Is the number of the beast 666 or 616

The number associated with the Beast mentioned in the Book of Revelation has been the subject of debate among scholars. While the traditional interpretation is 666, some early manuscripts indicate an alternate reading of 616. This discrepancy arises from variations in Greek letters and numerical systems. The majority of manuscripts support 666, which has become the widely accepted view. However, the presence of 616 in certain manuscripts adds an intriguing dimension to the discussion. Regardless of the specific number, the symbolic significance of the Beast as representing evil and opposition to God remains a central theme in biblical interpretation and eschatological studies.
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[@jd-gw4gr]

the gematria, the calculating of a word/name using numbers, 666 (in the english spelling is neron ceasar) if you leave off the letter n, again spelling in the english you get nero ceasar which calculates to 616: see dr. watts explanation on youtube numerphile's "666 - numerphile"

[@atchoo2u]

but Nero was long dead (68AD) when John wrote Revelation in 98AD. He was "suicided" by a dagger, not a sword to the head. John makes it clear that a sword is used that SHOULD have been fatal, but it heals. The Person never really dies.

[@jd-gw4gr]

scholars are divided when the book was written there is compelling evidence to suggest the book was written during nero's reign @@atchoo2u

[@christiansamaroo]

@@atchoo2u and the Bible never claimed to be raw historical documents.

[@bernmahan1162]

Either is possible. A numerologist can make any number mean something significant. As you say, the "nature of the Beast" remains the same either way!

[@SpoonMann]

So in other words, no one alive knows with 100% accuracy

[@HugeAndHugeCoinChannal09999]

Text 160 saying the number is it

[@FullAfterburner]

My name is Jake. My gematria is 616 💀 oof.

[@bernmahan1162]

Either may be original. There seem to be two beastsin Revelation, as well as an Antichrist/false prophet (or are they separate?) Numerologists make anything fit anything. The nature of the Beast remains the same.

[@zimmerking2323]

Could 616 be the neighbor of the beast? (-:

[@UpdatedAmericanStandardVersion]

Very good. :)

[@zimmerking2323]

Can't take credit for that one - Daniel Wallace said it first.

[@anationrising]

Here is wisdom. Let him that has understanding calculate the number of the beast: for it is the number of a man; and his number is six hundred sixteen" (Revelation 13:18). THE MAN is the idol god-man "Yashosh" preached by the liar Paul, and the number of the idol god-man's name when written in ancient Hebrew is 616. This name and number have been incorporated into the symbolism of the Great Seal of the United States. The six-point star is one 6. The Latin word UNUM means "one." And the six different groupings of 13 stars, 13 stripes, 13 olives, 13 olive leaves, 13 arrow heads, and 13 arrow tails amounts to 78 and 13 goes into 78 six times. This is the second 6. Hence, "6 UNUM 6" gives you 616. The number 616 is spread out across the back of the U.S. dollar bill with one 6 hidden inside the reverse of the Great Seal with its unfinished pyramid of 78 bricks and 13 layers (78 ÷ 13 = 6). Then there is the word "ONE" in the middle of the bill in all upper case letters. Then the second 6 is hidden in the obverse of the Great Seal, as explained above, by the six different groupings of 13 stars, 13 stripes, 13 olives, 13 olive leaves, 13 arrow heads, and 13 arrow tails (78 ÷ 13 = 6). Hence, "6 ONE 6" gives you 616. The United States of America is the beast and the President of the United States of America is the beast leading it every four years. The President never has to be a genuine Christian or even a devoutly religious person. But he must show respect to the idol god-man "Yashush" and be sworn into office by putting his hand on the book of the idol god-man whose name is Yashush and the number of whose name is 616. Now if you're wise in Hebrew, translate this name "Yashush" to English.

[@HugeAndHugeCoinChannal09999]

No 666 mark of the beast is 616

[@paladinhansen137]

Without a doubt it’s 666. 666 is divisible by 37(137 numerical pattern) and 666 is also tied mathematically with the Golden Ratio(inverted at least). No doubt it’s 666. 616 simply doesn’t do this.

[@Ducksaregreat]

It’s entirely symbolic. You can make any number say anything.

[@HugeAndHugeCoinChannal09999]

Now in 2024 616 is the mark of the devil

[@saltyarmyberzerker]

It's not a number at all. John wrote what he saw. The name of Allah in Arabic and the symbol of the crossed swords Muslims use.

[@Ann_i3]

Exactly

[@777LoveStory]

But he still refers to it has a number.

[@HugeAndHugeCoinChannal09999]

they died 2024