The Beast
Persecuting World Power Opposed to God
Name Information
- Meaning: Symbolic apocalyptic title
- Language of Origin: Greek
- Gender Usage: Masculine
The Beast from the sea in Revelation symbolizes a blasphemous, persecuting world power energized by the Dragon. It demands worship, wages war against the saints, and exercises authority over the nations—yet its reign is temporary and ends in destruction.
⏰ End-time climax of anti-God empire (prefigured in history)
Roles
- Tyrant
- Blasphemer
- Persecutor
Relationships
- Companion: The False Prophet
Story
Rises from the sea with blasphemous names and beastly features.
Given power to make war on the saints and conquer for a time.
Allied with the False Prophet to enforce idolatrous worship.
Destroyed at the appearing of Christ, the Word of God.
Spiritual Significance
- Embodies state power hostile to God, demanding worship.
- Receives authority from the Dragon; amazes and deceives the world.
- Ultimately captured and thrown alive into the lake of fire.
Christ Connection
The Beast mimics kingship; Christ is the true King who judges and reigns forever.
What We Can Learn
- Political powers can become idolatrous when they seek divine honors.
- Persecution is real but limited by God’s sovereignty.
- Christ’s kingdom outlasts every empire.
Memory Verses
People worshiped the dragon because he had given authority to the beast…
— Revelation 13:4
Key Passages
- Revelation 13:1–10
- Revelation 17:1–18
- Revelation 19:19–21
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