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Seven angels with seven plagues are about to be poured out on the earth because of God's wrath. The first angel goes and pours out his plague on the earth, and a foul and loathsome sore breaks out on those who have the mark of the beast and worship its image.
The beast from the sea is described as having seven heads and ten horns, with ten crowns on its horns, symbolizing its authority over all the kingdoms of this world. It has been given power to wage war against God's people and conquer them. The beast is also described as looking like a leopard, but with feet like those of a bear and a mouth like that of a lion.
The false prophet from the earth performs great signs and wonders in front of the beast, deceiving those who dwell on earth by means of the miracles he does. He leads people astray to worship the first beast whose fatal wound was healed. The false prophet also causes all who refuse to worship the beast to be killed.
The beast's number is 666, which represents its complete and final authority over humanity. Those who have this mark on their forehead or hand are doomed to eternal damnation. The beast forces everyone to receive a mark in their right hand or forehead, so that no one can buy or sell unless they have the mark of the beast.
The harlot is described as sitting on many waters, symbolizing her influence over all nations and peoples. She is drunk with the blood of God's saints and martyrs, and she blasphemes God by claiming to be above Him. The harlot represents the corrupt and apostate church that has compromised with the world and rejected its true mission.
The beast from the sea rises out of the sea, symbolizing its origin in the depths of human depravity. It is described as having seven heads and ten horns, representing its power over all the kingdoms of this world. The beast is also described as looking like a leopard, but with feet like those of a bear and a mouth like that of a lion.
The false prophet from the earth performs great signs and wonders in front of the beast, deceiving those who dwell on earth by means of the miracles he does. He leads people astray to worship the first beast whose fatal wound was healed. The false prophet also causes all who refuse to worship the beast to be killed.
The harlot is described as sitting on many waters, symbolizing her influence over all nations and peoples. She is drunk with the blood of God's saints and martyrs, and she blasphemes God by claiming to be above Him. The harlot represents the corrupt and apostate church that has compromised with the world and rejected its true mission.
The beast from the sea rises out of the sea, symbolizing its origin in the depths of human depravity. It is described as having seven heads and ten horns, representing its power over all the kingdoms of this world. The beast is also described as looking like a leopard, but with feet like those of a bear and a mouth like that of a lion.
The false prophet from the earth performs great signs and wonders in front of the beast, deceiving those who dwell on earth by means of the miracles he does. He leads people astray to worship the first beast whose fatal wound was healed. The false prophet also causes all who refuse to worship the beast to be killed.
The harlot is described as sitting on many waters, symbolizing her influence over all nations and peoples. She is drunk with the blood of God's saints and martyrs, and she blasphemes God by claiming to be above Him. The harlot represents the corrupt and apostate church that has compromised with the world and rejected its true mission.
The beast from the sea rises out of the sea, symbolizing its origin in the depths of human depravity. It is described as having seven heads and ten horns, representing its power over all the kingdoms of this world. The beast is also described as looking like a leopard, but with feet like those of a bear and a mouth like that of a lion.
The false prophet from the earth performs great signs and wonders in front of the beast, deceiving those who dwell on earth by means of the miracles he does. He leads people astray to worship the first beast whose fatal wound was healed. The false prophet also causes all who refuse to worship the beast to be killed.
The harlot is described as sitting on many waters, symbolizing her influence over all nations and peoples. She is drunk with the blood of God's saints and martyrs, and she blasphemes God by claiming to be above Him. The harlot represents the corrupt and apostate church that has compromised with the world and rejected its true mission.
The beast from the sea rises out of the sea, symbolizing its origin in the depths of human depravity. It is described as having seven heads and ten horns, representing its power over all the kingdoms of this world. The beast is also described as looking like a leopard, but with feet like those of a bear and a mouth like that of a lion.
The false prophet from the earth performs great signs and wonders in front of the beast, deceiving those who dwell on earth by means of the miracles he does. He leads people astray to worship the first beast whose fatal wound was healed. The false prophet also causes all who refuse to worship the beast to be killed.
The harlot is described as sitting on many waters, symbolizing her influence over all nations and peoples. She is drunk with the blood of God's saints and martyrs, and she blasphemes God by claiming to be above Him. The harlot represents the corrupt and apostate church that has compromised with the world and rejected its true mission.
The beast from the sea rises out of the sea, symbolizing its origin in the depths of human depravity. It is described as having seven heads and ten horns, representing its power over all the kingdoms of this world. The beast is also described as looking like a leopard, but with feet like those of a bear and a mouth like that of a lion.
The false prophet from the earth performs great signs and wonders in front of the beast, deceiving those who dwell on earth by means of the miracles he does. He leads people astray to worship the first beast whose fatal wound was healed. The false prophet also causes all who refuse to worship the beast to be killed.
The harlot is described as sitting on many waters, symbolizing her influence over all nations and peoples. She is drunk with the blood of God's saints and martyrs, and she blasphemes God by claiming to be above Him. The harlot represents the corrupt and apostate church that has compromised with the world and rejected its true mission.
The beast from the sea rises out of the sea, symbolizing its origin in the depths of human depravity. It is described as having seven heads and ten horns, representing its power over all the kingdoms of this world. The beast is also described as looking like a leopard, but with feet like those of a bear and a mouth like that of a lion.
The false prophet from the earth performs great signs and wonders in front of the beast, deceiving those who dwell on earth by means of the miracles he does. He leads people astray to worship the first beast whose fatal wound was healed. The false prophet also causes all who refuse to worship the beast to be killed.
The harlot is described as sitting on many waters, symbolizing her influence over all nations and peoples. She is drunk with the blood of God's saints and martyrs, and she blasphemes God by claiming to be above Him. The harlot represents the corrupt and apostate church that has compromised with the world and rejected its true mission.
The beast from the sea rises out of the sea, symbolizing its origin in the depths of human depravity. It is described as having seven heads and ten horns, representing its power over all the kingdoms of this world. The beast is also described as looking like a leopard, but with feet like those of a bear and a mouth like that of a lion.
The false prophet from the earth performs great signs and wonders in front of the beast, deceiving those who dwell on earth by means of the miracles he does. He leads people astray to worship the first beast whose fatal wound was healed. The false prophet also causes all who refuse to worship the beast to be killed.
The harlot is described as sitting on many waters, symbolizing her influence over all nations and peoples. She is drunk with the blood of God's saints and martyrs, and she blasphemes God by claiming to be above Him. The harlot represents the corrupt and apostate church that has compromised with the world and rejected its true mission.
The beast from the sea rises out of the sea, symbolizing its origin in the depths of human depravity. It is described as having seven heads and ten horns, representing its power over all the kingdoms of this world. The beast is also described as looking like a leopard, but with feet like those of a bear and a mouth like that of a lion.
The false prophet from the earth performs great signs and wonders in front of the beast, deceiving those who dwell on earth by means of the miracles he does. He leads people astray to worship the first beast whose fatal wound was healed. The false prophet also causes all who refuse to worship the beast to be killed.
The harlot is described as sitting on many waters, symbolizing her influence over all nations and peoples. She is drunk with the blood of God's saints and martyrs, and she blasphemes God by claiming to be above Him. The harlot represents the corrupt and apostate church that has compromised with the world and rejected its true mission.
The beast from the sea rises out of the sea, symbolizing its origin in the depths of human depravity. It is described as having seven heads and ten horns, representing its power over all the kingdoms of this world. The beast is also described as looking like a leopard, but with feet like those of a