The number "666" or "616" is taken from the passage 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 …

Oct 20, 2016 · What are “the old paths” Jeremiah spoke of in 6:16?# God exhorts his rebellious Israelites to pause, examine themselves, and find their way back to "the good way" of their faithful …

The most important manuscript containing 616 instead of 666 is the Codex Ephraemi, which dates from the 5th century. From Irenaeus' testimony (above), we know that there must have been some …

Mar 27, 2017 · 1 Corinthians 6:16 (KJV) What? know ye not that he which is joined to an harlot is one body? for two, saith he, shall be one flesh Genesis 2:24 Therefore shall a man leave his father and …

Feb 16, 2023 · This question (as noted previously in your writing) is not discriminating between a physical perception with physical eyesight and a perception of faith with the inward eye of faith. The …

Feb 5, 2015 · There is an argument and case to be made for 616. But most text critics (and all published editions that I know of) go with 666 as the proper/better reading. 616 is usually noted in the margin or …

The contradiction I had in mind was indeed between the righteousness that is granted to us as a gift by grace through faith, and not by works (Ephesians 2:8-9) and the righteousness mentioned in …

Apr 7, 2022 · A variant spelling (NRW QSR) adds up to 616, and this number is found in some ancient manuscripts of Revelation. Nero was famous for persecuting Christians, again strengthening his …

Jun 13, 2021 · Ephesians 6:10-18 (ESV): 10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the …

Jan 15, 2013 · My understanding is that a strong majority of scholars (including conservative scholars) take the position that the long ending of Mark was not in the original and was not written by the same …