The discussion about who is represented in Revelation as the seven heads and ten horns has been ongoing for centuries, even millennia, without a conclusive accepted answer.

^3. Then the angel carried me away in the Spirit into a wilderness. There I saw a woman sitting on a scarlet beast that was covered with blasphemous names and had seven heads and ten horns.

^4. The woman was dressed in purple and scarlet, and was glittering with gold, precious stones and pearls. She held a golden cup in her hand, filled with abominable things and the filth of her adulteries.

^5. The name written on her forehead was a mystery: BABYLON THE GREAT THE MOTHER OF PROSTITUTES AND OF THE ABOMINATIONS OF THE EARTH.

Revelation 17:3-5

There are many reasons for this lack of understanding, including the lack of wisdom, where we understand that wisdom comes from God; it has a spiritual element—thus, the lack of those who know God is the primary cause. Another reason is that the authority claiming responsibility for disseminating truth—Christianity—only speaks lies. It is quite ironic and will be discussed further.

According to Daniel, Rome is the empire ruling at this time—the period of iron and clay, albeit without complete control due to different ununited peoples (Daniel 2:43). Rome, the Empire of Iron, rules with an iron fist and, in continuation of the Greek Empire, rules with total disdain for God (Daniel 7:25). Rome built its empire on a religion called Christianity, using it as its docile indoctrination arm, claiming to serve God, but with subtle dexterity, does the complete opposite. Therefore, why would Rome expose itself as the Empire spoken of throughout Revelation, destined to be destroyed and never recover?

The Romans hate God

Why do I say Rome hates God, implying that the religion it built its empire on also hates God?

Why do you call me ‘Lord, Lord,’ and not do what I tell you?

Luke 6:46

It is evident for anyone who wants to see it.

Let’s take a simple doctrine of Christianity: We must be righteous.

I agree with this doctrine; however, the interpretation of Christianity is another matter altogether. To be righteous, one must obey God, and Samuel's famous rebuke of Saul, echoing through the annals of time, supports this.

But Samuel replied: “Does the LORD delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as in obeying the LORD? To obey is better than sacrifice, and to heed is better than the fat of rams.

1 Samuel 15:22

Obedience is equivalent to following God's instructions or words. Therefore, the words in God's laws are to be followed just as those out of Jesus’s mouth agree with the law (Matthew 19:3-12). Many would immediately disagree with this view. Still, I would argue that the law does not only involve sacrificing animals, which we no longer need to do (Ephesians 2:15), but it has many other rules to govern our lives.

Another argument against the dissenting voices would be the simple question: Should we sin? Inevitably, the answer is no, but if time was taken to think or a better knowledge of the scriptures was had, no answer would return. They would realise that answering no would contradict the position of Christianity.

Sin is breaking the law; therefore, the law is in effect if we should not sin. The same is true when Jesus spoke to the woman caught in adultery and commanded her to “sin no more” (John 8:1-11).

Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth also the law: for sin is the transgression of the law.

1 John 3:4

Thus, the Empire built using Christianity speaks lies and causes everyone to serve a different master. Christianity neither acknowledges nor teaches the law (Deuteronomy 31:9-13, Exodus 24:12, Deuteronomy 28:58).

^9. So Moses wrote down this law and gave it to the Levitical priests, who carried the ark of the covenant of the Lord, and to all the elders of Israel. ^10. Then Moses commanded them: “At the end of every seven years, in the year for canceling debts, during the Festival of Tabernacles, ^11. when all Israel comes to appear before the Lord your God at the place he will choose, you shall read this law before them in their hearing. ^12. Assemble the people—men, women and children, and the foreigners residing in your towns—so they can listen and learn to fear the Lord your God and follow carefully all the words of this law. ^13. Their children, who do not know this law, must hear it and learn to fear the Lord your God as long as you live in the land you are crossing the Jordan to possess.”

Deuteronomy 31:9-13

The Empire has hidden itself pretending to be a lamb (Revelation 13:11). Simultaneously, it devours and tramples the earth and its inhabitants.

“After that, in my vision at night I looked, and there before me was a fourth beast—terrifying and frightening and very powerful. It had large iron teeth; it crushed and devoured its victims and trampled underfoot whatever was left. It was different from all the former beasts, and it had ten horns.

Daniel 7:7

Thus, the empire uses “the religion” not to serve God but to build the empire—the opposite of what it states.

The Roman Empire today

The Group of Seven (G7) is an organisation of the world’s largest so-called “advanced” economies, which dominate global trade and the international financial system. It comprises the United States of America, Germany, Japan, France, Italy, the United Kingdom, and Canada.

The European Union (EU) is a supranational political and economic union of member states located in Europe except for some territories of these European nations (French Guiana, Canary Islands, etc.). It is ruled by three presidents: Commission, Council, and Parliament.

These two unions, the G7 and EU, have worked in tandem to subjugate the world to their will through various means: Military, Economy, Technology, Education, Finance and money, Subversion, and Religion.

These nations have plundered and built their Empire off the backs of the rest of the world. Their inhabitants, for the most part, walk lockstep with their actions because they willfully, in full knowledge, enjoy the prosperity gained from the subjugation and destruction of everyone else. Others walk in ignorance, but is that an excuse when the greatest teacher of all, God, is available to them? Yet they ignore his law.

^1.And the Lord answered and said unto me: 'You are rightly astonished regarding the departure of man, but you have not judged well regarding the evils which befall those who sin. ^2. And as regards what you have said, that the righteous are carried off and the impious are prospered, ^3. And as regards what you have said: "Man knows not Your judgment "—On this account hear, and I will speak to you, and hearken, and I will cause you to hear My words. ^5. Man would not rightly have understood My judgment, unless he had accepted the law, and I had instructed him in understanding. ^6. But now, because he transgressed wittingly, yea, just on this ground that he knows (about it), he shall be tormented.

^7. And as regards what you did say touching the righteous, that on account of them has this world come, so also again shall that, which is to come, come on their account. ^8. For this world is to them a strife and a labor with much trouble; and that accordingly which is to come, a crown with great glory.'

2 Baruch 15

The Empire funds its charities through its societal policies of donation, and the deceived majority feel they are helping, while the informed pretend and capitalise on tax reliefs. Some watch with knowing eyes, while others, with clouded ignorance, the infinite plundering of the Empire through its military arm, the political and economic interventionist non-governmental organisations (NGOs). Tax reliefs for donations are indeed government funding, but such is irony and the collusion of this empire to subjugate through NGOs, which are, in fact, GOs.

The people have selective blindness through their patriotism, with their identity defined by their birthplace. Their loyalties are not to God but to the Empire, the Beast of revelation, and they willingly take its mark and number 666. Antichrist, earthly pleasures and the love of money. There is no wickedness they will not do for the love of money.

They are Antichrists because they do not do the will of God and directly oppose his ways. They ignore all his words and redefine to their pleasure the doctrine they follow in the pretence of serving God while doing the opposite.

The “G7 & the European Union” is the beast of Revelation with seven heads and ten horns. The seven nations and ten leaders, including the three presidents of the EU, paint a clear picture—seven nations and ten leaders. Nevertheless, it is evident that the “West”, the dominant force for so long in the world, is the only empire that fits the scriptures.

