Where does the phrase " seventh heaven derive from?

Answer 1

Some of the Rabbis of the Talmud had very precise ideas about the structure of the upper regions. They were presumably influenced by the fact that the Hebrew word for "heavens" or "sky" appears only in a plural form: shamayim, implying a multiplicity of heavens. Given the special role of the number seven in the Bible, it was natural that this number should also determine the arrangement of the heavens.

The Jewish sages had no trouble finding distinct functions for each of the seven levels. The heavens, mysterious as they are, affect us in many aspects of our daily life, as well as having important religious associations.

Thus, according to one quaint itemization, one heaven is required simply to screen off the light at night-time, another to store the rain and snow, and still another to house the planets. Others have more religious uses, accommodating the souls of the righteous and the unborn, as well as various levels of angels, the Heavenly Jerusalem, and the throne of God.

According to one legend, the Israelites who assembled at Mount Sinai to receive the Torah were treated to a glimpse of all seven heavens opened up above them.

The Jewish mystical tradition, as it is revealed to us in texts dating from just after the Talmudic period, turned the concept of seven heavenly levels into a key focus of its speculations. According to their imagery these heavens are actually palaces--"heikhalot"--and the task of the mystic is to ascend as high as he can until he reaches the highest level, where he will be vouchsafed a peek at the throne of God.

In this conception of multi-layered palaces the Jewish mystics were influenced by the verse in the Song of Songs (1:4); "The King [i.e. God] has brought me into his chambers," a verse which had already been interpreted allegorically by Rabbi Akiva, the most renowned Talmudic mystic.

Answer 2

I don't know in detail but it's the levels of heaven. That does not necessarily mean a place like paradise.

The first level is the sky. and so on.

Paul was caught up to the 3rd and 4th heaven

Answer 3

.On earth as it is in heaven. There are 7 heavens as there are 7 continents.

In the beginning the 1st heaven was was "Living Water" (the universe, big bang).

God cast Satan out of heaven, and prepared a place for him (purgatory) the 2nd heaven. And divided the continent into two half's "separated the Light from the darkness"

God prepared a place for Him, which God made male and female, Dinosaurs and cavemen.

LORD God prepaid a Place for Eve, and her children, 3rd heaven (The Garth) and the Garden of Eden on earth.

LORD god created a great river on earth and the Great Gulf

LORD God bound Satan and cast him into a place that was prepared for him, Hell.

Jesus prepared rooms for God's children.

There are now 9 heavens, The Stars (sun) represent God's Angels, Blackhole represent Satan and his angels a place God prepared for them.

Answer 4

"Seventh heaven," the phrase, originates in the Talmud where it refers to the highest heaven where God and the most exalted angels dwell.

Answer 5

I think it might be when he rested on the seventh day. He must have been very tired and that day was like heaven to him.
What am I saying!!! lol

Answer 6

Don't know where it originated. But it is not in the Bible at all. The closest reference in the Bible is the mention of rewards and punishments being different for individuals.

Answer 7

It is a Mormon phrase... Where they believe in LEVELS in heaven... 7th, is the last and most holy... but it's crock to me.

Answer 8

In ancient times, only 7 planets were visible...