New International VersionThen I saw three impure spirits that looked like frogs; they came out of the mouth of the dragon, out of the mouth of the beast and out of the mouth of the false prophet.
New Living TranslationAnd I saw three evil spirits that looked like frogs leap from the mouths of the dragon, the beast, and the false prophet.
English Standard VersionAnd 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.
Berean Standard BibleAnd I saw three unclean spirits that looked like frogs coming out of the mouths of the dragon, the beast, and the false prophet.
Berean Literal BibleAnd 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;
King James BibleAnd 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.
New King James VersionAnd 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.
New American Standard BibleAnd 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;
NASB 1995And 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;
NASB 1977And 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;
Legacy Standard BibleThen 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;
Amplified BibleAnd I saw three loathsome spirits like frogs, leaping from the mouth of the dragon (Satan) and from the mouth of the beast (Antichrist, dictator) and from the mouth of the false prophet;
Christian Standard BibleThen I saw three unclean spirits like frogs coming from the dragon’s mouth, from the beast’s mouth, and from the mouth of the false prophet.
Holman Christian Standard BibleThen I saw three unclean spirits like frogs coming from the dragon’s mouth, from the beast’s mouth, and from the mouth of the false prophet.
American Standard VersionAnd 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, as it were frogs:
Contemporary English VersionAn evil spirit that looked like a frog came out of the mouth of the dragon. One also came out of the mouth of the beast, and another out of the mouth of the false prophet.
English Revised VersionAnd 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, as it were frogs:
GOD'S WORD® TranslationThen I saw three evil spirits like frogs come out of the mouths of the serpent, the beast, and the false prophet.
Good News TranslationThen I saw three unclean spirits that looked like frogs. They were coming out of the mouth of the dragon, the mouth of the beast, and the mouth of the false prophet.
International Standard VersionThen I saw three disgusting spirits like frogs come out of the mouth of the dragon, out of the mouth of the beast, and out of the mouth of the false prophet.
NET BibleThen I saw three unclean spirits that looked 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.
New Heart English BibleI saw coming out of the mouth of the serpent, and out of the mouth of the beast, and out of the mouth of the false prophet, three unclean spirits, something like frogs;
Webster's Bible TranslationAnd 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.
Weymouth New TestamentThen I saw three foul spirits, resembling frogs, issue from the mouth of the Dragon, from the mouth of the Wild Beast, and from the mouth of the false Prophet. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAnd I saw three unclean spirits that looked like frogs coming out of the mouths of the dragon, the beast, and the false prophet.
World English BibleI 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; Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand I saw [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, three unclean spirits like frogs—
Berean Literal BibleAnd 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;
Young's Literal Translation and I saw 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, three unclean spirits like frogs --
Smith's Literal TranslationAnd I saw out of the mouth of the dragon, and out of the mouth of the wild beast, and out of the mouth of the false prophet, three unclean spirits like frogs. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd I saw from the mouth of the dragon, and from the mouth of the beast, and from the mouth of the false prophet, three unclean spirits like frogs.
Catholic Public Domain VersionAnd I saw, from the mouth of the dragon, and from the mouth of the beast, and from the mouth of the false prophetess, three unclean spirits go out in the manner of frogs.
New American BibleI saw three unclean spirits like frogs come from the mouth of the dragon, from the mouth of the beast, and from the mouth of the false prophet.
New Revised Standard VersionAnd I saw three foul spirits like frogs coming from the mouth of the dragon, from the mouth of the beast, and from the mouth of the false prophet. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd I saw three unclean spirits like frogs coming out of the mouth of the dragon, and out of the mouth of the wild beast, and out of the mouth of the false prophet.
Aramaic Bible in Plain EnglishAnd I saw from the mouth of The Dragon and from the mouth of The Beast and from the mouth of The False Prophet, three foul spirits like frogs, NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAnd 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.
Godbey New TestamentAnd 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;
Haweis New TestamentAnd 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.
Mace New Testamentand 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.
Weymouth New TestamentThen I saw three foul spirits, resembling frogs, issue from the mouth of the Dragon, from the mouth of the Wild Beast, and from the mouth of the false Prophet.
Worrell New TestamentAnd 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;
Worsley New TestamentAnd 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 impure spirits like frogs:
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Context The First Six Bowls of Wrath… 12And the sixth angel poured out his bowl on the great river Euphrates, and its water was dried up to prepare the way for the kings of the East. 13AndI sawthreeuncleanspiritsthat looked likefrogscoming out ofthemouthsof thedragon,thebeast,andthefalse prophet.14These are demonic spirits that perform signs and go out to all the kings of the earth, to assemble them for battle on the great day of God the Almighty.…
Cross References Exodus 8:6-7So Aaron stretched out his hand over the waters of Egypt, and the frogs came up and covered the land of Egypt. / But the magicians did the same thing by their magic arts, and they also brought frogs up onto the land of Egypt.
