NUMBER EIGHT (8-6)

(Message by Tanny Keng)

0. Introduction

a) In the Bible the number 8, which comes after the number (7) which signifies completeness, symbolizes a new beginning, or a new order of things, a new creation, a new birth, and the resurrection to eternal life. It is interesting to note what other mention(s) for 8 can be found in the Bible.

1. What were the eight miracles of Elijah?

a) The miracles of Elijah were eight in number, marking the Divine character of his mission:

i) The shutting up of heaven, 1 Kings 17:1; James 5:17; Luke 4:25.

ii) Multiplying the widow's meal, 2 Kings 17:14-16.

iii) Raising the widow's son, verses 17-23.

iv) Causing fire to come down from heaven, 1 Kings 18:37, 38.

v) Causing rain to come down from heaven, verses 41-45.

vi) Causing fire to come down from heaven, 2 Kings 1:10.

vii) The same, verse 12.

viii) Dividing the Jordan, 2 Kings 2:8.

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