Rev 13:11 | RWP | e4.org | Another beast ( αλλο θηριον ). Like the first beast (verse ), not a ετερον θηριον (a different beast). Out of the earth ( εκ της γης ). Not "out of the sea" as the first (verse ), perhaps locating him in Asia Minor without world-wide scope, but plainly the agent of the first beast and so of the dragon. He had ( ειχεν ). Imperfect active of εχω . Only two horns (not ten like the first, verse ). Like unto a lamb ( ομοια αρνιω ). Usual construction. Only the two horns of a young lamb and without the ferocity of the other beast, but "he spake as a dragon" ( ελαλε ως δρακων ). Gunkel and Charles confess their inability to make anything out of this item. But Swete thinks that he had the roar of a dragon with all the looks of a lamb (weakness and innocence). Cf. the wolves in sheep's clothing ( ).

‏ Revelation of John 13:11

Another beast ( αλλο θηριον ). Like the first beast (verse 1), not a ετερον θηριον (a different beast).

Out of the earth ( εκ της γης ). Not "out of the sea" as the first (verse 1), perhaps locating him in Asia Minor without world-wide scope, but plainly the agent of the first beast and so of the dragon.

He had ( ειχεν ). Imperfect active of εχω. Only two horns (not ten like the first, verse 1).

Like unto a lamb ( ομοια αρνιω ). Usual construction. Only the two horns of a young lamb and without the ferocity of the other beast, but "he spake as a dragon" ( ελαλε ως δρακων ). Gunkel and Charles confess their inability to make anything out of this item. But Swete thinks that he had the roar of a dragon with all the looks of a lamb (weakness and innocence). Cf. the wolves in sheep's clothing (Mt 7:15).