To paraphrase Revelation 13:16-18: You'll receive a mark on your right hand or forehead and you can't buy or sell unless you have the Mark 666. Can you tell me from the text from whom (or what) one would get the Mark of the Beast, 666?

The Crucifixion timeline forms a perfect cross on a modern clock when Jewish & Roman times are aligned. This alignment between the Crucifixion Timeline and the Time Clock is a strikingly precise match. **The 3rd Hour (3) → 9:00 AM → Right Side of the Horizontal Beam** According to Mark 15:25, Jesus was crucified at the 3rd hour. When the Crucifixion timeline is aligned onto the 12-hour time clock, the 3rd hour (Jewish time) corresponds to 9:00 AM (Roman time). This places 9:00 AM at the right end of the horizontal beam, aligning it perfectly. **The 6th Hour (6) → 12:00 PM → Top of the Vertical Beam** According to Matthew 27:45, Mark 15:33, and Luke 23:44, darkness fell over the land at the 6th hour (12:00 PM). On the time clock, the 6th hour (Jewish) corresponds to 12:00 PM (Roman). This directly aligns with the top of the vertical beam, reinforcing the divine connection between time and the cross. **The 9th Hour (9) → 3:00 PM → Left Side of the Horizontal Beam** According to Matthew 27:46, Jesus cried out and gave up His spirit at the 9th hour (3:00 PM). On the time clock, the 9th hour (Jewish) corresponds to 3:00 PM (Roman). This places 3:00 PM at the left end of the horizontal beam, again aligning perfectly. A look at the pictorial depiction of the convergence of The Roman and Jewish Timelines: The beams intersect at the clock’s center The convergence of Crucifixion timelines form a perfect Cross: The ultimate symbol of Crucifixion, Resurrection, and Salvation **Significance of This Alignment** The Cross, the Crucifixion Timeline, and the 12-hour Time Clock all merge into one divinely synchronized pattern. This means that the crucifixion was not random, but rather, the sacrifice was preordained in time itself. The alignment of 3, 6, and 9 across the cross and time clock further strengthens the divine trinity of numbers. The Crucifixion follows the 3–6–9 cycle, reinforcing God’s presence in both time and salvation. This convergence of The Roman and Jewish timelines (the 2 nations responsible for the crucifixion), lays the foundation for the proof. ________________ The Holy Trinity: A single God existing as three identical entities. In the concept of The Trinity, Three and One are the same. Trinity of Numbers: A single number existing as three identical entities. » 1 1 1 » 2 2 2 » 3 3 3 » 6 6 6 » 9 9 9 ____________________ I. THE MAGNIFICENCE OF 3 6 9: THE TRINITY OF NUMBERS The Digital Root of any Trinity of Numbers united into an integer is either 3, 6 , or 9. 111 » 1 + 1 + 1 = 3 222 » 2 + 2 + 2 = 6 333 » 3 + 3 + 3 = 9 444 » 4 + 4 + 4 = 12 » 1 + 2 = 3 555 » 5 + 5 + 5 = 15 » 1 + 5 = 6 666 » 6 + 6 + 6 = 18 » 1 + 8 = 9 131313 »13+13+13=39» 3+9 = 12 » 1+2 = 3 141414 » 14 + 14 + 14 = 42 » 4 + 2 =6 151515 » 15 + 15 + 15 = 45 » 4 + 5 = 9 The recurring sequence 3 6 9 is magnificent for its representation of The Truth: THE HOLY TRINITY !!! [![The 3-6-9 digital root cycle]] **Romans 5:6** When The Cross is fixed into a Time Clock, the co-ordinates are 3 6 9 and 12. The Cross is comprised of three entities: 3, 6, 9 - each representing an entity of the Trinity respectively, and a single head that unifies all three (The GodHead\God = 12; 1 Corinthians 11:3). The cross itself, when fixed into a time clock and aligned with the coordinates 3, 6, 9, and 12, symbolizes not only the distinct persons of the Trinity but also the unity of the three in one Godhead. This beautifully tied together the Trinity, the structure of time, and the Godhead. The time clock itself becomes a tool to reveal divine order and structure. The Father + The Son + The Holy Spirit = 3 + 6 + 9 = 18 » 1 + 8 = 9 God = 12 » 1 + 2 = 3 _________ The Father + The Son + The Holy Spirit = 9 God = 3 The Resulting Numbers are 3 & 9 9 is comprised of three 3s. 9 ≡ 3 3 3 i.e. a single God existing as three identical entities. [![Nine in three places: Three, Three, Three]] The Mathematical Unification of the Trinity: The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit — represented by 3, 6, and 9 — combine and reveal the Godhead through the process of digital root. The Trinity: Father (3) + Son (6) + Holy Spirit (9) = 18 The digital root of 18 is: 1 + 8 = 9. This shows that when the three persons of the Trinity are united, their sum leads to 9, the digital root. The Godhead (12): This also equates God to 12 (the unifying Godhead, as you’ve pointed out earlier). The digital root of 12 is: 1 + 2 = 3. This shows that God as the unified whole is also represented by 3. Reconciliation of the Two: The sum of the Trinity (3 + 6 + 9) gives 9, and the digital root of God (12) gives 3. This leads to the conclusion that 9 (which represents the sum of the Trinity) equals three 3s (9 ≡ 3 3 3), highlighting the threefold unity of