"There are two different Greek words translated as "beast" or "beasts" in the Book of Revelation. All of the "beasts" of the heavenly administrations are called "zoon" or "living creatures," which is what Ezekiel called them. The beasts that represent the earth governmental systems are called "therion" which means "a dangerous animal." The types of things represented by each type of beast is not changed, but there is a definite difference in their natures. Kingdoms on earth are pictured as wild and dangerous animals, while those of heaven are called living creations or creatures. There is a good reason for this; such institutions on earth are all owned by Satan, and Satan goes all over the earth seeking whom he may devour."

Greetings,

Nikolaus