The deadly wound's healing signifies the revival of the ancient Roman Empire, not the resurrection of a man.
Les Feldick interprets the wounded head as the Roman Empire, which suffered a deadly wound by collapsing and fading away. Its healing symbolizes the empire's return, which the whole world will marvel at. This revived empire, led by the Antichrist, becomes the vehicle for Satan's power and authority.
Revelation 13:3 — This verse directly describes the deadly wound and its healing, the central focus of the question.
Revelation 13:4 — Shows the world's reaction to the healed wound—worship of the dragon and the beast.
Revelation 13:3 (KJV) states, 'And I saw one of his heads as it were wounded to death; and his deadly wound was healed: and all the world wondered after the beast.' The verse indicates that one of the beast's heads receives a fatal wound but then recovers, causing worldwide amazement. The following verse (Revelation 13:4) says, '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?' This shows that the healing leads to the worship of both the dragon (Satan) and the beast, as people recognize the beast's power and invincibility.
Les Feldick teaches that the deadly wound's healing refers to the revival of the ancient Roman Empire, which he equates with the beast. He explains that many people mistakenly think the Antichrist will be assassinated and resurrected, but he prefers to see it as the empire that suffered a deadly wound—it died, collapsed, and faded off the scene—and then returns. This revived empire, which Les identifies as the ten nations of the European community, is the first aspect of the beast, and from it arises the man Antichrist as the other aspect. Satan gives this beast his power, throne, and authority, and the whole world wonders after it (Clips 3, 4, 6).
Les Feldick clarifies that the healing is not about the Antichrist being shot and brought back to life. Instead, it refers to the Roman Empire, which suffered a 'deadly wound' when it collapsed and disappeared from history. Its reappearance is the healing of that wound. He emphasizes that this revived empire is the beast, and the Antichrist is the leader who heads it up.
Les teaches that the revived Roman Empire, also called the United States of Europe or the European community, is the first aspect of the beast. From this empire comes the man Antichrist, the other aspect, who rises to prominence. Satan gives him his power, throne, and authority, enabling him to control ten nations.
According to Revelation 13:3, 'all the world wondered after the beast.' Les notes that this is worldwide amazement, not just in Europe. The world will be prepared to worship the beast and the dragon because of the beast's deception, flattery, charismatic personality, and satanic backing. They will ask, 'Who is like unto the beast? who is able to make war with him?' (Revelation 13:4).
Satanic Nature of the Beast
Les explains that the beast's empire is Satanic, though not outwardly evil, and he will achieve his ends through deception and flattery.
Worship of the First Beast
Les connects the deadly wound's healing to the Roman Empire, not an individual, and notes that people will worship this empire.
Revived Roman Empire and the Antichrist
Les identifies the revived Roman Empire as the beast's first aspect, from which the Antichrist emerges as the leader, and notes that the whole world worships the dragon and the beast.
Deadly Wound Refers to the Roman Empire
Les directly teaches that the deadly wound is the Roman Empire's collapse and its healing is the empire's revival, not the resurrection of a man.
Deadly Wound Refers to the Roman Empire
Les repeats that the deadly wound is the Roman Empire's death and healing is its revival, emphasizing this interpretation.
Seemingly Dead Empire Returns
Les describes the Roman Empire as seemingly dead and gone, but it will return with all its attributes, and the Antichrist will head it up.
Residue of Empires Combined
Les explains that the beast comprises attributes of previous empires (Babylonian, Medo-Persian, Greek, Roman) and that the deadly wound's healing leads the world to wonder.
Satan's Power and the Beast
Les notes that Satan gives the beast its power, and people worship the beast and the dragon, asking who is able to make war with him.
Revelation 13:3: And I saw one of his heads as it were wounded to death; and his deadly wound was healed: and all the world wondered after the beast.
This verse is the foundation of the question, describing the deadly wound and the world's reaction.
Revelation 13:4: 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?
Shows the result of the healed wound—the world's worship of the beast and the dragon.
Revelation 13:2: And the beast which I saw was like unto a leopard, and his feet were as the feet of a bear, and his mouth as the mouth of a lion: and the dragon gave him his power, and his seat, and great authority.
Describes the beast's composite nature and that Satan gives it power, supporting the idea of a revived empire.
No, Les Feldick teaches that the deadly wound refers to the Roman Empire's collapse, not the Antichrist. He says many think the man is shot and brought back to life, but he prefers to see it as the empire that died and then revived.
It signifies the revived Roman Empire, which Les identifies with the European community. This revived empire, headed by the Antichrist, will rise to power, and the whole world will wonder and follow it.
Because the beast is backed by Satan, who gives it power, throne, and authority. The world is amazed at its recovery and power, and asks who can compare or make war with it, leading to worship of both the beast and the dragon.
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