Revelation 13:9
New International Version
Whoever has ears, let them hear.

New Living Translation
Anyone with ears to hear should listen and understand.

English Standard Version
If anyone has an ear, let him hear:

Berean Standard Bible
He who has an ear, let him hear:

Berean Literal Bible
If anyone has an ear, let him hear.

King James Bible
If any man have an ear, let him hear.

New King James Version
If anyone has an ear, let him hear.

New American Standard Bible
If anyone has an ear, let him hear.

NASB 1995
If anyone has an ear, let him hear.

NASB 1977
If anyone has an ear, let him hear.

Legacy Standard Bible
If anyone has an ear, let him hear.

Amplified Bible
If anyone has an ear, let him hear.

Christian Standard Bible
If anyone has ears to hear, let him listen.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
If anyone has an ear, he should listen:

American Standard Version
If any man hath an ear, let him hear.

Contemporary English Version
If you have ears, then listen!

English Revised Version
If any man hath an ear, let him hear.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
If anyone has ears, let him listen:

Good News Translation
"Listen, then, if you have ears!

International Standard Version
Let everyone listen:

Majority Standard Bible
He who has an ear, let him hear:

NET Bible
If anyone has an ear, he had better listen!

New Heart English Bible
If anyone has an ear, let him hear.

Webster's Bible Translation
If any man hath an ear, let him hear.

Weymouth New Testament
Let all who have ears give heed.

World English Bible
If anyone has an ear, let him hear.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
if anyone has an ear—let him hear:

Berean Literal Bible
If anyone has an ear, let him hear.

Young's Literal Translation
if any one hath an ear -- let him hear:

Smith's Literal Translation
If any have an ear, let him hear.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
If any man have an ear, let him hear.

Catholic Public Domain Version
If anyone has an ear, let him hear.

New American Bible
Whoever has ears ought to hear these words.

New Revised Standard Version
Let anyone who has an ear listen:
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
If any man has ears, let him hear.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
He who has an ear, let him hear.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
If any one has an ear, let him hear.

Godbey New Testament
if any one has ears, let him hear.

Haweis New Testament
He that hath an ear, let him hear.

Mace New Testament
if any man have an ear, let him hear.

Weymouth New Testament
Let all who have ears give heed.

Worrell New Testament
If anyone has an ear, let him hear.

Worsley New Testament
If any one hath an ear, let him hear. Whosoever leadeth into captivity shall go away into captivity:

Additional Translations ...
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Context
The Beast from the Sea
8And all who dwell on the earth will worship the beast—all whose names have not been written from the foundation of the world in the Book of Life belonging to the Lamb who was slain. 9 He who has an ear, let him hear: 10“If anyone is destined for captivity, into captivity he will go; if anyone is to die by the sword, by the sword he must be killed.” Here is a call for the perseverance and faith of the saints.…

Cross References
Matthew 11:15
He who has ears, let him hear.

Mark 4:9
Then Jesus said, “He who has ears to hear, let him hear.”

Luke 8:8
Still other seed fell on good soil, where it sprang up and produced a crop—a hundredfold.” As Jesus said this, He called out, “He who has ears to hear, let him hear.”

Matthew 13:9
He who has ears, let him hear.”

Mark 7:16
If anyone has ears to hear, let him hear.

Luke 14:35
It is fit neither for the soil nor for the manure pile, and it is thrown out. He who has ears to hear, let him hear.”

Matthew 13:43
Then the righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father. He who has ears, let him hear.

Mark 4:23
If anyone has ears to hear, let him hear.”

Revelation 2:7
He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To the one who overcomes, I will grant the right to eat from the tree of life in the Paradise of God.

Revelation 3:6
He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.

Revelation 3:13
He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.

Revelation 3:22
He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.”

Isaiah 6:9-10
And He replied: “Go and tell this people, ‘Be ever hearing, but never understanding; be ever seeing, but never perceiving.’ / Make the hearts of this people calloused; deafen their ears and close their eyes. Otherwise they might see with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their hearts, and turn and be healed.”

Ezekiel 3:27
But when I speak with you, I will open your mouth, and you are to tell them, ‘This is what the Lord GOD says.’ Whoever listens, let him listen; and whoever refuses, let him refuse, for they are a rebellious house.

Jeremiah 5:21
“Hear this, O foolish and senseless people, who have eyes but do not see, who have ears but do not hear.


Treasury of Scripture

If any man have an ear, let him hear.

Revelation 2:7,11,17,29
He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the tree of life, which is in the midst of the paradise of God…

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Revelation 13
1. A beast rises out of the sea with seven heads and ten horns, to whom the dragon gives his power.
11. Another beast comes out of the earth,
14. causes an image to be made of the former beast,
15. and that men should worship it,
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If anyone has an ear, let him hear
If anyone
This phrase opens the verse with an invitation that is both inclusive and conditional. The Greek word used here is "ei tis," which implies an open call to all individuals, regardless of their background or status. It suggests that the message is universally applicable, yet it requires a personal response. In the context of Revelation, this call is particularly poignant as it addresses the global and timeless nature of the prophecy. Historically, this phrase echoes the inclusive nature of the Gospel, which is offered to all humanity.

has an ear
The phrase "has an ear" is metaphorical, urging the reader to possess not just physical hearing but spiritual discernment. The Greek word "ous" for ear is often used in Scripture to denote the capacity to understand or perceive spiritual truths. This is a call to be attentive and receptive to divine revelation. In the historical context of the early church, where oral tradition was prevalent, having an "ear" meant being able to discern truth amidst persecution and false teachings.

let him hear
This imperative command, "akouetō" in Greek, is a call to action. It is not enough to simply possess the ability to hear; one must actively listen and respond. This echoes the Shema from Deuteronomy 6:4, a central declaration of faith in Judaism, which begins with "Hear, O Israel." In the scriptural context, hearing is often linked with obedience. Thus, this phrase is a summons to heed the warnings and promises of Revelation with a heart ready to act. Historically, this call to hear and obey would have been a rallying cry for early Christians facing trials, encouraging them to remain steadfast in their faith.

(9) This verse--an echo of his Master's words from the lips of the beloved disciple--calls marked attention to the warning words of the next verse.

Verse 9. - If any man have an ear, let him hear. This verse draws attention to the solemn declaration which follows in the succeeding verse (cf. Revelation 2:7; Revelation 3:6; also Matthew 11:15, etc.).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
He who
τις (tis)
Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 5100: Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object.

has
ἔχει (echei)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 2192: To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.

an ear,
οὖς (ous)
Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3775: (a) the ear, (b) met: the faculty of perception. Apparently a primary word; the ear.

let him hear:
ἀκουσάτω (akousatō)
Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 191: To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear.


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