NUMBER TWELVE (12-3)

(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. How does the number twelve represent Solomon's Temple?

a) The temple of Solomon has twelve as the predominating factor, in contrast with the Tabernacle, which has five predominating. This agrees with the grace which shines in the Tabernacle, and with the glory of the kingdom which is displayed in the Temple.

b) When we come to the New Testament we find the same great principle pervading the Apostolic government as we see in the Patriarchal and National, for we have the following groups of twelve:

i) The Apostles.

ii) The foundations in the heavenly Jerusalem.

iii) The gates.

iv) The pearls.

v) The angels.

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