The symbolical interpretation of 666 in the face of Rev. 7:4-8 and the Twelve Apostles
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https://doi.org/10.15448/0103-314X.2022.1.41450Keywords:
666, Twelve Tribes, Apostasy, ApostlesAbstract
Faced with the problem of the number 666 (Rev. 13:18), most modern interpreters opt for the gematric or symbolic explanation. This article exposes the internal difficulties, errors and successes of these explanations. As a result of the analysis, it is concluded that the combination of both interpretations is a viable solution, not only because the author of the Apocalypse uses the cipher to hide a name, but also because the number 666 clearly indicates the antagonists of true Christians. The analysis of the list of the Twelve Tribes of Israel (Rev 7,4-8), together with the list of the Twelve Apostles, confirms this pattern of symbolic and typological thinking.
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