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666.
pp. 47, 48
We have received an interesting letter from J.H.E. (Bournemouth), in connection
with the article on page 119 of Volume XIII. In connection with Solomon's revenue of
666 talents of gold, J.H.E. points out that both the Greek word for "wealth" in
Acts xix. 25 (euporia), and for "scattered" in I Pet. i. 1 (diasporas), give the total 666.
For the benefit of our readers, and to apply our own maxim "Search and see", we tested
the numerical values which are as follows:--
e
5
d
4
u
400
i
10
p
80
a
1
o
70
s
200
r
100
p
80
i
10
o
70
a
1
r
100
a
1
s
200
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666
666
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The suggestion is that there will be a connection between the "dispersion" (Israel) and
the beast at the end, and possibly a great co-operative movement where nobody, except
those who have the mark of the beast, will be allowed to either buy or sell. The
atmosphere and setting of Acts xix. 25 is, with Alexander the Jew, a fair picture of what
will happen in the days to come. We thank our brother for his helpful note on this
subject.