Bible Question:
What makes the number 7 so important in scripture? |
Bible Answer: There are many interesting facts concerning the number 'seven' or 7! A week consists of 7 days (Gen. 2:3; Ex. 20:11; Deut. 5:13-14). Noah was in the ark seven days before the flood (Gen. 7:4,10), and remains in the ark seven days after sending forth the dove (Gen. 8:10,12). Mourning for Jacob lasted seven days (Gen. 50:10), and of Job (Job 2:13). The plague of bloody water in Egypt lasted 7 days (Ex. 7:25). The Israelites compassed Jericho for 7 days (Josh. 6:4). The passover lasted 7 days (Ex. 12:15). Saul was directed by Samuel to tarry at Gilgal for 7 days (1 Sam. 10:8; 13:8). The elders of Jabesh-gilead ask for a truce of 7 days (1 Sam. 11:3). Dedication of the temple lasted 7 days doubled (1 Kings 8:65). Ezekiel sits by the river Chebar in astonishment for 7 days (Ezek. 3:15). The feast of tabernacles lasted 7 days (Lev. 23:34,42). Consecration of priests and altars lasted 7 days (Ex. 29:30,35; Ezek. 43:25-26). Defilements lasted 7 days (Lev. 12:2; 13:4). Fasts of 7 days (1 Sam. 31:13; 2 Sam. 12:16,18,22). The firstborn of flocks and sheep shall remain with their mother for 7 days before being offered (Ex. 22:30). The feast of Ahasuerus continued for 7 days (Esther 1:5). Paul tarries at Tyre for 7 days (Acts 21:4) and at Puteoli (Acts 28:14). Seven weeks in Daniel's vision concerning the Messiah (Dan. 9:25). Ten times 'seven' (Dan. 9:24). The period between Passover and the Pentecost is seven weeks (Lev. 23:15). Seven months for holy convocations (Lev. 23:24-44; Num. 29; Ezek. 45:25). Jacob serves for each of his wives for seven years (Gen. 29:15-30). Seven years of plenty (Gen. 41:1-32,53). Famine lasted in Egypt for 7 years (Gen. 41:1-32,54-56); in Canaan (2 Sam. 24:13; 2 Kings 8:1). Insanity of Nebuchadnezzar for seven years (Dan. 4:32). Seven times, the period between the jubilees (Lev. 25:8). There are many more, prayon! The number '7' is well represented in the Bible! I remember doing this very same thing for the number '40' at one occasion.. :) It is interesting that this is my 666th post! Nolan |
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