NUMBER EIGHT (8-7)

(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. How many miracles did Elisha perform?

a) The miracles of Elisha were double in number, viz. Sixteen, for his request was, "Let a double portion of thy spirit be upon me," 2 Kings 2:9.

i) Dividing the Jordan, 2 Kings 2:14.

ii) Healing the waters, verse 21.

iii) Cursing the young men, verse 24.

iv) Procuring water for the three kings, 2 Kings 3:16-20.

v) Multiplying the widow's oil, 2 Kings 4:1-7.

vi) Raising the widow's son, 4:37.

vii) Healing the deadly pottage, verse 38.

viii) Feeding the Hundred men, verses 42-44.

ix) The healing of Naaman, 2 Kings 5:1-19.

x) The smiting of Gehazi, verses 20-27.

xi) Causing the iron to swim, 2 Kings 6:1-7.

xii) Opening the eyes of his servant, verse 17.

xiii) Smiting the Syrian army with blindness, verse 18.

xiv) Restoring their sight, verse 20.

xv) Arresting the king's messenger, verses 30-33.

xvi) A dead man raised by touching his bones, 2 Kings 13:20, 21.

b) The use and significance of the number eight in Scripture is seen to recur in marvelous exactitude.

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