Bible Strands
Revelation 17:13
These kings have one purpose: to yield their power and authority to the beast.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The angel addresses John, explaining the vision of the ten horns to clarify their immediate political alignment with the beast before their final confrontation with the Lamb.
The words — γνῶμην (gnōmēn) denotes a fixed mind or purpose, while δύναμιν (dunamin) specifies the concrete power and authority these rulers voluntarily surrender.
The thread — The text states these kings share one purpose to yield their power to the beast, which Revelation 17:17 explains as God placing that intent in their hearts, paralleling Ezekiel 38:10 and Isaiah 10:5 where human political schemes operate under divine permission.
Why it lands — The passage requires readers to acknowledge that coordinated earthly authority remains subordinate to divine decree, directing attention to the Lamb’s guaranteed triumph over unified opposition.
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The Greek words
King James Version
These have one mind, and shall give their power and strength unto the beast.
Cross-references
- Revelation 17:17 For God has put it into their hearts to carry out His purpose by uniting to give their kingdom to the beast, until the words of God are fulfilled.
- Ezekiel 38:10 This is what the Lord GOD says: On that day, thoughts will arise in your mind, and you will devise an evil plan.
- Isaiah 10:5 Woe to Assyria, the rod of My anger; the staff in their hands is My wrath.
- Philippians 1:27 Nevertheless, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in one spirit, contending together as one for the faith of the gospel,
- Philippians 2:2 then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being united in spirit and purpose.
- Acts 4:28 They carried out what Your hand and will had decided beforehand would happen.