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LITERAL MEANING. Absolute singleness and unity. Truth of God’s Word, Law and prophets, Two or three witnesses, Sword with two edges. Godhead, Trinity. Universal truth, Four compass directions, Four winds. Teaching, Grace of God. Worship of man, Number of man, Rebellion, Imperfection.
Elsewhere it is the number of the Trinity, divine perfection, God manifested. In Revelation, it appears to have no symbolic significance. 4. 4:6. The number of creation, the earth and its boundaries. 5. 9:5. Elsewhere it is the number of grace, strength out of weakness. Here, grace for the period of suffering.
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James. 1 Peter. 2 Peter. 1 John. 2 John. 3 John. Jude. Revelation. Outlines of all 66 books of the Bible, in an easy to comprehend format.
Allow the Bible to help you understand other passages of the Bible. Where similar words are used, explore the context of each of those instances. Avoid basing important doctrines on obscure passages. Connect each passage back to the gospel and the broader message of the Bible. Make sure you spend a good chunk of time with this phase.
The Bible is the divine revelation of the true and living God and every jot and tittle in His Word is deemed important. Thus, it is reasonable to conclude that every word is significant--and this includes numbers. Biblical numerology is defined as the study of the spiritual significance of numbers used in the Bible.
SYMBOL MEANING REFERENCES 1 Angel Messenger Da. 8:16; 9:21; Luke 1:19,26; Heb. 1:14 Ark of Testimony Ark of the covenant/mercy seat where God dwells Exodus 25:10-22; Psalms 80:1 Babylon Religious apostasy/confusion Genesis 10:8-10; 11:6-9; Revelation 18:2-3; 17:1-5 Balaam, Doctrine of Compromise, idolatry Numbers 22:5-25 Beast
