Revelation 17:11
The beast that was, and is not, is an eighth, but it belongs to the seven, and it goes to destruction.
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King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)
And the beast that was, and is not, even he is the eighth, and is of the seven, and goeth into perdition.
KJV1611 – Modern English
The beast that was, and is not, is himself also the eighth, and is of the seven, and goes to destruction.
King James Version 1611 (Original)
And the beast that was, and is not, even he is the eighth, and is of the seven, and goeth into perdition.
American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers
And{G2532} the beast{G2342} that{G3739} was,{G2258} and{G2532} is{G2076} not,{G3756} is{G2076} himself{G846} also{G2532} an eighth,{G3590} and{G2532} is{G2076} of{G1537} the seven;{G2033} and{G2532} he goeth{G5217} into{G1519} perdition.{G684}
King James Version with Strong's Numbers
And{G2532} the beast{G2342} that{G3739} was{G2258}{(G5713)}, and{G2532} is{G2076}{(G5748)} not{G3756}, even{G2532} he{G846} is{G2076}{(G5748)} the eighth{G3590}, and{G2532} is{G2076}{(G5748)} of{G1537} the seven{G2033}, and{G2532} goeth{G5217}{(G5719)} into{G1519} perdition{G684}.
Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)
And the beste that was and ys not is even the ayght and ys one of the seven and shall goo into destruccion.
Coverdale Bible (1535)
And the beest that was, and is not, is eue the eyght, and is of the seuen, and shal go in to destruccion.
Geneva Bible (1560)
And the beast that was, and is not, is euen the eight, and is one of the seuen, and shall goe into destruction.
Bishops' Bible (1568)
And the beast that was, and is not, is euen the eyght, and is one of the seuen, and shall go into destruction.
Authorized King James Version (1611)
And the beast that was, and is not, even he is the eighth, and is of the seven, and goeth into perdition.
Webster's Bible (1833)
The beast that was, and is not, is himself also an eighth, and is of the seven; and he goes to destruction.
Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)
and the beast that was, and is not, he also is eighth, and out of the seven he is, and to destruction he doth go away.
American Standard Version (1901)
And the beast that was, and is not, is himself also an eighth, and is of the seven; and he goeth into perdition.
American Standard Version (1901)
And the beast that was, and is not, is himself also an eighth, and is of the seven; and he goeth into perdition.
Bible in Basic English (1941)
And the beast which was, and is not, is himself the eighth, and is of the seven; and he goes into destruction.
World English Bible (2000)
The beast that was, and is not, is himself also an eighth, and is of the seven; and he goes to destruction.
NET Bible® (New English Translation)
The beast that was, and is not, is himself an eighth king and yet is one of the seven, and is going to destruction.
Referenced Verses
- Rev 17:8 : 8 The beast you saw was, and is not, and is about to ascend from the abyss and go to destruction. Those who dwell on the earth, whose names have not been written in the book of life from the foundation of the world, will marvel when they see the beast, because it was, is not, and yet is.
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- Rev 17:7-104 verses87%
7 Then the angel said to me, 'Why are you amazed? I will tell you the mystery of the woman and of the beast with the seven heads and ten horns that carries her.'
8 The beast you saw was, and is not, and is about to ascend from the abyss and go to destruction. Those who dwell on the earth, whose names have not been written in the book of life from the foundation of the world, will marvel when they see the beast, because it was, is not, and yet is.
9 This calls for a mind with wisdom. The seven heads are seven mountains on which the woman sits.
10 They are also seven kings: five have fallen, one is, and the other has not yet come. When he does come, he must remain for only a short time.
- Rev 17:12-132 verses80%
12 The ten horns you saw are ten kings, who have not yet received a kingdom, but they will receive authority as kings for one hour along with the beast.
13 These kings have one purpose, and they will give their power and authority to the beast.
- Rev 13:1-55 verses77%
1 Then I saw a beast rising out of the sea. It had seven heads and ten horns, and on its horns were ten crowns, and on its heads were names of blasphemy.
2 The beast I saw was like a leopard, its feet were like those of a bear, and its mouth was like a lion's mouth. The dragon gave the beast his power, his throne, and great authority.
3 One of the beast's heads appeared to have been fatally wounded, but its mortal wound was healed. The whole earth marveled and followed the beast.
4 They worshiped the dragon because he had given authority to the beast, and they worshiped the beast, saying, "Who is like the beast? Who can wage war against it?"
5 The beast was given a mouth to speak arrogant words and blasphemies, and it was given authority to act for forty-two months.
- Dan 7:3-75 verses77%
3 Four great beasts, each different from the other, came up out of the sea.
4 The first was like a lion and had wings like an eagle. I watched until its wings were plucked off, and it was lifted up from the ground to stand on two feet like a man, and a human heart was given to it.
5 Then I saw a second beast, which looked like a bear. It was raised up on one side, and it had three ribs in its mouth between its teeth. And they said to it, 'Arise, devour much flesh!'
6 After this, I looked, and behold, there was another beast, like a leopard. It had four wings of a bird on its back, and the beast had four heads. Dominion was given to it.