The mark of the beast and the right hand are mentioned in the following passage from the Bible.

^16. And he causeth all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, to receive a mark in their right hand, or in their foreheads:
^17. And that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name.
^18. Here 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.

Revelation 13:10-18

This passage gives those with wisdom the ability to figure out the facets of the Mark of the Beast, while the next chapter outlines the consequences of having the mark.

^9. 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,
^10. 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:
^11. 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.

Revelation 14:9-11

Having God's undiluted wrath, His wrath in full force, poured out on you is motivation enough to ensure you know the mark and avoid it at all costs.

The central theme of the Bible

Knowledge of the Right Hand is essential in understanding The Mark of the Beast. To understand the Mark of the Beast, it is crucial to understand the central theme of the Bible—worship God by keeping his ways.

The one you serve by following their commands is the one you worship. There is no other way.

The meaning of Hand

The following verse shows that “hand” refers to action or the ability to do something. Your “right hand”, commonly the dominant hand, is used in all activities to perform tasks. The verse shows that the power of your hand is the ability to achieve something through your actions or capabilities.

It is in the power of my hand to do you hurt: but the God of your father spake unto me yesternight, saying, Take thou heed that thou speak not to Jacob either good or bad.

Genesis 31:29

One can act for oneself or have the capability to get that action done. This could be through external resources such as money, influence, subordinates, friends and family, technical capabilities, etc.

In addition, the following verses go further to show the consistent usage of the word hand:

Then the LORD said unto Moses, Now shalt thou see what I will do to Pharaoh: for with a strong hand shall he let them go, and with a strong hand shall he drive them out of his land.

Exodus 6:1

And thou say in thine heart, My power and the might of mine hand hath gotten me this wealth.

Deuteronomy 8:17

From these verses, we can conclude that the hand:

1. represents someone's power—the actions they can take or the results they can achieve through various means.

2. is the act of doing or being able to achieve something through the power you possess, whether through your physical strength or your capabilities through other means.

3. are the works done—the things you do, produce or yield. The actions themselves or how others receive and internalise the actions. (Psalms 77:10-12, Matthew 7:16)

Many more examples are littered throughout the scriptures, showing this understanding (2 Chronicles 26:13) and solidifying with absolute certainty its meaning.

The meaning of Right Hand

The Oxford Languages dictionary provides this definition for “right hand”:

• the most important position next to someone:

  "the place of honour at his host's right hand"

This definition parallels the usage of the right hand in the following verse describing Jesus as the right hand of power for God:

Jesus saith unto him, Thou hast said: nevertheless I say unto you, Hereafter shall ye see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of power, and coming in the clouds of heaven.

Matthew 26:64

This usage demonstrates that not only does the “right hand” constitute a position of honour, but it embodies the concept of the one who executes the instructions of their master. One who is given honour and power by their master—leader—ruler, or God and uses that power in their service.

The following verse carries an exciting side note from the analysis.

Thy right hand, O LORD, is become glorious in power: thy right hand, O LORD, hath dashed in pieces the enemy.

Exodus 15:6

Since Jesus is the right hand of God as is preceptually mentioned in Exodus, does that constitute that Jesus existed before he was born of Mary, as noted in Matthew thousands of years later?

The relationship of the Right Hand to the Beast (Empire)

Considering the understanding of “hand” and “right hand”, alongside the understanding that a beast in the scriptures is an empire, we can confidently deduce that to have a mark in your right hand infers that your actions are in service of that empire. Moreover, your actions align with that empire's doctrines or foundational principles.

Therefore, to have a mark in your right hand signifies your affiliation to that empire by the works you perform through your actions or capabilities.

In this context, the Beast refers to the empire that Satan governs in the last days. This is the empire of Iron, as shown in the Book of Daniel, which is the Roman empire. This empire, originating from Europe, is better classified today as the G7 (USA, Canada, UK, Germany, France, Italy, Japan) + European Union, which overarches its satellites (South Korea, Australia, New Zealand, Israel, Taiwan (operates under the banner of the West despite belonging to China), etc.). These are the nations settled by the Romans or affiliated wholeheartedly with the values of the West. Therefore, to have that mark in your “right hand” means you are performing the actions consistent with the doctrines of this empire.

Some of these doctrines include its views on marriage, how to conduct relationships including sexual interaction, debt-oriented economic systems (usurial), LGBTQIA+, the inversion of the family hierarchy, unclean foods eaten such as pork and crustaceans, stock market buy and sell exploitation and gouging of the pockets of the gullible or desperate, political-correctness, individualism, feminism, etc. These doctrines all go 180° to those of God, thereby despising the ways of God and hating Him.

The relationship of the Right Hand to the God

Despite being understood, the meaning of “right hand” is hard to implement. Without understanding the power of God and being willing to walk with him irrespective of what you lose in the world, you cannot accomplish what is necessary to be part of his empire.

To serve God, one must:

1. Know the instructions of God (Deuteronomy 11:18-19, Deuteronomy 6:6-8, Matthew 5—7)

2. Do the instructions of God (Exodus 13:9, Luke 9:61-62)

3. Ultimately and crucially, be led by the Spirit of God

The powers of the world build their empire in opposition to God, making it extremely difficult to follow the instructions of God. It becomes an either-or situation, as Jesus shows in Matthew 6:24-34; no one can serve two masters, nor can anyone serve God and the world. Consequently, if anyone loves the world, they are enemies of God—because the world hates God.

To be part of God’s people and empire, your “right hand” must serve God. Your actions and capabilities must be used to live God’s commands (Leviticus 18:5).

Final thoughts

The consequences for serving this world and not God are taken for granted by too many people, trusting in their money and the desires of their bodies—their flesh. Not adhering to the voice of God will leave you abandoned (Psalm 81:11-12) and on the pointy end of judgment.

God is the standard of “good” and the only standard we must live by.

And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? none is good, save one, that is, God.

Luke 18:19

Living by this standard is the only way to be on God's side, to embrace His seal instead of the mark of the beast. Those whom God guides will have God's philosophy and principles, and their actions will align with God's will.

A good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is evil: for of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaketh.

Luke 6:45

In the end, it becomes clear when Jesus declares that we must build our treasure in heaven first (Matthew 6:19-23)—by extending our right hand in the service of God before anything else in our lives.

To do what is required takes a total commitment to God and the courage to take the step where God will meet you—keep the commands. Jesus has overcome the world (John 16:33), and God’s full glory is now in the world (2 Esdras 7:38-42 RSVA | KJV); nothing can stop you besides yourself. The side you choose will ultimately decide which philosophy of life you embrace.

There is only one good, God; therefore, only the things of God are good, which can be further seen in James 1:17 and Psalms 16:2.

Your “right hand” declares who you worship.

Additionally, the masses are corralled like cattle into a state of utter confusion by the many actors, causing them to struggle to find the truth of God. The puppet masters spend every waking hour trying to create a hedonistic and monetised society, which wets their insatiable greed and causes many to abandon any knowledge of God.

^16. And he causeth all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, to receive a mark in their right hand, or in their foreheads:

^17. And that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name.

^18. Here 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.

