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Revelation 13:15 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Revelation 13:15 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Revelation chapter 13 verse 15 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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 . life: Gr. breath”
Revelation 13:15 (KJV)
Commentary on Revelation 13:15
Giving life to the beast's image so it speaks represents the animation of idolatry through demonic power or human ventriloquism. The speaking image recalls ancient oracles and pagan temple deceptions. The command to kill non-worshipers creates forced conformity through fear. Reformed theology recognizes that coerced worship is no worship at all—true worship requires willing hearts. The persecution for refusing the image's worship parallels Nebuchadnezzar's fiery furnace (Daniel 3). This tests genuine faith; true believers endure to death rather than compromise. The violence reveals Satan's hat...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Revelation 13:15
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“and poured out his bowl into the earth”
“and with him the false prophet who worked the signs in his sight”
“and they sat on them”
“the deputies”
“and with the blood of the martyrs of Jesus. When I saw her”
“Rejoice over her”
“those who worship the beast and his image”
“and shall wear out the saints of the Most High; and he shall think to change the times and the law; and they shall be given into his hand until a time and times and half a time.”
“and of all who have been slain on the earth.,And in her was found the blood of prophets, and of saints, and of all that were slain upon the earth.,,,,,,,,”
“a third”