Revelation 13:5

And there was given unto him a mouth speaking great things and blasphemies; and power was given unto him to continue forty and two months.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Revelation 13:5

BSB
The beast was given a mouth to speak arrogant and blasphemous words, and authority to act for 42 months.
AKJV
And there was given to him a mouth speaking great things and blasphemies; and power was given to him to continue forty and two months.
CPDV
And there was given to it a mouth, speaking great things and blasphemies. And authority was given to him to act for forty-two months.
ERV
and there was given to him a mouth speaking great things and blasphemies; and there was given to him authority to continue forty and two months.
NHEB
A mouth was given to him speaking proud words and blasphemies. There was given to him authority to act for forty-two months.
SMT
And a mouth was given him speaking great things and blasphemies; and power was given him to make war forty-two months.

Commentary for Revelation 13:5

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Revelation 13:5
Summary
Beast given authority to blaspheme for limited time
Place
Earth
Event
Beast granted forty-two months power
Estimated Time Period
c. 95 AD
Category
Vision