NUMBER TWELVE (12-2)
(Message by Tanny Keng)
0. Introduction
a) Twelve is a perfect number, signifying perfection of government, or of governmental perfection. Twelve is found 187 times total in Scripture, 22 of which are in the book of Revelation. The significance of the number 12 is that it represents divine authority and appointment, as well as governmental foundation and perfection, and shows completeness. It is interesting to note what other mention(s) for 12 can be found in the Bible.
1.The Sons of Israel
a) The twelve sons of Israel, though actually thirteen, are never listed with 13 names in a single list.
b) There are about 18 enumerations altogether, but in each list one or the other sons / tribes is omitted. Generally it is Levi, but not always. In Revelation 7 both Dan and Ephraim are omitted (see 8), but the enumeration is still twelve, Levi and Joseph being introduced for this special sealing of the remnant which shall go unscathed through the great tribulation.
The End ...
0. Introductiona) Twelve is a perfect number, signifying perfection of government, or of governmental perfection. Twelve is found 187 times total in Scripture, 22 of which are in the book of Revelation. The significance of the number 12 is that it represents divine authority and appointment, as well as governmental foundation and perfection, and shows completeness. It is interesting to note what other mention(s) for 12 can be found in the Bible.
1.The Sons of Israel
a) The twelve sons of Israel, though actually thirteen, are never listed with 13 names in a single list.
b) There are about 18 enumerations altogether, but in each list one or the other sons / tribes is omitted. Generally it is Levi, but not always. In Revelation 7 both Dan and Ephraim are omitted (see 8), but the enumeration is still twelve, Levi and Joseph being introduced for this special sealing of the remnant which shall go unscathed through the great tribulation.
The End ...
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