2007-03-28 09:53:22 · 13 answers · asked by STORMY K 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Actually, there were fourteen Apostles. Matthias replaced Judas Iscariot, and Paul saw Jesus on the Damascus road. Twelve were chosen because they represented the twelve tribes of Israel.
2007-03-28 10:01:17 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because there were 12 tribes of Israel in the Old Testament, and each apostle represented one tribe. Also, 12 is a number that sybolizes perfection in the Bible.
2007-03-28 16:57:32 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
The number 12 has some symbolic significance in regards to the 12 tribes of Israel.
2007-03-28 16:57:06 · answer #3 · answered by daisyk 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There were 12 Tribe's of Israel and each Disciple represented one Tribe.
2007-03-28 16:58:13 · answer #4 · answered by flossie mae 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think it has to do with the 12 tribes of Israel.
2007-03-28 17:02:25 · answer #5 · answered by Amie M 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In the Bible, 12 symbolizes a divinely constituted organization, whether in heaven or on earth.
2007-03-28 16:59:23 · answer #6 · answered by greenage9 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
...because its the greatest/oldest story ever told. The biblical retelling of creation blah, blah, blah is really based upon the zodiac. Has been for every culture...how many zodiac signs does the sun/son pass through?
2007-03-28 18:05:10 · answer #7 · answered by overstandingiskey 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the only correct answer is i don't know. I suppose each represents one of the 12 Tribes of Israel.
2007-03-28 16:57:33 · answer #8 · answered by wassupmang 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
why does the sun set and not come in jar so whenever we need it we can get it out. nobody really knows. it was obviously His will. why ask the potter why he made u a certain way? He had a purpose for it.
2007-03-28 16:58:52 · answer #9 · answered by jenna 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There wasnt another person with as much potential as the 12
2007-03-28 16:57:06 · answer #10 · answered by Haz the Preacher 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