Christian Religion Question... Do you know what this means?

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This calls for wisdom. If anyone has insight, let him calculate the number of the beast, for it is man's number. His number is 666



From this verse:

"He also forced everyone, small and great, rich and poor, free and slave, to receive a mark on his right hand or on his forehead so that no one could buy or sell unless he had the mark, which is the name of the beast or the number of his name. This calls for wisdom. If anyone has insight, let him calculate the number of the beast, for it is man's number. His number is 666" (Rev. 13:16-18).

Answer 1

Identifying the Wild Beast and Its Mark
DO YOU enjoy solving a mystery? To do so, you look for clues that help you work your way toward the solution. In his inspired Word, God provides the needed clues with regard to the number 666, the name, or mark, of the wild beast of Revelation chapter 13.

In this article, we will look at four main lines of reasoning—vital clues—that will reveal the meaning of the mark of the beast. We will consider (1) how Bible names are sometimes chosen, (2) the identity of the wild beast, (3) what is meant by 666 being "a man's number," and (4) the significance of the number 6 and why it is written in triple digits, namely, 600 plus 60 plus 6, or 666.—Revelation 13:18.

Bible Names—More Than Just Labels
Bible names often have special significance, particularly when given by God. For example, because Abram would become the father of nations, God changed the patriarch's name to Abraham, meaning "Father of a Multitude." (Genesis 17:5) God told Joseph and Mary to call Mary's future child Jesus, which means "Jehovah Is Salvation." (Matthew 1:21; Luke 1:31) In harmony with that meaningful name, through Jesus' ministry and sacrificial death, Jehovah made possible our salvation.—John 3:16.

Accordingly, the God-given number-name 666 must symbolize what God sees as defining attributes of the beast. Naturally, to understand those traits, we need to identify the beast itself and learn about its activities.

The Beast Exposed
The Bible book of Daniel sheds much light on the meaning of symbolic beasts. Chapter 7 contains a vivid tableau of "four huge beasts"—a lion, a bear, a leopard, and a fearsome beast with big teeth of iron. (Daniel 7:2-7) Daniel tells us that these beasts represent "kings," or political kingdoms, that rule in succession over vast empires.—Daniel 7:17, 23.

Regarding the beast of Revelation 13:1, 2, The Interpreter's Dictionary of the Bible points out that it "combines in itself the joint characteristics of the four beasts of Daniel's vision . . . Accordingly, this first beast [of Revelation] represents the combined forces of all political rule opposed to God in the world." This observation is affirmed by Revelation 13:7, which says of the beast: "Authority was given it over every tribe and people and tongue and nation."*

Why does the Bible use beasts as symbols of human rulership? For at least two reasons. First, because of the beastly record of bloodshed that governments have accrued over the centuries. "War is one of the constants of history," wrote historians Will and Ariel Durant, "and has not diminished with civilization or democracy." How true that "man has dominated man to his injury"! (Ecclesiastes 8:9) The second reason is that "the dragon [Satan] gave to the beast its power and its throne and great authority." (Revelation 12:9; 13:2) Accordingly, human rulership is a product of the Devil, thus reflecting his beastly, dragonlike disposition.—John 8:44; Ephesians 6:12.

This does not mean, however, that every human ruler is a direct tool of Satan. Indeed, in one sense, human governments serve as "God's minister," giving structure to human society, without which chaos would rule. And some leaders have protected fundamental human rights, including the right to engage in true worship—something that Satan does not want. (Romans 13:3, 4; Ezr 7:11-27; Acts 13:7) Still, because of the Devil's influence, no human or human institution has ever been able to bring lasting peace and security to the people.# —John 12:31.

"A Human Number"
A third clue to the meaning of 666 lies in its being "a man's number," or as The Amplified Bible puts it, "a human number." This expression could not refer to an individual human, for Satan—not any man—has authority over the beast. (Luke 4:5, 6; 1 John 5:19; Revelation 13:2, 18) Rather, the beast's having "a human number," or mark, suggests that it is a human entity, not spirit or demon, and that it therefore manifests certain human traits. What might they be? The Bible answers, saying: "All [humans] have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." (Romans 3:23) The beast's having "a human number," therefore, indicates that governments reflect the fallen human condition, the mark of sin and imperfection.

History bears this out. "Every civilization that has ever existed has ultimately collapsed," said former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger. "History is a tale of efforts that failed, of aspirations that weren't realized . . . So, as a historian, one has to live with a sense of the inevitability of tragedy." Kissinger's honest appraisal testifies to this fundamental Bible truth: "To earthling man his way does not belong. It does not belong to man who is walking even to direct his step."—Jeremiah 10:23.

Now that we have identified the beast and discerned how God views it, we are in a position to examine the final part of our puzzle—the number six and why it is written in triple digits—that is, 666, or 600 plus 60 plus 6.

