sudden destruction shall come upon them.” [ 1 Thess. v.
3. ]
And Jeremiah does not merely point out his sudden coming, but he even indicates the tribe from which he shall come, where he says, “We shall hear the voice of his swift horses from Dan; the whole earth shall be moved by the voice of the neighing of his galloping horses: he shall also come and devour the earth, and the fulness thereof, the city also, and they that dwell therein.” [ Jer. viii. 16. ] This, too, is the reason that this tribe is not reckoned in the Apocalypse along with those which are saved. [ Rev. vii. 5–7 cf. Judg. xviii. ]
And Jeremiah does not merely point out his sudden coming, but he even indicates the tribe from which he shall come, where he says, “We shall hear the voice of his swift horses from Dan; the whole earth shall be moved by the voice of the neighing of his galloping horses: he shall also come and devour the earth, and the fulness thereof, the city also, and they that dwell therein.” [ Jer. viii. 16. ] This, too, is the reason that this tribe is not reckoned in the Apocalypse along with those which are saved. [ Rev. vii. 5–7 cf. Judg. xviii. ]
3. It is therefore more certain, and less hazardous, to
await the fulfilment of the prophecy, than to be making surmises, and
casting about for any names that may present themselves, inasmuch as many
names can be found possessing the number mentioned; and the same question
will, after all, remain unsolved. For if there are many names found
possessing this number, it will be asked which among them shall the
coming man bear. It is not through a want of
names containing the number of that name that I say this, but on account
of the fear of God, and zeal for the truth: for the name Evanthas
(ΕΥΑΝΘΑΣ) contains the
required number, but I make no allegation regarding it. Then also Lateinos (ΛΑΤΕΙΝΟΣ)
has the number six hundred and sixty-six; and it is a very probable
[solution], this being the name of the last kingdom [of the four seen by
Daniel]. For the Latins are they who at present bear rule. I will not, however, make any boast
over this. Teitan too,
(ΤΕΙΤΑΝ, the first
syllable being written with the two Greek vowels ε and
ι, among all the names
which are found among us, is rather worthy of credit. For it has in
itself the predicted number, and is composed of six letters, each
syllable containing three letters; and [the word itself] is ancient, and
removed from ordinary use; for among our kings we find none bearing this
name Titan, nor have any of the idols which are worshipped in public
among the Greeks and barbarians this appellation. Among many persons,
too, this name is accounted divine, so that even the sun is termed
“Titan” by those who do now possess [the rule]. This word,
too, contains a certain outward appearance of vengeance, and of one
inflicting merited punishment because he (Antichrist) pretends that he
vindicates the oppressed. And besides this, it is an
ancient name, one worthy of credit, of royal dignity, and still further,
a name belonging to a tyrant. Inasmuch, then, as this name
“Titan” has so much to recommend it, there is a strong degree
of probability, that from among the many [names suggested], we infer,
that perchance he who is to come shall be called “Titan.” We
will not, however, incur the risk of pronouncing positively as to the
name of Antichrist; for if it were necessary that his name should be
distinctly revealed in this present time, it would have been announced by
him who beheld the apocalyptic vision.
...Chapter XXIX.—All things have been created for the service of man. The deceits, wickedness, and apostate power of Antichrist. This was prefigured at the deluge, as afterwards by the persecution of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego.
2. And there is therefore in this beast, when he comes,
a recapitulation made of all sorts of iniquity and of every deceit, in
order that all apostate power, flowing into and being shut up in him, may
be sent into the furnace of fire. Fittingly, therefore, shall his name
possess the number six hundred and sixty-six, since he sums up in his own
person all the commixture of wickedness which took place previous to the
deluge, due to the apostasy of the angels. For Noah was six hundred years
old when the deluge came upon the earth, sweeping away the rebellious
world, for the sake of that most infamous generation which lived in the
times of Noah. And [Antichrist] also sums up every error of devised idols
since the flood, together with the slaying of the prophets and the
cutting off of the just. For that image which was set up by
Nebuchadnezzar had indeed a height of sixty cubits, while the breadth was
six cubits; on account of which Ananias, Azarias, and Misaël, when they
did not worship it, were cast into a furnace of fire, pointing out
prophetically, by what happened to them, the wrath against the righteous
which shall arise towards the [time of the] end. For that image, taken as
a whole, was a prefiguring of this man’s coming, decreeing that he
should undoubtedly himself alone be worshipped by all men. Thus, then,
the six hundred years of Noah, in whose time the deluge occurred because
of the apostasy, and the number of the cubits of the image for which
these just men were sent into the fiery furnace, do indicate the number
of the name of that man in whom is concentrated the whole apostasy of six
thousand years, and unrighteousness, and wickedness, and false prophecy,
and deception; for which things’ sake a cataclysm of fire shall
also come [upon the earth].
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