Revelation 13:5 Meaning
And there was given unto him a mouth speaking great things and blasphemies; and power was given unto him to continue forty and two months.
Context Explained
3And I saw one of his heads as it were wounded to death; and his deadly wound was healed: and all the world wondered after the beast.
4And 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?
5And there was given unto him a mouth speaking great things and blasphemies; and power was given unto him to continue forty and two months.
6And he opened his mouth in blasphemy against God, to blaspheme his name, and his tabernacle, and them that dwell in heaven.
7And it was given unto him to make war with the saints, and to overcome them: and power was given him over all kindreds, and tongues, and nations.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Matthew 12:34
Jesus speaks about the mouth speaking evil, similar to the beast's blasphemies.
Revelation 16:9
Both passages highlight the blasphemies against God during judgment.
Romans 1:21
Describes how people exchange the truth of God for lies, paralleling the beast's actions.
Source: Revelation 13:5