The term "two-horned" appears in the Bible primarily in the context of prophetic and apocalyptic literature, symbolizing power, authority, and sometimes deception. The imagery of horns is often used in the Bible to represent strength and dominion, and the presence of two horns can indicate a dual aspect of power or influence.

Daniel 8:3-4
In the Book of Daniel, the prophet describes a vision involving a ram with two horns: "Then I lifted up my eyes and saw a ram with two horns standing beside the canal. The horns were long, but one was longer than the other, and the longer one grew up later. I saw the ram charging westward, northward, and southward. No beast could stand before him, and none could deliver from his power. He did as he pleased and became great" (Daniel 8:3-4). In this vision, the two horns of the ram represent the kings of Media and Persia, with the longer horn symbolizing the greater power of Persia. This imagery underscores the dual nature of the Medo-Persian Empire and its expansive influence.

Revelation 13:11
In the Book of Revelation, the two-horned beast is a significant figure: "Then I saw another beast rising out of the earth. This beast had two horns like a lamb, but spoke like a dragon" (Revelation 13:11). This beast is often interpreted as a false prophet or a deceptive power that appears gentle and innocent, like a lamb, but speaks with the authority and malice of a dragon. The two horns here may symbolize a counterfeit or deceptive authority, mimicking the true Lamb of God, Jesus Christ, while serving the purposes of the dragon, identified as Satan.

Symbolism and Interpretation
The use of "two-horned" in these contexts highlights the complexity and duality of power structures in biblical prophecy. In Daniel, the two horns of the ram emphasize the combined might of two kingdoms, while in Revelation, the two horns of the beast suggest a deceptive appearance that belies its true nature. This duality serves as a warning to believers to discern the true nature of spiritual and worldly powers.

Theological Implications
From a theological perspective, the imagery of the two-horned figures in Scripture serves as a reminder of the spiritual battle between good and evil. The two-horned beast in Revelation, in particular, is a call to vigilance against false teachings and deceptive authorities that may arise within the church or the world. Believers are encouraged to remain steadfast in their faith, discerning the spirits and holding fast to the truth of the Gospel.

In summary, the "two-horned" imagery in the Bible is rich with meaning, symbolizing both the duality of earthly powers and the deceptive nature of false spiritual authorities. It serves as a powerful reminder of the need for discernment and faithfulness in the face of spiritual challenges.

The Two-Horned Beast.
... EXPOSITION OF THE APOCALYPSE. The Two-Horned Beast. "And I ... 20. This identifies
the two-horned beast as the Mohammedan kingdom. It ...
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Of the Two-Horned Beast (who is also the False Prophet), with the ...
... PART I. SYNCHRONISM II. Of the Two-Horned Beast (who is also the False Prophet),
with the Ten-Horned Beast (who is likewise called the Image of the Beast). ...
/.../mede/a key to the apocalypse/synchronism ii of the two-horned.htm

The Final Conflict.
... This identifies him as the two-horned beast of Rev.13. (13:11-17). The
two-horned beast being a representative of the Eastern Roman ...
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But Let this Pass, for what Follows is of More Importance. I Thank ...
... What do you say, great master? You are pressed by that two-horned dilemma
of which you are so fond of speaking to your disciples. ...
/.../31 but let this pass.htm

The Cardinal Point of the Synchronisms; Or, the Synchronism
... Of the Seventh Seal, which relates to the first Six Trumpets; with the
Ten-horned and Two-horned Beast, and other contemporary matters. ...
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A Corollary of the General Synchronism of all the circumstances ...
... same period, Synch. I. The two-horned beast with the ten-horned beast, Synch.
II. The harlot with both, Synch. III. The virgin company ...
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Concerning the Passion of Christ, and Its Old Testament ...
... on them shall he toss nations alike unto the very extremity of the earth." Of course
no one-horned rhinoceros was there pointed to, nor any two-horned minotaur ...
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The Image of the Beast.
... monster, whose deadly wound was healed. Life was to be given to this image
by the two-horned beast. The papal hierarchy is created ...
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A Key to the Apocalypse
... SYNCHRONISM II. Of the Two-Horned Beast (who is also the False Prophet), with the
Ten-Horned Beast (who is likewise called the Image of the Beast). ...
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God's Law Immutable.
... and how is it to be formed? The image is made by the two-horned beast, and is an
image to the first beast. It is also called an image of the beast. ...
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Two-horned (1 Occurrence)
Two-horned. Two-fold, Two-horned. Two-hundred . Multi-Version
Concordance Two-horned (1 Occurrence). Daniel 8:6 And ...
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Unicorn (6 Occurrences)
... Numbers 23:22, RV, "wild ox, " marg., "ox-antelope;24:8; Isaiah 34:7, RV, "wild
oxen"), and untamable (Job 39:9). It was in reality a two-horned animal; but ...
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Two-hundred (1 Occurrence)
Two-hundred. Two-horned, Two-hundred. Two-leaved . Multi-Version Concordance ...
(WEB). Two-horned, Two-hundred. Two-leaved . Reference Bible.
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Two-fold (1 Occurrence)
Two-fold. Twofold, Two-fold. Two-horned . Multi-Version Concordance Two-fold
(1 Occurrence). ... (WBS). Twofold, Two-fold. Two-horned . Reference Bible.
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Ashteroth (2 Occurrences)
... of the two horns, the abode of the Rephaim (Genesis 14:5). It may be identified
with Ashtaroth preceding; called "Karnaim", ie, the "two-horned" (the crescent ...
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Rushed (24 Occurrences)
... (YLT). Daniel 8:6 And he came to the two-horned sheep which I saw before the
stream, rushing at him in the heat of his power. (See NAS). ...
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Great (10383 Occurrences)
... could, in the face of the universal attribution of the two ram's horns to Alexander,
represent Persia, the power he overthrew, as a two-horned ram (Daniel 8:3 ...
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Rushing (61 Occurrences)
... (See NIV). Daniel 8:6 And he came to the two-horned sheep which I saw before
the stream, rushing at him in the heat of his power. (BBE). ...
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Alexander (5 Occurrences)
... could, in the face of the universal attribution of the two ram's horns to Alexander,
represent Persia, the power he overthrew, as a two-horned ram (Daniel 8:3 ...
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Revelation (52 Occurrences)
... the Red Dragon and His Persecutions (Revelation 12) 2. The Beast from the Sea,
Seven-headed, Ten-horned (Revelation 13:1-10); the Two-horned Beast (Revelation ...
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