Let the person who has insight calculate the number of the beast, for it is the number of a man. Although irenaeus 2nd century ad affirmed the number to be 666 and reported several scribal errors of the number, theologians have doubts. While many associate the word apocalypse with great disaster, the book of revelation begins and ends by saying that those who read, understand, and apply its message would be happy for doing so. Read revelation commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. The symbol mandated for all followers of antichrist, administered by the false prophet, is the mark of the beast, which.
Revelation bible commentary matthew henry concise. This mark is connected, in some unknown way, to the figure 666 revelation. Associated with one, or both, of these beasts is the number 666 verse 18. The book s vivid imagery and striking symbolism have produced 4 main interpretive approaches. The two beasts described here are the figures often referred to as the antichrist and the false prophet. John nowhere else makes such use of a number, though numbers form a prominent feature of the book. A wild beast rises out of the sea, to whom the dragon gives his power. Can you please explain to me fully the meaning of 666 as used in revelation chapter. And i stood upon the sand of the sea, and saw a beast rise up out of the sea, dan. Can you explain something to me from chapter of the book of revelation. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter the antichrist and the false prophet. It had two horns like a lamb, but it spoke like a dragon. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. So back to the bible, where in chapter of the book of revelation.
The beast seemed to be an amalgam of other frightful animals. Then, in the following portion of chapter, we will be introduced the mark major characteristic of those who join the. I am explaining the entire chapter mostly just to tell you about the image of the beast described in revelation. This chapter contains four of the most iconic concepts contained in revelation. Book of revelation explained a testimony of jesus christ.
John was a hebrew writing to hebrews and hiding the information from the roman overlords. John is told that these baddies have been busy convincing the people of earth to worship them instead of god. John the divine is an example of apocalyptic writing a form that delivers a message using symbols, images and numbers. A giant red dragon, a beast with seven heads, and another beast who also happens to love the number 666. Book of revelation chapter receive the revelationbe prepared current events confirm that we are in the last days. Revelation is a very critical chapter in understanding the tribulation period, which requires integrating old testament and new testament passages with these verses in revelation to fully appreciate the events as they unfold. The most dazzling display of gods wisdom is seen in rev. Its meaning is positive, not fearful or terrifying to those who serve god.
Revelation commentary william barclays daily study bible. They are twothe tenhorned and the twohorned beasts. Even though nations may agree on few things, they unite in their determination to maintain their authority rather than submit to the rule of gods kingdom. F85 the number 666 is therefore the crowding out of perfection in christ, and the contradiction of all. See how much you learned about the thirteenth chapter of revelation with this interactive quiz. This beast looked like a leopard, but it had bears feet and a lions mouth. Verse 1 and i stood upon the sand of the sea, and saw a beast rise up out of the sea before we can proceed in the interpretation of this chapter, it will be highly necessary to ascertain the meaning of the prophetic symbol beast, as the want of a proper understanding of this term has probably been one reason why so many discordant hypotheses have been published to the world. The beast had two horns like a lamb but it spoke like a dragon. The number 666 is calculated by using a form of gematria where only the. Revelation commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, as set of 17 volumes on the new testament, the result of barclays dedicated work. He will be the final world ruler, also known as the little horn in the book of daniel. Book summary the word revelation means an unveiling or. Both hebrew and greek do not have a separate numbering system, so letters of their respective alphabets have numerical values. We will begin in the book of daniel, which gives us important information in a repeat and enlarge format regarding the antichrist that is paralleled in revelation.
