Q&A on the Book of Revelation (2): The Number of the Beast 666
Q In Revelation, St. John wrote, “Here is wisdom. Let him who has understanding calculate the number of the beast, for it is the number of a man: His number is 666” (Rev. 13:18). Why “wisdom” is mentioned here? In Revelation, what does the number 666? A John calls for wisdom: “Here is wisdom,” it belongs to the heavenly Father and the Lamb of God (Rev. 5:12; 7:12). Twice in the Book of Revelation, John calls for wisdom (Rev. 13:18; 17:9): “Here is the mind that has wisdom.” God’s revelation can be understood only when the reader receives wisdom from the heavenly Father, through the Lord Jesus Christ (1 Cor. 1:30): “ If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him” (James 1:5). John calls anyone who has a mind to calculate the number of the beast (Rev. 13:18). Persons who have intelligence enlightened by the Spirit will be able to understand. Speaking of the importance of wisdom does not mean that o...