Hey everyone, I have done some studies that some might find enlightening concerning Revelation 13’s mark of the beast, that is, the name and number of the beast. As many of us know, the name of the beast adds up to the number 666. Many have speculated what it means and have come up with a variety of names. Up front, it is the false messiah once he receives dominion over the kingdoms of the earth. Let’s take a look.
Many believe 666 is derived from the value of a name using a Greek numerology method called isopsophy. When transliterated from Hebrew to Greek, the word moshiac (messiah) is spelled messias. The value comes to 656. But it is 10 digits short of the value 666. That can be resolved using a different numerological system where numbers are added in sequence. 1+2+3+4=10.
In Daniel 7, the prophet saw four beasts rising out of the great sea. After the fourth beast, Daniel saw 10 horns. What the prophet was saying was that the ten horns represent all four kingdoms combined into one global superpower. This interpretation is confirmed in Revelation 17:12-13, which states that the ten horns would give their power over to the beast for one hour. When this occurs, 10 is added 656 to equal 666.
This is the earliest sign of the false messiah. Jesus Christ stated that His kingdom is not of this world. So we know the false messiah seeks to rule the entire world. Knowing that the last half of Daniel 9:27’s seventieth seven is contingent on a high priest ruling from the temple, we can see that the false messiah will claim the role of high priest. With the progress made by the Temple Institute, the time is drawing closer every day.
I hope this was enlightening!
Here is how the mark of the beast should be understood.
First of all, there was never a number 666. When the original Hebrew text was written, John saw Arabic writing that said “Bis Malla” and translated means “in the name of Allah”. The Arabic language did not exist when John was alive, so the Greeks translated into what it looked like to them, which was numbers. The original Hebrew text is available online and it never had Greek numbers that added up to 666.
John saw that the people who followed the beast system wore a headband with Arabic words saying “there is no God but Allah” . There’s a group of people still doing this today, we know them as Muslims or followers of Allah.
Islam followers are expecting their messiah the way we Christian’s are expecting ours. Their messiah will be called Mahdi but he will be our Antichrist. When we see groups like Hamas, Hezbollah or Isis, wearing a headband, this headband blasphemes God by saying there is no God but Allah. Remember, revelation tells us that the people who take the mark of the beast will have it on the forehead or hand. We have been seeing this on our TV for a long time now.
Please see my post on Jesus will return in 2033 on this forum.
Watchman Jim
What historical evidence is there for the claim that John actually saw Arabic words rather than a number? I’d be interested in seeing the source for that.
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As someone who is new to christianiy I have a question, does that mean that all countries will unite? Does it mean that that “High Priest” would be a ruler at the same time? Would he be openly ruling? Or ruling from the shdaows?
Those are good questions, especially if you’re new to Christianity. Revelation 13 does describe the beast as having very broad authority over “every tribe and people and language and nation” (Revelation 13:7), but Scripture doesn’t give us enough detail to say exactly what that political structure will look like or that every country will literally merge into one nation.
Also, about the “high priest” thing…Daniel 9:27 does not explicitly say that the Antichrist will become Israel’s high priest. There are different Christian interpretations of these passages, so it’s best to distinguish what Scripture clearly states from conclusions people draw about how the prophecy will unfold.
He will confirm a covenant with many for one ‘seven.’ In the middle of the ‘seven’ he will put an end to sacrifice and offering. And at the temple he will set up an abomination that causes desolation, until the end that is decreed is poured out on him. ” Daniel 9:27 NIV
And he shall confirm the covenant with many for one week: and in the midst of the week he shall cause the sacrifice and the oblation to cease, and for the overspreading of abominations he shall make it desolate, even until the consummation, and that determined shall be poured upon the desolate. Daniel 9:27 KJV
And he shall make a strong covenant with many for one week, and for half of the week he shall put an end to sacrifice and offering. And on the wing of abominations shall come one who makes desolate, until the decreed end is poured out on the desolator. ” Daniel 9:27 ESV
The ruler will make a treaty with the people for a period of one set of seven, but after half this time, he will put an end to the sacrifices and offerings. And as a climax to all his terrible deeds, he will set up a sacrilegious object that causes desecration, until the fate decreed for this defiler is finally poured out on him.” Daniel 9:27 NLT
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“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”. (Revelation 13: 18)
Please note that it says “it is the number of a man…”
"Which came with Zerubbabel: Jeshua, Nehemiah, Seraiah, Reelaiah, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mizpar, Bigvai, Rehum, Baanah. The number of the men of the people of Israel" (Ezra 2:2).
This verse says “the number of the men of the people of Israel”. It then lists several names and in verse 13:
“The children of Adonikam, six hundred sixty and six.” (Ezra 2:13)
You may have read this before. But it cleary says “the number of the men of the children of Israel” and Revelation 13 says “It is the number of a man and his number is 666”.
Adonikam’s number is 666 (the number of his descendents in Ezra 2:13).
This may show a link to that name ADONIKAM to the future Anti-Christ. Adonikam means “The Lord rising”.
I share because this has always interested me. Could it be as simple as that? That when the man appears he will have the name Adonikam?
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