Strong G5516χξϛ
666
- Transliteration
- chi xi stigma
- Pronunciation
- khee xee stig'-ma
- Morphology
- Greek Adjective
Definition
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.
Detailed definition
χξς ́
(on ς, see: Z), in T, Tr., Rec. for ἑξακόσιοι ἑξήκοντα ἕξ,
six hundred and sixty-six (L, mg., R, mg., six hundred and sixteen), the mystical number of the Beast: Rev.13:18 (on the interpretation, see Swete, Ap., 172 f.).†
(AS)
(on ς, see: Z), in T, Tr., Rec. for ἑξακόσιοι ἑξήκοντα ἕξ,
six hundred and sixty-six (L, mg., R, mg., six hundred and sixteen), the mystical number of the Beast: Rev.13:18 (on the interpretation, see Swete, Ap., 172 f.).†
(AS)
In the Bible
Strong G5516 appears in 1 verse of the KJV.
Translated in the KJV by
- six1
- threescore1
First verses
- Revelation 13:18Here 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.