what does the number 40 represent in the bible and why?

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what does the number 40 represent in the bible and why?

like 40 days and nights it rained,noah searched for land for 40 days ,jesus was tempted 40 days and there's others refering to 40

2006-08-23 10:10:25 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality

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I've heard it is the number of testing and preparation.

2006-08-23 10:16:10 · answer #1 · answered by Jazmanana 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋

40 is the number of completion. Moses spent 40 years in the desert before he was "completed" enough to lead the Jews out of slavery. Jesus fasted 40 days before entering His ministry. There is a feast that Jewish people celebrate every 40 years. And lent is 40 days long.

2006-08-23 17:15:49 · answer #2 · answered by Lizzy Z 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋

40 is a generational number.

2006-08-23 17:12:43 · answer #3 · answered by Cre8ed2worship 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