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NASB | Genesis 6:10 Noah became the father of three sons: Shem, Ham, and Japheth. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Genesis 6:10 Now Noah became the father of three sons: Shem, Ham, and Japheth. |
Bible Question: The number 3 seems to be a significant number with God. Can someone please tell me why? |
Bible Answer: Hi smwatkin, Here's what Willmington's Book of Bible Lists says: Three, the number of unity, of accomplishment, and of the universe a. The unity of the human race traced to Noah’s three sons (Gen. 6:10) b. Three days involved in the crossing of the Jordan (Josh. 1:11) c. Israel’s three yearly feasts (Exod. 23:14, 17) d. Gideon’s mighty victory accomplished through three bands of soldiers (Judg. 7:22) e. Three days of preparation for a revival in Ezra’s time (Ezra 10:9) f. Three days involved in the decision to build the walls of Jerusalem in Nehemiah’s time (Neh. 2:11) g. Esther’s heart prepared for three days before meeting with the king (Esther 4:16) h. Jonah in the fish’s belly for three days (Jon. 1:17) i. Christ in the heart of the earth for three days (John 2:19) j. His earthly ministry of three years (Luke 13:7) k. The Trinity—Father, Son, Holy Spirit l. The tabernacle and the temple—outer court, inner court, Holy of Holies m. The offices of Christ—prophet, priest, king n. Salvation—justification, sanctification, glorification I hope this helps, BradK |
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