Topical Encyclopedia
The term "twenty-first" in the context of the Bible typically refers to the ordinal number representing the position in a sequence. While the number itself does not hold significant symbolic meaning in the biblical text, it can be found in various contexts, often related to dates, genealogies, or sequences of events.
Biblical References:1.
Dates and Time: The twenty-first day of a month is occasionally mentioned in the context of the Hebrew calendar. For example, in the book of Ezra, the twenty-first day of the seventh month is noted in relation to the Feast of Tabernacles, a significant festival in Jewish tradition. This festival is a time of rejoicing and remembrance of God's provision during the Israelites' wilderness wanderings.
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Ezra 3:4 : "They also celebrated the Feast of Tabernacles as prescribed, and they offered burnt offerings daily, based on the number specified by ordinance for each day."
2.Genealogies and Sequences:
In genealogical records or lists, the twenty-first position might be noted, though it is not typically highlighted for its own sake. The Bible often uses genealogies to trace lineage, establish heritage, and fulfill prophecies, such as the lineage of Jesus Christ.
3.Symbolic Interpretations:
While the number twenty-one itself is not directly associated with specific symbolic meanings in Scripture, numbers in the Bible often carry symbolic weight. For example, the number seven is frequently associated with completeness or perfection, and three is often linked to the divine. Twenty-one, being a multiple of seven, might be seen in some interpretations as an extension of completeness or divine order, though such interpretations are not explicitly stated in the biblical text.
Theological Implications:
In a broader theological context, the use of numbers in the Bible often serves to underscore God's sovereignty and the orderliness of His creation. While the number twenty-one does not have a specific theological significance, its presence in the biblical narrative contributes to the overall structure and rhythm of the text.
Historical and Cultural Context:
Understanding the use of numbers like twenty-one in the Bible requires an appreciation of the historical and cultural context of the ancient Near East. The Hebrew calendar, with its lunar months and festival cycles, plays a crucial role in the religious life of the Israelites. The precise dating of events and festivals underscores the importance of time and seasons in the worship and communal life of God's people.
In summary, while the number twenty-one does not carry a distinct symbolic or theological weight in the Bible, it is part of the broader tapestry of biblical numerology and chronology, contributing to the narrative and liturgical structure of the Scriptures.Strong's Hebrew
259. echad -- one
... other was one (1), outermost* (1), same (25), same one (1), single (15), some (2),
thirty-first* (1), thirty-one* (3), together (3),twenty-first* (4), twenty...
6242. esrim -- twenty
... 2), 623* (1), 628* (1), 721* (1), 725* (1), 822* (1), 928* (1), twentieth (9), twenty
(111), twenty-eight* (4), twenty-fifth* (3),twenty-first* (4), twenty...
Library
Verse theTwenty-First
... FIRST PART VERSE THETWENTY-FIRST. He finds that, where he would do good,
evil is present with him. Thetwenty-first verse contains...
Twenty-First Proposition of Arminius
...TWENTY-FIRST PROPOSITION OF ARMINIUS.... Indeed the former theory seems even more probable
than the latter. ANSWER OF JULIUS TO THETWENTY-FIRST PROPOSITION....
September theTwenty-First Life as Bread
... SEPTEMBER TheTwenty-first LIFE AS BREAD. MARK viii.10-21. It is gracious to know
that my Lord is "the Bread of Life," and that I can feed on Him....
April theTwenty-First Love as the Great Magician
... APRIL TheTwenty-first LOVE AS THE GREAT MAGICIAN. 1 John 2:1-11. A new
commandment! And yet it is an old one with a new meaning....
November theTwenty-First the Early Builders
... NOVEMBER TheTwenty-first THE EARLY BUILDERS. 1 KINGS viii.1-21. It is always
a healthy means of grace to link my own accomplishments...
October theTwenty-First the Contrite Heart
... OCTOBER TheTwenty-first THE CONTRITE HEART. ISAIAH lvii.13-21. Let us look
at this description of the dwelling-place of the Eternal God....
December theTwenty-First the Lord of Working Men
... DECEMBER TheTwenty-first THE LORD OF WORKING MEN. LUKE ii.8-20. And so the good
news was told to shepherds, to working men who were toiling in the fields....
May theTwenty-First Human Frailties
... MAY TheTwenty-first HUMAN FRAILTIES. ISAIAH xlii.1-7. What a winsome revelation
of the delicate gentleness of the Lord! "The bruised...
From theTwenty-First and Twenty-Second Chapters.
... from thetwenty-first and twenty-second chapters. 16. "And the city is placed
in a square."] The city which he says is squared, he...
Twenty-First Day. Bearing the Cross.
...Twenty-first Day. BEARING THE CROSS. "And He bearing His cross.""John,
xix.17. When did Jesus bear the cross? Not that moment...
Thesaurus
Twenty-first (4 Occurrences)Twenty-
first. Twenty-fifth,
Twenty-
first. Twenty-five . Multi-Version
Concordance
Twenty-
first (4 Occurrences). Exodus
...Jachin (8 Occurrences)
... Jarib (1 Chronicles 4:24). (2.) The head of one of the courses (the
twenty-first) of priests (1 Chronicles 24:17). (3.) One of the...
Twenty-five (36 Occurrences)
Twenty-five.Twenty-first, Twenty-five. Twenty-four . Multi-Version Concordance...
(WEB BBE RSV).Twenty-first, Twenty-five. Twenty-four . Reference Bible
Yeast (48 Occurrences)
... Exodus 12:18 In the first month, on the fourteenth day of the month at evening,
you shall eat unleavened bread, until thetwentyfirst day of the month at...
Unleavened (51 Occurrences)
... Exodus 12:18 In the first month, on the fourteenth day of the month at evening,
you shall eat unleavened bread, until thetwentyfirst day of the month at...
Jakin (8 Occurrences)
... Jehoiarib, Jachin, (See NIV). 1 Chronicles 24:17 thetwenty-first to Jachin,
the twenty-second to Gamul, (See NIV). 2 Chronicles 3:17...
Gamul (2 Occurrences)
... Gamul (2 Occurrences). 1 Chronicles 24:17 thetwenty-first to Jachin, the
twenty-second to Gamul, (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)....
Fourteenth (25 Occurrences)
... Exodus 12:18 In the first month, on the fourteenth day of the month at evening,
you shall eat unleavened bread, until thetwentyfirst day of the month at...
Twenty-fifth (3 Occurrences)
Twenty-fifth. Twenty-eight, Twenty-fifth.Twenty-first . Multi-Version Concordance...
(BBE DBY NAS RSV NIV). Twenty-eight, Twenty-fifth.Twenty-first ....
Twenty-second (2 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Twenty-second (2 Occurrences). 1 Chronicles 24:17 the
twenty-first to Jachin, the twenty-second to Gamul, (WEB BBE DBY NAS RSV NIV)....
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