This set number does fascinate people, I too, whenever the total came to $6.66 I tried my best to avoid it and unfortunately, I was that person buying an extra gum to change my destiny at the store. 16-17)? Revelation 13:11-17. Revelation 13:16-18 is, by far, the most quoted and misquoted, verse on the "mark of the beast". “Failure upon failure upon failure.”. The Name of the Beast (Part 1) – Revelation 13:17-18 W is the 6th Hebrew Letter If there is a single element of the book of Revelation which is universally known in contemporary culture it is the mark of the Beast, 666. 12 It exercised all the authority of the first beast on its behalf, and made the earth and its inhabitants worship the first beast, whose fatal wound had been healed. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. In Greek, I get 908. This is how we will be judges over the whole world. 14:9-11+). Though, in a more positive note, while not having the mark does prevent one from making purchases, at the very least getting the mark seems to be voluntary. Babylon is mentioned 287 times in the Scriptures, more than any other city except Jerusalem. God is gracious to reveal to me insights hidden for the last two thousand years so that the 666 riddle of Rev 13:18 is finally solved! Revelation commentary: chapter 13 - beasts rise out of the sea and land. Not only blind, but willfully blind. I find this topic very interesting and I would be curious and excited to learn more about this topic in the future. Rev. Revelation 13:16-18 is, by far, the most quoted and misquoted, verse on the "mark of the beast". They represent the name of Satan but they are not some taboo numbers that we need to avoid at all costs. It is for the glory of God. It is a bit funny. He pawns himself off as the Lamb, the Messiah. There is a bit of graffiti found in Pompeii that reads “I love her whose number is 545.” Potentially one might convert their name to numbers in Greek, Hebrew or Latin and come up with a number. In the Babylon of chapter 18, the kings and merchants lament and weep for her (Rev. Copyright © 2021, Bible Study Tools. But the real concern is what will this name look like when it happens? Revelation 13:17-18 English Standard Version (ESV) 17 so that no one can buy or sell unless he has the mark, that is, the name of the beast or the number of its name. The disruptive conditions on the earth during the time of the end argue for a low-technology solution. 22 (Fort Worth, TX: Tyndale Theological Seminary, December 2003), 360-361. by Don Koenig . Anyway, the fact that the number is actually a name in fascinating. Grant on May 9, 2017 at 5:18 pm Paul and Justin, the outline of the book seems to be quite clear: note my … Salem Media Group. It is all a lie. The aim and result of imprinting the mark is, that no one is able to buy or sell, who has not the mark, Revelation 13:17. Revelation 13:11-17 New International Version (NIV) The Beast out of the Earth. The whole idea of numbers representing letters is interesting because there are so many different ways that it could be interpreted going that direction that it doesn’t even really narrow down the list of options that much. One prophecy will always be followed up by another to define it or clarify it. A Christian has a radically diffetent view than the world. And what is the meaning of not being able to “buy or sell” without the “mark” of the beast (vv. no one may buy or sell In order to enforce worship of the Beast and his image, the mark is tied to his global economic system. A: First, lets look at the verses: (Rev 13:17-18) and that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name. Will it be 666? Whatever the mark is, it represents a final declaration of loyalty, whether for God or against him. 17 And that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name. Authority Satan’s authority and "all the authority of the first … Sounds like the gospel to me. The Hebrew alphabet ends with Tav = 400, the Greek with Omega = 800. 1. To express thousands an accent is put beneath the letter, as α, [a,] = 1,000; β, [b,] = 2,000; ι, [i,] = 10,000.1, Doubtless, the invention of computers and the introduction of a “cashless society” would aid in the enforcement of an economic boycott against Christians. Revelation 21:9. 1 Philip Schaff and David Schley Schaff, History of the Christian Church (Oak Harbor, WA: Logos Research Systems, 1997, 1916), 1.12.101. Several times I have bought something and the price came up $6.66, and the clerk wanted to know if I wanted to buy a pack of gum so I could avoid that particular price. The plain meaning is, that the number 666 would be so connected with his name, or with what would properly designate him, that it could be determined who was meant by finding that number in his name or in his … Those who refuse the mark are automatically cut off from the global economy. One of the angels who had the vials, explains the meaning of the former vision of the antichristian beast that was to reign 1260 years, and then to be destroyed. Revelation 13:16-18 is perhaps the section of Scripture that has inspired the most conjecture for centuries. By accepting this name, you are declaring your loyalty to the beast and the empire of the beast. So maybe This number isn’t so bad and we shouldn’t fear it as much. If John actually knows who this number is as suggested, then that would be saying that John knows who