God. Symbolism of the Numbers 3 and 9: 9 ≡ 3 3 3 is a powerful statement, symbolizing the unity and the perfection of God through the Trinity. The three 3s show that God exists as three identical entities (the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit) united as one, consistent with the biblical revelation of one God in three persons. When all components of The Cross are united to become an ultimate unit by deriving the digital root of sum, the result is: God + The Father + The Son + The Holy Spirit = 3 + 9 = 12 » 1 + 2 = 3[God] God + The Father + The Son + The Holy Spirit = God **THE GOD EQUATION** Three has been united as One. The Father, The Son, and The Holy Spirit exist as distinct yet coequal hypostases within the divine essence, such that their individual distinctions neither augment nor diminish the totality of God’s being, but rather subsist harmoniously within the indivisible unity of the Godhead. The final result of adding all these components (the Father, Son, Holy Spirit, and God) together and deriving the digital root is 3 — which is the same as the digital root of God (12 → 1 + 2 = 3). This shows that, no matter how you break it down, God is one. The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are all unified in God. Their sum reflects the ultimate oneness of God. THE GOD EQUATION beautifully demonstrates the theological truth that the Trinity is one God. The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are distinct, but when united, they reveal the singular essence of God — represented by 3, the digital root of unity. Symbolism: The fact that the sum of the components leads to 3 symbolizes the perfect unity of the Trinity. This reinforces the concept that, while there are three persons, there is only one God — a deeply meaningful and profound truth in Christian theology. The proof shows how the Trinity is mathematically and symbolically united as one, emphasizing the oneness of God in a beautifully structured way ____________ **3 3 3 vs. 6 6 6: The Divine vs. The Counterfeit** We established that 3 3 3 represents the Holy Trinity — The Father, The Son, and The Holy Spirit — perfectly united as one God. Now, let’s examine how this contrasts with Revelation 13:18 and Isaiah 14:14. 1. Revelation 13:18 — The Number of the Beast (666) “This calls for wisdom: Let the one who has understanding calculate the number of the beast, for it is the number of a man, and his number is 666.” (Revelation 13:18, ESV) 666 represents a counterfeit trinity — a perversion of 3 3 3. Where God’s nature is holy perfection (3 3 3), 6 6 6 is an unholy imitation. How? The Father (3) → Counterfeited by Satan (the ultimate deceiver). The Son (6) → Counterfeited by the Antichrist (a false messiah). The Holy Spirit (9) → Counterfeited by the False Prophet (a deceiving spirit). 666 = the ultimate imperfection, trying but failing to be God. 2. Isaiah 14:14 — Lucifer’s Rebellion “I will ascend above the heights of the clouds; I will make myself like the Most High.” (Isaiah 14:14, ESV) Satan’s ambition was to become like God. But instead of 3 3 3 (divine unity), he creates 6 6 6 (a false unity, leading to chaos). The pattern is clear: 3 3 3 = God’s perfect Trinity. 6 6 6 = Satan’s counterfeit trinity, a failed attempt to replace God. The Inversion of 9 (The Holy Spirit) → 6 (The Antichrist) Remember: In The Proof, the Holy Spirit is symbolized by 9. When 9 is inverted, it becomes 6. Luke 1:35 says The Son was conceived by the Holy Spirit. The Antichrist (6) is a perversion of Christ (who originates from 9, the Holy Spirit). Satan twists divine order: 3 3 3 = Holy Trinity → 6 6 6 = Unholy Trinity. 9 (The Holy Spirit) → Inverted to 6 (Antichrist). The Cross (a symbol of salvation) → Inverted Cross (a satanic symbol). ???? Just as the Cross (salvation) can be inverted into an occult symbol, the true divine structure (3 3 3) is inverted into its opposite (6 6 6). The Battle of Divine Order vs. Chaos 3 3 3 represents God’s perfect unity and divine order. 6 6 6 is the ultimate rebellion, a failed imitation of God’s truth. The Ultimate Divine Signature 3 3 3 is the Holy Trinity, the true nature of God. 9 (Three 3s) represents divine completion. 6 6 6 is the counterfeit, a distortion that leads to deception. The universe, scripture, time, and mathematics all align to reveal God’s divine order. ____________________ The Cross (formed by time: Jewish-Roman timelines) + THE GOD EQUATION (expressing divine ontology) = A Unified Proof of the Trinity. The Unbreakable Link: Time + Equation = Proof **A. The Cross Validates the Equation** The crucifixion’s 3–6–9 timeline forms a crucifixion cross on the time clock and manifests the Trinity’s equation in history: The cross-shape is physical evidence that God’s triune nature is embedded in creation. **B. The Equation Explains the Cross** Why did the crucifixion align with 3–6–9? Because: God +The Father + The Son + The Holy Spirit = God It is the 3-6-9 digital root