Revelation 13:10-18

Infinite deceptions

There are many false teachers in the world spreading many lies and deceptions about the mark of the beast. These teachers originate from many sources, including religions, educational institutes, influencers, opportunists, etc. They all bark many idiotic and non-scriptural based messages, including:

1. COVID-19

2. Emperor Caesar Nero

3. The Sunday Sabbath

4. RFID chip implant

5. Biometric ID Card

6. Tattooed barcode

7. Genetically modified humans

8. A combination of letters and symbols that will be physically and permanently placed on your forehead or right hand

9. Facebook data collection

10. World payment system

11. Nationalism and following the world political system

12. One world religion

13. Cashless society

14. Plus, much more...

Many people flock to these deceptions for many reasons. These reasons include the exciting presentations, wild ideas, the spark of the incredible, divisive tactics and lack of knowledge of the scriptures.

People have been treated like merchandise (2 Peter 2:1-3). The instigators use greed-based tactics to keep the people blind while stealing their spiritual lives. Ultimately, the purpose is to distract both the perpetrators and victims from God by having them spend their time chasing fanciful incantations. Ultimately, they are exhausted, unfulfilled, deceived, discouraged, scared, confused, and submissive. Finally, they give in to the open arms of the world and abandon God.

Breaking down the Mark of the Beast

The simple truth is that to understand the mark of the beast, the core message in the scriptures must be discerned. The testimony of Jesus is to worship God (Revelation 19:10), which is the fundamental and prevailing doctrine.

Following this, addressing the passage of Revelation 13:10-18 directly, breaking it down into its parts so that it is easily digested and understood.

• What is worship?

• Who is the beast?

• Mark on the forehead

• Mark on the Right Hand

• Name of the beast

• Number of the beast

• Buying and selling

• The worldly mark

Our sole purpose on earth

We have been put on this earth for one purpose: to worship God by submitting to his authority and doing what he has said.

^13.  Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man.

^4. For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether it be good, or whether it be evil.

Ecclesiastes 12:13-14

Keep his commandments.

Revelation 19:10 highlights one of the critical roles that Jesus played on earth. That role was to demonstrate how to worship God. Paul explains and differentiates between the body (flesh) and the Spirit (Romans 8:8-9). This Spirit he refers to comes from God, which dwells in everyone; all life stems from God. You, the person, are the soul, an individual with a mind and free will who sits between those two poles. The Body and the Spirit.

Each one tugs at us, but we can choose whose call we welcome. To worship God in the Spirit, we must listen to His Spirit and follow its instructions. Conversely, to worship the world, follow the flesh and its carnal desires.

Sin & the Body

The sins of this earth have established themselves in the people's hearts. The man of sin sits in the temple of God as if he were God (2 Thessalonians 2:1-10). Sin is prevalent and is pushed with a relentless vengeance on us every day. Without the Spirit of God, which he has given to us, none of us could escape this onslaught.

The Temple

The body is the temple of God (1 Corinthians 3:16-17, 1 Corinthians 6:15-20). We should rejoice in the destruction of the physical sanctuary (Matthew 24:2, John 4:21-23) since that remnant of the need for men on earth to intercede with God for us has been removed.

Ezekiel 44:7 and Ezekiel 44:9 show the importance that God places on keeping our body undefiled, where being defiled falls under breaking his instructions.

The Testimony

Jesus fulfilled every instruction in the scriptures for him to accomplish (Luke 24:44); thus, every instruction written for us must be kept. This is the example of Jesus. Therefore, by keeping ourselves clean by doing the will of God, we indeed worship God in the Spirit.

Worship God

To listen to the Spirit is to listen to God and to follow his instructions. The Spirit, as did Jesus, testifies of God.

Jesus never prostrated himself and performed all sorts of antics in the name of worship. Jesus didn't dwell on "worship songs", which subtly redefine worship. Jesus also never defined "good" in his terms since there is only one good, God (Luke 18:19). We must do good, but according to God's definition of good.

^13. And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.^14. If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do it.^15.  If ye love me, keep my commandments.

John 14:13-15

For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous.

1 John 5:3

Conclusion

To worship God is to do God's will; thus, to worship anything is to do that thing's will. Worshipping Satan is to do his will, to honour yourself is to do your own will (if that's possible since our identity is defined as either for God or against Him), and to worship anyone is to do their will. If we do the will of this world, then we are indeed worshipping this world, and Satan is the prince of this world.

Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God.

James 4:4

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And after thee shall arise another kingdom inferior to thee, and another third kingdom of brass, which shall bear rule over all the earth.

Daniel 2:39

NIV

After you, another kingdom will arise, inferior to yours. Next, a third kingdom, one of bronze, will rule over the whole earth.

Daniel 2:39

Beast

This word kingdom is מַלכּוּ in the Aramaic language, meaning dominion, realm or reign. This range of definitions indicates that a kingdom is not fixed to a landmass but a physical or otherwise rulership.

In building the precept, the following reference describes the fourth beast as the fourth kingdom.

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Thus he said, The fourth beast shall be the fourth kingdom upon earth, which shall be diverse from all kingdoms, and shall devour the whole earth, and shall tread it down, and break it in pieces.

Daniel 7:23

NIV

He gave me this explanation: ‘The fourth beast is a fourth kingdom that will appear on earth. It will be different from all the other kingdoms and will devour the whole earth, trampling it down and crushing it.

Daniel 7:23

This correlation makes the connection between a beast and a kingdom. In addition, the fourth beast is said to devour the whole earth and tread it down. This beast, the kingdom of iron, definitively has dominion over the entire world.

Indeed, all the beasts came out of the nations. This fact can be seen in the usage of the word sea, which is the precept for a union of nations or peoples.

KJV NIV KJV

And four great beasts came up from the sea, diverse one from another.

Daniel 7:3

NIV

Four great beasts, each different from the others, came up out of the sea.

Daniel 7:3

More evidence...

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^19. And I saw the beast, and the kings of the earth, and their armies, gathered together to make war against him that sat on the horse, and against his army.

^20. And the beast was taken, and with him the false prophet that wrought miracles before him, with which he deceived them that had received the mark of the beast, and them that worshipped his image. These both were cast alive into a lake of fire burning with brimstone.

Revelation 19:19-20

NIV

^19. Then I saw the beast and the kings of the earth and their armies gathered together to wage war against the rider on the horse and his army.

^20. But the beast was captured, and with it the false prophet who had performed the signs on its behalf. With these signs he had deluded those who had received the mark of the beast and worshiped its image. The two of them were thrown alive into the fiery lake of burning sulfur.

Revelation 19:19-20

This passage further highlights that a beast is a dominion made up of the kings (leaders) of the earth and their armies.

In the earlier reference to the precept of the sea, again, we see that the beast is made up of a union of nations, the entire earth. All the world's nations are part of the beast referenced in the above passage and have all agreed to fight against the kingdom of God.

Conclusion

A beast is a kingdom, dominion or rulership. The beast that rose out of the sea is a dominion of the nations. It intends to fight against God, evident in sin's widespread acceptance and propagation. In addition, the relentless pursuit of progress, including artificial intelligence (AI), to fight Earth's final battle.

