Revelation 16:13

And I saw three unclean spirits that looked like frogs coming out of the mouths of the dragon, the beast, and the false prophet.

Berean Standard Bible

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Study note

Setting — The narrator records a vision during the sixth bowl judgment, immediately following the drying of the Euphrates River to clear a path for the kings of the East. The words — The phrase ἐκ τοῦ στόματος (ek tou stomatos) literally means "out of the mouth," identifying the origin of the three entities. The verb εἶδον (eidon) denotes a direct visual perception of these spirits emerging. The thread — The emergence of these deceptive forces parallels the false prophet's miraculous signs (Revelation 19:20) and the warning to evaluate all spiritual manifestations (1 John 4:1). Their stated purpose is to gather earthly rulers for a final military confrontation (Revelation 16:14; 2 Thessalonians 2:9). Why it lands — The text requires readers to identify the demonic source behind political and religious coalitions that oppose divine authority. It demands discernment regarding the origin of spiritual movements rather than acceptance of their outward displays.

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King James Version

And I saw three unclean spirits like frogs come out of the mouth of the dragon, and out of the mouth of the beast, and out of the mouth of the false prophet.

Cross-references

Revelation 19:20 But the beast was captured along with the false prophet, who on its behalf had performed signs deceiving those who had the mark of the beast and worshiped its image. Both the beast and the false prophet were thrown alive into the fiery lake of burning sulfur.
2 Thessalonians 2:9 The coming of the lawless one will be accompanied by the working of Satan, with every kind of power, sign, and false wonder,
1 John 4:1 Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God. For many false prophets have gone out into the world.
Revelation 20:10 And the devil who had deceived them was thrown into the lake of fire and sulfur, into which the beast and the false prophet had already been thrown. There they will be tormented day and night forever and ever.
Revelation 13:11 Then I saw another beast rising out of the earth. This beast had two horns like a lamb, but spoke like a dragon.
Revelation 16:14 These are demonic spirits that perform signs and go out to all the kings of the earth, to assemble them for battle on the great day of God the Almighty.
Exodus 8:2 But if you refuse to let them go, I will plague your whole country with frogs.
Psalms 105:30 Their land teemed with frogs, even in their royal chambers.
1 Timothy 4:1 Now the Spirit expressly states that in later times some will abandon the faith to follow deceitful spirits and the teachings of demons,
Revelation 12:3 Then another sign appeared in heaven: a huge red dragon with seven heads, ten horns, and seven royal crowns on his heads.