Topical Encyclopedia
The number twenty-eight appears in the Bible in various contexts, often symbolizing completeness or a cycle of time. While not as frequently mentioned as other numbers, it holds significance in biblical numerology and the structure of certain biblical narratives.
Biblical References:1.
1 Chronicles 9:12 · In the genealogical records of the Levites, twenty-eight is mentioned in the context of the number of men who were responsible for specific duties in the house of God. "And Adaiah son of Jeroham, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malchijah, and Maasai son of Adiel, the son of Jahzerah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Meshillemith, the son of Immer, and their relatives, heads of their families—1,760 able men for the work of the service of the house of God."
2.
1 Chronicles 11:8 · The number is indirectly referenced in the account of David's mighty men. The list of warriors and their exploits is detailed, and while the number twenty-eight is not explicitly mentioned, the structure of the narrative often involves groupings and numbers that reflect completeness and divine order.
Symbolic Meaning:In biblical numerology, the number twenty-eight can be seen as a combination of the numbers seven and four. Seven often represents spiritual perfection or completion, as seen in the creation week, while four can symbolize the world or creation, as in the four corners of the earth. Thus, twenty-eight may symbolize a complete cycle of spiritual and earthly order.
Theological Implications:The use of numbers in the Bible often carries deeper theological meanings. The number twenty-eight, while not as prominent as others, can be seen as a reflection of God's order and completeness in His creation and governance. It may also suggest a period of preparation or fulfillment, as seen in the genealogical and military contexts where it appears.
Historical Context:In ancient Israel, numbers were not merely mathematical but carried significant cultural and religious weight. The genealogies and lists of warriors in Chronicles serve not only as historical records but also as theological statements about God's providence and the organization of His people.
Application in Christian Life:For Christians, understanding the significance of numbers like twenty-eight can enhance the reading of Scripture, providing insight into the divine order and purpose woven throughout the biblical narrative. It encourages believers to seek the deeper meanings behind the text and to appreciate the meticulous design of God's Word.
In summary, while the number twenty-eight does not appear frequently in the Bible, its occurrences and symbolic meanings contribute to the rich tapestry of biblical numerology and theology, reflecting God's order and completeness in His creation and His people.
Strong's Hebrew
8083. shemoneh -- eight (a cardinal number)... 98* (2), eight (36), eighteen* (8), eighteenth* (11), eighth (3), forty-eight*
(2), ninety-eight* (1), thirty-eight* (1), thirty-eighth* (2),
twenty-
eight* (4
...6242. esrim -- twenty
... 1), 324* (1), 328* (1), 6,720* (2), 621* (2), 623* (1), 628* (1), 721* (1), 725*
(1), 822* (1), 928* (1), twentieth (9), twenty (111),twenty-eight* (4), twenty...
Library
Chaptertwenty-eight
... ChapterTwenty-eight. It was the afternoon of that morning when Burns was
installed in his new position as assistant janitor that...
Fighting the Good Fight of Faith
... TALKTWENTY-EIGHT. FIGHTING THE GOOD FIGHT OF FAITH. Paul said, "Fight the good
fight of faith." This world is a battle-ground of spiritual forces....
And after Three Days we Reached Land, and forTwenty-Eight Days...
... Section 19. And after three days we reached land, and fortwenty-eight
days journeyed through uninhabited? 19. And after three...
Jesus Led Back from the Court of Herod to that of Pilate.
... of one of his confidants, who was a member of the Sanhedrin, agreed to furnish him
with the necessary materials, as also withtwenty-eight architects, who were...
It is Sacrilege to Degrade a Bishop to the Rank of a Presbyter...
... as well as in the Latin collections of canons, and in those of John of Antioch and
of Photius, and has only been appended to thetwenty-eight genuine canons of...
The Brandenburg Confessions.
... was intended not to compromise the Churches and sovereigns, but only to find out
whether and to what extent both parties agreed in theTwenty-eight Articles of...
Episcopal Conspirators
... strife. Lord Lytton, Chronicles and Characters. Theophilus sent his
twenty-eight bishops by sea. Strange bishops they were! Men...
The Testament of Levi Concerning the Priesthood and Arrogance.
... Enoch the righteous. [81]. 11. Therefore, when I took a wife I was
twenty-eight years old, and her name was Melcha. And she conceived...
The More Excellent Way
... He lived ontwenty-eight and gave away forty shillings. The next year receiving
sixty pounds, he still lived ontwenty-eight, and gave away two-and-thirty....
Carey's College
... became the most extensive translator of the Bible and civiliser, was the son of
a weaver, and was himself a village shoemaker till he wastwenty-eight years of...
Thesaurus
Twenty-eight (13 Occurrences)Twenty-
eight. Twenty,
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eight. Twenty-fifth . Multi-Version
Concordance
Twenty-
eight (13 Occurrences). Exodus 26
...Eight (81 Occurrences)
... Exodus 26:2 The length of each curtain shall betwenty-eight cubits, and the breadth
of each curtain four cubits: all the curtains shall have one measure....
Curtain (60 Occurrences)
... (1.) Ten curtains, eachtwenty-eight cubits long... Exodus 36:9 The length of each curtain
wastwenty-eight cubits, and the breadth of each curtain four cubits....
128 (2 Occurrences)
... 128 (2 Occurrences). Ezra 2:23 The men of Anathoth, one hundredtwenty-eight. (See
NAS NIV). Nehemiah 7:27 The men of Anathoth, one hundredtwenty-eight....
28600 (2 Occurrences)
... 28600 (2 Occurrences). 1 Chronicles 12:35 Of the Danites who could set the battle
in array,twenty-eight thousand six hundred. (See NAS NIV)....
Width (58 Occurrences)
... Width (58 Occurrences). Exodus 26:2 Every curtain is to betwenty-eight cubits
long and four cubits wide, all of the same measure. (See NAS)....
Be'bai (5 Occurrences)
... Ezra 8:11 Of the sons of Bebai, Zechariah the son of Bebai; and with him
twenty-eight males.... Nehemiah 7:16 The children of Bebai, six hundredtwenty-eight....
Curtains (34 Occurrences)
... Exodus 26:2 The length of each curtain shall betwenty-eight cubits, and the breadth
of each curtain four cubits: all the curtains shall have one measure....
An'athoth (19 Occurrences)
... (See RSV). Ezra 2:23 The men of Anathoth, one hundredtwenty-eight. (See RSV). Nehemiah
7:27 The men of Anathoth, one hundredtwenty-eight. (See RSV)....
Breadth (100 Occurrences)
... Exodus 26:2 The length of each curtain shall betwenty-eight cubits, and the breadth
of each curtain four cubits: all the curtains shall have one measure....
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