And the use of numbers in the bible is a form of biblical numerology. The bible has been the subject of many numerological attempts at applying greater different meaning. Numbers in the bible are sometimes used as symbols. Although the arrangement of some is obvious, others are not and require indepth bible. It also holds a masculine energy and those ruled by it are analytical, intuitive and philosophical. Thus, it is reasonable to conclude that every word is significantand this includes numbers. The first commandment says that there is one true god. An essential key to understanding the design of gods word is through the meaning of biblical numbers. Parry, understanding the book of revelation salt lake city. Biblical numerology exposing satanism and witchcraft. It shows how to select auspicious dates for future events and to give numerology readings for the years ahead. The book of revelation again mentions the 12 gates, which are each guarded by an angel so that they number 12 altogether, that must be passed through to reach the kingdom of heaven.
Bible numerology revolves around the fact that the actions and the events that occur in a persons life are directly related to the biblical number of that person. The two most commonly repeated numbers in the bible are 7 and 40. The ancient babylonians and egyptians had a developed numerology based on astrological divination, which is forbidden in the hebrew scriptures. The gematria substituting numbers for letters of the word dan, which means a judge, is 54 9 x 6. Now john davis offers a reliable, informative analysis of the use of numbers in scripture. The bible numerology code number 1 it can said to be having two aspects, one as a cardinal number where it represents unity and other as an ordinal number where it denotes primacy. For example, the israelites wandered for 40 years deuteronomy 8. These three master numbers in many cases are not reduced and have a specific set of attributes that sets them apart from all other numbers. The daughters of zelophehad son of hepher, the son of gilead, the son of makir, the son of manasseh, belonged to the clans of manasseh son of joseph. The ancient chaldeans sectioned the stars into twelve regions. Multiplying 12 by itself and then again by 1,000 yields the 144,000 high priests.
The idea of using the letters of the alphabet for numerals is believed to have originated. Some scripture referencescategories courtesy of open bible. Bible number 12 represents the good and the command and also rules the time and space. Number 10 is also present in 10 plagues of egypt and 10 nations. Other recommended numerology books for aspiring numerologist to read, more or less in order of importance, are. Light the word light is used 22 times in the book of john and 264 times in the entire bible which is 12x22. It is a source of inspiration to many and more curiously a source of divination and secret codes.
Undergirded by meticulous scholarship, his examination classifies the data relevant to numbers, defines the nature of biblical numbers, and establishes valid and consistent principles for interpreting the use of numbers in the bible. The study of biblical numerology has long been neglected by serious scholars. The connections and patterns of numerals, when we search them out and understand them, reveal the handiwork of god. In fact, it fills a serious gap in the literature of biblical interpretation. Johnston develops his fascinating investigation of biblical numerology by. Most of the literature available on this subject is rooted in the mystical, rather than serious scholarship.
My stepmother raised catholic was a big fan of the bible code, but i never knew how to take it. This list looks at ten significant numbers in the bible numbers that pop up time and again. Numbers in the bible and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Gods design in biblical numerology reprint by johnston, robert d isbn. The bible seems to use numbers in patterns or to teach a spiritual truth and many people put too much significance on biblical numerology and to find a special meaning behind every number in the bible. Both books are based on analyzing in a new way the numbers that appear throughout the bible. This method is unrelated to gematria or the bible codes. God is consistent throughout his book, and though the bible was written by various men of god over different periods of time and generations, there is manifest throughout all the bible, the same marvelous meaning and harmony in the use of numbers. One of the bible versions tells about the river in paradise that is parted into four heads and that is why number 4 in bible numerology often means division. Number one in bible serves to underline the uniqueness and that someone in one of a kind. The number of the beast a brief explaination of what the number of the beast 666 means in revelation. The fourth book of the bible is numbers, in hebrew bmidbar gematria 248 or 4 x 62. It is considering other peoples feelings at all times.
I have mentioned before that some numbers crop up much more than others. This stream extracts some of the numerological verities from the religions testaments that are relevant and tell more about the religion and its relevance with numbers. Biblical numerology is the study of numbers in the bible. Get comfy and read up on the personality traits, shocking life path, compatibility, and challenges of the. Not only are chapters and passages divided by numbers, but repeating numbers show up throughout the book. It is often called gods number since he is the only one who is perfect and complete revelation 4. Biblical numerology is the use of numbers for their symbolic value in biblical texts for example, the seven days of creation in genesis 1 while many ancient languages, religions, and philosophies contained numeric interpretation of events, words, and names, this article is concerned with those uniquely affecting judeochristian beliefs. Bible numerology number 12 signifies what is finished or completed forming a harmonious, perfect entity.
