We'll send you an email with steps on how to reset your password. Revelation 13:14 Parallel Verses [⇓ See commentary ⇓] Revelation 13:14, NIV: "Because of the signs it was given power to perform on behalf of the first beast, it deceived the inhabitants of the earth.It ordered them to set up an image in honor of the beast who was wounded by the sword and yet lived." pp. According to the prophet’s conception (cf. Chapter 13 John sees fierce-looking beasts that represent degenerate earthly kingdoms controlled by Satan—The devil works miracles and deceives men. Many people today love the sea, but as a whole the Jewish people in Biblical times regarded the sea as a wild, untamed, frightening plac… Ex. . Rev 22:14 Zechariah 14:4-5 Commentary: The Mount of Olives was literally split in Two from East to West by a Road in the First Century.. Many people today love the sea, but as a whole the Jewish people in Biblical times regarded the sea as a wild, untamed, frightening plac… 2:4). And the beast which I saw was like unto a leopard, and his feet were as the feet of a bear, and his … (Read Revelation 14:6-13) The progress of the Reformation appears to be here set forth. Then I stood on the sand of the sea: In Revelation 12, John’s vision mainly had heaven in view. that they should make an image to the beast which had the wound by a sword, and did live; meaning the Roman empire, which had received a deadly wound in its sixth head, the emperors, by the sword of the Goths, Huns, &c. but now revived in its seventh head, the pope of Rome, to whom the ten kings gave their kingdoms: the image made to this beast some understand of the translation of the empire to Charles the great, and his successors the emperors, by the pope of Rome, he ordaining so many electors to chose a king of the Romans, and elect an emperor when one was wanting; and this was an image to the first beast, a shadow, an appearance of the Roman empire, and but a shadow; for the power of inaugurating and crowning these emperors, and of setting up and deposing them when the pope pleased, lie reserved to himself: but rather this designs the image worship, or the worshipping of idols of gold and silver, of wood and stone, which he caused the inhabitants of the earth to make, and give adoration to; or else the whole Papal religion, and the Papacy itself, for the beast, and the image of the beast, are all along in this book afterwards mentioned together as being the same, Revelation 14:9, which is an image of the Gentile religion, in their high priest, priests, temples, idols, offerings, garments, worshipping of angels, and saints departed, with a numerous train of rites and ceremonies, borrowed from the old Pagan religion; hence the Papists are called Gentiles, Revelation 11:2, the Roman empire, represented by these two beasts, and this image, had now one head, the pope, as before an emperor, and a religion in it much resembling its ancient one; but, before that was set up, this image was in being. I do! Thus, the two stages of the Abomination of Desolation, lasting a total of 1,290 days will be the declaration of deity by the Antichrist in the Holy of Holies followed by the setting up of his image in the same place.2, The making of an image to the beast (v. 14), or an image of the beast (v. 15), the giving breath to the image, and the requirement that all men worship it are difficult features to correlate with any action known to have occurred in Israel in the first century. Raymond de Pennafort laid his cloak on the sea, and sailed from Majorca to Barcelona, a distance of a hundred and sixty miles, in six hours. To the *church in Laodicea. Revelation 20 expands Revelation 14:6-7. According to the prophet’s conception (cf. 1. Revelation 15-16 will expand Revelation 14:14-20. The word rendered "image" - εἰκών eikōn - means properly: (a) an image, effigy, figure, as an idol, image, or figure; Here the meaning would seem to be that, in order to secure the acknowledgment of the beast, and the homage to be rendered to him, there was something like a statue made, or that John saw in vision such a representation - that is, that a state of things existed as if such a statue were made, and people were constrained to acknowledge this. The beast of Revelation 13 was terrifying and awesome; he even can make war against the saints and overcome them (Revelation 13:7). had—So B and Andreas read. . Revelation 6:1-17. In each case, Christ's admonition is that we should have a healthy skepticism of miracles because miracles may produce deception. Under him the empire ceased, until it was revived in the days of Charlemagne. INTRODUCTION A. John 13:34-35 "A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another. See on John 1:1. (NKJV) B. "This one has "two horns like a lamb and spoke like a dragon." Thus, Colossians 1:15, where, in the image there is an implied contrast with the invisible God. Fulfilled! Chapters 10-14 cover personalities and events that fit into various places in this seven-year tribulation period. Mark Mark 13:22). Revelation 17-18 will expand Revelation 14:8-13. Revelation 13:8; Revelation 13:14.f.) Revelation 6:1-17. 