Revelation 13:4
King James Version
28 Jul 2026
“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?”
προσκυνέω
to fawn or crouch to, i.e. (literally or figuratively) prostrate oneself in homage (do reverence to, adore)
δράκων
dragon
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δράκων
Dragon, ancient serpent. Drakōn. The great dragon was thrown down, that ancient serpent called the devil. He fascinates only to destroy. Do not be enchanted.
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δίδωμι
gave
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δίδωμι
To give, to grant, to bestow. Didomi. God so loved the world that He gave. Giving is the language of love. The greatest gift is always the giver themselves.
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ἐξουσία
authority
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ἐξουσία
Authority, right, power. Exousia. All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Jesus delegates His authority to His church. We operate under His commission.
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θηρίον
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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λέγω
saying;
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λέγω
To say, to speak with authority. Jesus said and it was so. When Jesus speaks everything listens. His words carry the weight of creation behind them.
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τίς
Who
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τίς
Who, which, what. Tis. Scripture asks it constantly: who do you say that I am? The questions of God are not requests for information. They are invitations to search.
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ὅμοιος
is] like
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ὅμοιος
Like, similar, resembling. The fourth person in the fire is like the Son of God. In the furnace of your trial Jesus is there with you.
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δύναμαι
is able
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δύναμαι
To be able, to have power, to be capable. Dunamai. With God all things are possible. The limit of what is possible is not human ability but divine will.
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πολεμέω
to make war
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πολεμέω
To war, to battle, to fight. Polemeō. The same word describes both earthly conflict and the spiritual battles raging around us. Not every fight is yours to enter, but none are won by standing still.
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