The number 7 signifies completion or perfection genesis 7. Biblical numerology christian books, bibles, gifts. Jan 19, 2012 the numerology bible is a comprehensive guide that shows how to discover those numbers and use them to unveil hidden personality traits, find success at work, choose a romantic partner, and much more. Bible numerology is the study of numbers in the bible.
Get free numerology reading and report having a numerology calculator online 1 chapters updated dec 26, 2011 01. He is an example of sonship, because his name changed to paul. The first occurrence of the number three in the bible is the third day when the earth was created and rose up out of water. Some of its meanings include finality and complexity, since it encompasses all the other numbers. Biblical numerology is the study of numbers within the bible. Robert johnston develops his fascinating investigation of biblical numerology by showing the uniqueness of the eternal word of god and its godbreathed. Bible numerology code number 10 in biblical numerology plays an essential role, because it is connected to the 10 commandments given to people on the mount sinai. And the authors of the bible knew that numbers are more than just a science numbers have a deeper spiritual meaninggod uses numbers throughout the bible in order to convey deeper spiritual truth. Biblical numerology is defined as the study of the spiritual significance of numbers used in the bible. If the lord delights in us, then he will bring us into this land and give it to us, a land which flows with milk and honey. Biblical numerology what numerology number are you. Top 10 significant numbers in biblical numerology listverse.
Many people find inspiration and enlightenment in its pages daily, while others focus on the more curious aspects. It also calls for many hours of practice, as well as reading books that may not appear to have much to do with numerology, such as the dancing wu li masters gary zukav, gadelescherbach douglas hofstadter, beyond numeracy john paulos, the mystical qabalah dion fortune, jung and tarot sallie nichols. This book will restore the study of biblical numerology to that level of. Each number we will talk about has a special meaning, symbolism, significance. The book was extremely helpful as i prepared a lesson on the significance in the bible.
It is stamped, therefore, with the numbers of grace and finality. The number 40 is often understood as the number of probation or trial. The bible and numbers sermon by jerry shirley, revelation. The holy christian bible, or biblia sacra, remains the most popular book of all times. The hindu puranas, the egyptian book of the dead, the persian zend avesta, the mayan popul vuh and finally the bible, all contain copious references to the number seven. The thesis of the paper is that the same type of numerology used by hebrews in the ancient world shows up in the book of mormon. Biblical numerology relates to the study and meaning of individual numbers in scripture. Thus the number seven is stamped on the times and seasons of scripture. Numbers 27 niv bible the daughters of zelophehad son of. The bible numerology code number 4 numerology is an ancient science that touches every sphere of life. Interpreting biblical numbers the bible is the divine revelation of the true and living god and every jot and tittle in his word is deemed important. Biblical meaning of numbers biblical numerology list.
I am excited to announce the publication of my paper on hebrew numerology in the book of mormon in the most recent issue of byustudies, 53. This is knowing more about people and the world at large. Among those who study biblical numerology, the most common numbers investigated include 3, 7, 12, and 40 due to their frequent use in significant accounts. Numerology is the study of the power, vibration, and energy of numbers. On the flip side, 7s can totally rock life if they unleash their natural intuitive ability. Principles in interpreting numerology in a recent post, entitled responding to the 8 great debates of bible prophecy, i pointed out the following principles that determine when to use allegorical interpretation of numbers in a text.
Learn what the bible teaches in the book of numbers. Calendars this discusses the various types of calendars and how they relate to biblical prophecy. Includes an extensive bibliography and helpful subject index. The most common numbers in the bible and what they mean. The result is that an important subject has fallen into disrepute. Biblical numerology the meaning of numbers in the bible. This isnt a reference to the meaning or symbology of the number 7 in the bible, but instead to the practice of decoding the bible by applying number patterns to it. This begins in genesis and flows through each book and consummates in revelation. 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. Since number one is indivisible and is not made up of other numbers, this shows its self sufficiency. As will be seen, seven is an important number in the book of mormon, just as it was in the. The book was very interesting and clearly explained the significance of how god uses numbers in the bible. Feb 12, 2017 bible numerology is the usage of numbers and number mixes in divination. Numbers in the bible more than numerology the story line of the book, daniels secret a modern day daniel veritas is an inspired bible researcher who has a night vision of evenings and mornings, just like daniel in the bible did.
Numerology reduces all multidigit numbers to the singledigit numbers 1 through 9 with the exception of the three master numbers 11, 22 and 33. It was considered sacred in ancient egypt and greece. Numerology and the bible christianity stack exchange. The last in our number system, the number nine, has many symbolic meanings in ancient writings. Now john davis offers a reliable, informative analysis of the use of numbers in. The study of numbers in the bible is called biblical.
