what does the mark of the beast really mean?
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The mark of the beast will occur after the rapture. All Christians will be called by Jesus to be taken to heaven, and satan will have seven years to live on earth. The mark of the beast is something that placed on humans who have accepted the devil. It's an easy choice to make, the mark will be neccessary to interact within the community, and without one you will be hunted down. The mark is a seperation from God...not worth taking.
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Yes it is considered the mark of the Beast (Satan, Lucifer, Antichrist..etc) but the Bible says nothing in the KJV version about it being a physical mark or scar.\n\nRevelation 13:16-18 (KJV)\nAnd he causeth all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, to receive a mark IN their right hand, or IN thier foreheads:\nAnd that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name.\nHere 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 hundered threescore and six.\n\n\nWhich this has been attributed to the Social Security Number when that became mandatory.  Think about it, this is a number with which you MUST have to do practically ANYTHING.  You carry it around in your wallet or in your purse, and you must have it IN your hand to give to someone else for coypying or verification.  You carry it around IN you head because it is so convinient for you to memorize.\n\nI've also heard it thoerized that the 9 digit SSN is rooted in a 666 base system.  I'm not much of a mathematician, so I cannot verify this claim.  Nor have I seen any written papers.\n\nHope this helps.
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Because the Bible warns us of the Antichrist. \nRead carefully!\n\nRevelations 13:16   And he(the Antichrist) causeth all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, to receive a mark in their right hand, or in their foreheads\n\nRevelations 13:17  And that no man might buy or sell, save that he have the mark, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name.\n\nRevelations 13:18  Here is wisdom. Let him that has understanding count the number of  man; and his number is six hundred threescore and six.\n\nchi xi stigma(khee xee stig'ma) \nThe 22nd, 14th and obsolete letter of the Greek alphabet, used as numbers: denoting respectively 600, 60, and 6; 666 as a numeral:-six hundred threescore and six.
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Who knows, the Revelation of John aka Revelations, is very unclear what this means exactly except that it is a mark. At one time people though that this was anything from a branding to a tatoo. Today we have interepreted this to mean microchips and the like. But the real thought should be: "Who can understand the plans that the Lord has instore for mankind?"
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666\nThe Mark of the Beast\nWhat Does it Mean? \n \n    \nIn this series:\n\n666—Not Just a Puzzle \nIdentifying the Wild Beast and Its Mark \nRelated topics:\n\nYou Can Understand the Bible \nWhy You Can Trust the Bible \n   Identifying the Wild Beast and Its Mark\nDO YOU enjoy solving a mystery? To do so, you look for clues that help you work your way toward the solution. In his inspired Word, God provides the needed clues with regard to the number 666, the name, or mark, of the wild beast of Revelation chapter 13.\n\nIn this article, we will look at four main lines of reasoning—vital clues—that will reveal the meaning of the mark of the beast. We will consider (1) how Bible names are sometimes chosen, (2) the identity of the wild beast, (3) what is meant by 666 being "a man's number," and (4) the significance of the number 6 and why it is written in triple digits, namely, 600 plus 60 plus 6, or 666.—Revelation 13:18.\n\nBible Names—More Than Just Labels\nBible names often have special significance, particularly when given by God. For example, because Abram would become the father of nations, God changed the patriarch's name to Abraham, meaning "Father of a Multitude." (Genesis 17:5) God told Joseph and Mary to call Mary's future child Jesus, which means "Jehovah Is Salvation." (Matthew 1:21; Luke 1:31) In harmony with that meaningful name, through Jesus' ministry and sacrificial death, Jehovah made possible our salvation.—John 3:16.\n\nAccordingly, the God-given number-name 666 must symbolize what God sees as defining attributes of the beast. Naturally, to understand those traits, we need to identify the beast itself and learn about its activities.