Human rulership has proved to be a failure, well symbolized by the number 666
Six Repeated Three Times—Why?
In the Scriptures, certain numbers have symbolic significance. The number seven, for example, is often used to symbolize that which is complete, or perfect, in God's eyes. For instance, God's creative week comprises seven 'days,' or extended time periods, during which God completely accomplishes his creative purpose regarding the earth. (Genesis 1:3–2:3) God's "sayings" are like silver that has been "clarified seven times," thus perfectly refined. (Psalm 12:6; Proverbs 30:5, 6) The leper Naaman was told to bathe seven times in the Jordan River, after which he was completely healed.—2 Kings 5:10, 14.

Six is one short of seven. Would it not be a fitting symbol of something imperfect, or defective, in God's eyes? Yes, indeed! (1 Chronicles 20:6, 7) Moreover, six repeated three times, as 666, powerfully stresses that imperfection. That this is the correct view is supported by the fact that 666 is "a human number," as we have considered. Thus, the beast's record, its "human number," and the number 666 itself all point to one unmistakable conclusion—gross shortcoming and failure in the eyes of Jehovah.

The portrayal of the beast's deficiencies calls to mind what was said about King Belshazzar of ancient Babylon. Through Daniel, Jehovah said to that ruler: "You have been weighed in the balances and have been found deficient." That very night Belshazzar was killed, and the mighty Babylonian Empire fell. (Daniel 5:27, 30) Likewise, God's judgment of the political beast and of those with its mark spells the end of that entity and its supporters. In this instance, however, God will eradicate not just one political system but every vestige of human rule. (Daniel 2:44; Revelation 19:19, 20) How important, therefore, that we avoid having the deadly mark of the beast!

The Mark Identified
Immediately after disclosing the number 666, Revelation mentions 144,000 followers of the Lamb, Jesus Christ, who have his name and the name of his Father, Jehovah, written on their foreheads. These names identify the bearers as belonging to Jehovah and to his Son, about whom they proudly bear witness. Likewise, those having the mark of the beast proclaim their servitude to the beast. Thus, the mark, whether on the right hand or on the forehead, figuratively speaking, is a symbol that identifies its bearer as one who gives worshipful support to the beastlike political systems of the world. Those having the mark give to "Caesar" that which rightly belongs to God. (Luke 20:25; Revelation 13:4, 8; 14:1) How? By giving worshipful honor to the political state, its symbols, and its military might, to which they look for hope and salvation. Any worship that they render the true God is merely lip service.

In contrast, the Bible urges us: "Do not put your trust in nobles, nor in the son of earthling man, to whom no salvation belongs. His spirit goes out, he goes back to his ground; in that day his thoughts do perish." (Psalm 146:3, 4) Those who heed that wise counsel are not disillusioned when governments fail to deliver on their promises or when charismatic leaders fall from grace.—Proverbs 1:33.

This does not mean that true Christians sit back and do nothing about mankind's plight. On the contrary, they actively proclaim the one government that will solve mankind's problems—God's Kingdom, which they represent.—Matthew 24:14.

Jesus Christ will bring perfect rulership to the earth
God's Kingdom—Mankind's Only Hope
When on earth, Jesus made God's Kingdom the main theme of his preaching. (Luke 4:43) In his model prayer, sometimes called the Lord's Prayer, Jesus taught his followers to pray for that Kingdom to come and for God's will to be done here on earth. (Matthew 6:9, 10) The Kingdom is a government that will rule over the entire earth, not from some earthly capital, but from heaven. Hence, Jesus called it "the kingdom of the heavens."—Matthew 11:12.

Who is better suited to be King of that Kingdom than Jesus Christ, the one who died for his future subjects? (Isaiah 9:6, 7; John 3:16) Soon this perfect Ruler, now a mighty spirit person, will hurl the beast, its kings, and its armies into "the fiery lake that burns with sulphur," a symbol of complete destruction. But that is not all. Jesus will also get rid of Satan, something that no human could ever do.—Revelation 11:15; 19:16, 19-21; 20:2, 10.

God's Kingdom will bring peace to all its obedient subjects. (Psalm 37:11, 29; 46:8, 9) Even sorrow, pain, and death will be no more. What a glorious prospect for those who remain free of the mark of the beast!—Revelation 21:3, 4.


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* For an in-depth discussion of these verses, see chapter 28 of the book Revelation—Its Grand Climax At Hand!, published by Jehovah's Witnesses.

# While recognizing that human rulership is often beastlike, true Christians subject themselves to the governmental "superior authorities," as the Bible directs. (Romans 13:1) When such authorities command them to act contrary to God's law, however, they "obey God as ruler rather than men."—Acts 5:29.


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Answer 2

In Bible times a slave was identified by a mark on either the hand or the forehead, so this mark symbolises whom we are serving. Notice the thought found in Ezekiel 9:4.

Since the beast is the world's political systems, if we were not serving God we would be serving the political system under Satan's rule.-- Revelation 17:9-11; John 14:30; 2 Corinthians 4:4; Ephesians 2:2; 1 John 5:19.

We would either be actively supporting it, thus having the mark in our hands, or mentally supporting it with the mark in our forehead.