It appears nothing will deter the world from rebellion against God. Instead of serving God for the benefit of all, they trample down the world for the prosperity of a few. Then, they prepare for the inevitable war, believing they can create an army powerful beyond the power of God.

This knowledge is important because of the following passage, which speaks of the mark of the beast. It highlights that anyone without the name of the beast will not be able to buy or sell. Also, anyone found with the mark of the beast will not enter the kingdom of heaven but be punished for their choice (Revelation 14:9-11).

^16. And he causeth all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, to receive a mark in their right hand, or in their foreheads:

^17. And that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name.

^18. Here 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.

Revelation 13:10-18

To come in a NAME

A king sent his messenger to another kingdom to deliver a message to its inhabitants. The messenger gave the message as instructed, proclaiming he came in the king's name, but the news caused much distress amongst the natives; they killed the messenger. The reason was that the messenger claimed himself to be the king and thus deserved to die for blasphemy.

But was it blasphemy? Since the messenger proclaimed that he came in the king's name, shouldn't he speak as if he were in the king's position? He is speaking the king's words under the king's authorisation and authority. Thus to all effects, he is the king for this purpose.

For I have not spoken of myself; but the Father which sent me, he gave me a commandment, what I should say, and what I should speak.

John 12:49 KJV

I am come in my Father’s name, and ye receive me not: if another shall come in his own name, him ye will receive.

John 5:43 KJV

Jesus came in the name of the Father and spoke in that name. The words he says, he speaks not of himself—not from his own will or his making, but what the Father has told him to speak.

Transference

Having the name of someone transfers that person's identity onto you for the duration of time you operate under that name. You stand in the stead of that person as you represent their interest and operate under their will.

^8. Philip saith unto him, Lord, shew us the Father, and it sufficeth us.

^9. Jesus saith unto him, Have I been so long time with you, and yet hast thou not known me, Philip? he that hath seen me hath seen the Father; and how sayest thou then, Shew us the Father?

John 14:8-9 KJV

The name represents under whose power and doctrine you subscribe. To drive the point home further, this portrays whose instructions you follow and appoint as your master, leader or head. The doctrine of the trinity makes Jesus God, but I do not hold that doctrine. Jesus, conceived by the Holy Spirit, operates by his own words under the identity or name of God.

Examples of transference

And in his name shall the Gentiles trust.

Matthew 12:21 KJV

The Gentiles will come to trust in the name of Jesus. The meaning of this is summed up in the diagram below.

In another example, Manoah and his wife, Samson's parents, spoke to the stranger and enquired about his name (Judges 13:6, Judges 13:15-19). By asking this question, they were not asking for his label or how we use names today, but the authority he operated under—who sent him. The sender would be, in this instance, the master of this person and qualifies under who he operates.

The stranger did not answer the question at the time but answered in Revelation 19:12-13. His name at that time was a secret, but he revealed himself to be the son of God in Revelation.

The name of the beast

The understanding of a beast is a kingdom. The beast under the microscope from Revelation 13 is a rulership which has a doctrine opposite to God. Therefore, if one has the name of the beast, they operate under the authority of the beast.

Many people would claim that they operate under no authority. This claim is without foundation since people cannot operate without a philosophy outside of a greater being. Humans are not created with the capacity to control their destiny despite their best efforts to the contrary. It is either we operate under the instructions of God or another entity greater than us. The entity in question is the beast.

The world operates under the philosophy of the beast, seen through their many beliefs. LGBTQIA+, capitalism, injustice, discrimination, imperialism, medical malpractice (profiting from sickness), promiscuity, hedonism, hook-up culture, destruction of marriage, usury, legalised stealing, homelessness, the proliferation of inequality, turning incarceration into a business, etc. One consistency between these practices is that they all oppose the instructions of God. This fact makes it evident that they operate under the leadership of a higher entity opposing God.

Going along with the systems in this world and willfully or apathetically standing in opposition to God ascribes the name to you.

If you do not take the name of God, you have the name of the beast.

Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall do and teach them, the same shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven.

Matthew 5:19 KJV

Conclusion

The name carries a lot of weight and shows that whose philosophy or instructions you live your life determines who you serve.

When you serve the world by doing the things of the world, in contrast to following God's instructions, you have the name of the world. The rulership or beast which runs this world dictates what the world does, and therefore you serve the beast.

If you operate under the teachings of the Son and consequently the Father—not man or religion, then you have their name and will be included in the kingdom of God.

The beast is the world

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^9. 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,

^10. 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:

^11. 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.

Revelation 14:9-11 KJV

God has said that anyone with this mark will endure his undiluted wrath. Those who believe in God take the warning seriously. For those who do not believe in God, God's words are true despite your belief. Therefore, I encourage you to serve God with all your being till death.

If you are looking for the standard propaganda spouted on YouTube, TV or the numerous blog posts about DNA modifications, credit cards, vaccines, COVID-19, Sunday worship, microchips and the numerous other speculations, this is not the post for you. A proper dissection and reliance on scripture and how it relates to the world is the only thing you will find here.

666 — The number of the Beast foundation

The following passage is the catalyst for the number that has sparked many conversations about its meaning worldwide. This is driven by the consequence of the wrath of God for anyone having the mark, name or number of the beast (Revelation 14:9-11).

^15. And he had power to give life unto the image of the beast, that the image of the beast should both speak, and cause that as many as would not worship the image of the beast should be killed.

^16. And he causeth all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, to receive a mark in their right hand, or in their foreheads:

^17. And that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name.

^18. Here 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.

Revelation 13:15-18 KJV

A link must be established with another scriptural passage to advance the understanding of this number further. (See understanding the scriptures for learning how it is written and why this relationship can be made. Simply the Bible is a self-referencing dictionary and self-validating, quickly eliminating false writings).

^13. And king Solomon gave unto the queen of Sheba all her desire, whatsoever she asked, beside that which Solomon gave her of his royal bounty. So she turned and went to her own country, she and her servants.

^14. Now the weight of gold that came to Solomon in one year was six hundred threescore and six talents of gold,

^15. Beside that he had of the merchantmen, and of the traffick of the spice merchants, and of all the kings of Arabia, and of the governors of the country.

1 Kings 10:13-15 KJV

Establishing this relationship is the primary key to understanding the number of the beast. But how do Solomon and the queen of Sheba fit into this equation? Most people's perception of these two characters is one is a righteous king of Israel and the other a gentile. Israel is good, and Gentiles are bad. This perception is not legitimate when reading the word of God. It is a perception pushed by Christianity and underpins most of their understandings and doctrines.

The following sections will allocate time to understand Solomon and the Queen of Sheba.

Who is Solomon?

Solomon is the son of King David and Bathsheba, who inherited the crown despite not being the firstborn or eldest son at the time of ascension. He established his rulership of Israel through the wisdom God gave him because of his desire to be a good king. He followed for many years the instructions of his father, David, to serve God in everything he did (1 Kings 2:1-4). However, through creeping compromise and the sins of kings^[1], he fell away from God in the later years of his life.

^4. For it came to pass, when Solomon was old, that his wives turned away his heart after other gods: and his heart was not perfect with the LORD his God, as was the heart of David his father.

^5. For Solomon went after Ashtoreth the goddess of the Zidonians, and after Milcom the abomination of the Ammonites.

