![]() ![]() However, as was cautioned at the start of this article, some of these mysteries require discernment and the guidance of a seasoned theologian, pastor, or student of Scripture if we are to avoid the pitfalls that come from poor sources.įew people make a study of such things as biblical numerology, and fewer still correctly comprehend the information available. The Word of God is indeed a fascinating study, filled with many mysteries for the diligent disciple of Christ to explore. Why Does Biblical Numerology Matter Today? For Noah was six hundred years old when the deluge came upon the earth.Furthermore, that image which was set up by Nebuchadnezzar had indeed a height of sixty cubits, while the breadth was six cubits.This, then, the six hundred years of Noah.indicate the number of the name of that man in whom is concentrated the whole apostasy of six thousand years” (Irenaeus). “Fittingly, therefore, will his name possess the number six hundred and sixty-six, since the Anti-Christ sums up in his own person all the mixture of wickedness that took place previous to the deluge, due to the apostasy of the angels. The Church Fathers noted several other instances wherein the number six featured prominently. Perhaps the most notorious number found in Scripture is that associated with the Anti-Christ: 666. For seventy years, the Israelites were kept in Babylonian captivity. God provided 70 priests for Moses in passing judgment. Number 70: Symbolic of judgment ( Numbers 11:16 Ezekiel 8:11 Jeremiah 29:10). ![]()
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