At least 12 numbers in the bible stand out in this regard. The bible seems to use numbers in patterns and those numbers. This came as a result of the study done in the above mentioned book after realizing that there needed to be more work done on this subject. The niv study bible calls numbers 2theologically significant. Reference guide to numbers in scripture and their symbolic meanings listed below is a quick reference guide to the symbolic meanings of various numbers that are used in the bible. The most common numbers in the bible and what they mean. Now there were set there six jars of stone, according to the manner of purification of the jews john 2. On the fourth day of creation the material world was finished gen. Finally, since there is good and evil as well as true and counterfeit, both godly and satanic aspects can be seen in numbers.
Some have wondered whether these names with their meanings were. Common number use and meaning in the bible david anson brown. You can take a word, such as love, study every place in the bible where it is found, and come to a spiritual understanding of its meaning. Like most oriental nations, it is probable that the hebrews in their written calculations made use of the letters of the alphabet. Symbolism of numbers in the bible catholic resources. Bible numbers list bible numbers for life number meanings. The interpretations presented here are basic and typical and it is important to remember that each number may hold its own interpretation of the individual as all are unique and it is up to each person. Home biblical dream dictionary biblical dream dictionary admin 20170310t19. Jones this book is a companion to the genesis book of psalms, because the psalm number helps to convey the meaning of the number itself. To help you navigate the unique challenges of biblical hebrew numbers, dr. The meaning of a name was very important in bible days. 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. 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. One can denote many meanings to these numbers according to the event or verse in the bible.
Conservative scholars remain cautious about assigning too much importance to the meaning of numbers in the bible. This was a very common roman praenomen, the most famous bearers being gaius julius caesar, the great leader of the roman republic, and his adopted son gaius. Common number use and meaning in the bible there are a handful of numbers that commonly reoccur throughout the entire bible, while other numbers generally do not occur at all. It relates particularly to the meaning of numbers, both literal and symbolic.
Biblical numerology is the study of numbers in the bible. In biblical numerology, four is the number of the earth, or the material creation of god. Biblical numerology is the study of individual numbers in scripture. To call on gods name in prayer is to appeal to that aspect of his character that relates to. Many of the numbers in the bible have deeper prophetic or spiritual. Below is a list of numbers written in the bible with their meanings. Bible names s of christian name meaning and definitions. The numbers which are unmistakably used with more or less symbolic meaning are 7 and its multiples, and 3, 4, 10 and 12. Indeed, with over 40 years of research, ed vallowe has proven the biblical meaning of certain numbers as defined by their consistent use in.
One is independent of all other numbers and yet is contained in all other numbers. The use of numbers in scripture is a fascinating study all its own, not only because certain words and phrases do in fact occur mathematically consistent numbers of times, but the numerical values of words and phrases gematria themselves is significant. Similarly, it could even denote jesus and his 12 disciples. Numbers, symbolic meaning of definition and meaning bible. One way to do this is through understanding and breaking down his use of biblical numbers. The bible says that the steps of a righteous man are ordered of the lord. Sometimes the spiritual significance of a number is not always stated. The following numerology chart can be used in interpreting numbers by considering both their symbolic and literal meanings throughout history.
Augustine, sir isaac newton, leonardo da vinci and many others have tried to decipher the hidden meanings of the biblical numbers. Its supernatural design and spiritual significance. Bible handbooks now combined into the onevolume bridgeway bible commentary. This is not an exhaustive list, nor is it meant to be totally comprehensive as to their meanings. The coinciding scripture verses are discussed to help demonstrate the biblical meanings.
It is not only this writers intention in this work to show the significance of various numbers in the bible and to make their application to various bible truths. There is a special order that was created in the universe and numbers are right at the center. Biblical meaning of numbers certain prophetic books of the bible, such as daniel and revelation, introduce a complex, interrelated system of numerology which exhibits definite patterns. The spiritual number 930 means old things are past, new has come. Many times, people in search of some hidden meanings of numbers of bible do not understand that certain numbers mentioned in the holy book are just numbers. Biblical numerics 33 numbers in every sphere of interpretation. Jul 20, 2015 the symbolism of numbers 1, 3 and 7 are most agreed upon, while variations may occur with others. It contains more than 2,500 bible and bible related proper names and their meanings.