the beast is, thus saying that particular part of Revelation has already come to past. You will not be able to hide. The Hebrew Aleph counts 1, Beth 2, etc., Yodh 10; but Kaph (the eleventh letter) counts 20, Resh (the twentieth letter) 200, etc. Try reading Revelation 13 with this in mind. It died and rose again which makes it like the one who is, who was, and is to come. In this chapter we see a vision of two terrible beasts opposing the church, one coming from the sea and the other from the land. All glory goes to Him! Revelation 17 is a continuation, or a further detailed explanation of chapter 13. Mary Erickson Revelation 7:9-17; Matthew 5:1-12 Friends Forever Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. What does the number prophesy? It is a church that kills it’s own people, or at least what looks like it’s own people, the real people of God. I get many customers that freak out when that number appears and so they decided to add another item to their order. Some manage to survive outside the global economy, including the “sheep” in the Sheep and Goat Judgment at the return of Christ to take up His kingdom(Mtt. When we read the bible we know that a prophet is subject to prophets. 16; Dan. The numbers come with many different interpretations on what the actual letter name is and P Long named some of those in his post. But the mark of that number (Revelation 13:17) could in some cases be a disguised representation of it, involving three letters or symbols which each represent a 6. 18 Here is wisdom. Proud member Daniel 1:8-16 - What was Wrong with the King’s Food? The mention in Revelation 13:17 of “the name of the beast,” and “the number of his name,” shows that this “number” was somehow connected with his proper designation, so that by this he would be identified. Revelation 16:19 and 14:8 have already declared Babylon's fall. contextual insights to revelation 17:1-18:24 A. Will the real Jesus stand up please! Revelation 13:7 records the same point, “It was allowed to make war on the saints and to conquer them.” The beast is Daniel 7 and the beast in Revelation 13 refer to the same kingdom, the Roman Empire. Revelation is a prophecy. Revelation 13:12. He aligns himself with the church as the head of the church. When they see it as a purchase price, or a page number that things automatically becomes cursed or bad. Our culture has definitely created a stigma around the number 666. ( Log Out /  Not only in the above description of the two beasts, but in what follows as to the number of the beast, these two now coalescing in one, and have one and the same number; and to wrap it up, and conceal it in such an obscure manner, shows great wisdom in God, as it requires much in men, and serves greatly to exercise all his intellectual powers to find it out: (It seams that the Beast keeps growing and at some point before it’s destruction, carries away the church, not the real Church, but false church. Why is it that people are afraid to hear that number? 666 refers to the name of the beast, either a person (the anti-Christ) or the kingdom of the beast described in the rest chapter 13. LBD refers the number to be a specific person that is behind the imagery. I will have more to say about this in part two of this post. It is possible to use the initials of the Roman emperors from Julius to Vespasian one gets 666, but you have to skip the minor emperors to make this work. When I was younger I think I fully believed that it was a bad number or had something to do with satan, not having a full understanding of the actual passage in Revelation that this idea comes from. The most common suggestion is that the number 666 refers to Nero Caesar, but in a the Hebrew spelling of the name. But just know by the virtue of your life, you will be known by the world. What do the two “beasts” depicted in Revelation 13 represent? 2 Hal Harless, “666: The Beast and His Mark in Revelation 13,” in The Conservative Theological Journal, vol. (Rev 13:17-18) and that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name. Real spiritual warfare has more to do with the battle of the will. All four verses are therefore 80 x 793. One can only hope that when the time comes what we do know about the mark is enough to identify it. (16-18) Read Rev 13. That number could be used as a cipher, or perhaps one might have a “lucky” number for a name. Judgment of the Beasts (Revelation 12-20) >Seven Signs >4th sign >The False Prophet . Neither is particularly interesting, but I suppose if I paid money to a numerologist, they could come up with something profound. With the understanding that 666 is the name of someone, it does change the meaning of the text and make it seem more real. Revelation 19:3 "And again they said, Alleluia. There was a crown on each of its horns. For example, my “number” in Latin is 152 (using just the letters which have values in Roman numerals). There are several aspects of modern technology which will likely contribute to the control of the global economy under the Beast. Most people limit the "And that no man might buy or sell" only to "the mark" but notice what verse 17 actually says: Rev 13:17: And that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, OR the name of the beast, OR the number of his name. Don’t fear. I used to buy a particular combination of coffee and snack at one of my favorite coffee shops which always rang up to $6.66. As