2 The beast I saw was like a leopard, its feet were like a bear’s, and its mouth was like a lion’s mouth. 13:2 Dn 7:4–6 The dragon gave the beast his power, his throne, and great authority.
6 It began to speak 13:6 Or He opened his mouth in blasphemies against God: to blaspheme his name and his dwelling — those who dwell in heaven. 7 And it was permitted to wage war against the saints and to conquer them. 13:7 Rv 12:17 It was also given authority 13:7 Jr 27:6; Dn 7:6,14; Lk 4:6; Jn 19:11 over every tribe, people, language, and nation. 13:7 Rv 5:9; 7:9; 11:9; 14:6