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.
Parallel translations
- WEB I saw coming out of the mouth of the dragon, and out of the mouth of the beast, and out of the mouth of the false prophet, three unclean spirits, something like frogs;
- BSB And I saw three unclean spirits that looked like frogs coming out of the mouths of the dragon, the beast, and the false prophet.
- NKJV And I saw three unclean spirits like frogs coming out of the mouth of the dragon, out of the mouth of the beast, and out of the mouth of the false prophet.
- NASB And I saw coming out of the mouth of the dragon, and out of the mouth of the beast, and out of the mouth of the false prophet, three unclean spirits like frogs;
- NLT And I saw three evil spirits that looked like frogs leap from the mouths of the dragon, the beast, and the false prophet.
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Quick answer
Three frog-like unclean spirits issue from the dragon, beast, and false prophet. The satanic trinity sends out demonic deception.
Overview
From the mouths of the dragon, beast, and false prophet come three unclean spirits like frogs, recalling the Egyptian plague of frogs. Their source in the unholy trinity marks them as agents of deception. This exposes the spiritual reality behind the gathering of the nations for the final battle.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 16
- Rev 19:20And the beast was taken, and with him the false prophet that wrought miracles before him, with which he deceived them that had received the mark of the beast, and them that worshipped his image. These both were cast alive into a lake of fire burning with brimstone.
- 2 Th 2:9–11Even him, whose coming is after the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders,
- 1 Jn 4:1–3Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.
- Rev 20:10And the devil that deceived them was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone, where the beast and the false prophet are, and shall be tormented day and night for ever and ever.
- Rev 13:11–18And I beheld another beast coming up out of the earth; and he had two horns like a lamb, and he spake as a dragon.
- Rev 16:14For they are the spirits of devils, working miracles, which go forth unto the kings of the earth and of the whole world, to gather them to the battle of that great day of God Almighty.
- Ps 105:30Their land brought forth frogs in abundance, in the chambers of their kings.
- Rev 12:9–13And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the whole world: he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him.
- Rev 13:1–7And I stood upon the sand of the sea, and saw a beast rise up out of the sea, having seven heads and ten horns, and upon his horns ten crowns, and upon his heads the name of blasphemy.
- Exod 8:2–7And if thou refuse to let them go, behold, I will smite all thy borders with frogs:
- Rev 18:2And he cried mightily with a strong voice, saying, Babylon the great is fallen, is fallen, and is become the habitation of devils, and the hold of every foul spirit, and a cage of every unclean and hateful bird.
- 1 Tim 4:1–3Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils;
- Rev 12:3–4And there appeared another wonder in heaven; and behold a great red dragon, having seven heads and ten horns, and seven crowns upon his heads.
- Ps 78:45He sent divers sorts of flies among them, which devoured them; and frogs, which destroyed them.
- 2 Tim 3:1–6This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come.
- 2 Pet 2:1–3But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction.
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