Ten verses demonstrate astounding perfection of the Bible

THE PREMISE:: A commonly referenced set of verses demonstrate an unbelievable level of perfection iin the Bible's organization. Galatians 3:26 is a good starting verse for understanding how this can be possible; how a set of verses reveal a theme for the Biblical number 29; and finally helping interpret the message found in a related set of verses.

Gal 3:26 For you are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus.

Beware, on human terms the facts and conclusions written here are clearly an impossible coincidence, but the facts are also very difficult to dismiss. Assuming they are correct, they show us the works of God are more amazing than we can possibly imagine.

Galatians 3:26 is a good example verse that helps us see the theme associated with the Biblical number 29. This is the 29,129th Bible verse and one of only eleven verses that have a cross Bible verse number both starting and ending in 29. This article shows the strong association with this verse's text to the number theme for 29 which is prevalent in the verses numbering. The theme is determined by examining the similarity of the overall message running through each of a non-random set of selected verses.

Of the eleven similarly numbered 29*29 verses, the first is the 2929th Bible verse and the other ten are numbers 29n29 where n is one of the digits 0-9.  Why is this significant? Because I believe I can show that a simple number pattern allows us to uncovers verses with very similar themes in the text. The ability to do this with a pattern across many different numbers helps demonstrate the method of selection is very unlikely to be contrived or an imagined one that fits a preconceived outcome.

Through this interesting verse set I'll attempt to show the Bible’s perfection by being able to take any number from 10 to 99 to find all verses that have a Bible verse number both starting and ending with that number. This is a single example using the number 29 and is amazing in itself, yet not intended to prove the concept. Instead, I share it so others can evaluate the concept and decide for themselves if they believe it is possibile. Hopefully you will see through these example verses how this might work consistently across all numbers (10-99) and may be strong evidence for an impossible depth of perfection found in God’s Word – the Bible is an astounding book.

THE EXAMPLE: Upon examining our example verse of Galatians 3:26 and the ten other similarly numbered verses, we find  two different but closely related truths communicated by the text. First, that we are saved by the grace of Jesus and only through faith in him. Second, we are to be in subjection to Jesus to whom there is no distinction – we are saved by his mercy and nothing else. These reveal an aspect of the theme for the Biblical number 29 which research shows to have an even larger overall theme about the promised return of the messiah (not explained here). Number 29 is a number of Jesus return and this set of verses seems to be warning us of how he will judge each person when when this time comes.

Shown below is the full of the eleven verses that have Bible verse numbers starting and ending with 29. For the full text, consult your Bible as I’ve condensed them here to highlight the similarities of theme running through them. The verses do not all have the same message, but are strong in revealing the 29 theme because there are at least two number twenty-nines associated with each of their numbering. Observe the overall message of the text as well as the perfection in numbering. Rather than try and  explain how all the verses relate to each other, I hope a quick examination reveals a surprising and consistent message that communicates more than I could hope to in words. Prior to each verse is the cross bible verse number showing the common association to the number 29.. What do you think these verses say?

• BV(2929)  Lev 8:11 He sprinkled some of it on the altar…to consecrate them (God’s saving blood)
• BV(29029)  2Cor 12:6 For if I do wish to boast I will not be foolish…
• BV(29129)  Gal 3:26 For you are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus.
• BV(29229)  Eph 1:22 And He put all things in subjection under His feet
• BV(29329)  Eph 5:24 But as the church is subject to Christ, so also the wives to their husbands
• BV(29429)  Philp 3:7 But whatever things were gain to me… I have counted as loss
• BV(29529)  Col 3:11 … there is no distinction between … Christ is all, and in all.
• BV(29629)  1The 5:7 …those who sleep do their sleeping at night…v8 …be sober…put on the breastplate of faith and love, and as a helmet, the hope of salvation…
• BV(29729)  1Tim 2:12 …not allow a woman to …exercise authority over a man…
• BV(29829)  2Tim 2:1 … be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
• BV(29929)  Titus 3:5 He saved us, not on the basis of deeds…but according to His mercy

There's not much more to explain without getting into a lot of detail. I hope you were as surprised as I was at their content. This is one of many number of examples I've proven this particular method of researching what I refer to as the Bible's Numeric Map. Incredibility, this concept can also be applied using similarly referenced chapter and verse numbers. An example you can see for yourself is found in the Bible's 3:16 verses.

