Revelation 13:15

KJV1611 – Modern English

And he had power to give life to the image of the beast, that the image of the beast should both speak and cause as many as would not worship the image of the beast to be killed.

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Other Translations

  • Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

    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.

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    And he had power to give life unto the image of the beast, that the image of the beast should both speak, and cause that as many as would not worship the image of the beast should be killed.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    And it was given [unto him] to give breath to it, [even] to the image to the beast, that the image of the beast should both speak, and cause that as many as should not worship the image of the beast should be killed.

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    And he had power to give life unto the image of the beast, that the image of the beast should both speak, and cause that as many as would not worship the image of the beast should be killed.

  • Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

    And he had power to geve a sprete vnto the ymage of the beest and that the ymage of the beest shuld speake and shuld cause that as many as wolde not worshyppe the ymage of the beest shuld be kylled.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    And he had power to geue a sprete vnto the ymage of the beest, and that the ymage of the beest shulde speake, and shulde cause, that as many as wolde not worshippe the ymage of the beest, shulde be kylled.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    And it was permitted to him to giue a spirit vnto the image of the beast, so that the image of the beast should speake, and should cause that as many as would not worship the image of the beast, should be killed.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    And he had power to geue a spirite vnto the image of the beast, that the image of the beast shoulde speake, and shoulde cause that as many as woulde not worship the image of the beast, shoulde be kylled.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    And he had power to give life unto the image of the beast, that the image of the beast should both speak, and cause that as many as would not worship the image of the beast should be killed.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    It was given to him to give breath to it, to the image of the beast, that the image of the beast should both speak, and cause as many as wouldn't worship the image of the beast to be killed.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    and there was given to it to give a spirit to the image of the beast, that also the image of the beast may speak, and `that' it may cause as many as shall not bow before the image of the beast, that they may be killed.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    And it was given `unto him' to give breath to it, `even' to the image to the breast, that the image of the beast should both speak, and cause that as many as should not worship the image of the beast should be killed.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    And it was given [unto him] to give breath to it, [even] to the image to the beast, that the image of the beast should both speak, and cause that as many as should not worship the image of the beast should be killed.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    And he had power to give breath to the image of the beast, so that words might come from the image of the beast, and that he might have all those who did not give worship to the image of the beast put to death.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    It was given to him to give breath to it, to the image of the beast, that the image of the beast should both speak, and cause as many as wouldn't worship the image of the beast to be killed.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    The second beast was empowered to give life to the image of the first beast so that it could speak, and could cause all those who did not worship the image of the beast to be killed.