In the Bible 7 represents perfection or completeness, and something mentioned thrice was for emphsis. --Isaiah 6:3; Revelation 4:8.

Simce 7 is God's number, 6 falls short of that, being a man's number. Man is imperfect. Thus the number 666 represents something that is emphatically imperfect.

Answer 3

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 4

While we could speculate on the material methods of the future antichrist and the physical nature of this 'mark,' recently I have come to the conclusion that the mark of the beast is probably not a physical mark at all, but an invisible, spiritual mark.


For the Jews, the number 6 represented the number of man. Man was created on the 6th day. At the time Revelation, the Roman Emperors, or Caesars, were considered divine beings. Citizens were required to prove their loyalty to the State by offering incense as a sacrifice of worship to the Emperor as a god of Rome. The number value of the alphabet of Nero Caesar's name added up to 666. Thus, this number was the number of a Man who symbolized all of man's rebellion against God by making himself to be a god and by requiring others to worship him.

Answer 5

I do not know. However, in the Bibles numerology, the number 6 has always referred to man. This is much like seven refers to completeness or wholeness. Notice that there are three sixes. Is that to be compared to the Trinity: God the Father, Jesus Christ the Son, and the Holy Spirit. As Christians, we serve the Lord God. When we serve ourselves and deny all aspects of the Trinity, we serve man. Perhaps 666 refers to a man with amazing powers that completely denies God.

Answer 6

The antichrist will be a man, just as Judas was a man. Like social security, checking account, Visa number, I.Ds, the antichrist has a "ID."

Unlike today, without the mark, there is no buying or selling.

Intrest, Man was created on the SIXTH "6" day, 6 in the bible is the number for man. examples, 1-unity 3-trinty 5-death ect ect

It is a future mark to know who is one the Devils's side.

Answer 7

Yes, I do! You will find three words on the popes miter (that pointed hat he wears) vicorus felii die - using the Latin (Roman) numeral system these names added together come to 666. Put this together with other Bible verses and the man of sin is reveled as the pope and the romish system of religion, and the daughters are the apostate protestant church here in America.
Sorry if I have upset anyone.

Answer 8

Revelations, fortelling of the Anti-Christ, also called the Beast.

The mark is thought to be something that will be either imbedded in your skin or worn, that will allow only those with it to buy and sell. Further more, Christians are warned not to take the Mark.

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Answer 9

666 is the number of the antichrist. scipture is clear. and its uncanny if you get into study on catholics and the popes full name in roman numerals, I did it years ago and it was six hundred and sixty six. uncanny.... Many believe this about the Catholic church. and remember that the priests claim to offer forgiveness and absolutness. No, God says He is the only one to do that. He never says go thru a middle man, we go direct to God to do that. and the Ctholic church says to pray to other saints and even Mary. God tells us to pray only to Him, thru Jesus, who is also part of the Godhead.
This is why many say that the catholic faith is not Christian. When one claims to have authority that only comes from GOD, that is sheer blasphemy. But , this alone wont be all that comes to play a role in the final battle. THe new agers from false faiths that preach others gods or say they can be gods themsevles, all of this is blasphemy and feeds into that same theme. Ppl better wake up and run now and run onto the God of the Bible. He says the only way is thru Jesus, and that settles it for most of us that know Scripture.
The anti christ will seek to gain total control of the world , even economically. all ppl must worship him and receive his mark in order to buy or sell. A true Christian will refuse this mark, even when its death, and it will be just that. He wants us to denounce Jesus and follow him, the devils advocate.
the anti christ is called the beast thruought most of revelation, but his number is the 666. Many Bible scholars believe that the number for humanity in scripture is three, and therefore a number of God. Therefore, the three sixes could very well refer to a man who makes himself as god. Like the roman emperors and many both before and after them, he believes he is god. Read 2 thess 2:4. He exhaults himself God, above God. It is up to us whether we let them give us the mark or not. are we willing to die for Jesus as He died for all of us? Only Gods true ppl will be willing to do just that, and know that the instant they die, they are in Heaven with God, forever and ever. Nothing is worth giving tht up. Look around us now, all leading to a one world religion and one world govt. How can we be so blind as to not see the Bible prophesies being fullfilled every moment of every day.
Study and know for yourself. Pray and receive new important information and revelation from God. Ask for His power and strength to get thru all that lay ahead and have no fear. Jesus didnt give us a spirit of fear, but of hope. But to get thru, we must love Him enough to fully obedient to all of Gods word.

Answer 10

666 is a number! Whoever is uses only numbers to make a living will be numbered. Who use Love will be given Love!

Answer 11

oh i would love to explain it but it's to much to type. basically if you are left on earth during this time in order to live you would need the mark,now if you have the mark you are automatically going to hell if you dont then you will be killed but you will make it to heaven,my advice to you is get saved and do Gods will so you won't have to experience that.....i would love to explain more but you could get the book left behind or rent the movie left behind it's very good and i hope you are prepared to see what you are about to see if you do get it.it just gives you an idea of what things would be like during that time