Revelation 13:6
“And he opened his mouth in blasphemy against God, to blaspheme his name, and his tabernacle, and them that dwell in heaven.”
Revelation 13:6 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- And he opened his mouth in blasphemy against God, to blaspheme his name, and his tabernacle, and them that dwell in heaven.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- And he opened his mouth unto blasphemies against God, to blaspheme his name, and his tabernacle, and them that dwell in heaven.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- And he opened his mouth for blasphemies against God, to blaspheme his name, and his tabernacle, even them that dwell in the heaven.
- DARBYDarby
- And it opened its mouth for blasphemies against God, to blaspheme his name and his tabernacle, and those who have their tabernacle in the heaven.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- He opened his mouth for blasphemy against God, to blaspheme his name, and his dwelling, those who dwell in heaven.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- and it did open its mouth for evil-speaking toward God, to speak evil of His name, and of His tabernacle, and of those who in the heaven tabernacle,
- BPVBiblePics Version
- It opened its mouth in blasphemy against God, to blaspheme His name, His tabernacle, and those who dwell in heaven.
Context: Revelation 13
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?
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.
6And he opened his mouth in blasphemy against God, to blaspheme his name, and his tabernacle, and them that dwell in heaven.
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.
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.
About Revelation 13: The Beast out of the Sea and the Beast out of the Earth
This chapter describes two beasts, one out of the sea and one out of the earth, who represent the power of evil and the deception of the end times. The chapter warns against worshiping these beasts and encourages faithfulness to God.
Commentary
Revelation 13 is a chapter that speaks of two beasts that will arise in the end times. The first beast is described as having seven heads and ten horns, and it is given authority by the dragon. This beast is said to blaspheme God and to make war against the saints. The second beast is described as having two horns like a lamb, but it speaks like a dragon. This beast is said to cause people to worship the first beast and to make an image of it.