Who is the eighth beast in Revelation 17:11?
The eighth beast is the Antichrist, the one who rises out of the seven after ten nations are reduced to seven. He is the beast that was and is not, who takes complete control as other leaders fade from the scene and then goes into perdition.
Les explains that Revelation 17:11 describes the rise of the Antichrist. The beast was and is not, even he is the eighth, and he is out of the seven; he goes into perdition, meaning the Lord will destroy him at His coming. Les teaches that the scenario starts with ten nations, but three lose their identity, though their leaders remain, so the ten are reduced to seven. Out of the seven comes the Antichrist, who takes complete control while the others fade off the scene, and he then is the eighth. The ten horns are ten kings, presidents, or prime ministers who have received no kingdom as yet but receive power as kings for one hour with the beast. They agree with one mind and give their power and strength to the Antichrist. Les notes that the Antichrist comes with peace, prosperity, and flatteries, manipulating rather than taking over by civil war.
And the beast that was, and is not, even he is the eighth, and is of the seven, and goeth into perdition.
More Questions
How does the Antichrist become the eighth in Revelation 17:11?
Les teaches that out of the seven will come the Antichrist, who takes complete control, causes the other leaders to fade off the scene, and becomes the eighth.
What happens to three of the ten nations in Revelation 17:11?
Les teaches that the ten nations will start out with ten, but three will lose their national sovereignty while their leaders stay in the picture, leaving seven.