^6. And Solomon did evil in the sight of the LORD, and went not fully after the LORD, as did David his father.

^7. Then did Solomon build an high place for Chemosh, the abomination of Moab, in the hill that is before Jerusalem, and for Molech, the abomination of the children of Ammon.

^8. And likewise did he for all his strange wives, which burnt incense and sacrificed unto their gods.

1 Kings 11:4-8 KJV

Solomon broke many of God's instructions for both kings and laymen and, like so many, did not endure till the end (Matthew 24:13). He fell as a direct consequence of breaking God's command not to marry women who do not serve him (Deuteronomy 7:3-4, 2 Corinthians 6:14) and not to have too many wives (Deuteronomy 17:17).

Solomon's sins

While the following list is not intended to be comprehensive, it highlights the many unrepentant sins accumulated by Solomon till his death.

1. He married women who did not serve God (Deuteronomy 7:3). It is irrelevant even if he did it to establish a political union and economic ties. The instructions of the Most High should always prevail. Financial concerns are not valid reasons to break the commands (Hosea 2:4-7).

2. He multiplied wives to himself, marrying too many women (1 Kings 7:8, 1 Kings 11:1-3). How can a single man care for and satisfy all these women?

3. He multiplied horses—military power (1 Kings 5:13-14) to subjugate the people in any way, directly against God's instructions (Deuteronomy 17:16).

4. He introduces taxes and burdens upon the people where (1 Kings 12:4, 2 Chronicles 10:4) God has said the people should not return to Egypt, the house of bondage—slavery (Exodus 20:1-3, Matthew 17:24-27). This warning was told to the people by God in 1 Samuel 8:10-19, but the people ignored this in their desire to have a man-king.

5. Add attempted murder to the list after God gave Jeroboam 10 tribes of Israel to rule over because of Solomon's sins (1 Kings 11:40). This division was done after Solomon's for the sake of David during the reign of Rehoboam (1 Kings 12:1-24).

6. Solomon built places of rulership (high places) for his wives where they ruled over the people and practised the customs of their respective gentile nations (The priesthood is the highest place on earth where they stand in place of God doing the instructions of God. Placing his wives in temples—high places went against the commandment of God to not let strangers rule over them (Deuteronomy 17:15)).

Queen of Sheba

The queen of the south visited Solomon after the fame of Solomon and Israel spread around the world. She did not believe the glory God gave to Israel as an example to show the world who God is. He made Israel the head, not the tail, as long as they continued serving him. He demonstrated that he rules both heaven and earth, and nothing can change that.

She was not disappointed because even the rumours did not equal what she saw with her eyes. Israel was the world's light and glorified God, drawing nations worldwide to him. Just as the queen of Sheba came from far away, so did many to learn of God.

And many nations shall come, and say, Come, and let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, and to the house of the God of Jacob; and he will teach us of his ways, and we will walk in his paths: for the law shall go forth of Zion, and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem.

Micah 4:2 KJV

Solomon gave her anything she desired, and in return, six hundred and sixty-six talents of gold flowed in from her lands yearly.

Testimony of the queen of the south

Solomon did not stay true to God till the end. At the same time, the queen of Sheba's example will testify against those who do not endure till the end.

The queen of the south shall rise up in the judgment with this generation, and shall condemn it: for she came from the uttermost parts of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and, behold, a greater than Solomon is here.

Matthew 12:42 KJV

She came to know God and served God. Yet the one who taught her fell into sin and served the gods of his wives. So many people will fall away, but the example of the queen of Sheba is one we must all hold on to.

As for me, I have seen great and manifold good things which God hath prepared for all the righteous, and great are the promises of God, but the more part receive them not; yea hardly through much toil doth one and another enter into these places.

The Apocalypse of Paul 20

The number of a man

So far, the precept points to Solomon being the man referenced in Revelation 13. But how does Solomon fit this man, especially since he was a king of Israel? Indeed, he was also the king who made Israel very rich (1 Chronicles 29:2, 1 Kings 10:27).

And the king made silver and gold at Jerusalem as plenteous as stones, and cedar trees made he as the sycomore trees that are in the vale for abundance.

2 Chronicles 1:15 KJV

Silver and gold is the cornerstone of 666. This is the relationship between Solomon and the beast.

Silver and gold are forms of money. Some people would say the only legitimate forms of money. Money ties firmly into buying and selling, as also conveyed in Revelation 13. The system co-opted (and possibly refined) by Solomon is that nothing stops the flow of money. To the extreme, the world could be burning down with fires, hedonism, GMO foods, and wars, but nothing must stop trade, business, professions and money flow.

For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.

1 Timothy 6:10 KJV

This system spans and underpins every nation on earth despite their political or religious differences. Speaking one language amongst all nations—the love of money. Capitalism plays a fundamental role in driving this philosophy which compounds the evils in the world to fill its never-satisfied mouth.

an economic and political system in which a country's trade and industry are controlled by private owners for profit.

Capitalism - Oxford Languages

Both the economic and political systems are intertwined for the sole purpose of profit.

666 Symbolism

Look at their hands. These two signs are some of many representing their declaration of allegiance to the beast. The first symbol is one of the most used symbols worldwide and is often portrayed as the okay symbol. This is not the correct meaning but rather a symbol designating their affiliation to the kingdom which runs the world.

The symbol of 3 sixes and the structure of a triangle with each angle at 60° where each side leans on the other without breaking. The triangle is the strongest structure and represents the support they give to each other. However, this affiliation comes at the cost of those who do not join and a relentless assault on God.

And if one prevail against him, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken.

Ecclesiastes 4:12 KJV

Jesus spoke the words of the Father and said he was the light of the world. This image circling the sun depicts this kingdom of avarice symbolised by Solomon as having dominance over God.

There are many signs between the many people in this alliance. On one hand, it is good to know what they are, but on the other, when you know, you realise just how many people oppose God. If you serve God, then they are also in opposition to you. Seeing the magnitude of this kingdom on earth tests anyone's trust in God, and many will fall away if they do not have the correct foundation (Luke 6:47-49).

When ye therefore shall see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet, stand in the holy place, (whoso readeth, let him understand:)

Matthew 24:15 KJV

Nobody can withstand that kingdom that underpins the world without standing in the holy place. Even those who claim to serve God also serve this system, and the hypocrisy is evident. Yet they hold to the delusion they can serve both.

Cares of the world

And take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and so that day come upon you unawares.

Luke 21:34 KJV

Putting too much stock into the things of the world plays a huge role in the number of the beast. Money and acquisitions go hand-in-hand since money is useless unless it has the power to acquire. The world is obsessed with material possessions and therefore is sunken into the tentacles of the number of the beast. Capitalism, as mentioned before, is the primary driver or even a system created to push this economic philosophy.

Jesus was indeed wiser than Solomon and did not fall into the same trap that he did. He did not depart from the instructions of his Father, as did Solomon. He lived a life dedicated to God and not to the things of this world (Mark 4:15+19) nor to Mammon (Matthew 6:24).

And that which fell among thorns are they, which, when they have heard, go forth, and are choked with cares and riches and pleasures of this life, and bring no fruit to perfection.

