Meaning of Numbers In the Bible
Have you ever wondered what the meaning of numbers in the Bible may be? Growing up in a Christian home, my mother taught me that the number 7 in the Bible meant “perfection,” but that was it. One time, as an adult, my pastor brought a series of messages about Bible numbers, which fascinated me at the depth of God’s Word! I should have realized that if one number has a special meaning, so does every other number in the Bible!
Knowing the meaning of numbers in the Bible is a part of Bible study. I wrote several articles about the meanings of numbers in the Bible because I believe that God wants us to understand both numbers and the meaning behind them. He said in Ecclesiastes 7:27, “Behold, this have I found, saith the preacher, counting one by one, to find out the account:” (KJV) God expects us to count both our, and His, numbers!
Every word of God is pure, so the numbers found in the Bible are not random; they are not part of holy writ “just because.” The numbers found in the Bible counted real things, but since the Bible is so deep, there is also a reason, at least one, and perhaps many more, behind each number in the Bible. Knowing at least the general meaning of a Bible number is a part of Bible study. This study of the meaning of numbers in the Bible is referred to as “Biblical numerology.”
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Here is a list of articles with links and a summary of the Biblical meaning of numbers in the Bible for numbers 1 through 15. Click on the link to learn more about some of the numbers in the Bible and the meaning associated with them.
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Biblical Meaning of Numbers ─ Number 1
The Bible meaning of the number 1 is “unity” and “first things.” This is the start of numbering.
Biblical Meaning of Numbers ─ Number 2
The Bible number of 2 usually means “division” and/or “separation.” The Word of God is divided into the Old Testament and the New Testament.
Biblical Meaning of Numbers ─ Number 3
The meaning of the Biblical number of 3 is related to God. Think of the triune Godhead, commonly known as “the trinity.”
Biblical Meaning of Numbers ─ Number 4
The number 4 in the Bible is associated with creation and the natural world. There are four cardinal divisions/directions and four seasons.
Biblical Meaning of Numbers ─ Number 5
The Biblical meaning of the number 5 is either “grace” or “death.” This is a seeming contradiction, but it is based on perception.
Biblical Meaning of Numbers ─ Number 6
Six in the Bible usually refers to humanity, or mankind in general. Six is the meaning of man.
Biblical Meaning of Numbers ─ Number 7
Number 7 in the Bible reflects God’s perfection.
Biblical Meaning of Numbers ─ Number 8
Biblical numerology of number 8 has the idea of “new beginnings.” Exactly 8 individuals got off of Noah’s ark.
Biblical Meaning of Numbers ─ Number 9
Number 9 in the Bible represents “fruitfulness” and/or “reproduction.” The gestation period of a human being is 9 months.
Biblical Meaning of Numbers ─ Number 10
The number 10 in the Bible is associated with “divine order” and/or “completeness.”
Biblical Meaning of Numbers ─ Number 11
Number 11 in the Bible is associated with “chaos,” “confusion,” and/or “disorder.” Eleven is 10 plus one, which is an odd number.
Biblical Meaning of Numbers ─ Number 12
The meaning of number 12 in the Bible is that of “governmental order.” There were 12 tribes of Israel and 12 apostles of Jesus.
Biblical Meaning of Numbers ─ Number 13
The ominous number 13 in the Bible is associated with rebellion.
Biblical Meaning of Numbers ─ Number 14
The number 14 is twice that of seven. Fourteen is associated with a double portion of God’s perfection.
Biblical Meaning of Numbers–Number 15
In Biblical numerology, the number 15 is related to triple 5. The Bible meaning of the number 15 is usually either “triple grace” or “triple death.”
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I hope that by knowing there is a deeper meaning associated with each of the numbers in the Bible, and by a better understanding of the Biblical meaning of numbers, the Word of God will become even more special and intriguing to you.
About the Author
Mary Jane Humes has been in the realm of teaching Bible studies in various capacities since 1988. After graduation high school from a local Christian academy, she later taught at the same school. Mary Jane graduated college earning her BA degree in Biology with honors in Anthropology. Mary Jane is the author of The Faith Series Devotionals which combine Bible study with a daily devotional. Currently Mary Jane teaches children’s Sunday school and plays the piano at her local church. She is also an frequent speaker at ladies’ church activities.