Revelation 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.”
Revelation 13:18 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- 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.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- Here is wisdom. He that hath understanding, let him count the number of the beast. For it is the number of a man: and the number of him is six hundred sixty-six.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- Here is wisdom. He that hath understanding, let him count the number of the beast; for it is the number of a man: and his number is Six hundred and sixty and six.
- DARBYDarby
- Here is wisdom. He that has understanding let him count the number of the beast: for it is a man's number; and its number is six hundred and sixty-six.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Here is wisdom. He who has understanding, let him calculate the number of the beast, for it is the number of a man. His number is six hundred sixty-six.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- Here is the wisdom! He who is having the understanding, let him count the number of the beast, for the number of a man it is, and its number is six hundred and sixty six.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- This calls for wisdom. Let the one who has understanding calculate the number of the beast, for it is the number of a man, and his number is six hundred sixty-six. ###
Context: Revelation 13
16And he causeth all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, to receive a mark in their right hand, or in their foreheads:
17And that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name.
18Here 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.
About Revelation 13: The Beast out of the Sea and the Beast out of the Earth
This chapter describes two beasts, one out of the sea and one out of the earth, who represent the power of evil and the deception of the end times. The chapter warns against worshiping these beasts and encourages faithfulness to God.
Commentary
Revelation 13 is a chapter that speaks of two beasts that will arise in the end times. The first beast is described as having seven heads and ten horns, and it is given authority by the dragon. This beast is said to blaspheme God and to make war against the saints. The second beast is described as having two horns like a lamb, but it speaks like a dragon. This beast is said to cause people to worship the first beast and to make an image of it.