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The passages you provided discuss the interpretation of the number 666 in the Book of Revelation. Here's a summary:
The Number 666:
Many scholars believe it refers to the Roman Emperor Nero.
This theory is supported by:
The gematria method (assigning numerical values to letters):
The Hebrew spelling of "Nero Caesar" adds up to 666.
A variant reading of the number as 616 aligns with the Greek spelling of "Nero Caesar."
This suggests the author, despite writing in Greek, had Hebrew or Aramaic influences.
The Greek of Revelation:
The Greek style in Revelation is considered unusual and possibly influenced by Hebrew or Aramaic.
This raises questions about the author's primary language and linguistic background.
Interpretation of Rev. 17:9-11:
Scholar F.F. Bruce suggests this passage reflects the perspective of Vespasian's reign.
"Five have fallen" likely refers to Roman emperors before Vespasian (Augustus, Tiberius, Caligula, Claudius, Nero).
Vespasian is "the sixth," and Titus, his son, is the "seventh" who reigns briefly.
"The eighth" could refer to Domitian or symbolize future emperors.
This interpretation views the passage as a symbolic pattern rather than a specific prediction.
In essence:
The number 666 is often linked to Nero, with evidence supporting this interpretation in both Hebrew and Greek.
The unique Greek style of Revelation suggests the author may have been influenced by Semitic languages.
The interpretation of Rev. 17:9-11 focuses on a pattern of Roman emperors, with Vespasian as a key figure.
Disclaimer:
The interpretation of the Book of Revelation is complex and subject to various scholarly debates.
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so it's either Nero specifically, or every Emperor after Nero up to and including Hitler and American Presidents, and to be fair we are modeled after Roman society so they might of been onto something there.
all i know for certain is, it's a good band.
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