More Than Numbers: Meaning and Significance in the Bible

More Than Numbers: Meaning and Significance in the Bible

Biblical numerology is the study of how numbers in Scripture sometimes carry meaning or significance beyond their numerical value.  It can be a slippery endeavor. Sometimes it’s clear that a number carries underlying significance, and one is able with relative ease to determine what that is.  Think, seven.  Other times, however, a number’s significance is…

The number three appears throughout Scripture.

Bowling for Turkeys

When I was going to college (some years ago), I was a rather introverted, socially-awkward, young and callow fellow. So to push my boundaries, I joined a bowling league.  This experience helped me to become the introverted, socially awkward, old and callous fellow I am today. In the league, I learned that it was absolutely…