NUMBER TEN (10-24)

(Message by Tanny Keng)

0. Introduction

a) In the Bible the number 10 is used 242 times in scripture and "10th" is used 79 times. A historically significant number, 10 signifies testimony, law and responsibility. The number ten is also viewed as a complete number, as is 3, 7 and 12. Ten is made up of 4, the number of the physical creation, and 6, the number of man. It is interesting to note what other mention(s) for 10 can be found in the Bible.

1. What were the 10 Passovers observed?

a) The observance of ten Passovers are recorded: -

1. In Egypt, Exodus 12.
2. In the wilderness, Numbers 9:5.
3. Plains of Jericho, Joshua 5:10.
4. Hezekiah's, 2Chronicles 30:1.
5. Josiah's, 2Chronicles 35:1.
6. Ezra's, Ezra 6:19.
7. When our Lord was twelve years of age, Luke 2:41.
8. John 2:13.
9. John 6:4.
10. Matthew 26:2.

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