mentioned many times in the Bible. In the Genesis flood it rained forty days and forty nights (Genesis 7:4). Jonah preached forty days in Ninevah (Jonah 3:4). The Israelites were 40 years in the wilderness (Psalm 95:10). Moses was on the mount 40 days and 40 nights receiving the ten commandments from God (Exodus 24:18). Joshua was 40 years old when Moses sent him to spy out Canaan (Joshua 14:7). Jesus was in the wilderness tempted of the devil for forty days and nights (Mark 1:13; Luke 4:2). David reigned over Israel 40 years (1 Kings 2:11). Solomon reigned over Israel 40 years (1 Kings 11:42). Othniel was a judge over Israel for 40 years (Judges 3:11).
Does the number 40 have any spiritual meaning??
2006-11-08 05:27:47 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
40 is often understood as the “number of probation or trial.” For example: the Israelites wandered for 40 years (Deuteronomy 8:2-5); Moses was on the mount for 40 days (Exodus 24:18); 40 days were involved in the story of Jonah and Nineveh (Jonah 3:4); Jesus was tempted for 40 days (Matthew 4:2); there were 40 days between Jesus’ resurrection and ascension (Acts 1:3).
2006-11-08 05:29:27 · answer #1 · answered by sweetie_baby 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As much as a guide book, the bible is an enigma. Numerology(sic) isn't something I think we should focus on. There are all these numbers that may have significance- 3, 7, 12, 40...., but I think it will only be clear in the end.
2006-11-08 13:34:53 · answer #2 · answered by TCFKAYM 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes and the number 7.
2006-11-08 14:30:43 · answer #3 · answered by Mandolyn Monkey Munch 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It probably does, but what is that signifgance?
2006-11-08 13:33:25 · answer #4 · answered by Uncle Thesis 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