7 After this, I saw in the visions of the night a fourth beast, terrifying, dreadful, and exceedingly strong. It had large iron teeth and devoured, crushed, and trampled the remainder with its feet. It was different from all the beasts that came before it, and it had ten horns.
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7 When they have completed their testimony, the beast that rises from the abyss will wage war with them, conquer them, and kill them.
- Rev 17:15-184 verses76%
15 Then he said to me, 'The waters you saw, where the prostitute sits, are peoples, multitudes, nations, and tongues.'
16 The ten horns you saw, and the beast, will hate the prostitute. They will leave her desolate and naked, devour her flesh, and burn her with fire.
17 For God has put it into their hearts to carry out His purpose by agreeing to give their kingdom to the beast, until the words of God are fulfilled.
18 And the woman you saw is the great city that rules over the kings of the earth.
- Dan 7:11-122 verses76%
11 I continued to watch because of the sound of the boastful words spoken by the horn. I watched until the beast was slain, and its body was destroyed and given over to be burned with fire.
12 As for the rest of the beasts, their dominion was taken away, but their lives were prolonged for a season and a time.
- Dan 7:23-264 verses75%
23 He said, 'The fourth beast will be a fourth kingdom on earth, different from all the other kingdoms. It will devour the whole earth, trample it, and crush it.'
24 The ten horns represent ten kings who will rise from this kingdom. Another king, different from the previous ones, will rise after them and will subdue three kings.
25 He will speak words against the Most High, oppress the holy ones of the Most High, and plan to change times and laws. The holy ones will be handed over to him for a time, times, and half a time.
26 But the court will convene, and his dominion will be taken away, annihilated, and destroyed forever.
- Rev 13:11-122 verses75%
11 Then I saw another beast rising out of the earth. It had two horns like a lamb, but it spoke like a dragon.
12 It exercises all the authority of the first beast on its behalf, and it makes the earth and its inhabitants worship the first beast, whose mortal wound was healed.
- Rev 17:1-33 verses74%
1 Then one of the seven angels who had the seven bowls came and spoke with me, saying, 'Come, I will show you the judgment of the great prostitute who sits on many waters.'
2 With her, the kings of the earth committed sexual immorality, and the inhabitants of the earth were made drunk with the wine of her immorality.
3 Then he carried me away in the Spirit into a wilderness. There I saw a woman sitting on a scarlet beast that was full of blasphemous names and had seven heads and ten horns.
- Dan 7:19-213 verses73%
19 Then I wanted to know the truth about the fourth beast, which was different from all the others—exceedingly terrifying, with iron teeth and bronze claws, which devoured, crushed, and trampled the remainder with its feet.
20 And about the ten horns that were on its head, and the other horn that came up, before which three fell—the horn that had eyes and a mouth speaking great things, and whose appearance was greater than the others.
21 As I was watching, that horn made war against the holy ones and was prevailing against them.
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17 These great beasts, which are four, are four kings that will rise from the earth.
- Rev 13:17-182 verses73%
17 so that no one can buy or sell unless they have the mark: the name of the beast or the number of its name.
18 This calls for wisdom: Let the one who has understanding calculate the number of the beast, for it is the number of a man, and its number is 666.
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7 The first living creature was like a lion, the second living creature was like an ox, the third living creature had a face like a man, and the fourth living creature was like a flying eagle.
- Rev 13:14-152 verses71%
14 It deceives those who dwell on the earth by the signs it was allowed to perform in the presence of the beast, telling those who live on the earth to make an image to the beast that was wounded by the sword and yet lived.
15 It was allowed to give breath to the image of the beast so that the image of the beast could speak and cause all who would not worship the image of the beast to be killed.
- Rev 13:7-82 verses71%
7 It was also given power to wage war against the saints and to conquer them. It was given authority over every tribe, people, language, and nation.
8 All those who live on the earth will worship it, everyone whose names have not been written in the Lamb's book of life, the Lamb who was slain from the foundation of the world.
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5 On her forehead was written a name: 'Mystery, Babylon the Great, the Mother of Prostitutes and of the Abominations of the Earth.'
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11 The smoke of their torment will rise forever and ever. There will be no rest day or night for those who worship the beast and its image, or for anyone who receives the mark bearing its name."
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7 Then one of the four living creatures gave the seven angels seven golden bowls filled with the wrath of God, who lives forever and ever.
- Rev 19:19-202 verses70%
19 Then I saw the beast and the kings of the earth and their armies gathered together to make war against the rider on the horse and His army.
20 But the beast was captured, and with him the false prophet who had performed the signs on his behalf. By these signs he had deceived those who had received the mark of the beast and worshiped its image. The two of them were thrown alive into the lake of fire burning with sulfur.
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9 A third angel followed them and said in a loud voice, "If anyone worships the beast and its image and receives its mark on their forehead or on their hand,
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10 And the devil, who deceived them, was thrown into the lake of fire and sulfur, where the beast and the false prophet are. They will be tormented day and night forever and ever.