Reference

Revelation 13:6

Symbolic / Figurative Language The Beast from the Sea (Revelation 13)Heavenly Sanctuary

“And he opened his mouth in blasphemy against God, to blaspheme his name, and his tabernacle, and them that dwell in heaven.”

And 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?

And there was given unto him a mouth speaking great things and blasphemies; and power was given unto him to continue forty and two months.

And he opened his mouth in blasphemy against God, to blaspheme his name, and his tabernacle, and them that dwell in heaven.

And 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.

And 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.

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The Beast from the Sea (Revelation 13)

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Heavenly Sanctuary

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Symbolic / Figurative Language

The verse describes an action ("opened his mouth in blasphemy") and its direct objects ("his name," "his tabernacle," "them that dwell in heaven") using literal language, without employing metaphors, similes, or other figurative devices within the statement itself. The act of blasphemy and its targets are presented as straightforward declarations.

The Beast from the Sea (Revelation 13)

The verse describes an action ("opened his mouth in blasphemy") but does not explicitly name or describe "The Beast from the Sea" or any of its defining characteristics as outlined in the theme definition. Therefore, without prior knowledge of Revelation 13, one cannot definitively link this verse to that specific entity.

Heavenly Sanctuary

The verse mentions "his tabernacle" and "them that dwell in heaven," which could be interpreted as referring to God's dwelling place and inhabitants in a general sense, rather than specifically implying a structured, functional sanctuary or a place of priestly ministry. The focus of the verse is on blasphemy, not on describing the nature or function of a heavenly sanctuary.

Symbolic / Figurative Language

Cross-References

2 Thessalonians 2:4Thematic

“Who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God, or that is worshipped; so that he as God sitteth in the temple of God, shewing himself that he is God.”

Ezekiel 9:4Thematic

“And the Lord said unto him, Go through the midst of the city, through the midst of Jerusalem, and set a mark upon the foreheads of the men that sigh and that cry for all the abominations that be done in the midst thereof.”

Psalms 73:9Thematic

“They set their mouth against the heavens, and their tongue walketh through the earth.”

John 8:44Thematic

“Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it.”

Psalms 139:20Thematic

“For they speak against thee wickedly, and thine enemies take thy name in vain.”

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