13 # ch. 16:3 The 2 Plague—The Sea Turns to Blood: This second plague kills every living thing in many of … Jesus suggested that only those protected by the Holy Spirit would be able to resist his ability to convince. Thus, man is said to be the image of God (1 Corinthians 11:7). This section will be expanded in chapters 15-19. This implies that there would be authority, and that this authority would be exercised to secure this object. Revelation 13 - The dragon* stood on the shore of the sea. The 7 *seals: Revelation 6:1-8:1: The first 6 *seals. [Note: Ladd, p226.] Copyright © 2021, Bible Study Tools. Revelation 3:7-13. Revelation 3:7-13. And he deceives Empowered by the great deceiver (Rev. 12:9+), he produces the fruit of deception. This probably occurs after the initial declaration of deity made in the person of the Beast himself (2Th. Which had the wound by a sword, and did live - Which had a wound that was naturally fatal. Revelation 13:14 - And he deceives those who dwell on the earth because of the signs which it was given him to perform in the presence of the beast, telling those who dwell on the earth to make an image to the beast who *had the wound of the sword and has come to life. Revelation 13-14 - Dr. Charles Revis - 7 Nov 1999 When you go to a restaurant do you have trouble deciding what to order? See, I have told you beforehand”, “You shall not make for yourself a carved image—any likeness, California - Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Revelation 9:14 Parallel Verses [⇓ See commentary ⇓] Revelation 9:14, NIV: "It said to the sixth angel who had the trumpet, 'Release the four angels who are bound at the great river Euphrates.'" Saying to them that dwell on the earth - That is, as far as its influence would extend. preterist commentary on revelation and the seven trumpets and bowls “The 6 th angel poured his bowl on the EUPHRATES, AND IT DRIED UP FOR THE KINGS OF THE EAST.” (Rev 16:12) “DEMONS PERFORMED MIRACULOUS SIGNS, and they went to the kings of the world, … That he maketh five come down from heaven on the earth in the sight of men - That is, he pretends this; he accomplishes an effect as if he did it. 1 a And I stood upon the sand of the sea, and saw a beast rise up out of the b sea, having seven heads and ten horns, and upon his horns ten crowns, and upon his heads the name of blasphemy. Revelation 3:7-13. 2Th. I. Barton, Bruce B. II. p. 356, 3, pp. 2:4), and Jesus tells us that the abomination stands in the “holy place” (Mtt. The four proclamations are plain in their meaning; that all Christians may be encouraged, in the time of trial, to be faithful to their Lord. Revelation—Commentaries. Revelation 13-14 New International Version (NIV) The Beast out of the Sea 13 The dragon[ a] stood on the shore of the sea. Romans 1:24, an image of men, birds, beasts, etc. And deceiveth them that dwell on the earth by. 1 We have no information as to the size of the image. 1:10, 12; Luke 9:54 making fire come down from heaven to earth in front of people, 14 and by the signs that it is allowed to work in the presence of # 13:14 Or on behalf of the beast # [ch. Now the scene of his vision shifted to the earth, and in his vision he stood on the sand of the sea. And the beast which I saw was like unto a leopard, and his feet were as the feet of a bear, and his … That he maketh five come down from heaven on the earth in the sight of men - That is, he pretends this; he accomplishes an effect as if he did it. with all power and signs and lying wonders, and with all deceivableness of unrighteousess. Revelation 3:14-22 – [Laodicea] (Rev 3:14) – 14 And to the angel of the church in Laodicea write: These things saith the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of God: “to the angel” (See commentary Rev 1:20 and Rev 2:1 – Ephesus) “the Amen” Trustworthy, firm, true, truly, certain, faithfulness, surely. p. 306, iii. It’s Your Choice: Beast or Lamb? “For false christs and false prophets will rise and show great signs and wonders to deceive, if possible, even the elect. 1 a And I stood upon the sand of the sea, and saw a beast rise up out of the b sea, having seven heads and ten horns, and upon his horns ten crowns, and upon his heads the name of blasphemy.. 2 And 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 a power, and his seat, and great authority. Does it witness to the ultimate reality, the will of God? It is not that the miracle does not occur. 