1 Kings 22:21-23Then a spirit came forward, stood before the LORD, and said, ‘I will entice him.’ ‘By what means?’ asked the LORD. / And he replied, ‘I will go out and be a lying spirit in the mouths of all his prophets.’ ‘You will surely entice him and prevail,’ said the LORD. ‘Go and do it.’ / So you see, the LORD has put a lying spirit in the mouths of all these prophets of yours, and the LORD has pronounced disaster against you.”
2 Thessalonians 2:9-10The coming of the lawless one will be accompanied by the working of Satan, with every kind of power, sign, and false wonder, / and with every wicked deception directed against those who are perishing, because they refused the love of the truth that would have saved them.
Matthew 24:24For false Christs and false prophets will appear and perform great signs and wonders to deceive even the elect, if that were possible.
1 Timothy 4:1Now the Spirit expressly states that in later times some will abandon the faith to follow deceitful spirits and the teachings of demons,
2 Corinthians 11:13-15For such men are false apostles, deceitful workers, masquerading as apostles of Christ. / And no wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light. / It is not surprising, then, if his servants masquerade as servants of righteousness. Their end will correspond to their actions.
1 John 4:1Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God. For many false prophets have gone out into the world.
Revelation 13:11-14Then I saw another beast rising out of the earth. This beast had two horns like a lamb, but spoke like a dragon. / And this beast exercised all the authority of the first beast and caused the earth and those who dwell in it to worship the first beast, whose mortal wound had been healed. / And the second beast performed great signs, even causing fire from heaven to come down to earth in the presence of the people. ...
Revelation 19:20But the beast was captured along with the false prophet, who on its behalf had performed signs deceiving those who had the mark of the beast and worshiped its image. Both the beast and the false prophet were thrown alive into the fiery lake of burning sulfur.
Revelation 20:10And the devil who had deceived them was thrown into the lake of fire and sulfur, into which the beast and the false prophet had already been thrown. There they will be tormented day and night forever and ever.
Isaiah 19:3Then the spirit of the Egyptians will be emptied out from among them, and I will frustrate their plans, so that they will resort to idols and spirits of the dead, to mediums and spiritists.
Ezekiel 13:6-9They see false visions and speak lying divinations. They claim, ‘Thus declares the LORD,’ when the LORD did not send them; yet they wait for the fulfillment of their message. / Haven’t you seen a false vision and spoken a lying divination when you proclaim, ‘Thus declares the LORD,’ even though I have not spoken? / Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: Because you have uttered vain words and seen false visions, I am against you, declares the Lord GOD. ...
Jeremiah 14:14“The prophets are prophesying lies in My name,” replied the LORD. “I did not send them or appoint them or speak to them. They are prophesying to you a false vision, a worthless divination, the futility and delusion of their own minds.
Deuteronomy 13:1-3If a prophet or dreamer of dreams arises among you and proclaims a sign or wonder to you, / and if the sign or wonder he has spoken to you comes about, but he says, “Let us follow other gods (which you have not known) and let us worship them,” / you must not listen to the words of that prophet or dreamer. For the LORD your God is testing you to find out whether you love Him with all your heart and with all your soul.
Zechariah 13:2And on that day, declares the LORD of Hosts, I will erase the names of the idols from the land, and they will no longer be remembered. I will also remove the prophets and the spirit of impurity from the land.
