Bible Study - The Numbers PDF Print E-mail

NumbersMany of you, dear readers, are interested in Bible studies and devotionals. A Bible study on numbers and their spiritual significance can carry throughout other studies you will do in your life. Check out BibleStudy.org. You can find a thorough overview on the meaning of numbers. Most of you know that 1 means unity. But did you know that 12 means governmental perfection? It is used throughout both the Old and New Testaments. The twelve tribes of Israel, the twelve apostles, etc.

The number 8 is significant in its referral to resurrection or regeneration. From BibleStudy.org:

Resurrection is the great truth which is signified. Christ rose from the dead on "the first day of the week," that was of necessity the eighth day. And it is remarkable that the Bible contains the record of

Eight individual Resurrections
(other than the Lord and the saints):

3 in the Old Testament
3 in the Gospels
2 in Acts 9 and 20

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