17 Feb '07 01:12>
so... 666... what do these numbers actually mean..?
Originally posted by eatmybishopIf the Bible does not say anything about it, it must come from another source. Do you know of another source of divine knowledge?
i appreciate the replies...😀 but does anyone really know what these numbers actually represent... why are they the number of the beast..? the bible doesnt say...🙄
Originally posted by mazziewagDigits are a man-made tool, numbers are NOT. Numbers are a real thing. Yes we could write numbers differently, and the number of the Beast can be written 1010011010, or 29A, but it is all the same number no matter how you choose to represent it.
Actually, 666 has nothing to do with the devil. (I knew this BEFORE it was on QI, honest 😛) it was a mistranslation by some monk or other, and the number was actually 661 (i think). Dont ask me what 661 means though. 666 has just stuck, but lets be honest, would Satan actually associate himself with man made numbers? numbers are just a tool for us to keep ...[text shortened]... s not ninths. I think satan wouldnt be too bothered to be linked with a human mathematical tool.
Originally posted by UmbrageOfSnowApparently it can also be written VISA or PW Botha or George W Bush (who, incidentally I think is the same person)
Digits are a man-made tool, numbers are NOT. Numbers are a real thing. Yes we could write numbers differently, and the number of the Beast can be written 1010011010, or 29A, but it is all the same number no matter how you choose to represent it.
Originally posted by mazziewagyou are implying there is only the decimal system but there are so many others, for example binary uses a two digit system 0 and 1, hex uses a 16 base digit system; i think it was einstein who said, "god loves numbers"; dna is expressed in numbers; all of music is expressed in numbers (harmony, melody, rhythm etc), in fact in music 8 + 8 = 15 so the decimal system is a form of adding up but not the only way of adding up;
Actually, 666 has nothing to do with the devil. (I knew this BEFORE it was on QI, honest 😛) it was a mistranslation by some monk or other, and the number was actually 661 (i think). Dont ask me what 661 means though. 666 has just stuck, but lets be honest, would Satan actually associate himself with man made numbers? numbers are just a tool for us to keep ...[text shortened]... s not ninths. I think satan wouldnt be too bothered to be linked with a human mathematical tool.
Originally posted by eatmybishopI will give you a hint. The number six is said to be the number of man. After all, man was created on the 6th day.
you are implying there is only the decimal system but there are so many others, for example binary uses a two digit system 0 and 1, hex uses a 16 base digit system; i think it was einstein who said, "god loves numbers"; dna is expressed in numbers; all of music is expressed in numbers (harmony, melody, rhythm etc), in fact in music 8 + 8 = 15 so the deci ...[text shortened]... and our lives revolve around numbers means the devil would be very interested in this subject
Originally posted by eatmybishopIndeed. Numbers matter when it comes to our Creator. Biblically numbers represent a whole host of symbolisms.
you are implying there is only the decimal system but there are so many others, for example binary uses a two digit system 0 and 1, hex uses a 16 base digit system; i think it was einstein who said, "god loves numbers"; dna is expressed in numbers; all of music is expressed in numbers (harmony, melody, rhythm etc), in fact in music 8 + 8 = 15 so the deci ...[text shortened]... and our lives revolve around numbers means the devil would be very interested in this subject