the post has stated, many people have tried to figure out who the numbers are referring to and a lot of guesses have fallen on Nero. He is a fraud. This chapter opens with the devil standing on the shore of the sea–a metaphor for Rome throughout the Book of Revelation. If the interpretation is correct for 7:16 how does this reconcile with 13:16 and 17? In our world today there has been so much debate over both what the number 666 means (oh the many ways it has tried to be deciphered!) It is not an unlucky number nor is someone cursed if they somehow accidentally ring up $6.66 at the local Taco Bell. Revelation 13:17 Context. People say, “I am a Christian.” But their lives don’t demonstrate them us such. With this interpretation set, we can look at Revelation 13:1-10 and notice what is … 18 Here is wisdom. (Actually, you might be cursed if you eat the food at Taco Bell, but that is another issue altogether!) REVELATION 13:17-18 makes it very clear v17-18 says that it is the NUMBER OF THE BEASTS OR MANS NAME that we are to calculate 666 from. For it is not possible to take the mark and remain among the redeemed who enter the kingdom (Rev. God will cast him along with the first beast into the Lake of Fire (19:20; 20:10). He was an upright man. 17 One of the seven angels who had the seven bowls came and said to me, “Come, I will show you the punishment of the great prostitute, who sits by many waters. The first has seven heads, and ten horns with crowns upon them, and on each head is a blasphemous name. Most people limit the "And that no man might buy or sell" only to "the mark" but notice what verse 17 actually says: Rev 13:17: And that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, OR the name of the beast, OR the number of his name. Babylon, the Prostitute on the Beast. And I saw a beast rising up out of the sea, having seven heads and ten horns, and on his horns ten crowns, and on his heads a blasphemous name. “Smoke rose”: This is because of the fire (compare 17:16, 18; 18:8-9, 18; 14:8-11). KING JAMES VERSION (KJV) TRANSLATION, MEANING, CONTEXT. The Devil, whatever form he takes, is not faithful and he is not true, either is he the Word of God, but a liar. It placed the mark on the people’s right hand and/or their forehead, claiming them. "This one has "two horns like a lamb and spoke like a dragon." Those who refuse the mark are automatically cut off from the global economy. You have a Heavenly Father, who by the way, chose you, before you chose him. That was probably the funniest post I’ve eve read, Im sorry but iI just felt like I had to get that off of my chest, anyway I see today that a lot of people are scared of the number 666 like you were saying, however, I think there is a flip side and people take it as sort of a joke and even some Christians could say something like its just a number and it can’t hurt me, and I would respond with its what is, behind that number that can hurt you. (18) Here is wisdom. 1. This amazingly high common factor is the eleventh figurate hexagram, or star of David, which is made up of twelve triangles of 66, the eleventh triangular number. 1 —Revelation 13:18 The ESV footnote is: Some manuscripts 616. Because of the length of these passages, however, I will merely name them and point out some key details: A good place to start is Isaiah 13 … the number of his name Most commentators take the number of his name to indicate the practice of gematria, where the individual letters comprising the name are given values which then contribute to a total value which is the number: The mystic use of numbers (the rabbinical Ghematria, γεωμετρία [geōmetria] ) was familiar to the Jews in Babylon, and passed from them to the Greeks in Asia. The first comes up out of the sea (v. 1). Revelation 17:1 “And there came one of the seven angels which had the seven vials, and talked with me, saying unto me, Come hither; I will show unto you the judgment of the great whore that sitteth upon many waters:”. The word blashemous means one who come in the name of another, falsely. The one sitting on it is called Faithful and True…”, Rev 19:13 “He is clothed in a robe dipped in blood, and the name by which he is called is The Word of God.”. What does the number 666 mean in Revelation 13:16-18? Here is wisdom. Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. So I am okay with avoiding this number. It had ten horns and seven heads. People believe it is the devils number and is cursed or sinful to have anything to do with that number, but the interesting thing is, they are just numbers. So don’t worry. The Greek letters, with the addition of an acute accent (as ά, βˊ), have the same numerical value in their order down to Sigma, which counts 200; except that σ῀ (st, [stigma]) is used for 6, and φˊ (an antiquated letter Koppa between π and ρ) for 90. He is a False Prophet (Revelation 16:13) who deceives or coerces people into idolatry, and into being marked with evil. Natives were very jealous of his success so they tried to entrap him. And that no man might buy or sell - That is, this mighty power would claim jurisdiction over the traffic of the world, and endeavor to make it tributary to its own purposes. The mark will be the name of the individual man who is the Antichrist (the beast) "or" the gematrial number of his name (Revelation 13:17-18), meaning that the mark will be the Antichrist's name for some people and the gematrial number of his name for other people. Therefore if we are to take the event chronologically, the even mentioned in chapter 13:16-17 should have come before the event mentioned in Revelation 7:16. REVELATION 13. 