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NASB | Revelation 13:18 Here is wisdom. Let him who has understanding calculate the number of the beast, for the number is that of a man; and his number is six hundred and sixty-six. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Revelation 13:18 Here is wisdom. Let the person who has enough insight calculate the number of the beast, for it is the [imperfect] number of a man; and his number is six hundred and sixty-six. |
Bible Question:
Ray, Usually, (and more often than not) theomatics works because you can make it work and those who believe it works are more prone to accept the general view than conduct any serious hermeneutical study on their own. (not meant to be an insult, only observational) Doesn't it seem strange that John says to calculate the number of the beast and then proceeds to actually give us the calculation? And to whom was John writing this letter, the 1st century Jews/Christians or some unknown and undetermined century of English speaking people? It is also quite strange how we force an English translation onto the Hebrew text of Rev. 13:18. So, should we interpret 666 from the Hebrew, Greek, Latin or English alphabet? Sam Hughey |
Bible Answer: Hi reformedreader, and anyone interested in this tree. I don't know if you went to www.Theomatics.com or not or whether you are knowledgable about Washburn's writing, but his numerical values are assigned just as Webster's dictionary does the Greek letters. A little bit different from bobmoy's. I think bobmoy's thoughts are good but I think also that Washburn's hypotheses are much more in depth and valuable. I don't go into a deep study of Theomatics other than to praise God that all of that is even possible. But I see no reason why a God who is called the Word could not write His word in that way, that is, that every word has a numerical value and phrases have a value that has significance. I don't study it in depth because I am terrible in math, would not get the right amounts in my adding, multiplying, and dividing, and the message would not be gained. But I can encourage Del Washburn in his studies. I do have an interest in numbers as you might learn from past postings. The three pronouns of Genesis excites me for its value in putting forth the Trinity and our being in His image. I've tried to get someone interested in counting the pronouns of John 17, in finding the five words of power in Paul's writing; I've tried to get someone to count the Breads in John 6:31-41 and John 6:48-58. I'm terrible in math, but our Creator who allows us to create computers and use the gifts we have, gives me enough ability to see that He is much, much greater than we could ever imagine. I think it not unusual that the mark of the beast could be computed right then for it was in the Greek alphabet's numerical values. I think Jesus talked a lot about math; the Greek word for disciple is mathetas. Our God is great. Praise Him in all things. Later, Ray |
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