In the Bible numbers have a significant meaning. The number 4 is used as a bible symbol of “God setting things in order.”
Common examples in everyday usage include the four directions (north, south, east, west), the four seasons (winter, summer, fall, spring) and a square which has four equal sides.
However in the Bible, four is used in a variety of symbolic ways to demonstrate how God is involved in the affairs of man. Here are some examples of bible references to the number 4: Read the rest of this entry »
August 2nd, 2008 | Posted in Significant Numbers | No Comments
The number “three” is mentioned numerous times in the throughout the 66 Books of the Bible. It is the number of unity, of accomplishment, and of the universe.
To believing Christians, the history of the world is divided into three periods: the Old Covenant, the New Covenant and that period which will begin with the return of Christ.
Interesting Biblical Groups of Three
Three archangels are mentioned by name in the Bible:
1. Michael (Judges 1:9)
2. Gabriel (Luke 1:19)
3. Raphael
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July 27th, 2008 | Posted in Significant Numbers | No Comments
Numbers have meaning in Bible scripture. The number “2 ” represents the “truth of God’s Word”. Sometimes “2″ represents “Covenant”, a legal agreement between parties.
Two oftens represents “Opposites or Choices”. In regards to the spiritual significance of numbers in the bible, One excludes all difference, and denotes that which is sovereign. But Two affirms that there is a difference—there is another choice; while One affirms that there is not another!
Let’s take a look at some examples of the Bible Meaning of the Number 2.
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July 20th, 2008 | Posted in Significant Numbers | No Comments
Numbers have meaning in Bible scripture. With God nothing is of chance, it is always on purpose. Sometimes we understand the purpose and sometimes we don’t. Of course, any serious Bible Student knows that there is a Book of the Bible called “Numbers”, but we have so much more to learn and understand.
The number “1” represents absolute singleness and unity.
It is a very significant number in the bible and is referenced in several places:
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July 20th, 2008 | Posted in Significant Numbers | No Comments
Meaning of Numbers in the Bible have interested, even fascinated people through the ages. Many of the numbers in the Bible have deeper prophetic or spiritual significance. Both in the Old and New Testaments, numbers reveal hidden concepts and meanings that commonly escape the casual reader. And throughout history, men with great minds, like Augustine, Isaac Newton, and Leonardo Di Vinci, showed more than just a passing curiosity regarding the importance of biblical numbers.
Once more, Jesus said, “The very hairs of your head are numbered” (Matthew 10:30). So obviously, the Meaning of Numbers in Bible Scripture should be carefully considered.
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July 20th, 2008 | Posted in Topics | No Comments