The significance of numbers in scripture agape bible study. The sum of the 22 letters of the hebrew alphabet is 4995 5 x 999. Bible numerology number 2 biblical numerology refers to the study of numbers in the bible. Biblical numerology is the perfect addition for any bible students reference library. Levictus is where we come to know what true worship is. According to the bible it is associated with unity and wholeness, as 4 is the square of the number 2 that stands for material maturity. Given the elaborate nature of prophetic numerology, this study will deal only with the meaning of individual numbers in the bible. They were determined by examining all of the scripture portions dealing with these items and deriving the overall meaning and common denominators from how they were repeatedly used. Bible numerology is very present and obvious in the many books of the bible. The study problems jesslyn started describing your name spelling that uses specialists who have been compiling family or communicate with other people who he or she is usually not reduce 11 or 22 as they are in rare complex calculator to see if you and your. Two of the most commonly repeated numbers in the bible are 7 and 40.
The promised land the land we passed through to spy out is an exceedingly good land. Numbers in the biblemore than numerology the story line of the book, daniels secret a modern day daniel veritas is an inspired bible researcher who has a night vision of evenings and mornings, just like daniel in the bible did. Numerology number 7 life path, traits, compatibility. When understood, the numbers of god serve as the bibles foundational truth likened to a skeleton around which the text of the bible like flesh are formed. The scriptures exhibit a numerical design that can only be explained by the direct inspiration of a creator. Amazing facts 247 television station featuring the best in bible study streamed lived and ondemand. The bible code being a popular example resulting in a book and a movie at least one movie. Deseret book, 1998, 46, give the example of doubling the number 12 to arrive at 24 elders surrounding gods throne in the book of revelation. Bible verses related to numerology from the king james version kjv by relevance sort by book order.
Biblia sacra the holy bible is the most widely read book in the world. Numbers 30 vows moses said to the heads of the bible. It is often called gods number since he is the only one who is perfect and complete. Pastors, teachers, and bible students everywhere will be grateful to davis for this basic study. Bible numbers add meaning to gods parables, allegories, and stories by interpreting and fulfilling the text of his word. Meaning of bible number 7 the study of numerology in the bible there are different numbers that hold their significance in the holy bible but not like bible number 7 which is repeated almost 287 times in the book, from seven days of the genesis to seven seals of the revelation. Biblical numerology the meaning of numbers in the bible the new testament writers symbolically applied all the basic numbers to express their ideas, but made more references to specific numbers relating to the sevenfold human body, to the divine potential of the human mind and soul and to spiritual destiny.
May the result of this contribution to a great subject be to stimulate the labours of bible students. The bible is a huge book, and once someone begins adding up and dividing numbers they are bound to find some types of patterns. Numerology 247 in islam there are a number of physical objects lying around the world. The names of the daughters were mahlah, noah, hoglah, milkah and tirzah. My stepmother raised catholic was a big fan of the bible code, but i never knew how to take it this isnt a reference to the meaning or symbology of the number 7 in the bible, but. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Numerology in the bible astrology, zodiac signs, numerology. A wide variety of studies exist with interpretations focusing on the most commonly used numbers. It symbolizes completion or plentitude of a thing and expression of the trinity to the four bends of the horizon, that is, 3 x 4.
Any number larger than 10 is broken down by adding the two digits of the number together to get a single digit number. Whereas the usage and symbolism of hebrew numerology is well. Know that corruption, and disintegration, are found to be magnified as well, when it comes to these things. Numbers 33 stages in israels journey here are bible. Cross to the crown graphic of acts book of ruth cross to. Each and every individual is associated with a different bible number and this is what affects some of the key personality traits of that individual.
Certain prophetic books of the bible, such as daniel and revelation, introduce a complex, interrelated system of numerology which exhibits definite patterns. In the puranas we find seven sages, typifying the seven great root races of mankind, seven inferior and superior worlds, seven holy cities, seven holy islands, seven holy. Significant numbers in biblical numerology numerology center. Book of mormon numerology rational faiths mormon blog. Biblical numerology significant numbers in the bible. The meaning of numbers 2029 a study of numbers meaning redemption, distress, and sons of light. Numbers 33 new international version niv stages in israels journey. The biblical meaning of number 1 is really interesting. Interestingly, the number given to satans earthly political organization by the book of revelation is a mans number 666. Ive always considered numerology to be a practice like astrology. Saul saul is mentioned 22 times in the new testament, all in the book of acts. Allegorical interpretation should be considered if the literature is apocalyptic a genre that uses symbolic and allegorical language there is. Symbolism of numbers in the bible christcentered mall. Undergirded by meticulous scholarship, his examination classifies the data relevant to numbers, defines the nature of biblical numbers, and establishes valid and consistent principles for interpreting the use of numbers.
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