That number is also to be taken literally, as a careful consideration of the Bible shows.* (Revelation 20:3, 5-7) Hence, whether a number in Revelation is to be taken literally or symbolically depends on its background and setting.
Nambari hiyo inapaswa pia kuonwa kihalisi, kama vile uchunguzi wa Biblia kwa makini unavyoonyesha.* ( Ufunuo 20:3, 5-7 ) Kwa hiyo, ikiwa nambari fulani katika Ufunuo itachukuliwa kuwa halisi au ya mfano inategemea malezi na mpangilio wake.