2:9-11 It performs great signs, even # ch. Read Introduction to Revelation “The sea gave up the dead who were in it, and Death and Hades delivered up the dead who were in them. The Breviary teems with examples of miracles performed by the saints. Christ is therefore the εἰκών of God. 16:14; 19:20; Deut. And the beast which I saw was like unto a leopard, and his feet were as the feet of a bear, and his … In Revelation 13:11-17, John describes "another beast coming up out of the earth. And they were judged, each one according to his works. (20) That is, images, by enallage or change of the number: for the worship of them ever since the second Council of Nicea, has been ordained in the Church by public credit and authority, contrary to the Law of God. 193-201; Lady Morgan's Italy, ii. Worship of the image made to the Beast is a flagrant violation of the second of the Ten Commandments: “You shall not make for yourself a carved image—any likeness of anything that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth; you shall not bow down to them or serve them” (Ex. 52B. a. "By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love forone another." The chronology of events resumes in chapter 15. 13:1-3; Matt. Proud member The first of two beasts (Revelation 13:1-10) 13 # ch. 24:15-16: . Rev 22:13 “Alpha and the Omega.” For information on this phrase, see commentary on Revelation 1:8. Revelation 14 will answer two important questions raised by Revelation 13. Christ is called the image of God (Colossians 1:15; 2 Corinthians 4:4). . 1:10, 12; Luke 9:54 making fire come down from heaven to earth in front of people, 14 and by the signs that it is allowed to work in the presence of # 13:14 Or on behalf of the beast # [ch. i. Mat. 20:9; 1 Kgs. That is, according to the explanation given above, the Roman imperial power was "wounded with a fatal wound" by the invasions of the northern hordes - the sword of the conquerors. While Scripture does not say, it would appear that one purpose of the icon is to occupy the place of worship in the “holy place” (Mtt. Here the angel referred to his resuscitation of a formerly dead nation (cf. Description - Garland's work is one of the best commentaries available on the book of the Revelation. The word also involves the idea of manifestation. by the means of those miracles which he had power to do in the sight of the beast; the secular power of the Papacy encouraging, confirming, and giving a sanction to those lying miracles, and obliging all to believe them, and come into the things, doctrines, or practices, they are designed to promote: saying to them that dwell on the earth: the apostate church, or the carnal inhabitants of the empire: ordering and commanding them. Commentary on Revelation 13:11-18 (Read Revelation 13:11-18) Those who understand the first beast to denote a worldly power, take the second to be also a persecuting and assumed power, which acts under the disguise of religion, and of charity to the souls of men. Description - Garland's work is one of the best commentaries available on the book of the Revelation.Garland approaches the text from a literal perspective and also assesses the weaknesses of various non-literal interpretations. 3 Steve Gregg, Revelation Four Views: A Parallel Commentary (Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson, 1997), 300. Thus Matthew 22:20, of the likeness of Caesar on the coin. Revelation 4:1-11 *Worship of the *Lamb. 1 John 4:7-8 Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. Such things are constantly occurring; and it is by these that the supremacy of the papacy has been and is sustained. of However, there is a brief, five-verse introduction to these events in Revelation 11:15-19. See, I have told you beforehand” (Mtt. by the means of those miracles—rather as Greek, "on account of (because of; in consequence of) those miracles. Read Introduction to Revelation “Now when the dragon saw that he had been cast to the earth, he persecuted the woman who gave birth to the male Child.But the woman was given two wings of a great eagle, that she might fly into the wilderness to her place, where she is nourished for a time and times and half a time, from the presence of the serpent. The four proclamations are plain in their meaning; that all Christians may be encouraged, in the time of trial, to be faithful to their Lord. This would receive its fulfillment if it be supposed that the first "beast" represented the ancient Roman civil power as such; that this died away - as if the head had received a fatal wound; that it was again revived under the influence of the papacy; and that, under that influence, a civil government, strongly resembling the old Roman dominion, was caused to exist, depending for its vital energy on the papacy, and, in its turn, lending its aid to support the papacy. 