![]() ![]() One is only divisible by itself.ġ represents the union of the Godhead as one God.ĭeuteronomy 6:4 Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God is one LORDġ Corinthians 8:4 …there is no other God but one.ġ represents the union of man and woman becoming one flesh (Genesis 2:24 Mark 10:7-9)ġ represents the union of God and man in salvation (John 17:11, 20-21, 1 Corinthians 6:17, Ephesians 5:30) 2. One is independent of all other numbers and is contained in all other numbers. It is intended to give a basic understanding of patterns that reveal what these numbers represent. This list of biblical numbers and meanings is by no means exhaustive. ![]() Remember, the meaning of numbers in the Bible is not perfect, but the meaning of the written Word is always perfect. The symbolism of numbers 1, 3, and 7 are most agreed upon, while variations may occur with others. Since the patterns vary, some numbers are not as clearly defined as others. The symbolism of numbers is defined by identifying patterns throughout the Bible. “If God has given all things their significance, and defined their bounds according to time, space, power, and number, and if He has appointed certain measurements to regulate things and times, biblical numbers must be symbolical, and be worthy of our study and if a fit subject for study, the laws by which this symbolism of numbers is controlled, require to be ascertained.” - Patrick Fairbairn, Scottish minister and theologian, 1805-1874 We will address numbers here and colors next week. Numbers and colors are a remez.īelieving everything in Scripture has significance and knowing that everything was put there by the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, we should approach the symbolism of biblical numbers and colors with a desire to understand what God is revealing through them. Hebrew hermeneutics has an interpretation approach that includes a “remez.” A remez is a hint of a hidden message or a deeper meaning that is below the surface or behind the words. The Word of God is clear in what is written, and it is deep in what is revealed through patterns, types, and symbolism. Both numbers and colors have significance in interpreting Scripture (Read also: The Meaning of Colors in the Bible). ![]()
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