cycle (demonstrated earlier) that enables the culmination of the proof: THE GOD EQUATION. Christ’s sacrifice is the Trinity’s eternal equation unfolding in time. **C. Closed System of Truth** Historical Event (Cross in Time) → Mathematical Law (3–6–9 Cycle) → Theological Reality (God Equation). All three are interdependent: Remove one, and the system collapses. The Three Pillars Interlock Pillar, Role in the Proof, Dependency **Historical (Crucifixion timeline: 3rd, 6th, 9th hours)** Provides the factual anchor: the cross-shape on the clock. Requires the Gospels' accuracy about the hours. **Mathematical (3–6–9 cycle, God Equation)** Reveals the pattern: digital roots and divine arithmetic. Depends on the historical hours to avoid numerology. **Theological (Trinity as 3–6–9)**Supplies the meaning: why the numbers matter. Needs math/history to escape subjectivity. Q:Is this circular reasoning?" A: No - it's convergent evidence: History records the hours. Math reveals their pattern. Theology interprets their meaning. The coherence of all three points to design. Conclusion: The Triune Signature The Cross in Time and the God Equation are not separate proofs - they are two expressions of one reality: At the intersection of time and eternity, the Trinity inscribed its name:  - In history: as a cross.  - In mathematics: as an equation. Both declare: God is. ___________ 1. **On base-10 being “human convention.”** The 3-6-9 cycle is dependent on base-10, but base-10 is not arbitrary. It is grounded in our very biology: human beings universally possess 10 fingers, which became the natural foundation of counting systems across cultures. Far from being an artificial convention, it is a biologically universal standard written into the human form itself. That universality, emerging from our design, is precisely why patterns within base-10 matter. They are not imposed; they arise from the way human beings are structured to engage with number. 2. **On modular arithmetic and “casting out nines.”** Yes, the patterns are mathematically predictable. But predictability does not diminish significance, it enhances it. The 3-6-9 cycle is not a “hidden trick”; it is an intrinsic feature of how base-10 arithmetic expresses balance and repetition. The fact that this cycle exists necessarily, not accidentally, shows we are looking at a structural law of number. When such a mathematical necessity converges with biblical history (the 3rd, 6th, and 9th hours of the crucifixion) and theology (the Triune God), the weight lies not in subjectivity but in convergence across independent domains. **3. On the crucifixion hours as “devotional” not “evidential.”** The evangelists indeed recorded hours historically. Yet the fact remains: those particular hours, 3, 6, and 9, were chosen by history, not by me. If the records had said 2, 5, and 8, there would be no alignment. But they did not. They aligned exactly with the 3-6-9 cycle that mathematics already reveals, and with the Trinity’s triune structure. That is not selective interpretation, it is convergence that no single human planned. **4. On arbitrariness and selectivity.** A proof’s strength lies in independence. What could be called “arbitrary” is in fact the opposite: theology, mathematics, and history developed in isolation, without collusion. Their meeting point at the pattern of three is unplanned, and that is exactly why it is powerful. If one system were constructed to mirror another, we could dismiss it as human design. But because they are independent, convergence becomes the very evidence of higher design. **5. On revelation vs. numerology.** Theology rests on revelation. But why should mathematics, which is itself a universal language of order, not bear witness to the same God who authored Scripture? Revelation is not confined to text; creation itself testifies (Romans 1:20). What I have shown is not a replacement for revelation, but a parallel witness: numbers, history, and doctrine each speak in harmony. 6. The God Equation as perfect representation. Consider the equation: God + The Father + The Son + The Holy Spirit = God At first glance, this seems impossible, addition should increase. But in divine logic, each hypostasis is fully God, and yet their sum is not “three Gods” but one. This paradox is not a human invention; it is mirrored in the 3-6-9 cycle itself: a triune sequence that repeats yet remains one unbroken system. The God Equation crystallizes the Trinity mathematically: plurality without division, unity without collapse. **Conclusion.