NUMBER SEVEN (7-9)

(Message by Tanny Keng)

0. Introduction

a) Number 7 is a great number of spiritual perfection. A number which, therefore, occupies so large a place in the works, and especially in the Word of God as being inspired by the Holy Spirit. As a number the actual word and number "Seven" is used as no other number is. Seven and its compounds occur in multiples of seven in the Old Testament.

i) Seven occurs 287 times, or 7 x 41.
ii) "Seventh," the fractional part, occurs 98 times, or 7 x 14.
iii) "Seven-fold," occurs 7 times.

b) It is interesting to note what other mention(s) for 7 can be found in the Bible.

1. What is the importance of 7 Oak Trees?

a) Seven Oak trees are mentioned in the Old Testament; the number 7 being divided into four and three - the first three being connected with burial.

i) Genesis 35:4. Jacob buried teraphim.

ii) Genesis 35:8. Rachel's nurse.

iii) 2 Samuel 31:13. At Jabesh Saul and his sons buried.

iv) Joshua 24:26. Joshua set up the stones of witness.

v) 2 Samuel 18:9. Absalom's oak.

vi) Judges 6:11. At Ophrah, where the angel appeared.

vii) 1Kings 13:14. Where the man of God sat.

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