\n\nThe Beast Exposed\nThe Bible book of Daniel sheds much light on the meaning of symbolic beasts. Chapter 7 contains a vivid tableau of "four huge beasts"—a lion, a bear, a leopard, and a fearsome beast with big teeth of iron. (Daniel 7:2-7) Daniel tells us that these beasts represent "kings," or political kingdoms, that rule in succession over vast empires.—Daniel 7:17, 23.\n\nRegarding the beast of Revelation 13:1, 2, The Interpreter's Dictionary of the Bible points out that it "combines in itself the joint characteristics of the four beasts of Daniel's vision . . . Accordingly, this first beast [of Revelation] represents the combined forces of all political rule opposed to God in the world." This observation is affirmed by Revelation 13:7, which says of the beast: "Authority was given it over every tribe and people and tongue and nation."*\n\nWhy does the Bible use beasts as symbols of human rulership? For at least two reasons. First, because of the beastly record of bloodshed that governments have accrued over the centuries. "War is one of the constants of history," wrote historians Will and Ariel Durant, "and has not diminished with civilization or democracy." How true that "man has dominated man to his injury"! (Ecclesiastes 8:9) The second reason is that "the dragon [Satan] gave to the beast its power and its throne and great authority." (Revelation 12:9; 13:2) Accordingly, human rulership is a product of the Devil, thus reflecting his beastly, dragonlike disposition.—John 8:44; Ephesians 6:12.\n\nThis does not mean, however, that every human ruler is a direct tool of Satan. Indeed, in one sense, human governments serve as "God's minister," giving structure to human society, without which chaos would rule. And some leaders have protected fundamental human rights, including the right to engage in true worship—something that Satan does not want. (Romans 13:3, 4; Ezr 7:11-27; Acts 13:7) Still, because of the Devil's influence, no human or human institution has ever been able to bring lasting peace and security to the people.# —John 12:31.\n\n"A Human Number"\nA third clue to the meaning of 666
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The verse from the Bible that refers to 666 is   "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." (Rev 13:18).  \n\nIt is in reference to the first beast in Revelation 13.  In the Bible, a beast represents a nation, kingdom or empire.  But since this verse says that it "is the number of a man", it it talking about the leader of that nation. \n\nThe best way to truly identify the nation and its leader is to study the characteristics of that first beast and history.  This beast is also the same as the "little horn" mentioned in Daniel chapter 7.  (Daniel and Revelation are very closely related and will help you to gain a better understanding if studied together.)\n\nThe early protestant reformers believed that the beast represents the Vatican (which is a nation) and the leader is the Pope.  \n\nAn interesting note is that the official title of the Pope is "Vicarius Filii Dei" (Vicar of the Son of God).  When his title is converted into roman numerals and the numerical values are added, the total comes to 666.  This happens also when the Pope's official title is converted into the other languages that assign numerical values for the characters of the alphabet; Greek and Hebrew are the other languages that do this, and in each one, the total is 666. \n\nIs this a mere coincidence or were the early protestant reformers right?  (Another note; they were called "Protestants because they were protesting against the cruelties, corruptions and abuses of the Roman Catholic Church.)\n\nAnother point about this mark, is that it most likely will not be a visible mark on the skin, even though the Bible  mentions that it wwill be on the hand or on the forehead.  The mark is received as a matter of worship. (See Revelation 13:15 and Revelation 14:9, 10.)  \n\nWe can see the political swing toward more conservative views, and there are some that believe that this swing will lead to a law in which the people of this country and the world will beforced to go to church, and if you don't then you will be prohibited from conducting business and will eventually be killed.  (The Bible has an example of this in Daniel chapter 2.)\n\nThe best advise that I can give is to study the Bible carefully.  There are many people, even ministers, who will try to tell you what it means, but the explanations often go against the simple words of the Bible; don't believe these people.
