A Coherent Solution to the Identity of the Beast, his Number, and his Mark
March 20, 2022
G.D.O'Bradovich III
Background
Gematria “is the practice of assigning a numerical value to a name, word or phrase according to an alphanumerical cipher.” Our suspicion of this art is influenced partly by its subjective nature and by a certain obscure Occultist of the twentieth century who assigned multiple values to letters and accordingly manipulated the solutions to total various numbers, notably the number 93. We feel more comfortable with gematria when there is only one value per letter, such as in the languages of Hebrew, Greek, and Arabic.
Our aversion to gematria is due to the untold hours of attempting to find numerical relationships between words when one’s time could be spent on pondering such topics as why his name will be called Emmanuel [Matt 1:23], but he is only referred to as Jesus, and why Jesus’ disciples constantly misunderstand his mission and the Kingdom of God.
In the late 1970s, there were many attempts to repeat the financial success of “The Omen” [1976]. “The Chosen” [1977] is an example that imitation is a form of flattery. Our typical television fare during that time consisted of documentaries from Hammer Film Studios where, without explication, Dracula and Van Helsing often exchanged roles. Even then, the gothic horror movies never retained any distinction, however, the ending of “The Chosen”, like “The Boys from Brazil”, stood out, as we rushed to the Bible to read for ourselves Revelation 20:10.
Our aversion to gematria is due to the untold hours of attempting to find numerical relationships between words when one’s time could be spent on pondering such topics as why his name will be called Emmanuel [Matt 1:23], but he is only referred to as Jesus, and why Jesus’ disciples constantly misunderstand his mission and the Kingdom of God.
In the late 1970s, there were many attempts to repeat the financial success of “The Omen” [1976]. “The Chosen” [1977] is an example that imitation is a form of flattery. Our typical television fare during that time consisted of documentaries from Hammer Film Studios where, without explication, Dracula and Van Helsing often exchanged roles. Even then, the gothic horror movies never retained any distinction, however, the ending of “The Chosen”, like “The Boys from Brazil”, stood out, as we rushed to the Bible to read for ourselves Revelation 20:10.
Eventually, we would discover the most intriguing statement of Revelations:
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. Revelation 13:8
Even now, I can recall my initial impression that someday I’ll find the solution to this mystery. I suppose that my feeling at finding this passage was identical to Champollion’s reaction when he initially heard about the Egyptian writing that defied decipherment. The solution to the hieroglyphs is correct, as it conforms to the known rules of grammar and the historical reconstruction of the language. The confirmation of the solution of Revelation is independent of academic review and is dependent upon the integrity, the intellectual honesty, of the researcher.
Several solutions exist for the identity of the Beast and we provide one example:
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. Revelation 13:8
Even now, I can recall my initial impression that someday I’ll find the solution to this mystery. I suppose that my feeling at finding this passage was identical to Champollion’s reaction when he initially heard about the Egyptian writing that defied decipherment. The solution to the hieroglyphs is correct, as it conforms to the known rules of grammar and the historical reconstruction of the language. The confirmation of the solution of Revelation is independent of academic review and is dependent upon the integrity, the intellectual honesty, of the researcher.
Several solutions exist for the identity of the Beast and we provide one example:
Nero Caesar
NRON QSR
נרון קסר
[50+200+6+ 50]+ [100+60+ 200]=
[306]+[360]=
666
NRON QSR
נרון קסר
[50+200+6+ 50]+ [100+60+ 200]=
[306]+[360]=
666
The final letter nun ן has a numerical value of 700, not 50 נ . Therefore, this solution involving a Latin name and the transliteration to Hebrew letters to arrive at the value of 666 is doubtful.
For several generations, vocal Evangelical proponents insisted that the beast is a future world ruler, whose number is 666, and he will require microchips to be inserted in the right hand or forehead so that no one “might buy or sell, save he that had the mark or the name of the beast or the number of his name.” Although this modern solution is possible, we cannot find any correlation or affinity among the name of the beast [which remains unknown in this solution], the number [understood as 666], and the mark [a microchip].
There is no doubt that Champollion was the first to understand that there are up to three possible interpretations for a hieroglyph and he is rightly regarded as the Father of Egyptology. However, regarding the Beast, we do not doubt that others have correctly understood who he is, his number, and his mark, as the solution does not require a mastery of various languages, only a working knowledge of Greek.
We regard the solution to the Beast to be an open secret in the Wonderful World of Occult Research™ and have no misgivings regarding publishing the solution. We offer the solution with the awareness that people do not want the truth, which is always initially ugly and painful, but confirmation of their opinions.
For several generations, vocal Evangelical proponents insisted that the beast is a future world ruler, whose number is 666, and he will require microchips to be inserted in the right hand or forehead so that no one “might buy or sell, save he that had the mark or the name of the beast or the number of his name.” Although this modern solution is possible, we cannot find any correlation or affinity among the name of the beast [which remains unknown in this solution], the number [understood as 666], and the mark [a microchip].
There is no doubt that Champollion was the first to understand that there are up to three possible interpretations for a hieroglyph and he is rightly regarded as the Father of Egyptology. However, regarding the Beast, we do not doubt that others have correctly understood who he is, his number, and his mark, as the solution does not require a mastery of various languages, only a working knowledge of Greek.
We regard the solution to the Beast to be an open secret in the Wonderful World of Occult Research™ and have no misgivings regarding publishing the solution. We offer the solution with the awareness that people do not want the truth, which is always initially ugly and painful, but confirmation of their opinions.
and his number is 666
The exoteric number is 666, but an esoteric number is hidden in the words “and his number is 666”.
And number his 666 =
καὶ ὁ ἀριθμὸς αὐτοῦ χξϝ =
[20+1+10]+[70]+[1+100+10+9+40+70+200]+[1+400+300+70+400]+[600+60+6] =
[31]+[70]+[430]+[1,171]+[666] =
2,368
καὶ ὁ ἀριθμὸς αὐτοῦ χξϝ =
[20+1+10]+[70]+[1+100+10+9+40+70+200]+[1+400+300+70+400]+[600+60+6] =
[31]+[70]+[430]+[1,171]+[666] =
2,368
A rule of gematria is that if two words, or sentences, have the same value, then a correlation exists between the two subjects. Beyond the numerical equivalency, the researcher must determine what significance, if any, exists between the two words or phrases, and this aspect of interpretation is more art than science.
The able researcher who determines the value of “and his number is 666” will immediately recognize it as the number of a man, “for it is the number of a man”
The able researcher who determines the value of “and his number is 666” will immediately recognize it as the number of a man, “for it is the number of a man”
Jesus Christ
[the genitive singular masculine form of Jesus Christ]
Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ =
[10+8+200+70+400]+[600+100+10+200+300+70+400] =
[688]+[1,680] =
2,368
Jesus Christ
[the nominative singular masculine form of Jesus Christ]
Ἰησοῦς Χριστός· =
[10+8+200+70+400+200]+[600+100+10+200+300+70+200] =
[888]+[1,480] =
2,368
[the genitive singular masculine form of Jesus Christ]
Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ =
[10+8+200+70+400]+[600+100+10+200+300+70+400] =
[688]+[1,680] =
2,368
Jesus Christ
[the nominative singular masculine form of Jesus Christ]
Ἰησοῦς Χριστός· =
[10+8+200+70+400+200]+[600+100+10+200+300+70+200] =
[888]+[1,480] =
2,368
By a quirk of the Greek language, both the genitive and nominative forms of Jesus Christ equal 2,368, as the final sigma [value 200] of Jesus is omitted and the final sigma [value 200] of Christ is replaced by upsilon [value 400]. Therefore, there is a correlation in Greek between “and his number is 666” and “Jesus Christ”, yet, the identity of the mark remains to be discovered and we require it to be associated both with the Beast and with his number. This association is not a requirement found in the text and is imposed for the express purpose of increasing our confidence that the solution is correct.
Certain learned Occultists suggest that the mark is the final letter of χξϝ, as the letter digamma ϝ has the value of six and the number six recalls that Man was formed on the sixth day of Creation.
