Mark of the Beast - Biblical References to a Physical Mark

Revelation isn't the only place we come across a physical mark. The Bible contains several other references to marks that are visible. We see the first reference in Genesis when God marks Cain.

Genesis 4:15 And the LORD said unto him, Therefore whosoever slayeth Cain, vengeance shall be taken on him sevenfold. And the LORD set a mark upon Cain, lest any finding him should kill him.

Even though God marks Cain to preserve his life and to prevent others from attacking or killing him, the mark still serves as punishment since Cain would rather die than face a life of contempt and wandering. And the mark is obviously visible if others are able to react to it.

In Revelation God commands His angels to seal His servants in order for them to be saved from harm (Revelation 7:2-3). These servants are later contrasted against those who are not sealed, those who like Cain desire to die, those who carry the Mark of the Beast.

Revelation 9:4-6
  1. And it was commanded them that they should not hurt the grass of the earth, neither any green thing, neither any tree; but only those men which have not the seal of God in their foreheads.
  2. And to them it was given that they should not kill them, but that they should be tormented five months: and their torment was as the torment of a scorpion, when he striketh a man.
  3. And in those days shall men seek death, and shall not find it; and shall desire to die, and death shall flee from them.

We can safely assume that those who are not sealed by God are the same that receive The Mark of the Beast. It's interesting that both the Mark of Cain and the Mark of the Beast prevent an immediate death but also allow for a prolonged punishment. The Mark of the Beast will be accepted by many to avoid death but ultimately it will lead to an eternal torment.

Revelation 14:9-12
  1. And the third angel followed them, saying with a loud voice, If any man worship the beast and his image, and receive his mark in his forehead, or in his hand,
  2. The same shall drink of the wine of the wrath of God, which is poured out without mixture into the cup of his indignation; and he shall be tormented with fire and brimstone in the presence of the holy angels, and in the presence of the Lamb:
  3. And the smoke of their torment ascendeth up for ever and ever: and they have no rest day nor night, who worship the beast and his image, and whosoever receiveth the mark of his name.
  4. Here is the patience of the saints: here are they that keep the commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus.

There is another important reference to a physical mark in the Old Testament. Like the seal in Revelation, this mark is commanded by God and protects its recipients from destruction.

Ezekiel 9:3-6
  1. And the glory of the God of Israel was gone up from the cherub, whereupon he was, to the threshold of the house. And he called to the man clothed with linen, which had the writer's inkhorn by his side;
  2. And the LORD said unto him, Go through the midst of the city, through the midst of Jerusalem, and set a mark upon the foreheads of the men that sigh and that cry for all the abominations that be done in the midst thereof.
  3. And to the others he said in mine hearing, Go ye after him through the city, and smite: let not your eye spare, neither have ye pity:
  4. Slay utterly old and young, both maids, and little children, and women: but come not near any man upon whom is the mark; and begin at my sanctuary. Then they began at the ancient men which were before the house.

There are some interesting correlations between the writer's inkhorn in Ezekiel and particular verses in Revelation. The Hebrew words translated as writer's inkhorn are caphar and qeceth respectively.

In addition to "writer", Strong's Concordance defines caphar as "to score with a mark as a tally or record... to inscribe, and also to enumerate... count... number..." [1] The parallels with numbers and counting in Revelation 13:18 are obvious. Old Testament translations of caphar also include "tell," "declare," "speak," and "talk," which makes one think of Revelation 13:15.

Another notable translation of caphar specific to the KJV is "penknife." Comparing this definition to the Verichip's syringe (called a cannula) doesn't require a far stretch of the imagination.

Not surprisingly Caphar is also very close to the Hebrew Cphar which is defined as "a census" and "numbering." These definitions allude to King David's numbering of the Israelites.

2 Samuel 24:10 And David's heart smote him after that he had numbered the people. And David said unto the LORD, I have sinned greatly in that I have done: and now, I beseech thee, O LORD, take away the iniquity of thy servant; for I have done very foolishly.

It's clear that King David was punished for numbering his people, but why was God so angry? It's simple really; when a man ceases to be a living soul and instead becomes a nameless, faceless number, he is no longer valued as a human being but is treated like a disposable commodity. He will be looked at as something to be bought, sold, experimented on, and eliminated at will.

IBM Hollerith poster w/ All Seeing EyeIf one studies the technology surrounding the Holocaust they'll find that a census and numbering system played a pivotal role in a massive genocide. IBM's Hollerith machines were used by The Nazis to sort census data for the identification and systematic extermination of millions [2][3]. This is exactly what a mass numbering system like the Verichip can be used for.

Punch card toolThe IBM Hollerith machines used by Nazi Germany were built using punch card technology. Punch cards are an early form of computing that consists of a grid of numbers printed on a paper card which is physically punched through using a sharp tool to form a machine readable pattern [4]. The punch tool bears a striking resemblance to the special syringe used to implant the Verichip.

