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Revelation 13:11

Revelation 13:11
And I beheld another beast coming up out of the earth; and he had two horns like a lamb, and he spake as a dragon.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

And he exerciseth all the power of the first beast before him,.... Sitting in the same seat, having the same power and authority from the dragon, making war with the saints by preaching and writing…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

And I beheld another beast - Compare the notes on Rev 13:1. This was so distinct from the first that its characteristics could be described, though, as shown in the Analysis of the Chapter, there was…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

And I beheld another beast coming up out of the earth - As a beast has already been shown to be the symbol of a kingdom or empire, the rising up of this second beast must consequently represent the…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Revelation 13:11-18

Those who think the first beast signifies Rome pagan by this second beast would understand Rome papal, which promotes idolatry and tyranny, but in a more soft and lamb-like manner: those that…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

The Beast from the Land, Rev 13:11-16

11. another beast Afterwards called the False Prophet, Rev 16:13; Rev 19:20; Rev 20:10. Some think that it is he, rather than the first Beast, who is to be…