Reference

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.
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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?

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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.

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

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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.

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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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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.

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.