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According to the Scriptures, the "mark of the beast" is received on the right hand or forehead. With modern technology, it is very possible that this mark may be directly linked with a computer chip. But regardless if it is or isn't, everyone who is living immediately before the return of Christ will be forced to take this mark in order to buy or sell anything: \n\n\n\n"He also forced everyone, small and great, rich and poor, free and slave, to receive a mark on his right hand or on his forehead so that no one could buy or sell unless he had the mark, which is the name of the beast or the number of his name. This calls for wisdom. If anyone has insight, let him calculate the number of the beast, for it is man's number. His number is 666" (Rev. 13:16-18). \nBut this mark, which will be universally issued around the entire world, MUST NOT be received under any circumstances, even by Christians! Scripture goes on to say: \n\n\n\n"A third angel followed them and said in a loud voice: 'If ANYONE worships the beast and his image and receives his mark on the forehead or on the hand, he, too, will drink of the wine of God's fury, which has been poured full strength into the cup of his wrath. He will be tormented with burning sulfur in the presence of the holy angels and of the Lamb. And the smoke of their torment rises for ever and ever. There is no rest day or night for those who worship the beast and his image, or for anyone who receives the mark of his name. This calls for patient endurance on the part of THE SAINTS who obey God's commandments and remain faithful to Jesus' " (Rev. 14:9-12). \nAs the mark will definitely be issued one day, as Scripture declares, the eternal destiny for all who receive that mark will also be in accordance with Scripture! Do not be deceived about this. If you are a Christian, you MUST NOT take this mark or you, too, will miss the kingdom of God and suffer eternal torment over this single act of disobedience, according to Scripture! If the popular teaching of eternal security (also known as the perseverance of the saints) was true, Rev. 14:9-12 would be an impossibility! So don't be deceived by the teaching of eternal security. You must endure to the end to be saved (Matt. 10:22; Heb. 3:14; Rev. 2:10,11).\n\n\nThe people who make the eternal mistake of receiving the mark and worshiping the beast and/or his image will be deceived by accompanying miraculous signs and wonders: \n\n\n\n"But the beast was captured, and with him the false prophet who had performed the miraculous signs on his behalf. With these signs he had deluded those who had received the mark of the beast and worshiped his image. The two of them were thrown alive into the fiery lake of burning sulfur" (Rev. 19:20). \n\n"And he performed great and miraculous signs, even causing fire to come down from heaven to earth in full view of men. Because of the signs he was given power to do on behalf of the first beast, he deceived the inhabitants of the earth. He ordered them to set up an image in honor of the beast who was wounded by the sword and yet lived. He was given power to give breath to the image of the first beast, so that it could speak and cause all who refused to worship the image to be killed" (Rev 13:13-15). \n\n"The coming of the lawless one will be in accordance with the work of Satan displayed in all kinds of counterfeit miracles, signs and wonders, and in every sort of evil that deceives those who are perishing. They perish because they refused to love the truth and so be saved. For this reason God sends them a powerful delusion so that they will believe the lie and so that all will be condemned who have not believed the truth but have delighted in wickedness" (2 Thess. 2:9-12). \nThose who refuse to receive the mark of the beast and worship his image are referred to in the following passage. These are the same ones who obey God's command
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These are all symbols that people have used at times to represent evil. There are many more than this list. But they are all just images. They are not real. Evil is real, the images are not.\n\nThe number 666 is different from other symbols because it was originally the numerical version of the name of the most ruthless murderer of Christians of his day-- the emperor Nero of Rome.\n\nIf you assign numerals to the Greek alphabet and add up the numbers in the name of "Nero Caesar" you will arrive at 666 (some ancient manuscripts have 667, not 666. 667 adds up to Neron Caesar--Nero's name as a direct object (accusative case).\n\nThe number 666 appears in the book of Revelation in the Christian New Testament. The book was written by a man named John who was exiled by the Roman empire and sent to an island prison where he wrote Revelation as a letter to be sent to the churches of Asia Minor. In Revelation, Rome is variously described as "the beast," "whore," and "Babylon." Rome had a religion of emperor-worship which Christians refused to follow. In the book of Revelation John calls this religion a beast, too, a beast which demands obedience to Rome.\n\nTo find out who was loyal and who was not Rome required you to have a sort of document that you could only get at the temples where Caesar was worshiped. That "document" proved that you had worshiped Caesar. The number 666 was called the mark of the beast --that is, the mark of the religion that demanded that you worship the emperor.\n\nHope this helps
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It's the "number of the Beast" in the Book of Revelations in the Bible.
