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In the Bible, numbers are more than just numbers; they represent a higher, holy power. The number 5 is a prime example of this used to describe God’s grace and kind nature toward humanity. From the Leviticus offerings to the separation of the Pentateuch, God’s holy word is consistently followed by the number 5. In this article, we’ll explain why the number 5 is biblically important from a Christian and literary standpoint.
Things You Should Know
- The number 5 symbolizes God’s grace, kindness, and mercy toward humankind, as it’s often associated with prayers and devotion in Hebrew.
- The number 5 comes up the most when God’s grace is shown, such as the Leviticus offerings and building of the Tabernacle.
- In the Bible, God’s Law or Pentateuch is divided into 5 books: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy.
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- ↑ https://graceintorah.net/2015/06/15/hebrew-numbers-1-10/
- ↑ https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John%201%3A16&version=NIV
- ↑ https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/137077/jewish/Heh.htm
- ↑ https://biblecentre.org/content.php?mode=7&item=899
- ↑ https://www.christianity.com/wiki/christian-terms/what-was-the-purpose-of-the-tabernacle.html
- ↑ https://graceintorah.net/2015/06/15/hebrew-numbers-1-10/
- ↑ https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Exodus%2026&version=NIV
- ↑ https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Exodus+27%3A1&version=NIV
- ↑ https://www.britannica.com/topic/Psalms
- ↑ https://www.oxfordbibliographies.com/display/document/obo-9780195393361/obo-9780195393361-0092.xml
- ↑ https://jashow.org/articles/what-evidence-proves-moses-wrote-the-first-five-books-of-the-bible/
- ↑ https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ephesians%204%3A11-13&version=NIV
- ↑ https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/comeuntochrist/uk/beliefs/holy-bible/the-ten-commandments
- ↑ https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1236&context=second_person
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