Luke 8:14 KJV

Conclusion

The connection between the number of the beast and Solomon is the number of talents of gold he requested of the queen of Sheba every year. This connection is the foundation of the basis for 666, and while ultimately satanic, it manifests itself in this alliance to empower themselves, fight against God and establish their kingdom on earth.

The people are mentally enslaved through constant programming via the education system, television, and all media from birth. We are conditioned to live under a worldwide regime which aims to build their kingdom on earth in direct opposition to God.

However, the final analysis for our purpose on earth is to serve God. Yet, those in high places wish to command their own destiny outside of the righteousness of God.

Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man.

Ecclesiastes 12:13 KJV

The kingdom that will stand at the end is only one, not the beast.

^34. Thou sawest till that a stone was cut out without hands, which smote the image upon his feet that were of iron and clay, and brake them to pieces.

^35. Then was the iron, the clay, the brass, the silver, and the gold, broken to pieces together, and became like the chaff of the summer threshingfloors; and the wind carried them away, that no place was found for them: and the stone that smote the image became a great mountain, and filled the whole earth.

Daniel 2:34-35 KJV

References

^1. The sins of kings - When ruling, one must act as a ruler. To act as a ruler, one must believe they are to lead. This means that one must internalise the leadership role and be that leader. Consequently, when one's rule is threatened, the response is to eliminate the threat, just as Saul tried to kill David and Solomon tried to kill Jeroboam. Losing sight of who they served—God, is their downfall, becoming consumed with arrogance.

And he causeth all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, to receive a mark in their right hand, or in their foreheads

Revelation 13:16 Tweet

The mark of the beast is a controversial topic with many creative ideas on what it could be. Most of my encounters on search engines and social media to explore what the world thinks on this topic have yet to make the grade. To understand the mark of the beast and all it entails, it is crucial to break down all the facets of the passage and then put all the understanding together. Here, "receiving a mark in their foreheads" is simplified, allowing anyone to understand the meaning, even if they cannot understand all the passages.

Understanding: In their foreheads

The part of the face above the eyebrows. (noun)

forehead Tweet

The forehead, on one level, is literal or leans in that direction. Still, as time has passed with the change in culture and language, it has become harder to understand the meaning of words written many centuries ago. Still, looking at the word forehead would imply that it has something to do with the head, mind, thoughts or understanding, but is this what the Bible has in mind?

Moses read the laws of God to the Israelites in Deuteronomy, and he commanded that they should keep or lay up the words in their hearts and minds (frontlets between their eyes). To both live by the instructions and teach them to the next generations.

^18. Therefore shall ye lay up these my words in your heart and in your soul, and bind them for a sign upon your hand, that they may be as frontlets between your eyes.

^19. And ye shall teach them your children, speaking of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, when thou liest down, and when thou risest up.

Deuteronomy 11:18-19 Tweet

^6. And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart:

^7. And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up.

^8. And thou shalt bind them for a sign upon thine hand, and they shall be as frontlets between thine eyes.

Deuteronomy 6:6-8 Tweet

Definitions

The STRONGS reference for the word "that they may be as frontlets" is H2903, a Hebrew feminine noun, טּוֹפָפָה transliterated as ṭôwphâphâh and pronounced to-faw-faw', with the meaning:

towphaphah (to-faw-faw') n-f.
1. a fillet for the forehead
[from an unusued root meaning to go around or bind]
KJV: frontlet.

The etymology of fillet (noun) shows the definition of this word closer to when it was written in the scriptures.

Early 14c., "little headband," from Old French filet "thread, filament; strip, ligament" (12c.), diminutive of fil "thread" (see file (v.1)). Sense of "cut of meat or fish" is from late 14c., apparently so called because it was prepared by being tied up with a string.

The use of frontlets matches the use of the forehead today, a strip or cut between the eyes on someone's head.

Breakdown: in their foreheads

Luke's account of Jesus shows that the heart refers to the mind when used in specific contexts. The body, soul & spirit shows the body as flesh, the soul as the individual in question and the spirit as inhabiting everything from God.

The individual is defined by the principles he subscribes to, which guide their life. The body is a host for each person while they live on earth. The things we speak are the things we hold in our heart or mind; the things we hold dear—our passion, i.e. job, pastimes, kids, money, house, assets, business, sex, hedonism, etc.

A good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is evil: for of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaketh.

Luke 6:45 Tweet

Heart — Mind

Bind the instructions in the forehead. Learn them, keep them close to your heart and teach the next generations.

And he said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God: but if thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments.

Matthew 19:17 Tweet

Good things are those things of God, as he is the definition of good. Jesus clarified that we are to bind things that are good in our hearts, live by them, and teach them to our children. The world tends to redefine the words when it is not accommodating and has done that to "good", but Jesus made it clear that there is no other who is good besides God.

And it shall be for a sign unto thee upon thine hand, and for a memorial between thine eyes, that the LORD’s law may be in thy mouth: for with a strong hand hath the LORD brought thee out of Egypt.

Exodus 13:9 Tweet

This is the covenant that I will make with them after those days, saith the Lord, I will put my laws into their hearts, and in their minds will I write them;

Hebrews 10:16 Tweet

Conclusion

The forehead is our mind which defines us as individuals. The things we mentally ingest and speak with our mouths are who we are. Our forehead is equivalent to our soul, us as individuals and whatever you think, that is what we say and do.

We are commanded to teach the next generation, and what else will we teach besides what you know and do? Consequently, our minds—our foreheads define us and determine whose side, by the instructions we follow, we are on.

What defines a servant of God is he puts God first before everything. That person has given his life to God in words and thoughts and actions resulting from those thoughts. Everything he does is centred around delivering the commands of the Father and his Son, Jesus.

^16. And he causeth all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, to receive a mark in their right hand, or in their foreheads: ^17. And that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name. ^18. Here 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.

Revelation 13:16-18

Popular "Buy or Sell" viewpoints

Buying or selling is likened to many mechanisms enabling purchasing of goods or services. Indeed, you can see why this would be the case since the words "buy or sell" imply something to do with money or transactions. Because of this, many ideas have surfaced throughout the years with this theme in mind.

• Credit card usage

• Barcode tagging

• Microchip implants

• etc

These ideas all share the common goal of controlling someone's money spending. While there is no denying that different ways of enabling access to financial resources are being developed, it does not justify these mechanisms being attributed as the mark of the beast since there is no evidence, only speculation. The phrase "buy or sell" originates in the Bible; therefore, the Bible must be central in justifying its statements.

The correct understanding of "Buy or Sell"

To buy or sell is not simply about controlling whether or how someone can spend their money, but the ability to acquire that money or income in the first place. Furthermore, it encapsulates the consumption of the mind and thoughts of an individual to centralise gain or acquisition as their primary focus and value in life.

This way of controlling someone's ability to generate income is the central theme in the Bible's meaning when using the term "buy or sell". To establish this point, several facets must be taken into consideration:

1. The original meaning of the word or phrase in Hebrew, Aramaic or Greek.

2. The etymology or, to say, the usage and meaning of the word at the time of writing.

3. Most importantly, the word's usage in the scriptures to leverage its intent and internal self-referencing dictionary.

Each of these points will be detailed to establish the matter, but for those who find evidence tedious, please feel free to skip to the conclusion and look over the evidence in small doses.

