Bible Question:
What does the number "3" stand for in the Bible? Is it possible to find out references on other numbers as well. I know each number has a meaning of some sort, like "7" is God's number for perfection. Thanks, Linda |
Bible Answer: Response...................................... Greetings Linda! The assigning of meanings to numbers in the Bible is an exercise in pure speculation. There is not a single verse in the Bible (other than Rev. 13:18) which states that a number has some spiritual signficance. For instance, it is commonly believed that 7 stands for perfection. But, where is the verse in the Bible that says, "7 stands for perfection?" The proper way to approach numbers in the Bible is according to context. For instance, if the text says that they wandered in the wilderness for 40 years, then 40 simply identifies how many years they wandered in the wilderness. Anything beyond this is pure speculation! I hope this helps! Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |