Rev 13:18 | MHM | STEP | v. 18 : The number of the beast is given here as a mystery. It is the number of a man—666. Many have tried to understand what this means. Some think it stands for the errors or time period of the papacy, but the exact meaning is still not known. What is sure is that God is in control. He has set a limit on the power of His enemies, but His own kingdom will last forever. God has written Mene Tekel on all His enemies, meaning their days are numbered (Revelation 13:18 ).

‏ Revelation of John 13:18

v. 18: The number of the beast is given here as a mystery. It is the number of a man—666. Many have tried to understand what this means. Some think it stands for the errors or time period of the papacy, but the exact meaning is still not known. What is sure is that God is in control. He has set a limit on the power of His enemies, but His own kingdom will last forever. God has written Mene Tekelon all His enemies, meaning their days are numbered (Revelation 13:18 ^a).