NUMBER SIX (6-9)

(Message by Tanny Keng)

0. Introduction

a) The number 6 symbolizes man and human weakness, the evils of Satan and the manifestation of sin. Man was created on the sixth day. Men are appointed 6 days to labor. A Hebrew slave was to serve 6 years and be released in the 7th year. Six years were appointed for the land to be sown and harvested. The number 6 is associated with Satan in his temptation of Jesus. It is interesting to note what other mention(s) for 6 can be found in the Bible.

1. The six Old Testament names for a Lion

a) The Lion has six names in the Old Testament and all are found in the Book of Job (Job 4:10,11 and 28:8).

i) Aree, the roaring lion (Genesis 49:9; Numbers 23:24, 24:9, etc.).

ii) Shachal, the fierce lion, with special reference to his voice (Job 4:10, 10:16, 28:8; Psalm 91:13; Hosea 13:7).

iii) K'pheer, the young lion - not a whelp as in Ezekiel 19:2 - (Judges 14:5; Job 4:10, 38:39; Psalm 17:12, 34:10).

iv) Lah-yish, the old lion - not from age, but brave and strong - (Job 4:11; Proverbs 30:30; Isaiah 30:6).

v) Lahvee, the old lioness (from root to roar) (Genesis 49:9; Numbers 23:24; Deuteronomy 33:20, etc.).

vi) Shachatz, the lion's whelps (Job 28:8, 41:34; translated "of pride").

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