Subject: meaning of numbers in the bible |
Bible Note: Greetings Casiv! This is an example of why people have so little patience with your use of numbers. The simply fact is that Scripture doesn't say what you say! The meanings of numbers are totally made up. For instance, take the number 66. It occurs first in the Bible in Gen. 46:26 (as Steve pointed out in another post). There is refers to the direct descendants of Jacob. So, why can't we say that 66 stands for Family. In fact, in one of your other posts, I seem to recall that you said the first occurances are the most important. Then, (as Steve also pointed out in his other post), the number 66 is used in Lev. 12:5 to refer to the period of purification for a woman. So, why can't 66 stand for Purification. This is why the use of spiritual meanings to numbers is a sham. It is totally subjective and Scripture itself never assigns any meaning to any number other than Rev. 13:18. When you can show me a verse that says, "66 stands for idol worship", then I will believe you. Until then, Dan. 3:1 simply means that the statue was 90 feet tall and 9 feet wide! Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |