KJV ORIGINAL
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.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Here's where you need some serious wisdom. If you've got the understanding to figure it out, calculate the beast's number — because it represents a human being, and that number is 666.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The mysterious 666 isn't just random — it's a code that points to a real person.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
John wrote the Book of Revelation to seven churches in Asia Minor during the late 1st century CE. It was written to encourage Christians facing persecution from the Roman Empire and to warn against emperor worship.
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