Referenced Verses

  • Rev 16:2 : 2 And the first went and poured out his bowl upon the earth; and there came a foul and painful sore upon the men who had the mark of the beast, and upon those who worshiped his image.
  • Rev 19:20 : 20 And the beast was captured, and with him the false prophet who worked miracles before him, with which he deceived those who had received the mark of the beast, and those who worshiped his image. These two were cast alive into a lake of fire burning with sulfur.
  • Rev 20:4 : 4 And I saw thrones, and those who sat on them, and judgment was given to them: and I saw the souls of those who were beheaded for the witness of Jesus and for the word of God, who had not worshiped the beast or his image, and had not received his mark on their foreheads or on their hands; and they lived and reigned with Christ for a thousand years.
  • Rev 16:5 : 5 And I heard the angel of the waters say, You are righteous, O Lord, who are, and were, and shall be, because you have judged thus.
  • Rev 17:6 : 6 And I saw the woman drunk with the blood of the saints and with the blood of the martyrs of Jesus; and when I saw her, I marveled with great wonder.
  • Rev 17:14 : 14 These will make war with the Lamb, and the Lamb will overcome them, for he is Lord of lords and King of kings, and those who are with him are called, chosen, and faithful.
  • Rev 17:17 : 17 For God has put it into their hearts to fulfill his purpose, to be of one mind, and to give their kingdom to the beast, until the words of God are fulfilled.
  • Rev 18:20 : 20 Rejoice over her, O heaven, and you holy apostles and prophets; for God has avenged you on her.
  • Rev 18:24 : 24 And in her was found the blood of prophets, and saints, and of all who were slain on the earth.
  • Gen 2:7 : 7 And the LORD God formed man from the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul.
  • Ps 115:5 : 5 They have mouths, but they do not speak; eyes they have, but they do not see;
  • Ps 135:16-17 : 16 They have mouths, but they do not speak; eyes have they, but they do not see; 17 They have ears, but they do not hear; neither is there any breath in their mouths.
  • Jer 10:5 : 5 They stand upright like a palm tree, but do not speak: they must be carried, because they cannot go. Do not be afraid of them; for they cannot do evil, neither is it in them to do good.
  • Jer 10:14 : 14 Every man is brutish in his knowledge: every founder is humiliated by the graven image: for his molten image is falsehood, and there is no breath in them.
  • Jer 51:17 : 17 Every man is senseless by his knowledge; every craftsman is put to shame by the graven image; for his molten image is falsehood, and there is no breath in them.
  • Dan 3:3-6 : 3 Then the princes, the governors, the captains, the judges, the treasurers, the counselors, the sheriffs, and all the rulers of the provinces gathered to the dedication of the image that King Nebuchadnezzar had set up; and they stood before the image that Nebuchadnezzar had set up. 4 Then a herald cried aloud, To you it is commanded, O people, nations, and languages, 5 That at the time you hear the sound of the horn, flute, harp, lyre, psaltery, dulcimer, and all kinds of music, you shall fall down and worship the golden image that King Nebuchadnezzar has set up. 6 And whoever does not fall down and worship shall be cast the same hour into the midst of a burning fiery furnace.
  • Dan 7:20 : 20 And about the ten horns that were on its head, and the other which came up, and before which three fell; even that horn that had eyes and a mouth that spoke very great things, whose appearance was greater than its companions.
  • Dan 7:25 : 25 And he shall speak great words against the Most High and shall wear out the saints of the Most High, and think to change times and laws; and they shall be given into his hand until a time and times and half a time.
  • Hab 2:19 : 19 Woe to him who says to the wood, Awake; to the mute stone, Arise, it shall teach! Behold, it is overlaid with gold and silver, and there is no breath at all in its midst.
  • Jas 2:26 : 26 For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also.
  • Rev 13:14 : 14 And he deceives those who dwell on the earth by the means of those miracles which he had power to do in the sight of the beast, saying to those who dwell on the earth that they should make an image to the beast who was wounded by the sword and lived.
  • Rev 14:9 : 9 And a third angel followed them, saying with a loud voice, If anyone worships the beast and his image, and receives his mark on his forehead or on his hand,
  • Rev 14:11 : 11 And the smoke of their torment ascends forever and ever; and they have no rest day or night, who worship the beast and his image, and whoever receives the mark of his name.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Rev 13:1-14
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    1And 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 on his horns ten crowns, and on his heads the name of blasphemy.

    2And the beast I saw was like a leopard, and his feet were like a bear's feet, and his mouth like a lion's mouth; and the dragon gave him his power, and his throne, and great authority.

    3And I saw one of his heads as if it were wounded to death, and his deadly wound was healed, and all the world marveled and followed the beast.

    4And they worshiped the dragon who gave power to the beast; and they worshiped the beast, saying, "Who is like the beast? Who is able to make war with him?"

    5And there was given to him a mouth speaking great things and blasphemies; and power was given to him to continue for forty-two months.

    6And he opened his mouth to blaspheme against God, to blaspheme His name, and His tabernacle, and those who dwell in heaven.

    7And it was granted to him to make war with the saints and to overcome them, and power was given him over all tribes, tongues, and nations.

    8And all who dwell on 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.

    9If anyone has an ear, let him hear.

    10He who leads into captivity shall go into captivity; he who kills with the sword must be killed with the sword. Here is the patience and the faith of the saints.

    11And I saw another beast coming up out of the earth, and he had two horns like a lamb and spoke like a dragon.

    12And he exercises all the power of the first beast before him and causes the earth and those who dwell in it to worship the first beast, whose deadly wound was healed.

    13And he performs great signs, so that he makes fire come down from heaven on the earth in the sight of men.

    14And he deceives those who dwell on the earth by the means of those miracles which he had power to do in the sight of the beast, saying to those who dwell on the earth that they should make an image to the beast who was wounded by the sword and lived.

  • Rev 13:16-18
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    81%

    16And he causes all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, to receive a mark on their right hand or on their foreheads,

    17And that no one may buy or sell except one who has the mark or the name of the beast or the number of his name.

    18Here is wisdom. Let him who has understanding calculate the number of the beast, for it is the number of a man: his number is six hundred sixty-six.

  • Rev 17:11-13
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    11The beast that was, and is not, is himself also the eighth, and is of the seven, and goes to destruction.

    12The ten horns which you saw are ten kings who have received no kingdom as yet, but receive authority as kings for one hour with the beast.

    13These are of one mind, and they will give their power and authority to the beast.

  • Rev 14:9
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    9And a third angel followed them, saying with a loud voice, If anyone worships the beast and his image, and receives his mark on his forehead or on his hand,

  • Rev 17:15-17
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    15Then he said to me, The waters which you saw, where the prostitute sits, are peoples, multitudes, nations, and languages.

    16The ten horns which you saw on the beast will hate the prostitute, make her desolate and naked, eat her flesh, and burn her with fire.

