Measuring the Ark

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Christina

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Measuring the Ark of the CovenantThe cubit volume, perimeter area, and surface areas of the all-important Ark of the Covenant (1½ x 2½ x 1½ cubits), placed within the Most Holy Place, can be divided evenly into 360. For example: The perimeter of the atonement cover over the ark was (1½ + 2½ x 2) 8 cubits. And 8 times 45 equals 360. The area of the atonement cover over the ark was (1½ x 2½) 3.75 square cubits. And 3.75 times 96 equals 360. The volume of the Ark equals (1½ x 2½ x 1½) 5.625 cubic cubits. And 5.625 times 8 squared (64) equals 360. The perimeter of the top and sides of the Ark equals 36. (36 x 10 = 360.) The area of all four sides of the Ark equals 12. (12 x 30= 360.)The dimensions of the Ark of the Covenant are thus tailor-made for the symbolism of the '360'-day circuit of the sun, and hence, of the 360 calendar. (We have already shown how that the area of the Tabernacle curtains likewise interact with the number 360.) This leads some to conclude that the 'shekinah' glory of God that appeared over the Ark and lit the room of the Most Holy Place has it’s parallel in the sun, which He created for His glory. Jesus said that He was the light of the world that Tabernacled amongst us. Jesus is the shekinah glory of God! There will come a day when He will replace the light of the sun (i.e., the shekinah glory of Most Holy Place), with Himself; for Jesus is the Lamp reflecting His Fathers glory forever and ever. Amen! (Revelation 21:22-23; 22:5.) __________________
 

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Ya know Kriss, I can take time out of the mayhem of my family life lately to answer this interesting one (maybe this should be in the deeper study since I perceive most will not be interested enough based on my experience).What you say is true, but as you know God works with numbers. So, looking at the straightforward dimensions of 1½ and 2½ I had to ask myself, "If God works with whole numbers, what the heck does 1½ and 2½ signify?" Being a math type person, it hit me. I converted to improper fractions and we have the numbers 3/2 and 5/2 to play with in addition to your numbers.As you know, the numbers 3 and 5 are all throughout the tabernacle. 2 is symbolic of division and a second witness. I take it to mean that the ark is only "half the story" so-to-speak. The numbers 3 (divine manifestation) and 5 (grace) has its counterpart in heaven as well, in which the ark is an earthly copy of the throne in heaven.
 

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Ya know Kriss, I can take time out of the mayhem of my family life lately to answer this interesting one (maybe this should be in the deeper study since I perceive most will not be interested enough based on my experience).What you say is true, but as you know God works with numbers. So, looking at the straightforward dimensions of 1½ and 2½ I had to ask myself, "If God works with whole numbers, what the heck does 1½ and 2½ signify?" Being a math type person, it hit me. I converted to improper fractions and we have the numbers 3/2 and 5/2 to play with in addition to your numbers.As you know, the numbers 3 and 5 are all throughout the tabernacle. 2 is symbolic of division and a second witness. I take it to mean that the ark is only "half the story" so-to-speak. The numbers 3 (divine manifestation) and 5 (grace) has its counterpart in heaven as well, in which the ark is an earthly copy of the throne in heaven.
Ya know Tim that is very interesting. I know Christina is very aware of what I am going to say, but I thought you would like to know as well. I am also a Math person.
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Ya know Tim that is very interesting. I know Christina is very aware of what I am going to say, but I thought you would like to know as well. I am also a Math person.
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Yes, thanks. If we look at scriptural numbers carefully, we often find that the larger numbers such as 360 are multiples of well known smaller factors. maybe you remember in school where they had you break down the factors to prime numbers. That is the key.For example 360/12=30 or 12 x 30= 360. now, 12 and 30 are smaller numbers to work with.12 can be broken down to 3 x 4 and 4 further to 2 x 2 so 12 = 3 x 2 x 2. we can't break the factors down any further for that number.To do the same with 30 = 5 x 6 = 5 x 2 x 3 and that is the furthest for 30.Therefore, 360=3 x 2 x 2 x 5 x 2 x 3: grouping we have 2 x 2 x 2 x 3 x 3 x 5 = 360.from there, we can group the prime numbers to get many different numbers for example the first 4 factors = 24 and the last two is 15. Therefore 360 = 24 x 15 as well. Another is 8 x 45. You can come up with many such combination of two or more factors and compare to the biblical significance of numbers. The key is to reduce a number to its prime factors.
 