In closing, did you happen to notice how the numbers of the verse reference for the example of  Galatians 3:26 add to the number 29? There's others in the list that do so as well. It is a shocking thing when you realize what it seems God has done--it is truly beyond comprehension.



Copyright 2010 Amazingword - Norm Patriquin

More evidence for #92 and 9:22 - "The Word of the Lord Came to" - 92 times

It is very interesting and useful to count phrases in the scriptures. I use the NASB and find that, as a translation, it seems very consistent in translating words and phrases such that knowing how many times a phrase occurs can line up and help understand the themes of Biblical numbers.

In the previous post I explained how the Bible's 9:22 like referenced verses have a theme related to the Lord God making himself known to us. That he has made himself known to us; does make himself known to us; and will one day return to make sure everyone knows who he is. 29, 92 and 99 are all numbers related to the Lord coming and making himself known.

It is interesting to discover that the phrase "Then the word of the LORD came to.." occurs 92 times in the Bible and the last occurrence is found at Zechariah 7:8, the 92nd verse of the book and in chapter 7 which is the 918th chapter - I personally don't believe it is coincidence the 918 chapter number can be reduced in gematria style to 99 (or 2 nines). We all know history tells us all the reasons the Bible's structure cannot be numerically perfect but the evidence demonstrates the impossible has happened. How, I believe God worked through all the writers to get exactly what he wanted and they had no idea this was happening. We have a mighty God that is powerful beyond our wildest imagination.

In the same way that the Bible's 9:22 verses tell us God makes himself known to us, we find this phrase "The word of the Lord came to..." is directly related to the Lord making himself known to us. He tells us about himself.

More like referenced verses - 9:22 -- God, Jesus or fathers being made known

Like Ref verses 9:22 Things being made known to us—especially about the Lord God

How many times have you looked at a verse of scripture that you didn't understand and had little way to discern its meaning-- even your concordances and Bible helps didn't resolve your questions. As impossible as it sounds, a great tool for interpretation is provided right before you in the Bible. Knowing that like referenced Bible verses have a common theme running through them often gives you many verses to examine to help you with the one on which you are struggling. Following is an example where by understanding the theme for 9:22 verses you can better understand how in each occurrence of them God is showing that he has, will and is coming to reveal himself to us.

In the 25 Bible's verses that have a chapter and verse reference of 9:22 we find an theme that runs through all these verses tells us that God reveals himself to us. The theme appears mostly about Jesus being revealed to us but also seems to encompass fathers and even evil leaders being revealed as well. The theme also fits with the individual numbers of number 9 and 22. Nine is a number related to the future and watching for Jesus return. While we are in this 9th step of God's redemption plan, we are to be faithfully serving and telling others about Jesus. We see this strongly in the example at Acts 9:22 as it speaks of Saul in relationship to proving Jesus is the Christ. The number 22 is about Jesus the Suffering Servant that comes for his people - We see this clearly in the example at Luke 9:22 where Jesus speaks of the things he must do as our Messiah. These things demonstrate who he is. Helping to support this theme is realizing that 29 and 92 are both related to number 99 which represents end times numbers. 99 and 999 are specifically about the return of the Lord to reveal himself just prior to the judgments happening which are related to numbers 100 and 1000.

9:22 verses showing theme of "being made known"
In proving Jesus is the Christ...

Act 9:22 But Saul kept...confounding the Jews...by proving that this Jesus is the Christ.

Learning what Jesus must do...

Luke 9:22 saying, "The Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed and be raised up on the third day."

God sharing knowledge with Daniel...

Dan 9:22 He gave me instruction and talked with me and said, "O Daniel, I have now come forth to give you insight with understanding.

