THIRTEEN (13) IN THE BIBLE
(Message by Tanny Keng)
1. Number THIRTEEN in the Bible
a) Twelve years they served Chedorlaomer, and in the thirteenth year they rebelled. (Genesis 14:4)
b) Some people think thirteen is an unlucky number. It does speak of rebellion, sin and disobedience. Israel was in constant rebellion. Seven good kings ruled over the southern kingdom of Judah. Thirteen evil kings led the people away from God. Israel was characterized by rebellion, sin and disobedience mainly because of these thirteen evil kings.
c) We say there were twelve tribes of Israel because of the sons of Jacob. Actually, there were thirteen tribes. Joseph died and that left eleven tribes. But Joseph's portion of land was divided between his two sons, Ephraim and Manasseh. Technically, that makes thirteen tribes.
d) Note that there were twelve disciples, but Jesus, the Christ, made the thirteenth member at the Last Supper. Later, Judas went out and betrayed Jesus. There were twelve who were bonded, but Judas, the thirteenth was apart from them all representing rebellion, sin, and disobedience.
e) Some buildings do not have a thirteenth floor. (Technically, they do have a thirteenth floor. They just don't number it as such). Some hotels do not have thirteen as a room number. Some people live in fear whenever the thirteenth falls on a Friday because it is a superstition that it is an unlucky day.
f) Here is something to think about. Everyday is the Lord's Day no matter what date it bears. And when you think a day falls on the thirteenth, it is not actually the thirteenth. Our calendar has been adjusted over the years.
The End ...
1. Number THIRTEEN in the Biblea) Twelve years they served Chedorlaomer, and in the thirteenth year they rebelled. (Genesis 14:4)
b) Some people think thirteen is an unlucky number. It does speak of rebellion, sin and disobedience. Israel was in constant rebellion. Seven good kings ruled over the southern kingdom of Judah. Thirteen evil kings led the people away from God. Israel was characterized by rebellion, sin and disobedience mainly because of these thirteen evil kings.
c) We say there were twelve tribes of Israel because of the sons of Jacob. Actually, there were thirteen tribes. Joseph died and that left eleven tribes. But Joseph's portion of land was divided between his two sons, Ephraim and Manasseh. Technically, that makes thirteen tribes.
d) Note that there were twelve disciples, but Jesus, the Christ, made the thirteenth member at the Last Supper. Later, Judas went out and betrayed Jesus. There were twelve who were bonded, but Judas, the thirteenth was apart from them all representing rebellion, sin, and disobedience.
e) Some buildings do not have a thirteenth floor. (Technically, they do have a thirteenth floor. They just don't number it as such). Some hotels do not have thirteen as a room number. Some people live in fear whenever the thirteenth falls on a Friday because it is a superstition that it is an unlucky day.
f) Here is something to think about. Everyday is the Lord's Day no matter what date it bears. And when you think a day falls on the thirteenth, it is not actually the thirteenth. Our calendar has been adjusted over the years.
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