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3Three is the number associated with God since it indicates how many persons are in the Godhead. Each person has a body, soul, and spirit. This number appears to be used about persons as a symbol of completeness.
7The number seven is repeated often in scripture. It is considered to be the number of completion or perfection. It is the number of days in the first week of creation. The Sabbath occurs on the 7th day. Seven was a common number associated with Israel’s feasts. For example, both the Feast of Tabernacles and the Day of Atonement occurred in the seventh month of the Jewish calendar. Seven was also used in Daniel’s 70 weeks.
12Twelve was the number of tribes of Israel. There were twenty-four divisions of priests. The number appears numerous times in the book of Revelation. The new city of Jerusalem will have twelve foundations, and twelve gates. The Tree of Life will produce twelve different kinds of fruit. This number appears to be used in relation to the nation of Israel.
40Moses’ life can be thought of in terms of forty. He fled Egypt at the age of forty years and lived in Midian for forty years until He met God at a burning bush. His ministry to Israel lasted 40 years as Israel wandered in the desert for forty years. Saul, David, and Solomon each reigned for forty years. Jesus was in the desert for forty years. This number appears to be used in relation to trials and leaders.