Speaks of God demonstrating himself through wrath...

Rom 9:22 What if God, although willing to demonstrate His wrath and to make His power known, endured with much patience vessels of wrath prepared for destruction?

God making his mighty power known to Israel, pharaoh and Egypt,

Exo 9:22 Now the LORD said to Moses, "Stretch out your hand toward the sky, that hail may fall on all the land of Egypt, on man and on beast and on every plant of the field, throughout the land of Egypt."

The Piller of Cloud with Israel making known God's Presence with them...

Num 9:22 Whether it was two days or a month or a year that the cloud lingered over the tabernacle, staying above it,...

Parents afraid to make known the healing by Jesus...

John 9:22 His parents said this because they were afraid of the Jews; for the Jews had already agreed that if anyone confessed Him to be Christ, he was to be put out of the synagogue.

Jesus making known by a miracle that faith in him heals

Matt 9:22 But Jesus turning and seeing her said, "Daughter, take courage; your faith has made you well." At once the woman was made well.

Making known what an evil spirit is doing...

Mrk 9:22 "It has often thrown him both into the fire and into the water to destroy him. But if You can do anything, take pity on us and help us!"

The Lord making the future known...

Jer 9:22 Speak, "Thus says the LORD, 'The corpses of men will fall like dung on the open field..."

The nakedness of his father known and then made known to brothers...

Gen 9:22 Ham, the father of Canaan, saw the nakedness of his father, and told his two brothers outside.

As you examine like referenced verses and their related themes, avoid too narrowly defining themes in your mind. Doing so will disguise the most correct theme. Remember, we are seeking to understand how God reveals himself through his word rather than try and make him fit an image of how he might construct themes. The more examples of like referenced verses you study the more you will be convinced these common themes exist. If you are not seeing clear themes, step back and examine the highest level theme you might find in the overall contents of each set of like referenced verses. Even though you might not be sure how to specifically define the themes, you should be able to observe how different the overall themes in each set are. Some verse sets you might begin to examine are: 3:16 verses—salvation from Jesus; 10:30 verses – God keeps score vengaence is mine; 20:2 verses-Authority of Kings/Jesus.

It's worth the effort to understand like referenced verses because knowing about the themes helps you discern the best interpretations of many verses in the Bible you are not quire sure about.

Like Referenced Verses have a thread of common theme...

It's hard to imagine, but in my book I explain why I believe verses in the Bible with like chapter and verse numbers help to interpret each other. Rather than go on with a lengthy explanation, I'll give an example of some verses with like chapter and verse numbers that seem to have a common theme running through them. Note, I don't believe chapter and verse numbers totally match the theme of their verse text, but rather that the theme reflected by chapter and verse number is likely found running through the text. Many other numbers influence verse text contents as well.

Following are some of the New Testament's chapter 4 verse 8 verses. It seems a theme found in these verses is about seeking to know God, know who he is, to love him and that he teaches us who he is. Conversely it can also be about those who don't know who God is. Note, these verses likely represent the theme related to both the number 48 and 84...read about Hebrew number gematria in a future post.  see also http://www.amazingword.com/

Jam 4:8 Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded.

1Joh 4:8 The one who does not love does not know God, for God is love.

Gal 4:8 However at that time, when you did not know God, you were slaves to those which by nature are no gods.

Philp 4:8 Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, dwell on these things.

Luke 4:8 Jesus answered him, "It is written, 'YOU SHALL WORSHIP THE LORD YOUR GOD AND SERVE HIM ONLY.' "

1Tim 4:8 for bodily discipline is only of little profit, but godliness is profitable for all things, since it holds promise for the present life and {also} for the {life} to come.

Mrk 4:8 "Other seeds fell into the good soil, and as they grew up and increased, they yielded a crop and produced thirty, sixty, and a hundredfold."

Col 4:8 For I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know about our circumstances and that he may encourage your hearts;

2Tim 4:8 in the future there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day; and not only to me, but also to all who have loved His appearing.

1The 4:8 So, he who rejects this is not rejecting man but the God who gives His Holy Spirit to you.

