Does the number 666 have something to do with the ending of the world?

Answer 1

That is from the New Testament of The Bible in the Chapter called Revelation, where the apocalypse (end of the world) is described. There is a reference there to 666 being the "number of the beast". Many Christians interpret the beast to be the "devil". Some Biblical scholars think that it is actually a reference to the Roman Emperor at the time, and is using numerology to encode his name (numerology was popular during that day much like Astrology). They speculate that this was a way to make a hidden reference to him as evil. Other people have other interpretations of what is meant by this.

Many Christian Fundamentalists believe that it is a literal description of what will occur during "the end of days." In most interpretations it is described that this number of the beast will be required to be worn. It is explained that it will be used as a way to control people. If you don't wear the mark, you will be excluded from business and commerce. You will need to either wear it on the hand or the head or you will not be able to buy or sell anything. But, it will also be a sign that you are a lost soul and have accepted the number.

More modern interpretations extend this to use current technology, and they say that it will probably be a microchip that will be scanned for the number 666. They believe that signs that this is true are starting to emerge in the current era, and that these kinds of microchips are already currently in use by people who do not want to risk going out with cash or credit cards that can be stolen. This helps to convince some that we are very near to the end times.

Based upon some of these signs that are seen and on the different interpretations, there have been predictions that "The End Is Near" offered up for hundreds of years.

Superstitious people also avoid the number 666 because of its association with evil or bad luck, much like the number 13.

Answer 2

No, the number 666 does not have any direct connection to the ending of the world. In some religious beliefs, it is associated with the devil or evil, but it is not specifically linked to the world's end. The idea of the end of the world comes from various apocalyptic prophecies and beliefs found in different cultures and religions.