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NASB | 1 Samuel 17:40 He took his stick in his hand and chose for himself five smooth stones from the brook, and put them in the shepherd's bag which he had, even in his pouch, and his sling was in his hand; and he approached the Philistine. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Samuel 17:40 Then he took his [shepherd's] staff in his hand and chose for himself five smooth stones out of the stream bed, and put them in his shepherd's bag which he had, that is, in his shepherd's pouch. With his sling in his hand, he approached the Philistine. |
Bible Question: what does the number 5 mean in the bible. |
Bible Answer: Greetings Shree30, According to http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_the_significance_of_the_number_five_in_the_Bible, "Five is the number of God's grace or His gift to man." "There were 5 stones that David picked up to kill Goliath. God gave him the victory. There were five loaves and fishes in which God gave to feed the multitude. In the tabernacle, there were five curtains, bars, and pillars. If Israel would have obeyed God, five of them would chase a thousand." Related Scripture: 1 Sam. 17:40; Matt. 14:17; Ex. 26:3; Lev. 26:8 Blessings to you, Makarios |