Rev 13:5 | MHM | STEP | v. 5 : The beast was allowed to speak proud words and blasphemies, and to exercise authority for forty-two months. This means it was permitted to attack God and His people for a set time, matching other prophetic descriptions of evil’s limited rule (Revelation 13:5 ).

‏ Revelation of John 13:5

v. 5: The beast was allowed to speak proud words and blasphemies, and to exercise authority for forty-two months. This means it was permitted to attack God and His people for a set time, matching other prophetic descriptions of evil’s limited rule (Revelation 13:5 ^a).