What the Bible Says About the Beast

Here is a list of verses from the Bible that speaks about the beast, which is a world system of governmental controls to enslave humanity (or as the beast would say, control humanity). These verses often relate to prophetic imagery, particularly from the books of Daniel and Revelation, where beasts symbolizes world empires, unelected powers, or demonic controlled forces. The beast in the Bible is often mischaracterized as some type of hideous monster, while in fact it is a demonic force of human beings, leaders, the elites, armies and world agencies that have gained power over all the world.

1. Daniel 7:3-7 – “Four great beasts, each different from the other, came up out of the sea.”
   •  In Daniel’s vision, these beasts symbolize different kingdoms that will rise on the earth, each with distinct characteristics and impacts on the world.
2. Revelation 13:1-2 – “And I saw a beast rising out of the sea, with ten horns and seven heads, with ten diadems on its horns and blasphemous names on its heads.”
   • This beast represents an evil, oppressive empire, influenced by Satan, rising to power and dominating peoples and nations.
3. Revelation 13:11 – “Then I saw another beast rising out of the earth. It had two horns like a lamb and it spoke like a dragon.”
   • This second beast, often referred to as the false prophet, works closely with the first beast, promoting its authority and leading people astray.
4. Revelation 13:15-17 – “And it was allowed to give breath to the image of the beast… so that no one could buy or sell unless he had the mark, that is, the name of the beast or the number of its name.”
   •  This passage illustrates the control and influence of the beast, enforcing allegiance through economic pressure.
5. Revelation 14:9-11 – “If anyone worships the beast and its image and receives a mark on his forehead or on his hand, he also will drink the wine of God’s wrath.”
   • This warns against allegiance to the beast, highlighting the severe consequences of turning away from God to worship evil.
6. Revelation 16:13 – “I saw, coming out of the mouth of the dragon and out of the mouth of the beast and out of the mouth of the false prophet, three unclean spirits like frogs.”
   • This imagery depicts the spreading of demonic influences and deceit by the dragon (Satan), the beast, and the false prophet.
7. Revelation 17:3 – “And I saw a woman sitting on a scarlet beast that was full of blasphemous names, and it had seven heads and ten horns.”
   • The beast here symbolizes a godless government or power, with the woman representing the corrupt systems and entities that support and sustain it.
8. Recovery 17:8 – “The beast that you saw was, and is not, and is about to rise from the bottomless pit and go to destruction.”
   • This highlights the transient power of evil, indicating that although it rises, it is ultimately destined for destruction.
9. Revelation 17:11 – “As for the beast that was and is not, it is an eighth but it belongs to the seven, and it goes to destruction.”
   • This verse continues the theme of the temporary and ultimately doomed nature of the beast’s power.
10. Revelation 17:12-13 – “And the ten horns that you saw are ten kings who have not yet received royal power, but they are to receive authority as kings for one hour, together with the beast.”
    • The ten horns represent leaders who will temporarily align themselves with the beast, sharing its power and agenda.
11. Revelation 17:16-17 – “And the ten horns that you saw, they and the beast will hate the prostitute. They will make her desolate and naked, and devour her flesh and burn her up with fire.”
    • This predicts the eventual turn of the beast’s allies against the corrupt systems (the prostitute), leading to their mutual destruction.
12. Revelation 19:19-20 – “And I saw the beast and the kings of the earth with their armies gathered to make war against him who was sitting on the horse and against his army. The beast was captured, and with it the false prophet.”
    • This foretells the final confrontation where the beast and its allies are defeated by the forces of good, led by Christ.
13. Recovery 19:20 – “And the beast was captured, and with it the false prophet who in its presence had done the signs by which he deceived those who had received the mark of the beast and those who worshiped its image. These two were thrown alive into the lake of fire that burns with sulfur.”
    • Signifying the ultimate defeat and judgment of the beast and the false prophet, this verse emphasizes the final triumph of divine justice.
14. Recovery 20:4 – “Then I saw thrones, and seated on them were those to whom the authority to judge was committed. Also, I saw the souls of those who had been beheaded for the testimony of Jesus and for the word of God, and who had not worshiped the beast or its image.”
    • This celebrates the vindication and reward of those who remained faithful to God despite persecution by the beast.
15. Recovery 20:10 – “And the devil who had deceived them was thrown into the lake of fire and sulfur where the beast and the false prophet were, and they will be tormented day and night forever and ever.”
    •  This verse concludes the narrative arc of the beast, marking the eternal defeat of all forces of evil.

These verses provide a comprehensive view of the biblical “beast” as a symbol of opposition against God, encompassing themes of power, deceit, persecution, and eventual downfall.