** The very fact that biology (10 fingers), mathematics (3-6-9 digital roots), history (crucifixion hours), and theology (Trinity) converge on the same triadic pattern, without human orchestration, transforms symbolism into testimony. Do not understate the weight of the convergence. The framework is not just “internally consistent but symbolic.” The point is this: it is not I who created the framework. History (the crucifixion timeline), mathematics (the 3-6-9 cycle), and theology (the Trinity) already existed independently. They converged on their own, across disciplines that are not supposed to “speak” to one another. When all three interlock with such specificity—the very hours of the central event of Christianity forming a perfect cross that aligns with a mathematical cycle mirroring the Triune nature of God, it transcends mere “symbolic synthesis.” This kind of uninvited, cross-domain coherence is exactly what we look for in arguments for design. We don’t dismiss the fine-tuning of the universe’s physical constants because the theory is “elegant”; we recognize that the elegance points to a deeper reality. Therefore, the task is not simply to label this “symbolism” and walk away. The burden is to provide a plausible, naturalistic explanation for why this specific, multi-layered alignment exists at all. Until that is offered, the inference to design remains the only explanation for a pattern that looks less like a metaphor and more like a signature. That is what makes it more than symbolism. If it were only theology, it would be faith. If it were only math, it could be dismissed as numerology. If it were only history, it would remain anecdotal. But when all three interlock, uninvited, it pushes beyond mere metaphor. So yes, coherence is achieved. But coherence across independent domains begins to smell like design. The task is not only to say “symbolism” but to explain why this particular alignment exists at all. The strength lies precisely in the unplanned convergence across independent systems. This is not a numerological curiosity. It is the echo of the same truth, refracted through multiple lenses, all resolving to one: The Triune God. ____________________ SPACE & TIME [![A picture of the solar system]] Design is an inherent and integral component of the solar system. And since design is fundamental to the solar system, its definition must be rooted in design. The IAU'S definition of the solar system makes no provision for this. ​ IAU's definition: >>> Is in orbit around the Sun, >>> has sufficient mass to assume hydrostatic equilibrium (a nearly round shape) >>> has "cleared the neighbourhood" around its orbit. ​ The new, true and improved definition: ✅ Orbits the Sun as its primary gravitational influence. ✅ Is spherical due to self-gravity (hydrostatic equilibrium). ✅ Has a built-in orbital safety mechanism that ensures long-term stability. ​ The gravitational relationship between Pluto and Neptune, where they are in a 3:2 orbital resonance. As you can see, this definition makes room for design by way of mechanism. ​ And when we go by this definition, we establish 9 planets on our solar system, taking us right to our previous and accurate count of 9 planets with Earth as the third (3 & 9) - establishing the intelligent design of the system. _________________ Recall the foundational significance of 3 & 9 in the proof _________________ The Earth is the 3rd of 9 Planets. The Resulting Numbers are 3 & 9. 9 is comprised of three 3s. 9 ≡ 3 3 3 The Triune God is The Creator of the Heavens & the Earth. ______________________________ THE WORD The Bible is comprised of The Old Testament and The New Testament. The Old Testament is comprised of 39 books while The New Testament is comprised of 27 books. The Old Testament : 39 The New Testament : 27 Derive the Digital Roots: 39 » 3 + 9 = 12 » 1 + 2 = 3 27 » 2 + 7 = 9 The Resulting Numbers are 3 & 9 9 is comprised of three 3s. 9 ≡ 3 3 3 ⇛The Bible is a historical book written by Man under the inspiration of God. __________________________ THE FIRST & THE LAST [Revelation 22:13] Man was designed to use the Base 10 Numeral System. [![10 fingers]] Consisting of 10 digits: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 1 is The First or The Beginning Number and The Triune Number 9 is The Highest or The Last. 1---2 3 4 5 6 7 8---9 [3 3 3] ⇛God is The First and He is The Last. ⇛He is The Beginning and He is The End. ⇛He is One and He is a Trinity. ________________________ Abductive reasoning asks: What best explains the evidence? The evidence here is: Crucifixion at 3rd, 6th, 9th hours (Gospel unanimity). These hours form a perfect cross on any 12-interval dial. These numbers follow the 3-6-9 digital root cycle. This cycle mirrors the Christian doctrine of the Trinity. Competing hypotheses were implicitly weighed: H1 (Design): A divine mind encoded theological truth in historical and mathematical patterns. H2 (Chance): The alignment is coincidental. H1 is favored because: It offers a unifying explanation. It aligns with the specificity of the data (3-6-9, not 2-5-8). It reflects historical and cultural context (Jewish liturgical hours). This is not confirmation bias—it is inference to the best explanation. ___________ Although there are several segments to this proof, the task should be to explain why this particular alignment between Mathematics, Theology and Time exists at all.