Treasury of Scripture 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. three. Revelation 16:14 For 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. 2 Thessalonians 2:9-11Even him, whose coming is after the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders, … 1 Timothy 4:1-3 Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils; … like. Exodus 8:2-7 And if thou refuse to letthem go, behold, I will smite all thy borders with frogs: … Psalm 78:45 He sent divers sorts of flies among them, which devoured them; and frogs, which destroyed them. Psalm 105:30 Their land brought forth frogs in abundance, in the chambers of their kings. come out of. Revelation 12:3,4,9-13 And there appeared another wonder in heaven; and behold a great red dragon, having seven heads and ten horns, and seven crowns upon his heads… Revelation 13:1-7,11-18 And 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… the false. Revelation 19:20 And 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. Revelation 20:10 And the devil that deceived them was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone, where the beast and the false prophetare, and shall be tormented day and night for ever and ever. Jump to Previous BeastDragonEvilFoulFrogsIssueIssuingMouthProphetResemblingSomethingSpiritsThreeUncleanWildJump to Next BeastDragonEvilFoulFrogsIssueIssuingMouthProphetResemblingSomethingSpiritsThreeUncleanWildRevelation 16 1.The angels pour out their bowls of wrath.6.The plagues that follow.16.Armageddon.And I sawThis phrase indicates a vision or revelation given to John, the author of the Book of Revelation. It emphasizes the prophetic nature of the text, as John is recounting what he has been shown by divine revelation. This aligns with the apocalyptic literature style, where visions are a primary means of communication. three unclean spirits
The number three often signifies completeness or divine perfection in biblical numerology. The term "unclean spirits" refers to demonic entities, emphasizing their impurity and opposition to God. This echoes the unclean spirits mentioned in the Gospels, which Jesus often cast out, highlighting the ongoing spiritual battle between good and evil. that looked like frogs
Frogs are associated with uncleanness in Levitical law and were one of the plagues in Egypt (Exodus 8:1-15). This imagery suggests a plague-like, corrupting influence. The use of frogs may symbolize deception and chaos, as they are creatures that thrive in murky environments, representing the confusion and moral decay these spirits bring. coming out of the mouths
The mouth is a symbol of communication and influence. This suggests that the unclean spirits spread lies, deceit, and false teachings. It highlights the power of words and the destructive potential of false doctrine, as seen in other biblical warnings against false prophets and teachers. of the dragon, the beast, and the false prophet
These three figures represent the unholy trinity in Revelation, mimicking the Holy Trinity. The dragon is identified as Satan (Revelation 12:9), the beast represents worldly power and persecution (Revelation 13:1-10), and the false prophet symbolizes religious deception (Revelation 13:11-18). Together, they form a counterfeit trinity that seeks to deceive and lead humanity away from God, fulfilling prophecies of end-time deception and opposition to Christ. Persons / Places / Events 1. The DragonSymbolic of Satan, the dragon represents the ultimate adversary of God and His people. In the book of Revelation, the dragon is depicted as a powerful and malevolent force opposing God's kingdom. 2. The BeastOften associated with political power and oppressive regimes, the beast represents worldly systems that stand in opposition to God's rule. It is a manifestation of evil authority and deception. 3. The False ProphetThis figure symbolizes religious deception and false teachings that lead people away from the truth of God. The false prophet works in conjunction with the dragon and the beast to deceive the nations. 4. Unclean SpiritsThese spirits are described as "unclean" and "like frogs," indicating their impurity and repulsiveness. They are agents of deception sent to influence and gather the kings of the earth for battle against God. 5. The Event of DeceptionThe release of these unclean spirits marks a significant moment of spiritual deception, where evil forces unite to oppose God's final judgment and the establishment of His kingdom. Teaching Points Discernment in Spiritual WarfareBelievers must be vigilant and discerning, recognizing the deceptive tactics of Satan and his agents. Spiritual discernment is crucial in identifying false teachings and remaining steadfast in the truth. The Reality of Spiritual DeceptionThe presence of unclean spirits highlights the reality of spiritual deception in the world. Christians are called to be aware of the spiritual battle and to rely on God's Word for guidance and protection. The Power of God's SovereigntyDespite the apparent power of the dragon, the beast, and the false prophet, God's sovereignty remains unchallenged. Believers can take comfort in knowing that God's ultimate victory is assured. The Importance of FaithfulnessIn the face of deception and opposition, Christians are encouraged to remain faithful to Christ, holding fast to their testimony and the truth of the Gospel. Preparation for End TimesUnderstanding the events described in Revelation encourages believers to live with an eternal perspective, preparing their hearts and lives for Christ's return. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Revelation 16
