Now in the Greek verse in Revelation, it uses the word " Charagma " for " mark " which is
very specific - [ engraving ]
χαραγμα charagma {khar'-ag-mah} ; TDNT - 9:416,1308; n n AV - mark 8, graven 1; 9 1) a stamp, an imprinted mark 1a) of the mark stamped on the forehead or the right hand as the badge of the followers of the Antichrist 1b) the mark branded upon horses 2) thing carved, sculpture, graven work 2a) of idolatrous images
Was originally
any impress on a coin or a seal, used by an
engraver on a die (
stamp,
branding iron).
from the same as 5482:
χαραξ charax {khar'-ax} from charasso (to sharpen to a point,);; n m AV - trench 1; 1 1) a pale or stake, a palisade 2) a palisade or rampart 2a) pales between which earth, stones, trees, and timbers are heaped and packed together
akin to 1125 through the idea of scratching:
γραφω grapho {graf'-o} a root word; TDNT - 1:742,128; v AV - write 206, writing 1, describe 1, vr write 1; 209 1) to write, with reference to the form of the letters 1a) to delineate (or form) letters on a tablet, parchment, paper, or other material 2) to write, with reference to the contents of the writing 2a) to express in written characters 2b) to commit to writing (things not to be forgotten), write down, record 2c) used of those things which stand written in the sacred books (of the OT) 2d) to write to one, i.e. by writing (in a written epistle) to give information, directions 3) to fill with writing 4) to draw up in writing, compose
Let's turn to yet another New Testament verse:
Let's examine the statement in Romans, where Christ is compared to Adam { Twice in scripture, actually }
" Nevertheless death reigned from Adam to Moses, even over them that had not sinned after the similitude of Adam's transgression, who is
the figure of him that was to come "
Romans 5:14
In the Greek concordance, it says about this word "
figure " :
τυπος
tupos {too'-pos} from 5180; TDNT - 8:246,1193; n m AV - ensample 5, print 2, figure 2, example 2, pattern 2, fashion 1, manner 1, form 1; 16 1)
the mark of a stroke or blow, print 2)
a figure formed by a blow or impression 2a) of a figure or image 2b) of the image of the gods 3) form 3a) the teaching which embodies the sum and substance of religion and represents it to the mind, manner of writing, the contents and form of a letter 4) an example 4a) in the technical sense, the pattern in conformity to which a thing must be made 4b) in an ethical sense, a dissuasive example, a pattern of warning 4b1) of ruinous events which serve as admonitions or warnings to others 4c) an example to be imitated 4c1) of men worthy of imitation 4d) in a doctrinal sense 4d1) of a type i.e. a person or thing prefiguring a future (Messianic) person or thing
Therefore we can see that " tupos " ( mark / stamp / engrave ) is cognate to " charagma " ( mark / stamp / engrave )
Then we go on to Hebrews:
Hebrews 8:5
" Who serve unto the example and shadow of heavenly things, as Moses was admonished of God when he was about to make
the tabernacle: for, See, saith he, that thou make all things according to
the pattern shewed to thee in the mount "
The Greek concordance says about this word "
pattern ":
Surprise !
