Revelation 13:6He opened his mouth for blasphemy against God, to blaspheme his name, and his dwelling, those who dwell in heaven.
The setting
Patmos Island, Greece, ~95 AD. John, exiled and alone, sees a terrifying beast rising from the sea with blasphemous names written on its heads...
The emotion here: heartbroken witnessing ultimate rebellion
The original word
blasphēmia (βλασφημία) — literally 'injurious speech,' attacking God's character and honor
Why it matters
Roman emperors like Domitian demanded to be called 'Lord and God' under penalty of death
Read with care
What most readers miss in Revelation 13:6
The beast blasphemes not just God but 'those who dwell in heaven' — attacking believers who've died
Common misconceptionPeople think this is about occasional swearing, but it's systematic warfare against God's character and His people, both living and dead.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Revelation 13:6
Bible Genome reading
Revelation 13:6 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Revelation 13:6 comes from the book of Revelation, written during the Apostolic period. These words are attributed to John. The dominant emotion in this verse is angry, with a comfort power of 10% and a tone that is prophetic. It belongs to the vision genre of biblical literature. Key themes include blasphemy, God's name, heaven. Notable phrases: blasphemy against God; blaspheme his name. This verse contains prophecy.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same angry
“Beat your plowshares into swords, and your pruning hooks into spears. Let the weak say, 'I am strong.'”
— Joel 3:10
“You blind guides, who strain out a gnat, and swallow a camel!”
— Matthew 23:24
“Listen to this word, you cows of Bashan, who are on the mountain of Samaria, who oppress the poor, who crush the needy, who tell their husba…”
— Amos 4:1
“I hate, I despise your feasts, and I can't stand your solemn assemblies.”
— Amos 5:21
“Your eyes shall not pity; life shall go for life, eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot.”
— Deuteronomy 19:21
Your reflection
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