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 hundred threescore and six.
chi xi stigma
G5516
chi xi stigma
khee xee stig'-ma
The 22nd, 14th and an obsolete letter (G4742 as a cross) of the Greek alphabet (intermediate between the 5th and 6th), used as numbers; denoting respectively 600, 60 and 6; 666 as a numeral: - six hundred threescore and six.
600,60,6 is the Greek letter equivalent for chi xi stigma. But is 600,60,6(“666”) what we’re supposed to be looking at?
There are many notable scriptures that have 600, or 60, or 6 in them such as 1Ki 10:14 etc etc...
Since the obsolete letter, stigma, is between the fifth and sixth Greek letter, it would still make it the sixth letter. Here is what stigma means…
G4742
From a primary word stizo, (to “stick”, that is, prick); a mark incised or punched (for recognition of ownership), that is, (figuratively) scar of service: - mark.
So we have a ”MARK” associated with the number of the beast but we are supposed to gain wisdom by counting the number of the beast.
Can we gain any understanding with the Greek word ’count’?
G5585
psēphizō
psay-fid'-zo
From G5586; to use pebbles in enumeration, that is, (genitive case) to compute: - count.
Use pebbles to enumerate the number? So why are we using the Greek letter equivalent of chi xi stigma. to enumerate it?
The prime of 5585 gives us a little more info on the pebbles.
G5586
psēphos
psay'-fos
From the same as G5584; a pebble (as worn smooth by handling), that is, (by implication of use as a counter or ballot) a verdict (of acquittal) or ticket (of admission); a vote: - stone, voice.
We can discard everything except the implication of counting and that the pebble is worn smooth by handling. Apparently the pebble didn’t start out smooth so it must have taken a long time to wear a pebble (small stone) smooth by handling.
Here is Bullingers definition of G5585:
psēphizō - to count or reckon with psēphos (G5586) (small pebbles worn round and smooth by water, ) To reckon, calculate, (just like Lat. Calcular) from calculus.
The implication is to count the number of the beast with pebbles worn smooth by water or by handling. Either way we need to go back in time to figure out the number of the anthrōpos (“a man”) which is…
G444anthrōpos
anth'-ro-pos
From G435 and ōps (the countenance; from G3700); manfaced, that is, a human being: - certain, man.
This doesn’t necessarily mean a mortal man. Anthropos is also used of angels in the New Testament.
Why have scholars over the centuries added up the Greek letter equivalent for chi xi stigma ( 600 + 60 + 6 = 666 ) when we are told to count or reckon with psēphos (G5586) (small pebbles worn round and smooth by water. ) ?
Enumerate the....
22nd letter
14th letter
6th (Stigma)
...with pebbles worn smooth by water for understanding of the 'beast'
=
?
