NUMBER EIGHT (8-9)

(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 are the 8 references to the Old Testament in Revelation 1?

a) It will be noted, moreover, that these are not given at haphazard. Our attention is called to their importance by the order in which they are given. They are arranged in the form of an epanodos, the first being from the same book as the eighth, the second corresponding in the same way to the seventh, the third to the sixth, and the fourth to the fifth. Thus the Divine seal of superabundant perfection is there set on the Scriptures which declare the Lordship of Jesus:

A. Revelation 1:5, Isaiah 55:4.

B. Revelation 1:7, Daniel 7:13.

C.Revelation1:7, Zechariah 12:10.

D. Revelation 1:8, Isaiah 41:4, 44:6, 48:12. D. Revelation 1:11, Isaiah 41:4, 44:6; 48:12.

C. Revelation 1:12, Zechariah 4:2.

B. Revelation 1:13-15, Daniel 7:9, 13, 22, 10:5, 6.

A. Revelation 1:16, Isaiah 49:2.

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