τυπος
tupos {too'-pos} from 5180; TDNT - 8:246,1193; n m AV - ensample 5, print 2, figure 2, example 2, pattern 2, fashion 1, manner 1, form 1; 16 1)
the mark of a stroke or blow, print 2) a figure formed by a blow or impression 2a) of a figure or image 2b) of the image of the gods 3) form 3a) the teaching which embodies the sum and substance of religion and represents it to the mind, manner of writing, the contents and form of a letter 4) an example 4a) in the technical sense, the pattern in conformity to which a thing must be made 4b) in an ethical sense, a dissuasive example, a pattern of warning 4b1) of ruinous events which serve as admonitions or warnings to others 4c) an example to be imitated 4c1) of men worthy of imitation 4d) in a doctrinal sense 4d1) of a type i.e. a person or thing prefiguring a future (Messianic) person or thing
" And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold,
the tabernacle of God ( Jesus Christ )
is with men, and
he will dwell with them, and they shall be his people, and God himself shall be with them, and be their God "
Revelation 21:3
This makes the association between the Tabernacle, Christ, and the mark
" And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them, and they shall be his people, and God himself shall be with them, and be their God "
Revelation 21:3
Then there is the " devil " to contend with, and although this is well covered in the discussion of the Levite scapegoat rituals involving the goat, modern people love to repeat that " 666 is the devil's number ", so let's examine that a little closer
The Levite scapegoat that Christ replaced is a parallel to the Greek " Pharmekos "
The Greek concordance says:
φαρμακος pharmakos {far-mak-os'} the same as 5332;; adj AV - sorcerer 1; 1 1) pertaining to magical arts
φαρμακευς pharmakeus {far-mak-yoos'} from pharmakon (a drug, i.e. spell-giving potion);; n m AV - sorcerer 1; 1 1) one who prepares or uses magical remedies 2) sorcerer
In the Hebrew concordance, it says about " magicians ":
חרטם chartom (Aramaic) {khar-tome'}; TWOT - 2742; n m AV - magician 5; 5 1) magician, magician-astrologer
From 2748:
חרטם chartom {khar-tome'} - magician 11; 11 1) diviner, magician, astrologer 1a)
engraver, writer (only in derivative sense of one possessed of occult knowledge, with " occult " meaning " hidden ", which one again points to the real story behind " the pit / abyss " ( proper exegesis of written texts pertaining to a High Priest, by that High Priest himself )
As far as the ancient paleo-Hebrew Tav being used as
a brand, I'd like to point you to chapter 3 of Zechariah:
Clean Garments for Joshua the High Priest
" And he showed me Joshua the high priest standing before the angel of the LORD, and Satan standing at his right hand to resist him. And the LORD said to Satan, The LORD rebuke you, O Satan; even the LORD that has chosen Jerusalem rebuke you:
is not this a brand plucked out of the fire? Now Joshua was clothed with filthy garments, and stood before the angel. And he answered and spoke to those that stood before him, saying, Take away the filthy garments from him. And to him he said, Behold, I have caused your iniquity to pass from you, and I will clothe you with change of raiment. And I said, Let them set a fair turban on his head. So they set a fair turban on his head, and clothed him with garments. And the angel of the LORD stood by.
And the angel of the LORD protested to Joshua, saying, Thus said the LORD of hosts; If you will walk in my ways, and if you will keep my charge, then you shall also judge my house, and shall also keep my courts, and I will give you places to walk among these that stand by.
Hear now, O Joshua the high priest, you, and your fellows that sit before you: for they are men wondered at: for, behold, I will bring forth my servant the BRANCH. For behold the stone that I have laid before Joshua; on one stone shall be seven eyes: behold, I will engrave the engraving thereof, said the LORD of hosts, and I will remove the iniquity of that land in one day. In that day, said the LORD of hosts, shall you call every man his neighbor under the vine and under the fig tree. "
Not only does God ask Satan:
" is not this a brand plucked out of the fire ? "
... referring to Jesus { Joshua } as a brand, just like the Hebrew Tav was used to mark livestock like goats and sheep
... it goes to say:
" behold,
I will engrave the engraving thereof "
When we examine the crown of the High Priest, we once again find this number 666, as well as phrasing
In other words, Jesus is the " engraver "
This makes the association between the identity of the 2nd coming of Christ and the " mark ", by way of the concept of stamping / marking / engraving, thereby merely reinforcing that the reason 666 is used as an abbreviation of Christ's name, and hence the reason it was written as a sacred name with a Titlo
But, this is a rather extensive topic, and I have several more posts to make tonight, so I will break this post in a few parts
Cheers
