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The Mark of the Beast

Mark on right hand or forehead; no one may buy or sell without it; the number is 666.

Key Greek Terms

χάραγμα (charagma, G5480); ἑξακόσιοι (hexakosoi, G1812); ἐμπορεύομαι (emporeuomai, G1710)

Linked Verses (3)

Revelation 13:16 source
KJV

And he causeth all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, to receive a mark in their right hand, or in their foreheads:

Revelation 13:17 source
KJV

And 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.

Revelation 13:18 source
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.

Market Sentiment

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Church Fathers

Irenaeus (Against Heresies V.28-30) is the first to propose the 'Lateinos' interpretation of 666, while noting that the apostle John knew the name. He explicitly warns against over-confident identification. Hippolytus (On the Antichrist 50) offers 'Teitan' as another possibility. Victorinus of Pettau (Commentary on the Apocalypse) also lists 'Antemos' and 'Diclux.' Augustine (City of God XX.9) refuses speculation and treats the mark as indicating those who oppose God, whether physically or spiritually.

Ancient Text Cross-References

Testaments of the Twelve Patriarchs 1
Testament of Reuben 6:10-12
Draw ye therefore near to Levi in humbleness of heart, that ye may receive a blessing from his mouth. For he shall bless Israel and Judah, because in him hath the Lord made choice to reign before all the people.
The anti-priestly counterfeit figure of Beliar, who demands worship in opposition to the true Levitical Messiah, is the backdrop for the Mark as a counterfeit seal in Revelation 13:16-18.