Leopard-bear-lion; symbolic of his savage and cruel character, which unites in itself the properties of the three first beasts of Daniel's vision. Daniel 7:4-6.

The dragon gave him his power-seat-authority; Satan, who had in past ages made use of pagan Rome as an instrument of persecuting God's church, now transfers to him the same power and authority to be used against Christians.

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Old Testament