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: make an image to the beast which had the wound by a sword. Read parallel Bibles online translations with Strong's Concordance & Hebrew and Greek. “first and the last.” For information on this phrase, see commentary on Revelation 1:17. The only clue given is that it will be something standing (like an image or idol) in the Holy Place. See Forsyth's Italy, ii. 2:9-11 It performs great signs, even # ch. 24:24-25 cf. Commentary on Revelation 13:11-18 (Read Revelation 13:11-18) Those who understand the first beast to denote a worldly power, take the second to be also a persecuting and assumed power, which acts under the disguise of religion, and of charity to the souls of men. Revelation 7:1-17. The design of the series of this wonderfully helpful series is to be biblical in exposition, doctrinal (in line with the Westminster Confession of Faith, etc. Revelation 13:14 And deceives 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. ◄ Revelation 13:14 ► And 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. Revelation 14 Chapter 13 We have, in this chapter, a further discovery and description of the church’s enemies: not other enemies than are mentioned before, but described after another manner, that the methods of their enmity may more fully appear. (21) In the Greek the word is in the Dative case, as much to say, as to the worship, honour and obeying of the beast: for by this maintenance of images, this pseudo-prophetical beast mightily profits the beast of Rome, of whom long ago he received them. . 4 Who shall not fear, O Lord, and glorify thy name? Revelation 13:14 Context. Εἰκών is a figure or likeness. Then I stood on the sand of the sea. 16:3 The 2 Plague—The Sea Turns to Blood: This second plague kills every living thing in many of … But it is a further question as to whether a particular reference lies in this statement of place, which (3220) follows not so much from the symbol of Daniel 7, and from Revelation 17:1; Revelation 17:5, as rather from the parallelism of Revelation 13:11, where the ἐκ τῆς γῆς has in fact an inner relation (Revelation 13:12). 24:24; 2 Thess. Osborne, Grant R. III. All rights reserved. Revelation 13:13-14. In this it resembles χαρακτήρ image in Hebrews 1:3. Revelation 17-18 will expand Revelation 14:8-13. Besides the idea of likeness, the word involves the idea of representation, though not of perfect representation. 1. for thou only art holy; for all the nations shall … See Gibbon, iii.344ff. Now the scene of his vision shifted to the earth, and in his vision he stood on the sand of the sea. 14 Then Death and Hades were cast into the lake of fire. Furthermore, the Daniel and Matthew passages implied an image or idol that would be erected in the Temple. If this is not absolutely true, it is not absolutely far from the truth. Revelation 13:14 (1) And he deceives those who dwell on the earth (2) because of the signs which it was given him to perform in the presence of the beast, (3) telling those who dwell on the earth to make an image to the beast (4) who had the wound of the sword and has come to life. . He claims to be god, but lacks God’s omnipresence. Mat. the fate of pagans must have been a foregone conclusion, when the Imperial cultus was made the test of character; in which case “the scene before the white throne is rather a final statement of judgment than a statement of final judgment” (Gilbert). on StudyLight.org Security and *salvation. It is not necessary to suppose that he actually did this, anymore than it is to suppose that he actually performed the other pretended miracles referred to in other places. Its power, however, was restored by the papacy, giving life to what resembled essentially the Roman civil jurisdiction - the "image" of the former beast; and that power, thus restored, asserted its dominion again, as the prolonged Roman dominion - the fourth kingdom of Daniel (see the notes on Daniel 7:19 ff) - over the world. Read Introduction to Revelation “Now when the dragon saw that he had been cast to the earth, he persecuted the woman who gave birth to the male Child.But the woman was given two wings of a great eagle, that she might fly into the wilderness to her place, where she is nourished for a time and times and half a time, from the presence of the serpent. preterist commentary on revelation and the seven trumpets and bowls “The 6 th angel poured his bowl on the EUPHRATES, AND IT DRIED UP FOR THE KINGS OF THE EAST.” (Rev 16:12) “DEMONS PERFORMED MIRACULOUS SIGNS, and they went to the kings of the world, … In compliance with her earnest solicitations, the consecrated wafer was laid on her breast; the priest prayed; the wafer vanished, and Juliana expired. The word played an important part in the Arian controversy, in which the distinction was sharply emphasized between εἰκών image as assuming a prototype, and therefore as properly representing the relation of the Son to the Father, and ὁμοίωμα likeness, as implying mere similitude, and not embodying the essential verity of the prototype. See the notes on Revelation 13:3. To the *church in Laodicea. Justin, I may have to say that the issue on the chronology of the book of revelation could be the source of your confusion. . The image involves the likeness, but the likeness does not involve the image. This is the second death, the lake of fire. This even is also mentioned in Matthew Mat. 2Th. Compare Revelation 13:14. the Abomination of Desolation must include something more than merely the Antichrist’s self-proclamation of deity. on StudyLight.org However, there is a brief, five-verse introduction to these events in Revelation 11:15-19.