1 It came to pass the second night that I saw a dream, and behold, an eagle which had twelve feathered wings and three heads came up from the sea. (WEB) 2 I saw, and behold, she spread her wings over all the earth, and all the winds of heaven blew on her, and the clouds were gathered together against her. (WEB) 3 I saw, and out of her wings there grew other wings near them; and they became little, tiny wings. (WEB) 4 But her heads were at rest. The head in the middle was larger than the other heads, yet rested it with them. (WEB) 5 Moreover I saw, and behold, the eagle flew with her wings to reign over the earth and over those who dwell therein. (WEB) 6 I saw how all things under heaven were subject to her, and no one spoke against her—no, not one creature on earth. (WEB) 7 I saw, and behold, the eagle rose on her talons, and uttered her voice to her wings, saying, (WEB)
2 Esdras 11:1–7
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2 Esdras 11:11–13
11 I counted her wings that were near the others, and behold, there were eight of them. (WEB) 12 I saw, and behold, on the right side one wing arose and reigned over all the earth. (WEB) 13 When it reigned, the end of it came, and it disappeared, so that its place appeared no more.… (WEB)
2 Esdras 11:24–26
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2 Esdras 11:32–34
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2 Esdras 11:36–38
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2 Esdras 13:26–28
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