“And he opened his mouth in blasphemy against God, to blaspheme his name, and his tabernacle, and them that dwell in heaven.”
It opened its mouth to blaspheme God, and to slander his name and his dwelling place and those who live in heaven - the beast's blasphemy targets God's name (his reputation), his sanctuary (the heavenly temple), and the saints (those in heaven). This is total spiritual rebellion, an assault on all that is holy.
Church Fathers on Revelation 13:6
“And I saw a beast rising up from the sea, like a leopard.” This signifies the kingdom of that time of Antichrist, and the people mingled with the variety of nations. “His feet were as the feet of a bear.” A strong and most unclean beast, the feet are to be understood as his leaders. “And his mouth as the mouth of a lion.” That is, his mouth armed for blood is his bidding, and a tongue which will proceed to nothing else than to the shedding of blood. * * * * * * * *
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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