Keeping the context of the revelation and its time in view, the number 666 may refer to lateinos which in greek can be calculated to 666. We have, in this chapter, a further discovery and description of the churchs enemies. Let the one who has understanding calculate the number of the beast, because it is the number of a person. It had seven heads and its seven heads held ten horns with ten crowns on top of the horns. Theres a secret meaning behind the devils number 666. We see antichrists rise and reign, ruindeadly wound and the healing of this wound which is his resurrection and restoration. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. In chapter we have the clear and full development of satans instruments of evil. Home commentaries coffman commentaries revelation chapter. Christs redemption can only be perfect and complete when it has abolished all the works of. John claimed in revelation chapter that he stood on the shore and saw a beast emerge from the ocean. The book of revelation also called the revelation of john or the revelation of st. Parts of the old testament, particularly in the book of daniel, are also written in the apocalyptic genre.
Revelation we have, in this chapter, a further discovery and description of the churchs enemies. What is the significance of the number 666 in revelation. No other new testament book poses more serious and difficult interpretive challenges than revelation. And written on each head were names that blasphemed god. And deceiveth them that dwell on the earth by the means of those miracles which he had power to do in the sight of the beast. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelation. Why is the number 666 given to the wild beast in the book of revelation. In the middle portion of chapter vs 1115, we will learn more about the spiritual kingdoms of this world as they afflict the people of god.
In johns vision he saw a beast rising up out of the sea. The central purpose of this book is to bring us a revelation of jesus christ and his perfect redemption in all of humanity. It had seven heads and ten horns, with ten crowns on its horns. It is inconceivable that these 666 verses were ordered by men. To the first the dragon, who swept with his tail a third part of the stars to earth, satan under the form of the roman empire, gave his throne and much authority.
A commentary on the book of revelation chapter the. The number of the beast also known as the devils number in the book of revelation, of the new testament, is associated with the beast of revelation in chapter, verse 18. The events revealed in revelation occur during the midtribulation period. I have some teaching on it, but your help would be greatly appreciated. In revelation 12, satan had been kicked out of the heavenly realm forever. Your score results are displayed on the page immediately. Revelation chapter begins with a beast the antichrist, raising up out of the sea, which represents the nations of the world. These are often linked to the entities beast and false prophet entities mentioned in revelation 16. What is the sevenheaded wild beast of revelation chapter. The fact that john saw antichrist rising up out of the sea signifies that he will rise up from among the people. And he deceives those who dwell on the earth by those signs which he was granted to do in the sight of the beast, telling those who dwell on the earth to make an image to the beast who was wounded by the sword. The description of the beast is found in revelation chapters thirteen and. Revelation the beast from the sea 1 then ia stood on the sand of.
Something to keep in mind as we look at this chapter. Verse 1 and i stood upon the sand of the sea, and saw a beast rise up out of the sea before we can proceed in the interpretation of this chapter, it will be highly necessary to ascertain the meaning of the prophetic symbol beast, as the want of a proper understanding of this term has probably been one reason. Revelation, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Weve all heard about the infamous number 666, which is rather. Verses 12 1 and i stood upon the sand of the sea, and saw a beast rise up out of the sea having seven heads and ten horns, and upon his horns ten crowns, and upon his heads the name of blasphemy. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. The contextual biblical exegesis of 666 in revelation. Unlike most books of the bible, revelation contains its own title. Chapter 17 the supreme pontiff is absolutely above a council. Revelation commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Let the one with understanding solve the meaning of the number of the beast, for it is the number of a man. Revelation, new international version niv the bible app.
Chapter of the book of revelation has long hidden its teaching, but it is time it was made clearer. Revelation presents descriptions of two beasts, a beast from the sea verse 1 a beast from the land verse 11. They also like to kill christians and just generally be evil. Satan versus the followers of yahushua the church through his incarnation antimessiah antichrist and the false prophet this chapter details how the devil, after being thwarted in his attempts to destroy the children of israel, makes war on the disciples of yahushua the church cf. Let him who has understanding calculate the number of the beast, for it is the number of a man. Even though nations may agree on few things, they unite in their determination to maintain their authority rather than submit to the rule of god s kingdom. The antichrist and the false prophet chapter of the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass. A blasphemous name was emblazoned on the monsters heads. I have heard many sayings about the 666 the mark of the beast.
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