Why exactly is 666 a reference to the devil?

Question

What is the origin in the bible or other readings that would make this number coincide with the devil?

Answer 1

666
Rev 13:18 Here is wisdom. Let him that hath understanding count the number of the beast: for it is the number of a man; and his number is Six hundred threescore and six.

(James Moffatt translation)
Now for the gift of interpretation. Let the discerning calculate the cipher of the Beast; it is the cipher of a man, and the figures are six hundred and sixty-six.

Six hundred threescore and six
G5516 χξς chi xi stigma khee xee stig'-ma
The 22nd, 14th and an obsolete letter (G4742 as a cross) of the Greek alphabet (intermediate between the 5th and 6th), used as numbers; denoting respectively 600, 60 and 6; 666 as a numeral: - six hundred threescore and six.
G4742 στίγμα stigma stig'-mah
From a primary word στίζω stizō (to “stick”, that is, prick); a mark incised or punched (for recognition of ownership), that is, (figuratively) scar of service: - mark.

Biblical significance of the number 6; WEAKNESS OF MAN - EVILS OF SATAN - MANIFESTATION OF SIN
Biblical significance of the number 666; THE NUMBER OF THE BEAST ANTI-CHRIST

TYPE OF BEAST
Goliath whom David slew (I Samuel 17), had the number of a man, 6, 6, and 6.
Items of Goliath, (1) helmet, (2) coat of mail, (3) greaves, (4) target, (5) spear, (6) shield
whose height was six cubits and a span
his spear's head weighed six hundred shekels of iron

TYPE OF IMAGE
Nebuchadnezzar made an image (Daniel 3), had the number of a man, 6, 6, and 6.
Instruments, (1) cornet, (2) flute, (3) harp, (4) sackbut, (5) psaltery, (6) dulcimer
whose height was threescore cubits, or sixty
the breadth thereof six cubits

To further calculate the cipher 666 when Satan will think he is in full control.
Revelation 6:12 the sixth seal
Revelation 9:13 the sixth trump
Revelation 16:12 the sixth vial

Answer 2

First of all, let's be accurate. 666 does not reference Satan at all. Rather, it's the number of the anti-Christ, who is a human. (There is a difference between Satan and the anti-Christ).

Now, then. There is only one way to answer this question, and that is through the use of formulated theory. Nobody in our day and age can be 100 percent certain who John was referring to when he wrote Revelations. One theory holds that 666 refers to Nero, who was a horrendous persecutor of Christians, though Nero was long dead when Revelations was written.

I, too, have a theory. And its only a theory, so I won't upset be if readers reject it. Some scholars have said that Revelations uses the number 7 as the number of perfection because there were 7 churches. The Book of Revelations is addressed to the 7 churches, and the number 7 is associated with God throughout.

The anti-Christ, however, is human. And he's imperfect. So he takes the number 6, to show that he is imcomplete without God and the Church. But he's not just imperfect. He's not doubly imperfect. As God's enemy, he's three times imperfect. Hence: 666.

Answer 3

Satan is the god of this world, he has a limited time. Meanwhile he will have to 7 full kingdoms like Romw #6 Matt.4:1-11;

Satans 2Cor.4:3,4; John 8:44;

This math calculation is based on time, times and the dividing of time Dan.7:12; 12:1-13;

Nations:

Zero to greatness: #3 = 606 years

before Christ in Rome #6 + next,

[after Christ = [654 + 606 + 654 =] 1914 WW1 to 1918[1260].
[after Christ = [666 + 606 + 666 =] 1938 + 7 years WW2[1272].German Nation Hitler.
[after Christ = [684 + 606 + 684 =] 1974 Vietnam. Dan.12:11[1290];
[after Christ = [729 + 606 + 729 =] 2064 Rev.20:1-6; Dan.12:12[1335];

THOSE AT THE LAST DAY

John 6:39,40,44,54-48; 11:24; 12:47,48; John 14:3;

1Thes.4:15-17; Rev.6:9-11; 7:9-17; 14:1-6,7;

Answer 4

The number 666 is a direct line from the quote as shown in many of the answers here. Lamens terms, 666 is satans way to disrespect to the holy triligy of 333 or the number of Gods infinite 777

Answer 5

Numbers in the Bible is suppose to have spiritual significance. The number one (1) denotes unity - one Lord, one faith, etc. (Deut. 6:4; Eph. 4:3-6).
Six (6) is the number of man. He, man was created on the sixth and final day of creation. 666 denotes man's rebellion against God (Rev. 13:18). Nowhere does it say that this number represents the devil. The scriptures says says the anti-Christ (I John 2:18, 22; 2 John 7; I John 4:3.
Man has stepped in and created silly superstitions to make people afraid of things that go bump in the night, the anti-Christ (I John 4:1-6)

Answer 6

Actually the number was 616 not 666, which refered to the Emperor Caligula. The "evil" associated with 666 is purely manmade.

Answer 7

Because I am the devil and have the mark of 666 tattooed across my back. Besides, Iron Maiden said so. I use bibles from half priced books to start my fireplace. They are cheaper than kindling!!!! Yes I will be in Hell! Party!!!

Answer 8

Neron Caesar

Answer 9

After seeing The Omen, I learned that it apparently represents something called The Diabolical Trinty or something like that.

Answer 10

Rev 13:18 Here is wisdom. Let him that hath understanding count the number of the beast: for it is the number of a man; and his number [is] Six hundred threescore [and] six.