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NASB | Revelation 7:4 ¶ And I heard the number of those who were sealed, one hundred and forty-four thousand sealed from every tribe of the sons of Israel: |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Revelation 7:4 ¶ And I heard how many were sealed, a hundred and forty-four thousand; [twelve thousand] sealed from every tribe of the sons of Israel: |
Bible Question: In Rev. the number 144,000 is represented. Is this an actual number, or is it a number showing completeness or perfection (12*12*1) is the number to be taken literally, or is it just a symbol that all of God's people will be saved? |
Bible Answer: If the number 144,000 were not taking literal then it would lack meaning as a contrast to the great crowd. Viewing the number as literal agrees with Jesus statement as Matt.22:14 regarding the kingdom of the heavens. There are many invited, but few chosen. So it is an actual number. |