What's also interesting is that IBM was a major financial contributor to Applied Digital Solutions and the Verichip [5]. They're also pushing to standardize RFID to allow for a quicker and wider adoption of the technology [6]. One of the companies working with IBM to achieve this goal is MARC Global, which is obviously linked to the Multi-technology Automated Reader Card (MARC) long suspected of involvement in the Mark of the Beast [7].

Another numbering system that IBM is responsible for is the barcode. The barcode is most definitely a contributor along the road to RFID, and yes, all barcodes contain a very prominent 6,6,6 [8].

It's not wise to ignore the signs around us. Just like cancer, something benign can become deadly if left to run its course. The Bible and history both show us examples of physical marks used for identification. Why would the Mark of the Beast be any different?

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Verses referenced in this study:

  • Genesis 4:15
  • 2 Samuel 24:10
  • Ezekiel 9:3-6
  • Revelation 7:2-3; 9:4-6; 13:15; 13:18; 14:9-12

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The REAL, Higher Meaning of Cain & Abel

by Dr. Ina Bliss AKA TheFig - 1/07/12 9:19 AM
Cain is a tiller of the ground in the physical sense, but when repented, he is first to UNDERSTAND biblical principle. Abel is the herder of sheep (what supposedly "is" - like Esau, whom God HATES). In the 180-degree turn (meaning of "repent"), Abel is the...

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Hollerith

by pevi - 1/06/12 4:55 AM
The word Hollerith itself is a secret Code standing for
1)Roter Reiter (=WAR) 2)Elite 3)Hitler 4)Hölle (=hell)

The Allseing-Eye of Satan and over there the Headline Übersicht

It is a clear and shocking message - selection of those who are allowed to live...

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Mark of the BEAST

by Ahava - 12/07/11 10:28 PM
The Master Computer at the EU Bldg is named BEAST-The Symbol of the EU is a woman Riding on a BEAST-read "IBM & the Holocaust"- the BEAST COMPUTER numbered All the Jews for Extermination-& their Numbers were tattooed on their Arms-s this the Mark of the...

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IBM & The Holocaust

by Ahava - 11/15/11 10:02 PM
I just found the Book- when the Jews in the Holocaust were Tattooed wit these nUMBERS-WAS THIS ALSO A mark OF THE BEAST-(cOMPUTER)- I WAS JUST PUTTING THIS TOGETHER TODAY???The Master Computer in the EU Bldg is called the BEAST-that's the Intials of what it stands...

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mark of the beast

by rev.tim - 10/13/11 6:10 AM
I'm tim from durban southafrica thankyou for this great study..I'm so blessed!

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The MARK of the BEAST

by J.ewdas - 4/11/11 6:30 AM
I have been waking at 11:20 dayley. I keep seeing the mark of the beast. it has become so strong that I am thinking of seeing a poltergiest clenser and holy water sprinkler man. I sometimes am sweaty and cold at once.

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RE: The MARK of the BEAST

by Anonymous - 6/19/11 6:40 AM
11 is disorganization and tweny is 10 times two which is spirtual perfection God is calling you interecede and he is saying to rise into your spirtual assignment and agree...20 is also divine fullfillment..pray ask what am i to do?

And

by Anonymous - 12/04/08 9:41 AM
... I suppose my grandmother should stop worrying about the debit card now...aye?
Every new technology is the beast isn't it??
That smell??
Its called fear and its emanating from the uneducated....

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RE: And

by Anonymous - 6/14/11 5:50 PM
Ignorance. AMEN my friend. Arrogance, they reply? Even if it were, I'd take that over this shivering, fearful fret everyone's worked themselves into any day.

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Balony

by Sabrina - 10/03/10 11:45 AM
Balony. Iv been alive for 12 years and i love learning about relgion. Im not selling my body and soul to some "god"

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RE: Balony

by Tess - 6/14/11 5:37 PM
Good for you, Sabrina! Keep up your studies on all the religions you can find, don't be a sell out to any single-minded point of view, and you will be a thousand times more wise than anyone of these people here. I admire your intelligence!

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sum non qualis eram

by God - 11/10/10 3:56 PM
It has been almost twenty years since I was cast upon this realm. From whence I came is the place in which all things had once lived, but it was made into a dwelling just for myself. It was in this place that I was nursed by the snakes into something quite brighter...

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RE: sum non qualis eram

by Tess - 6/14/11 5:34 PM
Will you write poetry for me?

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A PHYSICAL MARK

by Lucy S. - 4/06/09 9:16 AM
it surely will be a literal mark. i was appalled at some of the teachings saying it will be spiritual and of the mind and such. if there is anything spelled out loud and clear in bible it is that we are not to take the mark of the beast on our hands or on our...

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RE: A PHYSICAL MARK

by beaststamps - 6/14/11 5:16 PM
good for you, thinking! You've earned you're title, one I wouldn't share with everyone here on this chat.

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by Tess - 6/14/11 5:31 PM
I am fascinated with the symbolism of all these things represented by secret marks and numbers and symbols, and wish to learn more about them, which is how I came to be at this site in the first place...
However, I don't understand a couple things. Firstly, if...

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