Only after a commentary was available on the whole bible did i think about writing a bible dictionary. Pdf number symbolism in the bible iver larsen academia. Gods kingdom ministries the biblical meaning of numbers. This should in no way be a substitute for listening to what the holy spirit has to say about your particular dream, but rather it is meant to be a tool. Numerology meanings seem to have found their beginnings with pythagoras, greek philosopher and mathematician, born in 570 bc. A journey into biblical numbers is a much need tool for biblical scholars as well as for those who just want to define, study and understand numbers as they relate to the bible. The time during which the book of numbers was written is dependent upon the time of the exodus. Whether not the numbers really do have a significance is still debated in many circles. I wanted a book that would lead me to the numbers of each letter, each word, and what each number stood for. Praying through the names of god is a tool you can use to call on the name of god for a specific need. Bible numbers for life number meanings hidden manah in. According to genesis, the earth and everything in it was completed by god in six days, and the seventh day is reserved as the day of rest or completion.
The author of this book does not deal with the hebrew language numbers, but only the numbers given in the bible, which is not the same thing. The logic and method of determining spiritual number meanings. Their names tell the story of why or how they were born. Some hebrew words of uncertain meaning have been left out. If not one word from god is void of meaning and purpose, then this confirms that even numbers used in his word have great spiritual significance. Many people take this with a grain of salt but many others consider it to be very important and believe that the study of.
Be that as it may, the presence of this use of numbers in the bible, and that on a large scale, cannot reasonably be doubted, although some writers have gone too far in their speculations on the subject. Other links are found with 33 in the 33 rd use of a particular name in scripture e. There are connections and patterns throughout the bible, and by researching them we see deeper meanings. It is argued that several numbers that represent the dimensions of the tabernacle and its artifacts contain numbers of symbolic meanings. As part of the bible study tools study library, hitchcocks bible names is linked to torreys new topical textbook, bakers evangelical dictionary, eastons bible dictionary, smiths bible dictionary, and naves topical bible. The order that a bible chapter occurs corresponds to its bible number. Topics 1 oneness, one god, one family, one relationship 2 witness, two establishes the event as fact 3 fellowship, triune trinity nature of god 4 earth, the physical realm, earth and the things of it 5 grace, individuality overcoming obstacles in life 6 incomplete. The video below explores their material, and you can hear dr. The precision with which the bible numbers all fall into their places cannot be accounted for except by the supernatural power and wisdom of a god who is infinite ibid. The following is a very basic chart of symbolic and number meaning found in the bible. Think of the list as a translation into english from another language numbers. Given the elaborate nature of prophetic numerology, this study will deal only with the meaning of individual numbers in the bible.
An essential key to understanding the design of gods word is through the meaning of biblical numbers. Biblia sacra the holy bible is the most widely read book in the world. It is possibly derived from latin gaudere to rejoice, though it may be of unknown etruscan origin. The author is comprehensive and precise in defining and giving biblical references and usage of each number found in the bible. For the meaning of bible numbers see our link at top of the page. In the same way, you can study numbers in scripture and arrive at an understanding of their meanings. Numbers in scripture numbers are the language of all nature and scientific study. In order to express this truth, one or two biblical examples have. Numbers are not hidden codes, but numbers gain meaning by the things associated with them.
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. The connections and patterns of numerals, when we search them out and understand them, reveal the handiwork of god. It is especially prominent in connection with the trinity, but there are also many. Reference guide to biblical numerology frank turek. It can be easy to overlook the meaning of numbers in a prophetic message. I know that the hebrew language is packed with numbers, each letter or word. At the end of about three years, the writer had obtained a meaning for nearly every proper name in the bible, and, on. It contains more than 2,500 bible and biblerelated proper names and their meanings. These numbers can be studied, but we shouldnt overemphasis their significance.
This book provides basic and straightforward explanation of the meaning of the numbers 112 and the number 40. One has dealt with some particular number, such as seven. Conservative biblical scholars lean toward the earl date, archeologists toward the later. This list of biblical numbers and meanings is by no means exhaustive. The hebrews, greeks, romans, and many other ancient peoples used their alphabets for numbers.
