There are two very different beast’s mentioned in the Book of the Revelation! That is there are two different Greek words used in this Book used to translate our same English word “Beast.” Why is this important? Because if you think the four beast’s described around the Throne of God is the same Beast in the” Mark of the Beast” mentioned later in this Book you will not understand the scriptures! This is why I suggest if you want to be a student of the Word and show yourself approved then get yourself a Hebrew-Greek Study Bible! I have several but my latest I got on Ebay for 10 dollars! Used but not a single mark on the book? It sat on a Book shelf or in a storage container for 30 years! It is well marked up now! So how many different Hebrew words in the Old Testament are used to translate our English word “Beast”? There are seven different words from the Hebrew! Let us pick up on the two Greek words used for “Beast” in the Book of Revelation. The first word used in the description of the four beasts worshiping around the Throne of God is Strong’s #2226. This word translates as a living creature created by God and the images are of a lion, calf, man and an eagle. The word for Beast used to describe the “Mark of the Beast” is the Strong’s #2342. This word in the Greek translates as a viper or poisonous snake! So the people during the tribulation when they take the Mark of the Beast on their foreheads will look like they are snake bit! You may know people today who act like they are snake bit? So when your critics who want to challenge your faith ask you how can both of these beast’s be the same for God and Satan you will have an answer! James and Hamsa Sasse. GodWhoisGod.com