The devil is not 666.

Session nr 11 of December 11, 2025 – English translation – Original Dutch.

Location: Mezzaverde, Belgium

Written by Wivine.

Comments Wivine :

The most recurring and terrifying number for decades has been 666. The number of the devil, the Antichrist, the "beast" that wants to enslave humanity and lead it astray from its true purpose and destiny.

Fear paralyzes; it keeps people enslaved and makes them easily manipulated.

The number "666" is one example, as are baptism in the Roman Catholic Church and other religious rites performed on babies.

I felt the need to address this in order to eradicate this fear. I sought help, I meditated, I read about it, and little by little, a pattern emerged. Everything became clear.

I understood that I had to separate it all from mysticism and religion, but addressing both subjects—baptism and nr 666—was too complex. So I started with nr 666.

Later I was inspired to delve into artificial intelligence and ask it questions. Starting with the number 666. I hadn't yet worked with AI and was somewhat wary. Anyway, I went to ChatGPT, registered, and started asking questions. I knew I would immediately know whether the answers were absurd or not.

To my great surprise, precise and objective information emerged, giving this number a completely different meaning. It even confirmed my suspicions with historical facts.

So what to do now? It was decided to transcribe all the answers to my questions from ChatGPT in a single session and publish them online. This would allow the reader to form its own opinion, to disregard or not the alarmist rhetoric surrounding this number, and perhaps even to overcome the fear.

Or to keep searching. Because that's the essence: seeking answers by following your intuition, and in doing so, you learn to deepen your inner connection. Each question leads you to another, ad infinitum. No questions, no answers. Many questions, many answers.

Even answers you didn't ask for. Originally, I wanted to know where science stood in its research on human "consciousness" or the mortal human mind, according to the definitions of The Urantia Book. But I stumbled upon something else which must be certainly related, because the human mind is very easy to manipulate. Once you know how it works, it’s a piece of cake to make belief anything to people or to induce fear, a long lasting fear for generations.

Here are my questions and answers from "ChatGPT." I haven't changed a thing. I copied them word for word, as instructed. This seemed paramount in these times of turmoil and uncertainty, where everyone, in the current conflicts, points the finger at the other as "the devil." How can we resolve such conflicts with ancestral roots, where neither side trusts the other, and restore peace? A lasting, enduring peace? Not a temporary peace, nor a temporary armistice.

The end.

Question 1: What is the origin of 666 – the number of the devil?

The idea that 666 is “the number of the devil” does not originate from the Middle Ages or Satanic traditions, but directly from the Bible, and therefore dates back almost 2,000 years.

Its source: Revelation 13:18 (New Testament), written around 90-95 AD.

It is referred to there as “the number of the beast.”

In its original context, 666 was probably a symbolic or coded criticism of a certain Roman emperor, likely Nero, through a numerical code (gematria).

Question 2: Why 666?

In Hebrew and Greek, letters also represent numbers.

The name “Nero Caesar” can be converted into the numerical value 666. This number was therefore used as a code, because openly criticizing Rome was very dangerous.

Question 3: When did it become "the number of the devil"?

Later, in Christian tradition, the "beast" was associated with Satan, making 666 the symbol of the devil.

This phenomenon occurred primarily in the Middle Ages and was subsequently reinforced by art, mythology, and popular culture.

Short answer:

The number 666 first appears around 90-95 AD in the biblical Book of Revelation and was only associated with the devil in later Christian traditions.

Question 4: Why do some ancient manuscripts mention 616 instead of 666?

There are indeed ancient manuscripts of Revelation that indicate 616 instead of 666, and several historical reasons explain this.

-      Variations related to gematria (name number).

The number of the "beast" was likely a coded reference to the emperor Nero. Because his name was written in different languages, its numerical value was sometimes 666 and sometimes 616.

 

-      How does this work?

In Hebrew: "Nero Caesar" (נרון קסר) 666.

In Latin (abbreviated form): "Nero Caesar" (נרו קסר) 616.

So it's essentially the same idea; only the spelling of the name differs.

-      Differences related to copying and language.

Ancient manuscripts were copied by hand. Some communities were more familiar with the Hebrew form, others with the Latin or Greek forms. This led to variations in the number that appeared in the margins or within the text.

 

-      Ancient manuscripts containing the number 616. Some important examples:

Papyrus 115 (P115) – from the 3rd century, discovered at Oxyrhynchus.

Codex Ephraemi Rescriptus – a later palimpsest.

Both bear the number 616.

-      What do researchers think about it today?

The vast majority of manuscripts bear the number 666, and this is considered the original version.

But the number 616 is taken seriously because it historically corresponds to variants of Nero's name and to ancient textual traditions.

In short:

666 and 616 both likely refer to the emperor Nero, via a numerical code.

The difference stems from the linguistic variants of his name (Hebrew versus Latin).

Question 5: How did the number 666 enter modern culture?

The number 666 is ubiquitous in films, music, memes, and horror stories these days, but this is the result of a long evolution in which religion, literature, popular culture, and the media have mutually reinforced each other.

Here's how the number 666 entered modern culture:

1. Middle Ages: 666 as a diabolical symbol

In the Middle Ages, the Book of Revelation began to be interpreted literally.

The "number of the beast" was associated with Satan, the Antichrist, and the end times.

Serums, art, and moralizing tales imbued the number 666 with a terrifying dimension. This laid the foundation for later popular culture.

2. 17th-19th centuries: Literature and occult movements

Writers and mystics began using 666 as a symbol of:

- occultism

- hidden knowledge

- darkness or evil

During this period, 666 gradually became a cultural icon, distinct from religion.

3. 20th century: Cinema and mass media

The popularity of 666 then exploded.

Notably, thanks to:

-The film "The Omen" (1976) – The Antichrist's child bears the number 666.

-Horror films of the 1980s and 1990s – Demons, possession, and satanic rituals used this number as a recurring motif.

The films reached a wide audience 666 became a visual symbol of evil.

4. Music (rock, metal, punk)

Examples:

Iron Maiden – The Number of the Beast (1982)

Slayer, Black Sabbath, Marilyn Manson, Ghost

This led to associating 666 with rebellion, provocation, and anti-establishment sentiment.

5. Satanic Panic (1980s-1990s)

A major moral panic in the United States made 666 the symbol of:

- Satanic cults

- hidden messages in music

- “dangerous” youth cultures

The media spread this idea worldwide.

6. Internet, Grannies, and Video Games

Starting in the 2000s, 666 became a playful symbol:

- Grannies  - (“Oh my God, my receipt was $6.66 😱”)

- Video games  - (bosses, levels, HP 666)

- Usernames and graffiti

- Humorous and provocative content.

Its terrifying meaning has transformed into a popular culture cliché.

Summary:

The number 666 has become integrated into modern culture through:

- its religious origins (the Bible)

- its demonization in the Middle Ages

- literature and occultism

- horror films (major impact)

- rock/metal music

- media panic surrounding Satanism

- the internet and ‘meme’ culture

This mix has transformed 666 from an ancient symbolic code into a universal icon of popular culture, recognizable by everyone, even those with no religious background.

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