The original meanings of the words

The first point of call is to explore the meaning of the words from the Hebrew, Aramaic or Greek perspective. The two words under the microscope from Revelation 13:17 are Buy and Sell, and the breakdown follows.

Buy

The STRONGS reference for the word buy is G57, a Greek verb, ἀγοράζω transliterated as agorázō and pronounced ag-or-ad'-zo, with the meaning:

agorazo (ag-or-ad'-zo) v.
1. (properly) to go to market
2. (by implication) to purchase
3. (specially) to redeem
[from G58]

KJV: buy, redeem Root(s): G58 The STRONGS reference to the root G58, the markets, a Greek noun, ἀγορά transliterated as agorá and pronounced ag-or-ah', with the meaning:

agora (ag-or-ah') n.
1. (properly) the town-square (as a place of public resort)
2. (by implication) a market or thoroughfare
[from ageiro, "to gather" (probably akin to G1453)]

KJV: market(-place), street See also: G1453

The STRONGS reference to the root G1453, arise, he/she arose, to raise up, a Greek verb, ἐγείρω transliterated as egeírō and pronounced eg-i'-ro, with the meaning:

egeiro (eg-ei'-ro) v.
1. to waken
2. (literally) rouse from sleep, from sitting or lying, from disease, from death
3. (figuratively) rouse from obscurity, inactivity, ruins, nonexistence
{transitively or intransitively}
[probably akin to the base of G58 (through the idea of collecting one's faculties)]
KJV: awake, lift (up), raise (again, up), rear up, (a-)rise (again, up), stand, take up

  See also: G58 To buy could be viewed in the light of going to the market or town square to purchase or redeem. To rise, stand or take up to purchase or shop at the markets or town square. Overall, it means the same as how it's used today.

Sell

The STRONGS reference for the word sell is G4453, a Greek verb, πωλέω transliterated as pōléō and pronounced po-leh'-o, with the meaning:

poleo (po-leh'-o) v.
1. to barter (as a pedlar), i.e. to sell
[probably ultimately from pelomai "to be busy, to trade"]

  KJV: sell, whatever is sold To sell is to barter or provide goods or services in exchange for something else. This meaning is the same as the usage today.

Examining the Etymology

Keeping the words Buy or Sell as a unit instead of breaking them apart forms the meaning of business or trade. Trade is more commonly used to indicate business or commerce but is also frequently used to represent occupation. Thus, this line of examination shows that business and occupation are synonyms. In addition, the primary form of occupation is business, trading goods or services, which is at the heart of all transactions. For example, one can manage their farm but eventually use the farm produce to barter or trade for other required goods.

In addition, the King James Version of the Bible, the source for most of the biblical references in this post, was completed in 1540 and published for general availability in 1611. These dates are essential to gauge the correct meaning of the word by what it meant when the writing was translated.

Trade

To trade is defined as "the action of buying and selling goods and services (n.)" or "buy and sell goods and services | exchange (something) for something else, typically as a commercial transaction (v.)". The etymology reveals the origins of the word trade meant:

• Course, meaning the route of direction followed by something/someone

• Way of life

• Habitual practice of an occupation

• Skilled handicraft

• Sense of "one's habitual business" developed from the notion of "way, course, manner of life."

The etymology of trade is examined using several sources to establish its meaning when the KJV Bible was authored.

Google

late Middle English (as a noun): from Middle Low German, literally ‘track’, of West Germanic origin; related to tread. Early senses included ‘course, way of life’, which gave rise in the 16th century to ‘habitual practice of an occupation’, ‘skilled handicraft’. The current verb senses date from the late 16th century. Reference.

EtymOnline

trade (n.) late 14c., "path, track, course of action," introduced by the Hanse merchants, from Middle Dutch or Middle Low German trade "track, course" (probably originally of a ship), cognate with Old English tredan (see tread (v.)). Sense of "one's habitual business" (1540s) developed from the notion of "way, course, manner of life" (mid-15c.); sense of "buying and selling, exchange of commodities" is from 1550s. Meaning "act of trading" is from 1829. Trade-name is from 1821; trade-route is from 1873; trade-war is from 1899. Trade union is attested from 1831. Trade wind (1640s) has nothing to do with commerce, but preserves the obsolete sense of "in a habitual or regular course." trade (v.) 1540s, "to tread a path," from trade (n.). Meaning "to occupy oneself (in something)" is recorded from c. 1600. Meaning "to barter" is by 1793. The U.S. sports team sense of "to exchange one player for another" is attested from 1899. Related: Traded; trading. To trade down is attested from 1942; trade up from 1959. Trade places "exchange situations" is from 1917. Trading post is recorded from 1796. Trading stamp, given by merchants and exchangeable for goods, is from 1897. Reference.

Scriptural Usage

Ultimately, no justification for anything scriptural can stand on its own unless scriptural evidence is provided. This understanding is both logical and critical since using an adulterated secular source will undoubtedly lead to the wrong conclusions. The following passages provide deep insight into how the scriptures use the term "buy or sell".

And the man that does any work on it shall die: whoever desecrates that day, whoever lies with (his) wife, or whoever says he will do something on it, that he will set out on a journey thereon in regard to any buying or selling: and whoever draws water thereon which he had not prepared for himself on the sixth day, and whoever takes up any burden to carry it out of his tent or out of his house shall die.

Jubilees 50:8

^12.  And Jesus went into the temple of God, and cast out all them that sold and bought in the temple, and overthrew the tables of the moneychangers, and the seats of them that sold doves, ^13. And said unto them, It is written, My house shall be called the house of prayer; but ye have made it a den of thieves.

Matthew 21:12-13

To buy or sell is equated to trading for business or making a profit. This is the act that the commandments constitute as work, and the above passages highlight as "buying and selling" or "sold and bought". Further pieces of evidence to this effect can be found in these passages: 1 Maccabees 12:36, Luke 19:45, Luke 17:28, Mark 11:15, and 1 Maccabees 13:49. It is pretty clear what the usage of the phrase "buy or sell" means, but to cement this understanding, James lends his pen to the matter.

^13. Go to now, ye that say, To day or to morrow we will go into such a city, and continue there a year, and buy and sell, and get gain: ^14. Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away.

James 4:13-14

James focuses on the obsession with profit and money in a life that passes very quickly; what then does that gain and the vanity it indulges bring in the end? In his focus, he clarifies the phrase's meaning and leaves no doubt about the common understanding throughout the scriptures. "Buy and/or sell" centres around trade or occupation.

The impact on the entire world

Daniels tells us about the fourth kingdom of iron (Daniel 2:36-45), which treads down the whole earth. This kingdom of iron comes after gold (Babylonian), silver (Persian), and bronze (Greek). Rome is the kingdom of iron, and the entire world still lives in the era of Rome, seen through the Latin language derivatives, the gregorian calendar, the papacy, and many more indicators.

Thus he said, The fourth beast shall be the fourth kingdom upon earth, which shall be diverse from all kingdoms, and shall devour the whole earth, and shall tread it down, and break it in pieces.

