Names and numbers in the Bible have meaning. Most often, these meanings explain a deeper understanding of the writing. As mentioned in the first part of this writing in an the previous blog, it all points to Jesus.
Examples:
The number "1" relates to God/unity
No. 5: represents the grace of God
No. 10: represents law/ordinance
No. 12: government
No. 40: testing, trial, the end of bondage
Examples:
Sarai = Domineering / Sarah = Princess
Abram = Father of Altitude / Abraham = Father of Multitudes
Interesting facts:
The book of Esther does not mention God
Longest book = Psalms
Shortest book = II John
Longest chapter = Ps.119
Shortest chapter = Ps.117
Longest verse = Esther 8:9
Shortest verse = Jn.11:35
Oldest man = Methuselah - 969 years
Two men never died - Enoch & Elijah
Psalm 22 (from the Old Testament) refers to the death of Jesus. Written hundreds of years before the birth of Jesus, this is further proof of inspiration through the Holy Spirit.
The God's Eye constellation |
The word "gospel" in Greek means "Good News". There are four synoptic (agreeing) gospels: Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. They document the life, teaching, healing and death of Jesus life.
The Old Testament is about the "law" (commonly referred to as the 10 Commandments) where man is required to do, do, do. The New Testament is about the grace that Jesus brought through grace where we rest emotionally and spiritually and God does all the work.
An unnamed "servant" usually refers to the Holy Spirit.
People who are named are Christian believers. Those mentioned and their name not given are usually unbelievers (or Gentiles).
The phrase "fear not/don't fear" appears 365 times and is the most often stated phrase uttered by the God head. The second most stated phrase, "Oh ye of little faith".
Interesting:
Psalm 117 = shortest chapter
Psalm 119 = longest chapter
Psalm 118 = middle chapter of the Bible
594 chapter before Psalm 118
+594 chapters after Psalm 118
1188 = Ps. 118:8 Read this verse !
*(This has to be divine order)
The book of Psalms is called "heart of the Bible"
David, the author, is called "A man after God's heart"
The Psalms are written as songs to God
The word Psalm means "Song/hymn"
Amen
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