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The beast (satan/devil/SIN) is the most beautiful thing to the world.\n\n-!NOTICE!-\nThe world is full of sinful men.  The beast appeas beautiful to them because sin is so attractive to men.\n\nIn actuality, the beast is the ugliest thing to ever walk the Earth.
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The Bible describes the AntiChrist (the beast), and the mark of the beast is 666.
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Mark of the Beast \nRevelation 13:16-18 states: \n"He also forced everyone, small and great, rich and poor, free and slave, to receive a mark on his right hand or on his forehead, so that no one could buy or sell unless he had the mark, which is the name of the beast or the number of his name. This calls for wisdom. If anyone has insight, let him calculate the number of the beast, for it is man's number. His number is 666."
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The Fourth Seal  –  The Beasts of the Earth\n\nWe are witnessing the decline of the earth’s environment and resources, a prophetic fulfillment of the Bible. \n\nAt the Fourth SEAL, one-fourth part of the earth is to be destroyed before we move forward to the next Seal events (Re.6:7-8 below). \n\nOnce the one-fourth part is destroyed, we will move through the SEAL events, followed by the Seven TRUMPET events, and, finally, the Seven Last PLAGUE events.\n\nWhen the world faces acts of terrorism are we not facing beasts of the earth (Re.6:8, Jude 1:10-11, Titus 1:12, 2 Pet.2:11-13 below)?\n\n\nRe.6:7And when he had opened the fourth seal, I heard the voice of the fourth beast say, Come and see.\n\nRe.6:8And I looked, and behold a pale horse: and his name that sat on him was Death, and Hell followed with him.  And power was given unto them over the FOURTH PART of the earth, to kill with sword, and with hunger, and with death, and with the beasts of the earth.\n\n\nBeasts of the Earth -\n\nJude 1:10 But these speak evil of those things which they know not: but what they know naturally, as brute beasts, in those things they corrupt themselves. \n\nJude 1:11 Woe unto them! for they have gone in the way of Cain (1 Jn.3:12, Matt.13:38), and ran greedily after the error of Balaam for reward, and perished in the gainsaying of Core.\n\nTitus 1:12 One of themselves, even a prophet of their own, said, The Cretians are alway liars, evil beasts, slow bellies.\n\n2 Pet 2:11 Whereas angels, which are greater in power and might, bring not railing accusation against them before the Lord.\n\n2 Pet.2:12 But these, as natural brute beasts, made to be taken and destroyed, speak evil of the things that they understand not; and shall utterly perish in their own corruption;\n\n2 Pet.2:13 And shall receive the reward of unrighteousness, as they that count it pleasure to riot in the day time. Spots they are and blemishes, sporting themselves with their own deceivings while they feast with you;\n\n\n\n\nPat (ndbpsa ©)
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This is just a number people and it means absoloutely nothing. Just because some misinformed prull wrote that 666 was the mark of the beast doesn't mean squat. They also thought the world was flat and that the universe revolved around Earth. Wake up it's the 21st century.
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i think there a sign of evil becus of my religion--hve u ever heard of the mark of the beast? i think tht it is just the begin of wht man wants...i wouldn't get one if i was u tho u never really kno......but thts my opinion......~1~real
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Either way nothing is happening today.\n\nThe Number of the Beast is mentioned in the Book of Revelation of the Christian New Testament and has long been accepted to be 666 or, in some cases, 616. The meaning of the number is debated. In some interpretations of Christian eschatology the “Beast” is believed to refer to a being controlled by or equated with the Antichrist, whereas some scholars, such as Dr. Delbert Hillers and the editors of the Oxford & Harper Collins translations, contend that the number is a code for the Roman Emperor Nero,[1] a view that is also supported by the Roman Catholic Church.[2][3]
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"He also forced everyone, small and great, rich and poor, free and slave, to receive a mark on his right hand or on his forehead, so that no one could buy or sell unless he had the mark, which is the name of the beast or the number of his name. This calls for wisdom. If anyone has insight, let him calculate the number of the beast, for it is man's number. His number is 666." Revelation 13:16-18.