End Times Ministries

Matthew 24:42 Watch therefore: for ye know not what hour your Lord doth come.

What's with all the numbers?

Revelation is filled with numbers from 666 to 144,000. Why does the number seven appear throughout Revelation? Why does the beast have 10 horns? The following chart explains some more widely recognized connections between Bible numbers and the possible symbolic meanings in relation to the end times.

Number Symbolic Meaning Sample Reference Specific Significance
the number two Relating to Witness or Mutual Support Revelation 11:3 John depicts to powerful witnesses who will speak the good news of Christ boldly to the world
the number three Related to unity or divinity Revelation 4:8 Note the three-part praise for God:" Holy, holy, holy."
the number four Related to Earth Revelation 6 There Are Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.
the number six Related to fallen humanity Revelations 13:18 The Number of the Antichrist Is 666.
the number seven Related to divine perfection. Revelations 1:12, 16; 5:1,6; 8:2 Seven Golden lampstands, seven churches, seven stars, seven seals, seven angels declared judgment in sets of seven.
and number 10 Related to human government Revelation 13:1; 17:12 10 nations rise up in the battle of Armageddon.
the number 12 Related to divine rule our government. Revelation 7:1-8; 21:12-21 There are 12 tribes of Israe, and 144,000 Are Sealed by Gods Angel. There are also 12 foundations, layers, and gates for the new Jerusalem.

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