Daniel 7:23

We live in the stage of the world moving along a linear timeline that the Bible describes as iron mixed with clay. Mixing iron and clay is where the iron will not cleave or solidify since the clay prevents it. The meaning is, unlike the kingdoms before (Babylonians, Persians, Grecians and Romans), which had a centralised rule, a hegemony or a one-world order, this final stage of the world will not be ruled as such. Despite the non-singular head, the era will see more destruction that all those that came before.

Breaking down Tread

The STRONGS reference for the phrase "and shall tread it down" is H1759 an Aramaic verb, דּוּשׁ transliterated as dûwsh and pronounced doosh, with the meaning:

duwsh (doosh) v.
1. to trample
[(Aramaic) corresponding to H1758]
KJV: tread down. 
Root(s): H1758

Exploring the root of H1758 will deepen our understanding of H1759. The STRONGS reference for the root H1758, a Hebrew verb stem, דּוּשׁ דּוֹשׁ דִּישׁ transliterated as dûwsh and pronounced doosh, with the meaning:

duwsh (doosh) (or dowsh {dosh} or diysh {deesh};) v.
1. to trample or thresh
[a primitive root]

KJV: break, tear, thresh, tread out (down), at grass (Jeremiah 50:11 See also: H1877)

Because ye were glad, because ye rejoiced, O ye destroyers of mine heritage, because ye are grown fat as the heifer at grass, and bellow as bulls;

Jeremiah 50:11

The phrase "at grass" uses two STRONGS references, H1758 & H1877. STRONGS H1758 is defined above. STRONGS H1877 is a Hebrew masculine noun, דֶּשֶׁא transliterated as desheʼ and pronounced deh'-sheh, with the meaning:

deshe' (deh'-sheh) n-m.
1. a sprout
2. by analogy, grass
[from H1876]

KJV: (tender) grass, green, (tender)herb. Root(s): H1876 The reference to the root H1876 can be found in Genesis 1:11 & Joel 2:22, meaning to "bring forth" or "to spring". A Hebrew verb stem, דָּשָׁא, transliteration as dâshâʼ and pronounced as daw-shaw', with the meaning:

dasha (daw-shaw') v.
1. to sprout
[a primitive root]

  KJV: bring forth, spring.

Understanding Tread

Treading by the definition of the original word is the same as trampling down. To thresh, beat down as done with wheat on the threshing floor. The cows flatten the grazing fields, removing all the grass, metaphorically trampling it down by removing everything. Treading is often thought of in the context of war and destruction, but a more appropriate view is to examine the catalyst for wars. Wars are fought for the retention or gain of territory. Gaining or retaining territory is profit; thus, the more destructive element is the motivation behind fighting the war, which is gain. Consequently, this motivation treads/tramples down the earth because it fuels all evil actions towards the end for gain, disregarding negative consequences as income trumps all.

Conclusion

As a nail sticketh fast between the joinings of the stones; so doth sin stick close between buying and selling.

Ecclesiasticus 27:2

Trade—commerce, the fundamental act for bartering goods and services, is at the heart of what "buy or sell" means. The love of money or the equivalent drives evil within this world.

For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.

1 Timothy 6:10

Every measure is based on profit and loss or money generation. The fundamental of economics worldwide, including those of nations, is gross domestic product (GDP), which measures the size and health of a country's economy over time. There are advertisements everywhere; there is always a deal on offer, and there is always a new product, device, app, fashion or lingo that somehow is monetised. This obsession with money is the main thought that occupies the minds of the masses, and with this driver, the world is trampled and trodden down. Every reward is money, and every action is driven by greed and only considers the compensation received, not the consequences. Fulfilment only comes from seeking out the source—God, but the world has decided that satisfaction comes from money and material possessions. This goal is taught from birth and embedded within every fibre of children of this world. The system parading around the world distracts, devours, coerces, forces, and steals your time and energy to prevent you from seeking God.

^24. The wisdom of a learned man cometh by opportunity of leisure: and he that hath little business shall become wise. ^25. How can he get wisdom that holdeth the plough, and that glorieth in the goad, that driveth oxen, and is occupied in their labours, and whose talk is of bullocks? ^26. He giveth his mind to make furrows; and is diligent to give the kine fodder. ^27. So every carpenter and workmaster, that laboureth night and day: and they that cut and grave seals, and are diligent to make great variety, and give themselves to counterfeit imagery, and watch to finish a work: ^28. The smith also sitting by the anvil, and considering the iron work, the vapour of the fire wasteth his flesh, and he fighteth with the heat of the furnace: the noise of the hammer and the anvil is ever in his ears, and his eyes look still upon the pattern of the thing that he maketh; he setteth his mind to finish his work, and watcheth to polish it perfectly: ^29. So doth the potter sitting at his work, and turning the wheel about with his feet, who is alway carefully set at his work, and maketh all his work by number; ^30. He fashioneth the clay with his arm, and boweth down his strength before his feet; he applieth himself to lead it over; and he is diligent to make clean the furnace: ^31. All these trust to their hands: and every one is wise in his work. ^32. Without these cannot a city be inhabited: and they shall not dwell where they will, nor go up and down: ^33. They shall not be sought for in publick counsel, nor sit high in the congregation: they shall not sit on the judges’ seat, nor understand the sentence of judgment: they cannot declare justice and judgment; and they shall not be found where parables are spoken. ^34. But they will maintain the state of the world, and all their desire is in the work of their craft.

Ecclesiasticus 38:24-34

Although a city cannot function without its labourers, no one obtains wisdom if they spend all their time and thoughts on their labour. The only way to find God is to seek him as we do when working. There must be time dedicated to him, equivalent and in abundance to that which is dedicated to trade, jobs, professions and careers.

^1. My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee; ^2. So that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom, and apply thine heart to understanding; ^3. Yea, if thou criest after knowledge, and liftest up thy voice for understanding; ^4. If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as for hid treasures; ^5. Then shalt thou understand the fear of the LORD, and find the knowledge of God. ^6. For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding. ^7. He layeth up sound wisdom for the righteous: he is a buckler to them that walk uprightly. ^8. He keepeth the paths of judgment, and preserveth the way of his saints. ^9. Then shalt thou understand righteousness, and judgment, and equity; yea, every good path.

Proverbs 2:1-9

The earth is trodden down, not because of war or famine, but because of "buying and selling"—trade and the greed for gain intertwined with this activity. There seem to be soft and caring words everywhere to help the poor and the disaffected, to improve your health or to reduce your weight, and countless other schemes, but they are laced to create industries for profit. By not choosing this kingdom on earth and its practices, Revelation reveals that you will not be able to "buy or sell". The world hates God, whose reward system is money or gain for its servant. If you do not serve the world, they will forcefully remove access to gain from you to coerce you back into their clutches. Without the ability to buy or sell—trade as per the definition of the word as of the 16th century, those who do not choose the mark of the beast will struggle to plot the course of their life and live in any semblance of success in this world. The entire kingdom will be against them. This is what God is showing in the scriptures, that you will suffer in this life but will be rewarded in the next (John 16:33). They have turned the world into a den of thieves whose only obsession is to buy and sell at all costs using fraudulent means (Amos 8:4-7), and those who choose not to be part of their kingdom will be treated as fodder to be abused, exploited, cheated, persecuted and even killed.