Beast, the

In apocalyptic literature, symbol of the ultimate adversary of God in the great final spiritual battle.

Beasts represent rulers and nations opposed to God

Daniel 7:3–7, Daniel 7:11–12, Daniel 7:17, Daniel 7:19–23

The beast represents the antichrist in the final spiritual battle

The emergence of the beast

Revelation 11:7, Revelation 13:1, Revelation 13:11, Revelation 17:3

The power and authority of the beast

Revelation 13:2–7, Revelation 13:12–15

Those who will worship the beast, and those who will not

Revelation 13:8, Revelation 13:16–18, Revelation 14:9–11, Revelation 16:2, Revelation 20:4

The defeat of the beast and the fulfilment of God's purposes

Revelation 16:10–11, Revelation 17:7–14, Revelation 17:16–17, Revelation 19:19–20