I've been studying how the biblical creation & re-creation in Genesis, from Adam to Noah, foreshadows the Exodus. For instance, Noah is of the 10th generation of mankind. The Hebrews were slaves in Egypt for 400 years = 40 x 10 = 10 generations if we assume 40 years per generation. 10 generations of the righteous line appears to represent a certain fullness of time, after which God enacts judgement. Anyways, what I am interested in for this post is the year of the flood (beginning and/or end) and the significance thereof. Genesis is careful to document what year each person was born in, in terms of the age of their father, up through and including Noah. It also tells us that the flood began in Noah's 600th year - and even specifies the month and day. From my calculations, it looks like the flood began in the year 1656 (from creation) and ended in 1657 (from creation). Off hand, I don't see the significance of either number. Yet, why would the author of Genesis be so specific about these dates if there were no meaning to it? Please share your insights :)

Revelation 13:18 (KJV) — *“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.”* Some Christians point to persistent physical and time-related patterns in creation and human measurement systems that seem to feature “666,” such as: - **Earth’s axial tilt: 90 ∘ − 23.4 ∘ ≈ 66.6 ∘ 90 ∘ −23.4 ∘ ≈66.6 ∘** - **Earth’s orbital speed: ≈ 66,600 mph (depending on units and rounding)** - **Calendar division: 6 × 60 × 60 seconds in a day’s time measurement pattern** - **Barcodes: The guard bars in UPC codes resemble the digit “6” in the barcode system, producing a “666” pattern** Since Revelation calls believers to “count” the number, could such existing patterns be indicators that we are already living in the “beast system”? Or should these be understood as coincidences or unrelated to the prophecy?

