Revelation 13:1
King James Version
28 Jul 2026
“And I stood upon the sand of the sea, and saw a beast rise up out of the sea, having seven heads and ten horns, and upon his horns ten crowns, and upon his heads the name of blasphemy.”
εἴδω
To know, to see, to perceive. Paul said I determined to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified.
θάλασσα
sea
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θάλασσα
Sea, large body of water. Thalassa. God set the boundaries of the sea and walks upon its waves. What terrifies you, he commands.
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θηρίον
a beast
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θηρίον
Wild beast, dangerous animal. Thērion. In Revelation, the beast becomes the symbol of godless power arrayed against the people of God. Not every danger wears a face you recognize. Stay watchful.
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ἔχω
having
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ἔχω
To have, to hold, to possess. I have learned in whatever state I am to be content. Contentment is not about having more but appreciating what you have.
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κέρας
horns
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κέρας
Horn, symbol of power. Kéras. In Scripture, horns represent strength, dominion, and the rise and fall of kingdoms. God exalts the horn of his anointed. True power belongs to him alone.
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δέκα
ten
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δέκα
Ten. Deka. Ten virgins, ten coins, ten lepers. God's completeness often arrives in tens. Count carefully what he has given you.
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κεφαλή
heads
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κεφαλή
Head, authority, source. Kephalē. Christ is the head of the church, and the husband is the head of the wife. Headship is never about dominance. It is about sacrificial responsibility.
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ἑπτά
seven
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ἑπτά
Seven, the number of completion. Hepta. Scripture marks sevens everywhere: days of creation, churches, seals, spirits before the throne. When God uses seven, he is signaling fullness. Pay attention.
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διάδημα
royal crowns
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διάδημα
Crown, royal diadem. Diádēma. The beast wears many diadems, but so does the King of kings. Every crown is a claim of authority. Only one claim is true.
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ὄνομα
names
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ὄνομα
A name, a reputation, a character. There is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved. The name of Jesus is unique and exclusive.
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