Trump in the Bible?

The scriptures are written in parables, metaphors and allegories thereby obfuscating inherent spiritual messages.

In the Psalms (78:2) and Proverbs (1:6), the Bible refers to these as “dark sayings” while in Matthew (13:35) it says “I will open my mouth in parables.” In their timelessness, these dark sayings have been uncannily relevant to the affairs of man over the ages and the capacity to decode them is usually perceived as mysterious.

This piece takes a studied look at the Book of Revelations within contemporary global affairs with special reference to world leadership and the place and role of Donald Trump as President of the United States of America (US).

Revelation (13:2) reads thus: “And the beast which I saw was like unto a leopard, and his feet were as the feet of a bear, and his mouth as the mouth of a lion: and the dragon gave him his power, and his seat, and great authority.” Verse 4 says “they worshiped the beast, saying: Who is able to make war with him?” In verse 5 it is written that “power was given unto him to continue forty and two months.”

Subjecting the above to critical analysis, we note that there are four elements of interest in 13:2 thus: (1) like unto a leopard, (2) his feet were as the feet of a bear, (3) his mouth as the mouth of a lion: and (4) the dragon gave him his power, and his seat, and great authority.” A fifth element of interest is found in verse 4: “Who is able to make war with him?” In verse 5, we note the sixth element thus: “power was given unto him to continue forty and two months.”

These six elements shall be the focus of analysis:
“Like unto a Leopard”
A distinguishing feature of the leopard is a multiplicity of spots. Applied to a person, this means a multiplicity of points of view and shades of opinion. A common saying about the leopard is that it “does not change its spots.” Within the context of this analysis, this refers to bad traits and habits that individuals are not able to kick. President Donald Trump has lived up to this statement; he has not been able to adjust to the behavioral patterns expected of a President of the US.

“Feet were as…a Bear”
The bear is known for its hugeness, heavy feet and resultant sluggish movement. Compared to three immediate-past Presidents, Trump can pass for a bear given his size and age; his movement is comparatively very sluggish, like that of a bear.

“Mouth as…a Lion”
One of the major characteristics of a lion is its ferocious speed. So “mouth as a lion” is in reference to talkativeness in an office that requires a mastery of taciturnity, body language and the art of leaving others to second guess what is on the mind of the incumbent. Compared to others Presidents in the modern history of the US and taken within the context of his penchant for the social media, Trump is motor mouth; he does not realize the enormity of power packed by his words not only in the US but across the world.