Biblical numerology is defined as the study of the spiritual significance of numbers used in the bible. Biblical names and their meanings hitchcocks bible names dictionary this dictionary is from hitchcocks new and complete analysis of the holy bible, published in the late 1800s. Thus, it is reasonable to conclude that every word is significantand this includes numbers. A dictionary of the proper names of the old and new. This is the complimentcompanion to the book titled the genesis book of psalms. That they did so in postbabylonian times we have conclusive evidence in the maccabaean coins. It is provided to give a basic understanding of patterns that reveal what these numbers represent. The gematria of the hebrew phrase, heretz, the earth, is 296, which is 4 x 74. Just as the word house can have more than one sense spiritual numbers can also have more than one sense. Gary practico created an online course, basics of biblical hebrew. Sep 14, 2018 biblical numerology is the study of individual numbers in scripture.
However, some of the numeric relationships are interesting. Biblical names behind the name the meaning and history. Their usage and grouping is far to ordered and to consistent throughout the bible to be considered irrelevant or incidental. The ancient maya felt the universe, ages, cycles, or literally almost. Bible numbers list bible chapters by number keys to the kingdom prophecy in stars. You can see this number in the bible for 146 times. Most of the meanings attributed to numbers in the bible relate to prophecy, laws to be followed or punishments inflicted. Sometimes the bible itself informs the reader what a name means. For example, in the story of jesus turning the water into wine it is written. This is why, i also believe, when one is able to approach this subject, with the right kind of mindset, the type of information that one discovers, from their exploration of the subject biblical numerology, or the biblical meaning of numbers could easily be used, as a very powerful bible study tool if done correctly that could help open the. Famous biblical persons such as adam, cain, seth, noah, abraham, isaac, jacob and his 12 sons, all have the meaning of their name explicitly given in the bible.
Both dreams and visions were considered ways that god chose to speak to mankind. But the idea of numbers and their spiritual significance was practiced heavily by our ancient ancestors in mesoamerica during the same time period. As i write this introduction, my personal notes on this book exceed four hundred pages. I am convinced this is the best sequence to follow, not just in publishing but in bible.
You can do this in confidence because each of gods names in scripture reveals an aspect of his nature suited to the need of the moment. The number 3 in the bible has the symbolic meaning of divine. The number is often times, used in reference to things, that deals with a great magnitude twenty one. Here are seven of the most common numbers in the bible and what they mean according to biblical scholars. For example, jewish cabalists have analyzed the hebrew scriptures using a technique called gematria, which looks for a hidden code in the numerical equivalents of letters. Following is what is considered to be their common meaning. There are a handful of numbers that commonly reoccur throughout the entire bible, while other numbers generally do not occur at all. Biblical numbers are inspired the word of god is divinely inspired. When we look at the number of chromosomes in plants and animals mentioned in the bible we find a match between the spiritual meaning of that number and the spiritual character of the plant or animal in the bible. Names code from adam to jesusnoimages bible pictograms. Symbolism of numbers in the bible christcentered mall. Gaius m ancient roman, biblical latin, biblical roman praenomen, or given name, of uncertain meaning. In contrast to the numerical speculation of gentile religions, the hebrew scriptures use numbers in their conspicuous, literal sense, although occasionally numbers may have a representative meaning cf. Unfortunately, that time period is hotly disputed, being dated between 1440 b.
Remember, the meaning of numbers in the bible is not perfect, but the meaning of the written word is always perfect. The biblical meaning of numbers from one to forty by dr. Biblical meaning of numbers biblical numerology list. If you find this guide to biblical numbers and their meaning helpful, share this on your social media or suggest this to your family, friends, and acquaintances who might find it helpful as well. For other biblical numbers which are not given here meaning you can look for biblical numerology charts. In addition to the study of the symbolic significance of numbers in scripture, there is also the study of the number equivalents of alphabetical symbols and numerical value of the words formed by the letters, which is known by the greek word gematria. For example, the number is mentioned many times in the bible, each time signifying a different event, for example, it is the number of years solomon took to build his palace 1 kings 7.
This list looks at ten significant numbers in the bible numbers that pop up time and again. Although the arrangement of some is obvious, others are not and require indepth bible study. The significance of numbers in scripture agape bible study. It is a source of inspiration to many and more curiously a source of divination and secret codes. For example, in america 911 is associated with emergencies because this is the nationwide number to dial if there is an emergency. Biblical names and their meanings the israel of god. For example, the large numbers of the ages of the progenitors in.