Revelation 4:4 describes 24 elders seated around God’s throne, clothed in white and wearing crowns. Many commentators suggest that the number 24 may symbolize the **12 tribes of Israel** (Old Testament) and the **12 apostles** (New Testament), together representing the full redeemed people of God across both covenants. Do Christian scholars or traditions interpret the 24 elders in Revelation as symbolizing the unity of God's people — that is, 12 representing Israel and 12 representing the Church? Are there denominational views (e.g., Catholic, Protestant, Orthodox) that formally teach or reject this interpretation?

Just wanted to confirm if there is any concept believed in Christianity related to angel numbers or numerology? I have read in this angel number blog that it relates to Christianity. Just want to confirm. What I read is: > **Meaning in the Bible** > > Seeing angel number 2323 signifies new and fresh life as well as harmony according to the Bible. The Holy Bible also suggests that these numbers 2 and 3 occurring twice have great divine power. The holy angels are reminding you that they are always watching over you and guiding you through every single thing. > > *Source*: [Angel number 2323](https://angelsnumbers.net/2323-angel-number/) So I need the proper guidance please. Thanks.

Timeline from 1 to 9, the first born first,then son and daughters then all the life they lived, in the book of Genesis chapter 5 where Enoch walked with G-D 300 years and was no more for G-D took him on the seventh. 1)Adam: 130 800 930 25+7+18=50 difference 2)Seth: 105 807 912 15+8+7=30 difference 3)Enos: 90 815 905 20+25+5=50 difference 4)Cainan: 70 840 910 5+10+15=30 difference 5)Mahalaleel: 65 830 895 97+30+67=194 difference 6)Jared: 162 800 962 7)Enoch: 65 300 365 disappeared 8)Methuselha: 187 782 969 5+187+192=384 difference 9)Lamek: 182 595 777 187-162=25. 800-782=18. 969-962=7 25+18+7=50 384+194=578 384-194=190 and 17×17×2-16×16×2=66 Then Noah has 3 sons and their age is not mentioned. And all the days of Noah were nine hundred and fifty years: and he died. 500 +100+ 350 = 950 And Noah's Ark's measurements were 300 cubits by 50 cubits and 30 cubits and the interior was divided into 3. 300+50+30=380 380÷2=190 And the house of the Lord were 50 cubits by 100 cubits and the house of The Ark's resting place were 30 cubits long. And the perimeter of the house of the Lord are 50+100+50+100=300 cubits

The actual Number of The Beast is only mentioned in Revelation 13:18 ; In the Greek manuscripts, the number is rendered as **χξϛ** or "six hundred and sixty-six". In 2005 Oxford University's Ashmolean Museum revealed the discovery of the oldest manuscript (about 1,700 years old) of Revelation 13 which gave The Beast's number as 616 **χιϛ**. What is the more common belief between the two? What are some examples of Churches that belief in 666 and some in 616? Are there other interpretations this question does not consider?

I would like your help in refuting a Christian claim as this has been bugging me for a while now Is the epsilon truly more fitting of the first letter of the word "Allah" (as pronounced in Arabic) when when translated to greek from arabic or would it be an intermediate . Also wouldn't starting with epsilon render the pronunciation of the rest of the word incorrect as in Arabic the second alpha isn't really 'a' it's more of an o and the L's are pronounced differently and the xhi at the end would become silent. I would be grateful if you could respond to this as both Christians and Muslims use this word to refer to God. https://christianforums.net/threads/666-is-allah.102890/

