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Mark Of The Beast Number

The Mark of the Beast is a term used in the Book of Revelation in the New Testament of the Bible, specifically in Revelation 13:16-18. It refers to a mark or number that will be placed on the forehead or hand of those who worship the Beast, a figure representing evil or the Antichrist. The number associated with this mark is 666, often referred to as the Number of the Beast. The Hebrew translation of the "Mark of the Beast" is חותם החיה (Chotam HaChayyah), and the number 666 is ששש (Shishshish). In Greek, the original language of the New Testament, the term is χάραγμα τῆς θηρίας (charagma tēs thērias). The concept has been a subject of speculation and interpretation throughout Christian history, with various theories about its meaning and significance. Some interpretations suggest it could be a literal mark, while others view it as a symbolic representation of allegiance to evil or opposition to God. The number 666 has been associated with numerous historical figures and systems, though none of these associations are universally accepted.