Revelation 13:7 Parallel Translations

It was allowed to wage war against God's holy people and to conquer them. It was also given authority over every tribe, people, language, and nation.(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

And 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.

ASV:

And it was given unto him to make war with the saints, and to overcome them: and there was given to him authority over every tribe and people and tongue and nation.

BBE:

And it was given to him to make war on the saints and to overcome them: and there was given to him authority over every tribe and people and language and nation.

DBY:

And there was given to it to make war with the saints, and to overcome them; and there was given to it authority over every tribe, and people, and tongue, and nation;

ERV:

And it was given unto him to make war with the saints, and to overcome them: and there was given to him authority over every tribe and people and tongue and nation.

WEY:

And permission was given him to make war upon God's people and conquer them; and power was given him over every tribe, people, language and nation.

WBS:

And it was given to him to make war with the saints, and to overcome them: and power was given him over all kindreds, and languages, and nations.

WEB:

It was given to him to make war with the saints, and to overcome them. Authority over every tribe, people, language, and nation was given to him.

YLT:

and there was given to it to make war with the saints, and to overcome them, and there was given to it authority over every tribe, and tongue, and nation.

Revelation 13:7 Cross References

XREF:

Daniel 7:21 "I kept looking, and that horn was waging war with the saints and overpowering them

Revelation 5:9 And they sang a new song, saying, "Worthy are You to take the book and to break its seals; for You were slain, and purchased for God with Your blood men from every tribe and tongue and people and nation.

Revelation 11:7 When they have finished their testimony, the beast that comes up out of the abyss will make war with them, and overcome them and kill them. (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

PNT:

13:7 It was given unto him. He had power to make war on the saints and to overcome them for a long period. Compare Re 12:14-17. Power was given him. His dominion was also one that seemed universal, and he claimed rule over all kindreds, and languages, and nations.

MHC:

13:1-10 The apostle, standing on the shore, saw a savage beast rise out of the sea; a tyrannical, idolatrous, persecuting power, springing up out of the troubles which took place. It was a frightful monster! It appears to mean that worldly, oppressing dominion, which for many ages, even from the times of the Babylonish captivity, had been hostile to the church. The first beast then began to oppress and persecute the righteous for righteousness' sake, but they suffered most under the fourth beast of Daniel, (the Roman empire,) which has afflicted the saints with many cruel persecutions. The source of its power was the dragon. It was set up by the devil, and supported by him. The wounding the head may be the abolishing pagan idolatry; and the healing of the wound, introducing popish idolatry, the same in substance, only in a new dress, but which as effectually answers the devil's design. The world admired its power, policy and success. They paid honour and subjection to the devil and his instruments. It exercised infernal power and policy, requiring men to render that honour to creatures which belongs to God alone. Yet the devil's power and success are limited. Christ has a chosen remnant, redeemed by his blood, recorded in his book, sealed by his Spirit; and though the devil and antichrist may overcome the body, and take away the natural life, they cannot conquer the soul, nor prevail with true believers to forsake their Saviour, and join his enemies. Perseverance in the faith of the gospel and true worship of God, in this great hour of trial and temptation, which would deceive all but the elect, is the character of those registered in the book of life. This powerful motive and encouragement to constancy, is the great design of the whole Revelation.

CONC:

Allowed Authority Conquer God's Kindreds Language Languages Nation Nations Overcome Permission Power Saints Tongue Tongues Tribe War

Allowed Authority Conquer God's Kindreds Language Nation Nations Overcome Permission Power Saints Tongue Tongues Tribe War

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