A second option for calculating or reckoning the number of the Beast would be to jump directly to the symbolic meaning of the number 666. Perhaps when John calls for the one with understanding to “calculate” or “reckon” the number…
Turning Numbers into Names In a previous post, I introduced the idea that the quest for a specific name that would equate to 666 is probably a misguided quest. The modern reader can be forgiven for wondering about the practice…
Why the Quest for a Name Is the Wrong Quest Revelation 13:18 encourages the wise to calculate or decode the number of the Beast. Many translations mislead the reader to search for a specific person whose name fits with 666.…