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Ah, the infamous 666, the celebrity of biblical numerology and infamous symbol of the Antichrist. And if the devil is 666, is God 777? That's what you are about to find out. However, that's not all that lies between heaven and hell! The Bible is a veritable treasure chest of numbers, each with its own story. Biblical numerology is an intriguing realm teeming with different interpretations and meanings.

Here is our list of some of the most important numbers in the Bible and their meanings – from 1 to 144,000.

Click and count your way through this gallery of religious numerology.

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Number one stands for unity. As stated in John 10:30, God and Jesus are one. This number also refers to the existence of only one god. “For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus” - (1 Timothy 2:5).

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This number conveys the meaning of a union, division or the verification of facts by witnesses, as written in Exodus 25:22, Matthew 26:60, Luke 10:1, and Ephesians 5:31. Furthermore, it also symbolizes the dual essence of humanity in Galatians 6:8.

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The Holy Trinity (the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit) and the resurrection of Jesus Christ, the number three also symbolizes strength, stability and completeness. It is associated with the three patriarchs of Judaism and the three pilgrimages.

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This number holds symbolizes creation, God's earthly work, and universal truth. The number four is referenced in Revelation 7:1: "And after these things I saw four angels standing on the four corners of the earth, holding the four winds of the earth, that the wind should not blow on the earth, nor on the sea, nor on any tree.”

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This number symbolizes God's grace, goodness and favor toward humans. The Tabernacle was composed of five curtains, five bars, five pillars and five sockets. The Book of Psalms is divided into five sections, and there are five books of God’s laws (Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy).

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The number represents man, human weakness, and the devil manifestation of evil. Humans are destined to work for six days, and man was created by God on the sixth day. Hebrew slaves had to serve for six years before they could be set free. Six is also associated with Satan in his temptation of Jesus.

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This is the foundation of God's word. Seven represents spiritual perfection and completeness. It is mentioned 735 times in the Bible and is significant in various contexts. God created the universe in seven days; there are seven days in a week; there are seven churches, and seven gifts of the Holy Spirit... and on the seventh day God rested... TGI Sabbath!

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The number eight represents renewal. and man's true 'born again' event when he is resurrected from the dead to eternal life. God saved eight people from the Flood, and Jesus Christ appeared eight times after his resurrection.

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Number nine represents divine completeness or conveys the meaning of finality. Jesus passed away at the ninth hour of the day. There are also nine fruits of the Holy Spirit: love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.

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The number 10 symbolizes testimony, law, responsibility and the completeness of order. Examples of this are the Ten Commandments and the Day of Atonement - the fasting that occurs on the 10th day of the seventh month.

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Number 11 is the opposite of 10. It represents chaos, disorder, and judgment. In Genesis 11, men rebelled against God and built the Tower of Babel. He disrupted the construction by confusing the language of the workers, which led to chaos.

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This symbolizes spiritual power, authority, and completion. Jacob had 12 sons, whose descendants formed the 12 tribes of Israel. Jesus had 12 apostles. In Revelation there are 12 angels at 12 gates, among other references to the number 12.

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A biblical rest. The 15th day of the first Hebrew month is the first day of the Feast of Unleavened Bread - a day of rest. The same happens on the 15th day of the seventh Hebrew month, which marks the beginning of the Feast of Tabernacles, also a day of rest.

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This represents the completion of a perfect waiting period. For 20 years the Israelite children waited for their liberation from Jabin, king of Canaan. Solomon gave Hiram, king of Tyre, 20 cities in Galilee after completing God’s house in Jerusalem in seven years and Solomon's own house in 13 years (20 years in all).

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This number is connected to sin, rebellion and wickedness. After the children of Israel left Egyptian bondage and traveld through the desert, they faced 21 major rebellious events. In 2 Timothy, Paul the apostle makes reference to 21 sins.

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Psalm 23 is the best known and most popular of all the psalms. In it, King David sings of God's protection, guidance, refreshment, blessing, and promise of eternal life: "[...]Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me[...]"

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This is the age of mental and physical maturity. Thirty symbolizes dedication to a calling. The Aaronic priests committed themselves to serve God when they turned 30. David became king of Israel at the age of 30. John the Baptist began his ministry at that age, as did Jesus when he began preaching the gospel.

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This is a symbol of God's promises. The 33rd time Noah's name is mentioned in the Bible is when God promises not to flood the world again and seals his promise with the sign of the rainbow (Genesis 9:12 - 16).

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It is mentioned 146 times in the Bible and symbolizes trials and a complete cycle of time. Moses lived 40 years in the desert, 40 years in Egypt, and was on Mount Sinai for 40 days; Jesus fasted for 40 days in the desert, where he was tempted by Satan; and it took 40 days for Jesus to ascend to heaven following his resurrection.

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Seventy symbolizes perfect and powerful spiritual order. It is composed of the factors of two perfect numbers: seven (for perfection) and ten (for completeness and God's law). This is also the number of the elders of Israel whom Moses gathered to serve as judges.

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This number is about praising God, as in Psalm 111. Romans 12:5 also mentions the number, repeating “one” three times. It says “Likewise, we, being many, are one body in Christ, and each one members of one another.”

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The number 120 represents a period of waiting. As mentioned in Genesis 6:1-3, this was the time frame God gave mankind to repent. The Lord said, “My Spirit will not contend with humans forever, for they are mortal; their days will be a hundred and twenty years.”

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In terms of gematria, the Hebrew practice of assigning numbers to letters, 153 symbolizes abundance. Ezekiel 47:10 describes a vision of living waters teeming with fish. This place is En-Eglaim, which is translated 153 according to gematria. Also in John 21:11 the number testifies to the abundance of God's blessings: “[...] It was full of large fish, 153 [...].”

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This figure is linked to separation and punishment. Ezekiel 4:5 says, “For I have laid upon thee the years of their iniquity, according to the number of the days, three hundred and ninety days; so shalt thou bear the iniquity of the house of Israel.”

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The number is related to Moses' role in God’s plan. The fifth book of the Bible is called Deuteronomy, which means 'fifth book." The fifth chapter and verse of the book mention Moses' role. 555 is also found in Abraham's attempt to save Sodom and in God's judgment for lying to him.

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The 666 is the most famous and infamous number in the Bible and is considered the number of the beast. In the book of Revelation 13:18, the number of the Antichrist is mentioned “Here is wisdom. Let him that hath understanding count the number of the beast: for it is the number of a man; and his number is Six hundred threescore and six.”

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This is an amplification of the number seven and the perfection of God. The day of Pentecost is determined according to the counting of seven perfect cycles of seven days, ending on the seventh day of the Sabbath (Leviticus 23:10-16).

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A thousand represents a cycle of time. According to Revelation 20:1-3, Satan was bound for 1,000 years. According to the Bible, Jesus will come again and rule for 1,000 years.

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This is a symbolic number of the Church standing for all of God's people under the old and new covenant. Revelation 7:4 reads: “And I heard the number of them which were sealed: and there were sealed an hundred and forty and four thousand of all the tribes of the children of Israel.”

Sources: (Bible Study) (Bible Numbers)

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