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also has a numeric value of 666. We know of no other kingdom
whose Greek name adds up to this same numerical value.
Another interesting explanation hinges on the name of the
emperor Nero, who died about 25 years before John wrote
Revelation. Though Nero was dead, he had nevertheless been a
type of the end-time ruler of the Roman system. After coming to
power with promises of constitutional reform and a return to the
“Golden Age” of Augustus, Nero Caesar became increasingly
cruel and despotic. In an atmosphere of intrigue and conspiracy,
he abused his power and was responsible for the first official persecution
of Christians by the Roman state. It was during his reign
that most of the apostles, including both Peter and Paul, were martyred.
When the Greek form of his name, Neron Kaesar, is spelled
out in Hebrew characters, their numeric value also adds up to 666.
And there are other possibilities. The founder of ancient Rome
was Romulus, from whose name “Rome” and “Roman” are
derived. This is also the name of the last Roman emperor before the
original fall of Rome. The Latin name Romulus is written in
Hebrew as Romiith. In the Hebrew language this too adds up to 666.
Thus, in both Greek and Hebrew, the two main languages of the
Bible, the number 666 is stamped all over the Roman Empire.
Remember that, when the seventh resurrection of the Holy Roman
Empire finally occurs, the great false church will declare that no one
may conduct business without receiving not only the Beast’s mark
(which we’ve already examined), but also the Beast’s name and
number—i.e. “Roman” and what that adds up to. Thus, it seems that
all will be compelled to become part of the Roman system.
Perhaps, during the final revival, there will be some numeric
significance to either the name, or even a special title, of its leader.
But it is important to realize that the Roman system is already
stamped with the number 666—and it is that system and its endtime
resurrection that we have already identified as the Beast. In and
of themselves, the various calculations given here are merely indicative
of the Beast’s identity. They do not constitute proof. However,
when we combine them with what is clear from prophecy, they help
to substantiate what this booklet has already concluded.
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