--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: And a severe and most grievous wound…" description: "\"“And a severe and most grievous wound occurred upon the men who had the character of the beast, and upon those who adored the beast or its image.”\" — T..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/cdc/the-biblescript-46423_beast_and-a-severe-and-most-grievous-wound-occ_274981.jpg" --- # And a severe and most grievous wound occurred upon the men… ![“And a severe and most grievous wound occurred upon the men who had the character of the beast, and upon those who adored the beast or its image.” quote by The Biblescript](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/cdc/the-biblescript-46423_beast_and-a-severe-and-most-grievous-wound-occ_274981.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/cdc/the-biblescript-46423_beast_and-a-severe-and-most-grievous-wound-occ_274981.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/cdc/the-biblescript-46423_beast_and-a-severe-and-most-grievous-wound-occ_274981.jpg) > ““And a severe and most grievous wound occurred upon the men who had the character of the beast, and upon those who adored the beast or its image.”” [The Biblescript](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/the-biblescript/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Describes a severe wound afflicting those who worship a beast or its image, symbolizing spiritual harm from idolatry. **In simple terms:** Worshipping evil causes deep damage. Key Takeaway Avoid idolatry, seek truth. Themes spirituality idolatry danger Mood serious reflective Type theological warning When to use this quote - religious study - personal reflection - ethical debate Key Concepts apocalypse symbolism Questions to Reflect On - What does “the beast” represent today? - How can one protect against spiritual harm? 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