We are finally here! The final day of creation! Thus far we have worked our way forward systematically looking at each day of Creation and how that day has a relevance to the understood meaning of that number throughout Scripture. On this final day of Creation in which nothing actually happens, we come to one... Continue Reading →
What does 6 Mean in the Bible? – The Genesis Numbers
The number 6 is perhaps one of the better known numbers in the Bible, or should we say, notorious numbers, thanks to its association with the number of the beast in Revelations: 666. Many will quickly tell you that 6 means imperfection and by implication, sin; but what does the Bible have to say about... Continue Reading →
The Meaning of the Number 5 – The Genesis Numbers
Welcome back to the Genesis numbers! Today we're going to have a look at the number and day 5. The commonly accepted meaning for Five is grace, which I believe is correct to a certain extent, though if you were to try finding why, all the places I read didn't explain why, in fact they... Continue Reading →
Meaning of Four – the Genesis Numbers
Before I start, I wish to make something clear about this series. I am not claiming this is definitively what the Bible teaches. I do not believe there is sufficient evidence for such a statement. I do believe this concept is more accurate at explaining why and what certain numbers represent in Scripture based on... Continue Reading →
Meaning of 3 – The Genesis Numbers
Welcome to the third in the Genesis Numbers series! In our previous two studies, we've looked at the significance of days one and two, what those numbers mean in relation to the day, and how that meaning moves forward into the rest of scripture when numbers are used representatively. As we are now up to... Continue Reading →
The Meaning of One – Numbers in Genesis
The following series is my attempt to explain what I believe provides the key to understanding the symbolic use of numbers in the Bible, both in prophecy and in Proverbs. As this series is my first attempt to outline my thoughts and reasoning on the subject, it may be a bit winding, but hopefully will... Continue Reading →