The letter ϝ “became obsolete as a letter during the classical era but remained part of the Greek alphabet-based system of numerals, where its value of 6 corresponded to its original place in the alphabet.”
Stigma is a continuation of the old letter digamma. Stigma is a ligature of the Greek letters sigma [Σ] and tau [Τ] and sigma and tau are the first letters of σταυρός [cross]. Therefore, digamma and the cross of Christ are linked through the development of the Greek alphabet. However, the mark is not the letters ΣΤ, as this combination of letters suggests neither Jesus Christ nor 666.
The mark of the Beast is found in the name of Jesus Christ and in the number 666.
Certain learned Occultists suggest that the mark is the final letter of χξϝ, as the letter digamma ϝ has the value of six and the number six recalls that Man was formed on the sixth day of Creation.
The letter ϝ “became obsolete as a letter during the classical era but remained part of the Greek alphabet-based system of numerals, where its value of 6 corresponded to its original place in the alphabet.”
Stigma is a continuation of the old letter digamma. Stigma is a ligature of the Greek letters sigma [Σ] and tau [Τ] and sigma and tau are the first letters of σταυρός [cross]. Therefore, digamma and the cross of Christ are linked through the development of the Greek alphabet. However, the mark is not the letters ΣΤ, as this combination of letters suggests neither Jesus Christ nor 666.
The mark of the Beast is found in the name of Jesus Christ and in the number 666.
Ἰησοῦς Χριστός
χξϝ
The letter chi χ is found both in the name of Christ and in the number of the Beast. Chi is in the form of a cross and the cross is associated with Jesus Christ. The connection between Christ and the cross is so strong that the priest places crosses of chrism on the hands and forehead of the newly baptized.
An unknown infant receiving the mark of the Beast. Undated file photo.
I am always amused when an Evangelist tells me that there is no hope for those who get the mark of the Beast, as I “stare politely right on through” wondering if I should tell them that I have received the mark.
appendix
The author of Revelation mentions the image of the Beast nine times, compared to twice for his number. If the frequency of mentioning a subject is proportional to its importance, then we can say that the author truly disapproves of worshiping the images of the Beast or venerating the icons of Christ.
The Gentle Reader may enjoy the Gematria calculator at:
The Gentle Reader may enjoy the Gematria calculator at:
Rev 13:14 εἰκόνα τῷ θηρίῳ=2,183
Accusative Singular Femine
Rev 13:15[1] ἡ εἰκὼν τοῦ θηρίου=2,260
Nominative Singular Feminine
εἰκὼν τοῦ θηρίου=2,252
Rev 13:15 [2] τὴν εἰκόνα τοῦ θηρίου=1,881
Accusative Singular Feminine
εἰκόνα τοῦ θηρίου=1,523
Rev 14:9 τὴν εἰκόνα αὐτοῦ=1,685
Accusative Singular Feminine
Rev 14:11 καὶ τὴν εἰκόνα αὐτοῦ=1,716
Accusative Singular Feminine
τὴν εἰκόνα αὐτοῦ=1,685
Rev 15:2 τῆς εἰκόνος αὐτοῦ=2,104
Genitive Singular Feminine
εἰκόνος αὐτοῦ=1,596
Rev 16:2 εἰκόνι αὐτοῦ=1,336
Dative Singular Feminine
Rev 19:20 προσκυνοῦντας τῇ εἰκόνι αὐτοῦ=3,585
Dative Singular Feminine
τῇ εἰκόνι αὐτοῦ=1,644
Rev 20:4 τὴν εἰκόνα αὐτοῦ=1,685
Accusative Singular Feminine
εἰκόνα αὐτοῦ=1,327
Εἰκόνα=156
Image
εἰκόνα εἰκόνι εἰκόνος εἰκὼν |
Value
156 165 425 885 |
Beast
θηρία θηρίον θηρίου θηρίῳ θηριῷ θηρίων |
Value
128 247 597 927 927 977 |
'Cause maybe someday we'll figure all this out.
We'll put an end to all our doubt.
Rob Thomas