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  2. What Does 666 Mean? What Is the Mark of the Beast? | Bible...

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    According to the last book in the Bible, 666 is the number, or name, of the wild beast with seven heads and ten horns that comes out of the sea. ( Revelation 13: 1, 17, 18 ) This beast is a symbol of the worldwide political system, which rules over “every tribe and people and tongue and nation.”

  3. What Does the Bible Say About Euthanasia? - JW.ORG

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    No, the Bible does not list suicide as an unforgivable sin. Even though taking one’s own life is a serious sin, b God fully understands factors such as mental illness, extreme stress, or even genetic traits that may lead to suicidal urges. (Psalm 103:13, 14) Through the Bible, he provides comfort to those in distress.

  4. What Do Numbers Mean in the Bible? Is Numerology Biblical? -...

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    These symbolic meanings of numbers in the Bible are different from numerology, which involves looking for an occult meaning in numbers, their combinations, and numerical totals. For example, Jewish Cabalists have analyzed the Hebrew Scriptures using a technique called gematria, which looks for a hidden code in the numerical equivalents of letters.

  5. What Does the Bible Say About Tattoos? | Bible Questions - JW.ORG

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    The following Bible verses can help you to reason on the matter: “Women should adorn themselves with . . . modesty.” (1 Timothy 2:9, New American Bible) That principle applies to both women and men. We should respect the feelings of others and not draw undue attention to ourselves.

  6. Take Your Stand for True Worship —Reject False Teachings | Bible...

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    You may even feel attached to some of these items. But God is the one who says how he should be worshipped, and the Bible teaches that he does not want us to use images. (Read Exodus 20:4, 5; Psalm 115:4-8; Isaiah 42:8; 1 John 5:21) So you can take a stand for true worship by destroying any items you own that are connected with false worship ...

  7. Take Your Stand for True Worship (Part 1) | Bible Study Guides

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    STUDY GUIDES Remain in God’s Love (Part 2) After you come to know the truth about God, what will help you to maintain your love for him and to draw closer to him?

  8. What Does the Bible Say About Blood Transfusions?

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    The Bible’s answer The Bible commands that we not ingest blood. So we should not accept whole blood or its primary components in any form, whether offered as food or as a transfusion.

  9. Devastating Floods—What Does the Bible Say? - JW.ORG

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    The Bible reveals that we are living in a period of time called “the last days.” (2 Timothy 3:1) Jesus prophesied that during our time, we would see “fearful sights,” or terrifying events. ( Luke 21:11 ) Climate change has contributed to terrifying weather events that are more unpredictable, more frequent, and more intense.

  10. The Book of Revelation—What Does It Mean? | Bible Questions -...

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    The Greek name of the Bible book of Revelation, A·po·kaʹly·psis (apocalypse), means “Uncovering” or “Disclosure.” This name indicates the meaning of Revelation —it uncovers matters that had been hidden and discloses events that would happen long af

  11. The Sun Stands Still | Bible Story - JW.ORG

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    LOOK at Joshua. He is saying: ‘Sun, stand still!’ And the sun does stand still. It stays right there in the middle of the sky for a whole day. Jehovah makes it happen! But let’s see why Joshua wants the sun to keep shining.