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Please compare the words used in Rev. 13[18]
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.
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1 Kings 10[13] And king Solomon gave unto the queen of Sheba all her desire, whatsoever she asked, beside that which Solomon gave her of his royal bounty. So she turned and went to her own country, she and her servants.
[14] Now the weight of gold
that came to Solomon [freely as a gift]
in one year was
six hundred threescore and six talents of gold.
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Have you ever researched the proposed concept of "Universal Basic Income"?
In addition to my post above, I will now bring it into a clearer focus.
The mark of the beast (MoB), as revealed in Rev. 13:18, is meant to be for a
reference only.
That reference, points directly to 1 Kings 10:14.
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Unfortunately, there is much error of human speculation
surrounding Rev. 13:18, and it has been going on for approx. 2000 years. That
speculation has taken such a deep root in our minds, that even the newer translations are being dictated by it.
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So then, for what I am about to show on that prophetic event, is it just more speculation, being added to the mountain that already exists?
One thing is for certain, my approach to it, is far different than the typical, that has been utilized in the past. I have come to realize that Rev. 13:18 is only a reference, and nothing more.
Let's get into it!
Rev. 13:18
Here is wisdom.
>Where is wisdom?
Ans. Wisdom is found in God's word, the Bible.
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Let him that hath understanding count the number of the beast:
> hath understanding in what?
Ans. God's word about the number!
Why is that number used, right out of the blue, or is it to be "understood" from somewhere else in God's word, where one finds
"wisdom"?
for it is the number of a man;
> What man?
Ans. A man who is found in the Bible, who has wisdom, namely King Solomon.
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and his number is
> What number is being referenced?
Ans. The
written number of "six hundred, threescore and six".
> Why is it his (Solomon's) number?
Ans. That number is what he had to deal with in regards to Gold.
Six hundred threescore and six.
> Why is
that number used in Rev. 13:18, and not another number, such as three hundred, two score and five??
Ans. It is a reference to scripture, that has more information for our understanding, and we are to search for it, so that we may learn it's meaning, being relative to that prophetic event, that shall be revealed in all the world.
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> Now, let's go to 1 Kings 10:14 and see King Solomon,
a man of great
wisdom.
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1 Kings 10[13] And king Solomon gave unto the queen of Sheba all her desire, whatsoever she asked, beside that which Solomon gave her of his royal bounty. So she turned and went to her own country, she and her servants.
[14] Now the weight
> weight is a measure for something of value or purpose.
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of gold
What was the purpose of gold for Solomon, that it should be measured?
> It just happened to be the amount or measure that was gifted by the Queen of Sheeba to Solomon.
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that came to Solomon [freely as a gift]
> The mere fact that the gold came to Solomon, means he did not request it as payment, nor did he expect it.
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in one year
> Over a period of one year, is how Solomon was allotted the measure of gold, that came to him.
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was Six hundred threescore and six talents of gold.
> Again, that number was insignificant to Solomon, and also it is insignificant to us. However, as a reference point only, IT IS significant.
> As pertaining to that number, as a reference, any number would have been acceptable for Solomon, as well as for us.
Therefore, the number of itself is unimportant!!
2B cont'd
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