spiritual significance of numbers

        The Name's and Numbers used in the Scriptures have
  spiritual significance.  Thus knowing what they mean can
  help one study the Word with a deeper understanding!

      So Today Kevin, we will take a look at some
  instances of numbers used representatively, and thus
  probably by Divine design.

  ONE:     Denotes unity, and commencement. Such as the
  first day (GEN 1:5)

  TWO:      Denotes opposition, enmity, and division.  It can
  also mean 'difference," for it is written that if two people both
  agree in testimony it is conclusive.
  (DEUT 17.,6 & DEUT 19:15)

  THREE:    Denotes Divine perfection and completeness.
  Such as The Father, Son & Holy Spirit, often called the
  "Holy Trinity."

  FOUR:      Denotes things of the Earth. Such as The Four
  Winds (DAN 7:2);  the Four corners of the Earth. (ISA II: 1 2)
  the Four rivers that flowed out of the Garden of Eden.
  (GEN 2:10-14) and of course the Four Horsemen of the
  Apocalypse. (REV 6:1-8)

  The most significant multiple of four is Forty, which means
  "Probation."  Such as rain flood the Earth for Forty days
  (GEN 7:12)  The children wondered the wilderness for Forty
  years.( EX 16:35), and Jesus withstood satan's temptations
  for Forty days. (MARK 1: 1 3).

  FIVE:     Denotes   "Divine Grace."

  SIX:        Denotes the human number. It is the hallmark
  of mankind, God created man on the Sixth day (GEN 1-27-31);
  man works six days a week. The hours of our day are a
  multiple of the number Six.  Also the great men in the Bible
  that stood out against God (Goliath, Nebuchadnezzar, and the
  satan ) are all emphatically marked with the number Six.
  (REV 13:18)

  SEVEN:    Denotes spiritual perfection. It is the hallmark of
  the Holy Spirit at work. Also the number Seven is the number
  which regulates every period of Incubation and Gestation,
  in insects, birds, animals, and mankind.

  EIGHT:    Denotes a new beginning.

  NINE       Denotes finality or judgment. The number Nine
  is seen in all cases when judgment is the subject.

  TEN:       Denotes Ordinal Perfection. Such as the Ten
  Commandments ( EX 20:2-17)  It is another new first after
  the Ninth digit, when numeration commences anew.

  ELEVEN: Denotes disorder, and disorganization.  (2 KINGS 25:2)
  and (JER 52:5)

  TWELVE: Denotes Governmental perfection. It is the number or
  factor of things that have to do with government in the Heavens
  and on Earth. Such as  The Twelve Tribes of Israel, ( GEN 49:28)
  and Twelve Apostles. (MARK 3:14) etc.

  THIRTEEN: Denotes rebellion. It is written: "In the thirteenth year
  they rebelled' (GEN 14:4)

      Now, I hope that will help you find a deeper level of
  understanding when you read the Bible. Have a Wonderful Week,
  and know that you and your family are in my prayers!   Amen.

  In HIS Love & Service,
        Pastor Allen

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