the beast of blasphemy or infidelity. From the particulars contained in this and the preceding verses, we conclude, that though the infidel beast shall deprive the Papacy of all remains of her former influence and power, yet she shall still struggle on a feeble existence, probably sustained by him to suit his own purposes, as the infidel Antichrist; and reserved by God, for their mutual destruction at the battle of Armageddon (chap. 19:20). 7–8 The interpreting angel proposes an explanation to the
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