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NASB Matthew 4:2 And after He had fasted forty days and forty nights, He then became hungry.
AMPLIFIED 2015 Matthew 4:2 After He had gone without food for forty days and forty nights, He became hungry. [Ex 34:28; 1 Kin 19:8]
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Subject:  significance of the number forty

Bible Note:  I disagree with John MacArthur on this one (doesn't happen often--I respect him very much). I believe--and you won't find this anywhere in Scripture, except maybe in principle, so don't ask for a chapter and verse--that the number forty signifies purification or cleansing. Here are some examples:

1. The Flood lasted forty days--Gen. 7:17.
2. Forty days were required to embalm Israel--Gen. 50:3.
3. Moses was on the mountain with God for forty days--Deut. 9:9.
4. Elijah fasted for forty days--1 Kings 19:1-8.
5. Ezekiel was lying on his side for the sins of his people for forty days--Ezek. 4:6.
6. And of course, Jesus walked the earth for forty days after His resurrection.

There are many more examples of this principle in the Bible. I hope it helps and makes sense!

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