NUMBER TWELVE (12-1)

(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 Twelve Patriarchs

a) There were twelve patriarchs from (and including) Shem (the son of Noah) to Jacob:
  1. Shem
  2. Arphaxad
  3. Salah
  4. Heber
  1. Peleg
  2. Reu
  3. Serug
  4. Nahor
  1. Terah
  2. Abraham
  3. Isaac
  4. Jacob


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