The Meaning Of Number 8 In The Bible
It is a common saying that if you know the Scriptures, you will be able to interpret your dreams. The Bible has many literal and symbolic meanings in it, so much so that even the numbers can have more than one interpretation. In this article I will talk about what number 8 means in terms of its many spiritual meanings in the Bible.
Grace or New Beginning
Grace is God’s free gift to us, bestowed on those who do not deserve it. It cannot be earned by good works or other deeds, but is the first of the three theological virtues (faith, hope and charity). Grace is a free gift from God that enables us to receive salvation through Jesus Christ and His death on the cross for our sins. Grace is also what we are saved by—not just faith in Jesus Christ as our personal Saviour and Lord.
Resurrection
Although the Bible does not directly say that Jesus was resurrected on the eighth day, there are several clues to indicate that this is true. For example, there were three days between Jesus’ death and resurrection: Wednesday (the day of his crucifixion), Thursday (the day he was in the tomb) and Friday (the following day). On Saturday morning—the seventh day—Mary Magdalene went to visit the tomb with other women and found it empty. This means that Jesus had been resurrected by Sunday morning: Easter Sunday!
In addition to this basic logic, there are several other reasons why Christians believe that Easter Sunday is actually the eighth day in many ways:
- The number eight represents new beginnings because it begins with a new cycle within itself just like how each month begins with a new cycle within itself; therefore if you add one more digit at either side of your current age then they will be two digits representing your age which represent “new” as well as beginning again or started over again because when you add 1+8 = 9 which can also be interpreted as “rebirth.” One way I interpret this is that since we’re all human beings made out of dust then each time someone dies then he/she has been reborn into another life form such as plants or animals until eventually being reincarnated back into human form again but now at least we know what happens after death thanks to science fiction stories such as Star Trek where Captain Kirk dies only later being revived from stasis so maybe his mind will still remain intact even though physically body may have aged significantly over time due aging process.”
New Creation
The eighth chapter of Revelation is a picture of the new creation. It is not a physical rebuilding of the world, but rather a renewal. This renewal begins with God and then spreads to all facets of life—humanity, Church, and individual. They will be renewed by their Creator who is sovereign over all things, including time itself.
Salvation
Salvation is a gift from God, and he offers it freely to all who will receive it. It’s a gift that can’t be earned, but must be received as a free gift through faith in Jesus Christ. Salvation also means being saved from sin and its consequences (such as death), which are the result of breaking God’s law.
Salvation cannot be lost or stolen because no one can take away what God has given you – but if you reject the gift of salvation, then you will lose everything!
Regeneration or a New Birth
Regeneration is a new birth. Regeneration means a new beginning, a new creation, a new covenant and salvation, but most importantly it means that your life will be changed forever. In the Bible we see how important regeneration is to God because He saved Noah and his family after they were completely destroyed by sin. He saved Jonah from drowning in the belly of a whale and then set him free on dry land (Jonah 2:10). Jesus came to save us and give us eternal life through His death on the cross (John 10:10). By believing in Christ you are born again as an adopted child of God; this happens when you receive Him as your Savior (John 3:16).
The New Covenant Of Eucharist
The Eucharist is the New Covenant because it is the New Testament. The word “Testament,” as you know, means covenant. So if we say that the Eucharist is a testament, then we are saying that it is a covenant—a promise of God to us and a promise from us to God. It’s very important to remember this when we think about what Jesus wants from all of us at Mass: He expects his people to gather together regularly—every Sunday—and participate in an act of worship centered around (and symbolized by) the breaking and sharing of bread and wine.
This act would probably not seem strange to anyone who has ever attended synagogue services with friends or family members, or who has ever gone out for Chinese food with them on Friday night after work or school functions such as bar mitzvahs and confirmations which often incorporate similar rituals into their proceedings! There are many ways in which Jews have kept their tradition alive over millennia by using symbols like these ones found in both faiths’ liturgical traditions; however each religion views them differently based upon their own beliefs regarding spirituality versus materialism–as well as other factors like geographic location/tradition vs innovation within groups being influenced by political climates surrounding them geographically speaking…
The Number of Circumcision and Baptism
The number 8 is also associated with baptism and circumcision. Baptism is mentioned in the Bible about 80 times and circumcision about 50 times.
We can see this association when we look at the following verses:
- John 3:5-6 – “Very truly I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless they are born of water and the Spirit.”
- Titus 3:5 – “he saved us through the washing of rebirth (in water) and renewal by the Holy Spirit.”
- Acts 1:4 – “to fill Judas’ place among those who have been chosen”
- Acts 2:38 – Be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for forgiveness of sins, you will receive power when Holy Spirit comes upon you; then you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, throughout Judea [and] Samaria [and] to ends earth.”
The association between baptism and salvation has been around since early Christians believed that a person could only be saved after being baptized. They were also taught that they had to be circumcised before they could become part of God’s people through baptism (see Colossians 2). It wasn’t until much later that these two ideas became separate from each other.
Number 8 has many spiritual meanings in the Bible.
Number 8 has many spiritual meanings in the Bible. Number eight is a symbol of regeneration, resurrection and new beginnings.
In the Book of Revelations, chapter 21:6 we read that there will be a New Jerusalem which “lives by the River of Life with its twelve gates,” each made from a single pearl (Revelation 21:21). These pearls represent 12 apostles and Jesus Christ as their head (Revelation 21:14; 2 Corinthians 11:2) thus making total 13 gates for entrance into New Jerusalem. In this context number eight represents salvation as well as new creation or re-creation through baptism which also has symbolic meaning to water cleansing from sins done during lifetime so far through Christ’s death on cross at Calvary Hill where he was crucified on Friday afternoon before sunset time until 3 pm Saturday when God resurrected him back alive again so that all those who believe in Him may be saved from eternal damnation hereafter in hell fire where no one will ever survive forever due to too much agony caused by devils there who torture their victims mercilessly for eternity without any hope whatsoever for getting out sooner than later if ever at all!
The number 8 is one of the most significant numbers in the Bible. In fact, there are many different ways that it is used to convey spiritual meaning. The meaning of number 8 in the Bible can be understood by looking at its use as a symbol of grace or new beginnings, resurrection, new creation, salvation and regeneration or a new birth. It also signifies the New Covenant Of Eucharist and baptism.