Numbers in scripture

Numbers in scripture Many times when reading the Bible, we tend to just read over a certain Scripture containing numbers and dates without the full understanding. Numbers are used in Scripture with Spiritual significance. They are very important to our studies in identification, time frame, and will give us a deeper understanding into the teachings of Christ, such as in His parables. Here is a brief study on numbers that will help in there translations. For the deeper study refer to appendix #10 in the King James Companion Bible By: Dr. Bullinger (The Spiritual Significance of Numbers). (One) Denotes Unity and Commencement. The first occurrences of words or utterances denote their essential significance, in interpretation. Words that occur only once, in the originals, are emphatic and important. Such as First Day Light, in Genesis. And God said, Let there be light: and there was light. (Genesis 1:3) (Two) Denotes Difference. If two different persons agree in testimony it is conclusive. Otherwise two implies Opposition, Enmity, and Division, as was the work of the Second Day, in Genesis. (Three) Denotes Completeness. As three lines complete a plane figure. Three is significant of Divine Perfection and Completeness. The third day completes the fundamentals of creation work. And the evening and the morning were the third day. (Genesis 1:13) The number three includes Resurrection also; for on the third day the earth rose up out of the deep, and fruit rose up out of the earth. And God said, Let the waters under the heaven be gathered together unto one place, and let the dry land appear: and it was so. And God called the dry land Earth; and the gathering together of the waters called he Seas: and God saw that it was good. And God said, Let the earth bring forth grass, the herb yielding seed, and the fruit tree yielding fruit after his kind, whose seed is in itself, upon the earth: and it was so. And the earth brought forth grass, and herb yielding seed after his kind, and the tree yielding fruit, whose seed was in itself, after his kind: and God saw that it was good. (Genesis 1:9-12) The Resurrection of Christ, after three days. For he taught his disciples, and said unto them, The Son of man is delivered into the hands of men, and they shall kill him; and after that he is killed, he shall rise the third day. (Mark 9:31) The Trinity would be our best example of Divine Perfection and Completeness. (Four) Denotes Creative Works (3 + 1). Four always has reference to the Material Creation, as pertaining to the Earth, and things Under The Sun, and things Terrestrial. And God made two great lights; the greater light to rule the day, and the lesser light to rule the night: He made the stars also. (Genesis 1:16) The sun and moon being created for the earth. (Five) Denotes Divine Grace (4 + 1). It is God adding His gifts and blessings to the works of His hands. As God would give us the “Holy Spirit” to help us stay in His Divine Grace, by understanding and sharing His Word, for which we receive His blessings in life. In “Gematria” (The addition of the numerical value of letters together) Charis, which is Greek for Grace is a multiple of five. It is also the leading factor in the Tabernacle Measurements. (Six) Denotes The Human Number. Man was created on the Sixth Day; and this first occurrence of the number makes it (And all multiples of it) the hallmark of all that is connected with man. He works Six Days. The hours of his day are a Multiple of Six. Athaliah usurped the throne of Judah Six Years. The great men who have stood out in defiance of God, (Goliath and Nebuchadnezzar) along with Anti-Christ, are all emphatically marked by this number. (Seven) Denotes Spiritual Perfection. It is the number or Hallmark of the Holy Spirit’s work. He is the Author of God’s Word, and seven is stamped on it as the watermark is seen in the manufacture of paper. He is the Author and Giver of life; and seven is the number, which regulates every period of Incubation and Gestation, in insects, birds, animals, and man. (Eight) Denotes Resurrection, Regeneration; a new beginning or commencement. The eighth is a new first. Hence the octave in music, color, days of the week etc. It is the number, which has to do with the Lord, Who rose on the eight, or new “first-day.” This is, therefore, the “Dominical” number. By Gematria, “Iesous” (Jesus in Greek) makes the number 888. It, or it’s multiple is impressed on all that has to do with the Lord’s Names, the Lord’s People, the Lord’s works. (Nine) Denotes Finality of Judgement. It is (3 + 3), the product of Divine completeness. The number nine, or it’s factors or multiples, is seen in all cases when judgement is the subject. (Ten) Denotes Ordinal Perfection. Another new first; after the ninth digit, when numeration commences anew. (Eleven) Denotes Disorder, Disorganization, because it is one short of the number twelve. (Twelve) Denotes Governmental Perfection. It is the number or factor of all numbers connected with government in the heavens and the earth. (Thirteen) Denotes Rebellion, Apostasy, Defection, Disintegration, Revelation etc. The first occurrences fixes this. Twelve years they served Chedorlaomer, and in the thirteenth year they rebelled. (Genesis 14:4) and the second confirms it. And Ishmael his son was thirteen years old, when he was circumcised in the flesh of his foreskin. (Genesis 17:25) It, and all it’s multiples, are seen in all numbers, and in the Gamatria of all names and passages that are associated with rebellion. (Seventeen) Denotes a combination of Spirit and Order (10 + 7). It is the seventh prime number (as 13 is the sixth prime number). Other numbers follow the laws, which govern the smaller numbers, as being their factors, sums, products or multiples. Example: (24 is 12 x 2, a higher form of 12) The four perfect numbers, 3, 7, 10, and 12, have for their product the remarkable number 2,520. It is the Least Common Multiple of ten digits governing all numeration; and can therefore be divided by each of the nine digits, without a remainder. It is the number of Chronological perfection (7 x 360). So as we further our studies in God’s Word, we should have a better insight to the meaning of numbers, so that we may translate His message with full understanding where applied

Well I cant say math is my strong point but I do agree they are important in scripture and have much to tell us.If you like numbers and want an interesting read try "The Great Pyramid Decoded" by E. Raymond CaptI havent found it online but I think Amazon has it for like $8.00. There is much evidence the Great Pyramid in Gaza is the Bible in Stonethere is even a mention of something in the Bible that some think refer to this. Sorry the verse escapes me. But I will try to find it.

Thats funny like minds I think I have the bigger book also if not that one another I would have to go look a yep thats the verse. Its been 10 years since I read it so couldnt remember that verse.

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