Do any major traditions in Christianity hold any sort of formulated doctrine or is there some Biblical justification tossed around that explains God's *a priori* reason for choosing 7 to be significant was? I'm specifically curious about the source of 7's significance, not the how (in other words, I'm not looking for examples of significant 7s (covered in [Why is the number seven special?](https://christianity.stackexchange.com/questions/2001/why-is-the-number-seven-special) and on [Judaism.SE here](https://judaism.stackexchange.com/questions/7389/a-natural-explanation-for-the-significance-of-the-numbers-7-and-40/7393#7393)) or for how these play out, but for why God picked the number in the first place.) As I understand it, the significance of the numbers 1 and 3 can both be derived from the Trinity. One God, three Persons. But what is the source of 7? Why God *chose* seven instead of, say, nine. Or five or eleven, which are also primes (in the mathematical system we use). God seems to have chosen 7 to be significant *before* Creation. He chose 7 to be the number of days in a week. This means that any significant 7 post-creation (including the length of a week) is a significant 7 *for the same reason*. Before God created the universe, He picked out 7 to be one of His significant numbers. To clarify a bit further, if God decided that 9 was the number of perfection for whatever reason, then we probably would have had an 8-day work week and the 9th day would be the Sabbath. The number of the beast would probably have been 888 instead of 666. Pentecost probably would have come 82 days after Passover (50 = 7*7+1, 82=9*9+1). If there is truly no source for this and no Christian tradition has forwarded any explanation, the answer may very well be "none". However if more than one doctrine exists, please explain what the different suggestions are and how they end up on different tracks.

People always make jokes about the number 666 and how it's evil and such. What is the basis of this?

Why is everything 1/3 in Revelation? It comes up with the four angels, and the dragon: > 8:7 The first [angel's trumpet] sounded, ... and a third of the earth was burned up, and a third of the trees were burned up, and all the green grass was burned up. 8 The second angel sounded, ... and a third of the sea became blood, 9 and a third of the creatures which were in the sea and had life, died; and a third of the ships were destroyed. 10 The third angel sounded, and a great star fell from heaven, burning like a torch, and it fell on a third of the rivers and on the springs of waters. 11 The name of the star is called Wormwood; and a third of the waters became wormwood, and many men died from the waters, because they were made bitter. 12 The fourth angel sounded, and a third of the sun and a third of the moon and a third of the stars were struck, so that a third of them would be darkened and the day would not shine for a third of it, and the night in the same way. > > 9:15 And the four angels, who had been prepared for the hour and day and month and year, were released, so that they would kill a third of mankind. 18 A third of mankind was killed by these three plagues, by the fire and the smoke and the brimstone which proceeded out of their mouths. > > 12:4 And [the dragon's] tail swept away a third of the stars of heaven and threw them to the earth.

I'm looking for a good scholarly/academic source for the study of numbers and their significance in the Old and New Testaments. I often come across remarks about the Hebrew and/or Christian significance of different numbers, but they are always remarks in passing, and they never seem to provide any sources I can look into further. I would like to be able to substantiate these remarks with some good exposition of the primary sources and rationale for the attribution of various meanings to different numbers in the biblical literature.

Exodus 25:10 says: > 10 “Have them make an ark[b] of acacia wood—two and a half cubits long, a cubit and a half wide, and a cubit and a half high. **My question is**: Given that - 2.5 + 1.5 + 1.5 = 5.5 cubits, which is half the measure of 5, 3 and 3 (which are equal to 11 when added), and - 11 being a Triangular number that is equal to 66, and the sum of the Ark that is 66 also, what is the important significance of 66 other than its being found in the middle of 62 and 70 in Daniel 9? The only explanation I can come up with is that the five book of Moses, which has 187 chapters in total, are the knowledge and the wisdom of the hand of G-D and the Holy fire or the burning bush, and any women can't approach the Holy Ark or be in the temple where the Ark is present other than a person who is selected by the Creator. Hebrew alphabets have 22 letters, which is 11×2 and the triangular number is 23 × 11 = 253. 23 × 11 - 6 × 11 = 187. 5     9     13 17    21    25 29    33    37 41    45    49 53    57    61    17+45=62   21+45=66    25+45=70   41+21=62   45+21=66    49+21=70 62+66+70=198      66+66+66=198 62+70=132   66÷11=6 66÷11=6  66÷11=6 132÷2=66        11+6=17  11+6=17  11+6=17 17+41=58   21+45=66    25+49=74 5+53=58     9+57=66    13+61=74 58+66+74=198  58+74=132  132÷2=66 66+66+66=198  66÷11=6  66÷11=6  66÷11=6 11+6=17  11+6=17  11+6=17 1+2+3+4+5+6+7+8+9+10+11=6×11 An angel goes to a woman who will be pregnant and that her son will have an 11'th hour ministry and he saw saw dreams that came to pass.