    17For God has put it into their hearts to fulfill his purpose, to be of one mind, and to give their kingdom to the beast, until the words of God are fulfilled.

  • Rev 17:7-8
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    7And the angel said to me, Why did you marvel? I will tell you the mystery of the woman and of the beast that carries her, which has the seven heads and ten horns.

    8The beast that you saw was, and is not, and shall ascend out of the bottomless pit and go to destruction: and those who dwell on the earth shall marvel, whose names were not written in the book of life from the foundation of the world, when they see the beast that was, and is not, and yet is.

  • Rev 19:19-21
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    19And I saw the beast, and the kings of the earth, and their armies, gathered together to make war against him who sat on the horse, and against his army.

    20And the beast was captured, and with him the false prophet who worked miracles before him, with which he deceived those who had received the mark of the beast, and those who worshiped his image. These two were cast alive into a lake of fire burning with sulfur.

    21And the remnant were slain with the sword of him who sat upon the horse, which sword proceeded out of his mouth: and all the birds were filled with their flesh.

  • Rev 11:5-7
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    5And if anyone desires to harm them, fire proceeds from their mouth and devours their enemies; and if anyone desires to harm them, he must be killed in this manner.

    6These have power to shut heaven, that it does not rain in the days of their prophecy; and have power over waters to turn them to blood, and to strike the earth with all plagues, as often as they desire.

    7And when they have finished their testimony, the beast that ascends out of the bottomless pit will make war against them, overcome them, and kill them.

  • Rev 14:11-12
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    73%

    11And the smoke of their torment ascends forever and ever; and they have no rest day or night, who worship the beast and his image, and whoever receives the mark of his name.

    12Here is the patience of the saints; here are those who keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus.

  • Rev 19:15
    71%

    15And out of his mouth goes a sharp sword, that with it he should strike the nations: and he shall rule them with a rod of iron: and he treads the winepress of the fierceness and wrath of Almighty God.

  • Rev 20:4
    71%

    4And I saw thrones, and those who sat on them, and judgment was given to them: and I saw the souls of those who were beheaded for the witness of Jesus and for the word of God, who had not worshiped the beast or his image, and had not received his mark on their foreheads or on their hands; and they lived and reigned with Christ for a thousand years.

  • Rev 9:5
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    5And to them it was given that they should not kill them, but that they should be tormented for five months; and their torment was like the torment of a scorpion when it strikes a man.

  • Dan 7:11
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    11Then I watched because of the voice of the great words which the horn spoke. I watched until the beast was slain, and its body destroyed and given to the burning flame.

  • Rev 9:3
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    3And out of the smoke came locusts upon the earth, and to them was given power, like the scorpions of the earth have power.

  • Rev 16:2
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    2And the first went and poured out his bowl upon the earth; and there came a foul and painful sore upon the men who had the mark of the beast, and upon those who worshiped his image.

  • Rev 15:2
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    2And I saw something like a sea of glass mingled with fire, and those who had gained victory over the beast, and over his image, and over his mark, and over the number of his name, standing on the sea of glass, having the harps of God.

  • Rev 11:11
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    11And after three and a half days, the Spirit of life from God entered them, and they stood on their feet, and great fear fell on those who saw them.

  • Rev 9:19-20
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    19For their power is in their mouth and in their tails; for their tails are like serpents, having heads, and with them they do harm.

    20But the rest of mankind, who were not killed by these plagues, did not repent of the works of their hands, that they should not worship demons, and idols of gold, silver, brass, stone, and wood, which can neither see nor hear nor walk.

  • Rev 16:14
    69%

    14For they are the spirits of demons, working miracles, which go forth to the kings of the earth and of the whole world, to gather them to the battle of that great day of God Almighty.

  • Rev 6:8
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    8And I looked, and behold, a pale horse: and his name who sat on him was Death, and Hades followed with him. And power was given unto them over a fourth of the earth, to kill with sword, and with hunger, and with death, and with the beasts of the earth.

  • Rev 15:7
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    7Then one of the four living creatures gave to the seven angels seven golden bowls full of the wrath of God, who lives forever and ever.

  • Rev 14:7
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    7Saying with a loud voice, Fear God, and give glory to him; for the hour of his judgment has come. Worship him who made heaven and earth, the sea, and the springs of water.

  • Rev 11:18
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    18The nations were angry, and Your wrath has come, and the time of the dead, that they should be judged, and that You should reward Your servants the prophets and the saints, and those who fear Your name, small and great, and destroy those who destroy the earth.

  • Rev 17:3
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    3So he carried me away in the Spirit into the wilderness: and I saw a woman sitting on a scarlet-colored beast, full of names of blasphemy, having seven heads and ten horns.