Originally Posted by calvin
It has been claimed that Nero (Nrn Qsr) was the 666 beast of Rev 13:18.

By the rules of Hebrew gematria, a “final” has a different numeric value than its first occurrence. A “final” nun (as in Nrn) has the numeric value of 700 by itself, so this eliminates Nero as being the 666 beast.

God does not state the language to be used to “count the number”. Rev 13:18

What other numerical “suspect” do the Reformed provide and what language do they use to arrive at that sum for that suspect?
Thank you.
1. Okay, who makes that claim? I have heard/read that too, but can't remember who/where it came to my attention. I do not think it is a valid view.

2. Hebrew Gematria has no credibility whatsoever in interpreting the Bible. It is simply a fabricated alleged "key" to understanding writings which are typical of such contrived "systems".

3. Most reputable Reformed scholars have no "numerical suspect". They use the Greek, of course, to interpret not only that text but all NT Scripture and Hebrew to interpret the OT. Are you one who has embraced some form of numerology? scratchchin

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