There are some strange numbers in Revelation. For example: - The seven Spirits of God (Rev 4:5); - Exactly 12,000 are sealed from each of the 12 tribes of Jerusalem (Rev 7:4). - The blood flows out of the wine press for a distance of 1600 furlongs (Rev 14:20). - The wall of the New Jerusalem is 144 cubits (Rev 21:17 - YLT). - The New Jerusalem itself is a square – 12,000 furlongs in length and in width (Rev 21:16 YLT). (A cube in the KJV) Are these numbers literal or symbolic? If they are symbolic, what do they mean? For example, what does it mean that God has seven Spirits?

In a lot of books in the Bible, the number 40 keeps appearing. E.g. Jesus went into the desert for 40 days and nights, and the Jews spent 40 years looking for the promised land. Is this because of some significance of the number 40, or is it just coincidence?

Greetings to the Community. I come seeking advice from those who currently have much more knowledge about theology than probably I will ever have. Yesterday morning I did this with pencil and paper: C => 100 + 0 => 0 V => 5 I => 1 D => 500 1 => 1 9 => 9 _____ Total: 616 It was a simple sum, came out on the first try. I confess that right after doing it I was a little scared by how easy it was (and of course the meaning it has). I mean, occasionally I've come across articles where complicated mathematical operations are performed to reach certain conclusions. This was not the case. The points that I am handling so far: ### The number the beast is not a number in itself but a product of its name: ### > **Revelation 13:17:** so that no one can buy or sell who does not have the mark, that is, the name of the beast or the number of its name. > > (Source ) ### The dialectic around the number 616: ### > The new number 616 isn’t new, it’s old, that’s the point. It isn’t one > man’s opinion either, it’s written as such in the two oldest known > versions of the Bible. The Oxyrhynchus papyrus you mention, but > it’s written too in the Codex Ephraemi Rescriptus , both as a > number and text - ‘hexakosiai deka hex’ literally translated as six > hundred and sixteen. This latter book is the last of the four uncial > manuscripts of the Greek Bible named after Ephraem the Syrian. > > (Source ) My questions are: - Could "COVID-19" be the name of the beast? - Assuming for a second that the above is true: would the set of facts related to coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) faithfully correspond to the behavior and actions of the beast, described in detail throughout the book Revelations?

From reading Job 35:10 and Ps. 77:6 we understand that night is used to represent trials, a period of distress, trouble. Then, in the Gospel of John, we can read 7 mentions of night, starting from when Nicodemus comes to Jesus (John 3). What can we infer from this?

I came across this quote by St.Augustine: >“The good Christian should beware of mathematicians. The danger already exists that mathematicians have made a covenant with the devil to darken the spirit and confine man in the bonds of Hell.” - St.Augustine of Hippo It is my understanding that mathematicians at the time were associated with astrology and numerology, hence St.Augustine's harsh words. Did any of the other early church fathers condemn or write about numerology? If so, was the numerology different from modern Christian/Jewish numerology like the Bible Code or Torah Code?

Motivation: We know that a way to express fullness or completion in Hebrew is to double the word, e.g. Isaiah 26:3 speaks of perfect peace as shalom shalom. And there are clear cases in Revelation where the author uses doubles; in fact, at 5:11 he doubles the double! (Myriad myriad, and thousand thousand angels). My speculation: When we read of the 144,000 (at 12:4) perhaps this could mean something like a perfect completion of multitudes (?) fitting in with verse 9. Of course, an obvious counter would be "But he specifies 12,000 coming from each of the tribes of Israel." Got it. Yet I wonder if there is still a symbolism going on here. The 12 tribes have corresponding gemstones, as on the high priest's garments -- see Ex 28:21; the gemstones in turn correspond to zodiacal constellations (see, for example, this link ). And it does not seem like too big a stretch to also see those constellations as representative of all nations and tribes and so on, since they circle the earth. My question: Does anyone know of a denomination, school of thought, or theologian holding this symbolic view, or a compatible view?