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I do think God means exactly as he says when he uses fractions that a .. 1/2 means 1/2 Just as in Rev. Times time and half a time means 3 1/2 years 3.5 years which of course is half of 7 yearsAnd we know an important event takes place a this 3.5 year point it being the point of mid week in which the Abomination of Desolation takes place. So if a 1/2 here is important. I would belive all or other fractions are by design. Otherwise we would get confusion as to whether or not we are to use them and as we know God is not the author of confusion. IMHO Gods numbers are very exact and most have some important deeper signifigance. PSTim, Jordan I forgot I moved this to deeper studies so deleted our last conversation started by my own poor attempt at humor reguarding my math skills Ill save it for appropriate area.
 

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This is fascinating to me! I love the Biblical numbers! If you look at the number 360 that is also representative of a complete circle = whole. Half is 180 which has the number 18. 2 X 18 = 36 2=division 18=bondage and = 666 as 3X6. The circle is no longer complete.1.5 then 2.5, what's next in the sequence? 3.5 = 3 1/2 yrs.Another, 3/2 + 5/2 = 8/2 = 4= earth3X5=15= 555 5th Trump, 5th Seal, 5th VialWhen 5/15/05 came around, I was in wonder as to the significance of that particular date. The 15th was the first day of Israel as a nation in '48. 3 1/2 yrs. from that date is about 11/15/08. 3 1/2 yrs. from that is about 5/15/12. This is the year the Mayan calendar runs out. According to Biblical Zodiac, the end shows Christ in Leo for Judah which is August. How does relate to the locusts time? It would have to be all of April to August.Another, 1948 brought in the Generation of the Fig Tree. In 2005, that was the 57th anniversary. If that generation meant a child of 13 in 1948 which is when that child enters into adulthood, 2005 would have been exactly 70 years which is considered a "generation". In 2012, that 70 yr. old will be 77!Some things just seem to fit together. Please add your comments or corrections.Cedarhart P.S. I cannot get that "The 15th" not to be in yellow! Weird!
 

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This is fascinating to me! I love the Biblical numbers! If you look at the number 360 that is also representative of a complete circle = whole. Half is 180 which has the number 18. 2 X 18 = 36 2=division 18=bondage and = 666 as 3X6. The circle is no longer complete.1.5 then 2.5, what's next in the sequence? 3.5 = 3 1/2 yrs.Another, 3/2 + 5/2 = 8/2 = 4= earth3X5=15= 555 5th Trump, 5th Seal, 5th VialWhen 5/15/05 came around, I was in wonder as to the significance of that particular date. The 15th was the first day of Israel as a nation in '48. 3 1/2 yrs. from that date is about 11/15/08. 3 1/2 yrs. from that is about 5/15/12. This is the year the Mayan calendar runs out. According to Biblical Zodiac, the end shows Christ in Leo for Judah which is August. How does relate to the locusts time? It would have to be all of April to August.Another, 1948 brought in the Generation of the Fig Tree. In 2005, that was the 57th anniversary. If that generation meant a child of 13 in 1948 which is when that child enters into adulthood, 2005 would have been exactly 70 years which is considered a "generation". In 2012, that 70 yr. old will be 77!Some things just seem to fit together. Please add your comments or corrections.Cedarhart P.S. I cannot get that "The 15th" not to be in yellow! Weird!
That is very neat post Cedarhart. I love numbers and Math, although I must admit that I rarely do my Math, I look at this like I'm in school again. As that makes it fun.Oh the 15 th is not yellow, that is just showing you a "link" to Bible Gateway although since the 15 th (or any numbers) in an invalid link, it's not suppose to be there to begin with.