Why will people say 'Who is like the beast?' in Revelation 13:4?
People will say 'Who is like the beast?' because the beast, identified here as the man, will have all economic and military clout at his disposal. His unmatched power will make him appear invincible, prompting worship and the rhetorical question of who can make war with him.
Les explains that the beast being worshipped in this case is the man, and the people's words—'Who is like unto him, who is able to make war with him?'—are grounded in the fact that he will have all the economic and military clout at his disposal. This man and empire make their appearance at the signing of the seven-year treaty seen in Daniel chapter 9. Daniel 9:27 says he, the Antichrist or prince that shall come, will confirm or sign a covenant with many, Israel, for one week—seven years in Bible language. He is also given a mouth speaking great things and blasphemies and power to continue, matching Daniel's prophecy that he would worship only the God of forces and blaspheme God.
And they worshipped the dragon which gave power unto the beast: and they worshipped the beast, saying, Who is like unto the beast? who is able to make war with him?
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In Revelation 13:4, what does 'the beast' refer to according to Les?
In Revelation 13:4, the dragon is Satan, and the 'beast' to whom the dragon gives power is both the man Antichrist and the empire over which he rules.
What do the worshipers say about the beast in Revelation 13?
People will worship the dragon and the beast—the Antichrist—asking who can be compared to the beast or make war against it.
What do people say when they worship the beast in Revelation 13?
Humanity worships the beast (the Antichrist) and says, 'Who is like unto the beast? Who is able to make war with him?' implying they regard him as invincible.