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Zechariah 14:2 – Where is the evidence of all nations jointly attacking Jerusalem in a single event, either historically or archeologically?(13, 14) And Isaw . . .--Better, And I saw out of the mouth of the dragon, and out of the mouth of the wild beast, and out of the mouth of the false prophet, three unclean spirits, as it were frogs. For they are spirits of demons, doing signs, which go forth upon the kings of the whole world, to gather them together to the war of the great day of God the Almighty. Some have thought that the kings of the East are the representatives of the Christian powers, and that the drying up of the Euphrates is the preparation for their entrance into the land of promise. The general drift of the chapter seems to me to be adverse to this view. The two hostile kingdoms are being brought slowly into open antagonism; the great issues are to be brought to a decisive test; the time comes when a decision must be made: "If God be God, follow Him; if Baal, then follow him." The situation becomes so strained that it is useless to keep up the appearance of a respectable neutrality, for forces have been at work which are gradually bringing all powers into the conflict. The forces which are at work preparing for this issue are evil forces; "unclean spirits," little frogs, spirits of demons go forth to gather every world-power to the struggle. All this points to the final mobilisation of the hosts of evil for an attack upon the kingdom of Christ. Every impediment is removed, and the Euphrates is dried. The kings may advance: like the hosts of Pharaoh they may enter the dried-up sea in hot haste of their hatred of all righteousness. Evil is reckless now, and moves to its destruction; but it cannot so move without working upon men. Three evil spirits go forth for this purpose. There are three radical foes of Christ and His righteousness: the dragon, representing the hate of evil spirits; the wild beast, representing the hostility of world-power; the false prophet, representing the antagonism of world-culture and intellectualism--these three send forth each their emissary, appealing to the pride and passions of men. What are we to understand by them? We must consider their origin. The world-power would have us worship the things seen. It sends forth the spirit of earthliness, the spirit which works in the voluptuary, the ambitious, and the avaricious, the spirit which makes earthly things its end ( Philippians 3:19). The world-culture sends forth its spirit of intellectualism, which denies the spiritual nature of man, and substitutes taste and culture for spirituality. The dragon sends forth the spirit of egotism, of proud, self-sufficient independence, which culminates in an utter hatred of the Creator. The three spirits combined make up that wisdom which St. James described as earthly, sensual (unspiritual, psychical), devilish ( James 3:15). We may compare the three foes in the "Red Cross Knight:" Sansloy (without law), Sansfoy (without faith), and Sansjoy (without joy)--Spenser's Faerie Queene. They are like frogs: here is a reference again to the Egyptian plagues. These spirits gather all earthly powers to the war (not "battle") of the great day of God the Almighty. The day which will test the power of combined evil, the day which, beginning in rash pride, will end in bitter defeat, to this the evil spirits lure their followers, as the false prophets lured Ahab to his overthrow at Ramoth-Gilead (1Kings 22:20): such is one of the final aspects of evil. The voice of inclination is listened to as though it were prophetic. The suggestions of sinful desire are not only obeyed, but reverenced as oracles. The wicked hath an oracle of transgression in his heart (Psalm 36:1et seq.). Verse 13. - And I saw; introduces a new phase of the vision (see on Revelation 4:1). The mention of the punishment of the ungodly by the kings of the east causes the seer to look forward to the conflict, the end of which is described in Revelation 19:19-21. He therefore now digresses somewhat, in order to describe the means by which the dragon endeavours to enlist the hosts of the world on his side. Three unclean spirits like frogs. These three spirits represent the influences of the dragon, the first beast and the second beast, which we have interpreted as the devil, the love of the world and worldly power, and self deceit; in other words, the devil, the world, the flesh. These influences axe spiritually unclean, and suggest the loathsome Egyptian plague of the frogs; that is to say, their likeness to frogs consists in their common quality of uncleanness. Perhaps also there is a reference to their devilish origin, in which they resembled the unclean spirits so frequently east out by our Lord while on earth. Burger very aptly refers to the contrast afforded by the dove-like form of the Holy Spirit of God. 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. Omit "come." The seer does not behold the three spirits proceeding from the mouths of the evil trinity, but he sees those that are out of their mouths; he sees them in their works exhibited in the world. The second beast is here called the "false prophet," since he deludes men, and persuades them against their better judgment to worship the first beast (see on Revelation 13:11).
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Greek AndΚαὶ(Kai)Conjunction
Strong's 2532:And, even, also, namely.I sawεἶδον(eidon)Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular
Strong's 3708:Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear.threeτρία(tria)Adjective - Accusative Neuter Plural
Strong's 5140:Three. Or neuter tria a primary number; 'three'.uncleanἀκάθαρτα(akatharta)Adjective - Accusative Neuter Plural
Strong's 169:Unclean, impure. Impure (lewd) or specially, (demonic).spiritsπνεύματα(pneumata)Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural
Strong's 4151:Wind, breath, spirit.that looked likeὡς(hōs)Adverb
Strong's 5613:Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner.frogsβάτραχοι(batrachoi)Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 944:A frog. Of uncertain derivation; a frog.[coming] out ofἐκ(ek)Preposition
Strong's 1537:From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.theτοῦ(tou)Article - Genitive Neuter Singular
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.mouthsστόματος(stomatos)Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular
Strong's 4750:The mouth, speech, eloquence in speech, the point of a sword.of theτοῦ(tou)Article - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.dragon,δράκοντος(drakontos)Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 1404:A dragon or huge serpent; met: Satan. Probably from an alternate form of derkomai; a fabulous kind of serpent.theτοῦ(tou)Article - Genitive Neuter Singular
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.beast,θηρίου(thēriou)Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular
Strong's 2342:Properly: a wild beast, hence: any animal; met: a brute. Diminutive from the same as thera; a dangerous animal.andκαὶ(kai)Conjunction
Strong's 2532:And, even, also, namely.theτοῦ(tou)Article - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.false prophet.ψευδοπροφήτου(pseudoprophētou)Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 5578:From pseudes and prophetes; a spurious prophet, i.e. Pretended foreteller or religious impostor.
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