666 has been a number I have heard many times over the years and it is a number that most people say that we should never say because it resembles the name of Satan. With the misconception that this number is satanic and cursed and we should always avoid it, I was surprised to find out in my reading of revelation that the number six just means man. The Beast from the Earth —Revelation 13:11-18. We are seperate from them. 11 Then I saw a second beast, coming out of the earth. of This symbolism is most explicit in Revelation 17:15: “The waters which you saw where the harlot sits, are peoples and … (see notes on Revelation 16:17-19; 17:13-17; 18:4, 8; 19:2) Accordingly, part one is concerned most particularly with events under the sixth plague and part two with those under the seventh. Note: Revelation 13 introduces us to a beast of a similar description (Revelation 13:1) and Revelation 17:9-12 identifies the beast as a world empire with its allied satellite nations. In fact, just today I noticed that the number of points I had in my Chick-Fil-A rewards was 666, and I said something along the lines of “not in my good christian restaurant”. Please note: The question is not about the significance of the number itself or what it might refer to in the past, present or future. We see this all the time. (7-18) Commentary on Revelation 17:1-6 (Read Revelation 17:1-6) Revelation 13:17. Rev 19:11 “Then I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse! 1:18-21] the ten horns that you saw are ten kings who have not yet received royal power, but they are to receive authority as kings # [ch. In Revelation 13:11-17, John describes "another beast coming up out of the earth. With sophisticated inventory systems it becomes much more difficult to supply the black market “off the record.”. 13:12 Rev 12:11 “And they have conquered him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, for they loved not their lives even unto death.”, What is the name. It is true that the 666 in Revelation 13:18 is six hundred and sixty-six. Then in Rev 17 he shows his true nature and intent, which is the one the Devil had from the very beginning. Kings of those times had their own personal stamp or seal for use on official documents. The beast has two horns and has authority over the earth like the first beast. Revelation 13:18. He looks like the Lord Jesus (John 1:29; Revelation 5:6) but speaks like the devil. One example is Jesus is called “The one who is, who was, and is to come”, Rev 1:4. We find the Beast having joined with the false prophet, who has many names. Although John's description certainly does leave a great deal of interpretive leeway, the proper context in which to approach these verses is from the one John wrote from -- a Hebraic Kabbalistic one. Revelation Chapter 17. Please enter your email address associated with your Salem All-Pass account, then click Continue. I found that the beginning of this blog post was quite comedic, so thank you for that. 7:24; [ch. Virtually everyone in western culture thinks that 666 is the “devil’s number” or that the triple-six is a pernicious sign to be avoided. Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. Revelation 13:13-17-18 The Message (MSG) This second Beast worked magical signs, dazzling people by making fire come down from Heaven. The jews convicted Jesus of blasphemy because he claimed to be equal with God. The desire of the Beast to catch every possible violator argues for a high-technology solution which is more difficult to forge. The name of the beast. If you read Revelation closely, you can find many similarities of the Beast compared to Jesus. Second, the use of modern identifying marks, such as bar codes, on items of commerce facilitates tracking their whereabouts and distribution. In my last post I argued that the number of the beast was a hint at the name of the beast, but the clues to determining the meaning of the name are more or less lost to us. This is just a statement telling us it will never be built again. This mark to which John refers namely 666 must be understood symbolically. so the number isn’t really that bad, but it is also not bad to avoid. A wild beast rises out of the sea, to whom the dragon gives his power. ( Log Out /  Revelation Chapter 18. Then I saw a beast coming up out of the sea. 18:9-15). The Beast is marking those that worship the Beast, which is most of the world. The second rises from the earth (v. 11). Or it may use the oldest of technologies—tattoos or similar. 666 (13:18) This calls for wisdom: let the one who has understanding calculate the number of the beast, for it is the number of a man, and his number is 666. 1 —Revelation 13:18 . we won’t really know until that day comes. Verse 13 The mark we receive is only symbolic. This beast stood before the first beast and used the same power the first beast had. Not pefect, but similar. Another beast rises up to make a threesome. (1-10) Another beast, which has two horns like a lamb, but speaks as a dragon. The sheep have provided for the dire needs of Jesus’ “brethren” during this time, but they themselves have been without the mark. 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