Rev 4:8 And the four living creatures, each one of them having six wings, are full of eyes around and within; and day and night they do not cease to say, "HOLY, HOLY, HOLY is THE LORD GOD, THE ALMIGHTY, WHO WAS AND WHO IS AND WHO IS TO COME."

Bible's Symbolism #23 = God With Us; "where 2 or 3 are gathered, I am in their midst"

Theme for 23 - "God is with Us" - For example:

in Matthew 18:20 it declares "where two or three have gathered together in My name, I am there in their midst."

Number 23 is broadly about things being together, but it is very often related to scripture telling us God is with us. The evidence for the theme for 23 is one of the strongest number evidences seen.

The best evidence is the 23,000th verse of the Bible telling us in the last days people will seek out the Jews because God is with them.

Incredibally, every 1000th verse of the Bible has very special meaning associated with the number. The 23,000th verse helps us understand the symbolic meaning for number 23. We confirm our understanding of the 1000 verse symbolism through a preponderance of other numeric evidences that also confirm the same meaning.

• Zechariah 8:23 "...ten men from all the nations will grasp the garment of a Jew, saying, "Let us go with you, for we have heard that God is with you." 

 

Other scriptual evidences that reveal this God with you theme for #23 are;

• The 23rdPsalm -- the Lord is our shepherd - v4 I fear no evil, for You are with me;..;  
• Matthew 1:23 ...THEY SHALL CALL HIS NAME IMMANUEL," which translated means, "GOD WITH US."; 

See any bible passages that have the numbers 2 and 3 in the text. Also watch any verses with chapter or verse numbering of 23 - especially verses with both chapter and verse 23 (23:23). Verses about two or three people such as "where two or three believers are", God is in the midst -

• Matthew 18:20 "For where two or three have gathered together in My name, I am there in their midst."
• Ecc 4:12 And if one can overpower him who is alone, two can resist him. A cord of three is not quickly torn apart.
• Matt 20:30 ("23") And two blind men sitting by the road, hearing that Jesus was passing by, cried out, "Lord, have mercy on us, Son of David!" (ref 20:30=23, and the 23823rd Bible verse) (Two blind men with Jesus in their midst)
• 2Kin 9:32 Then he lifted up his face to the window and said, "Who is on my side? Who?" And two or three officials looked down at him. (Interesting this is the 322nd chapter and is verse 32. In Gematria the orders of numbers is not important)
• Amo 4:8 "So two or three cities would stagger to another city to drink water, But would not be satisfied; Yet you have not returned to Me," declares the LORD. 

 

Verses with like chapter and verse (23:23) 

• Exodus 23:23 "For My angel will go before you..." and 
• Jerimiah 23:23 "Am I a God who is near," declares the LORD, "And not a God far off?"
• Acts 23:23 ..."...Get two hundred soldiers ready by the third hour of the night" 
• 1Sam 23:23 ..learn about all the hiding places where he hides himself and return to me with certainty, and I will go with you;

 

For those who like the even more curious examples look at

• The 23233rd Bible verse: Matt 4:23 Jesus was going throughout all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom
• Malachi 3:2 which is the 23123rd verse and the 33rd verse (two threes) of Malachi, and whose text speaks directly of Jesus return "But who can endure the day of His coming?". 
• 23 and "NOT with JESUS"? Mrk 14:30 And Jesus *said to him, "Truly I say to you, that this very night, before a rooster crows twice, you yourself will deny Me three times."  (see also Mark 14:72, 14:30)
• Speaking in tongues (God with them?) - 1Cor 14:27 If anyone speaks in a tongue, it should be by two or at the most three, and each in turn, and one must interpret;
• 2Cor 13:1 This is the third time I am coming to you. EVERY FACT IS TO BE CONFIRMED BY THE TESTIMONY OF TWO OR THREE WITNESSES.
• Luke 11:23 "He who is not with Me is against Me; and he who does not gather with Me, scatters. (notice this verse #23 speaks of Jesus and two others)
• Matt 4:22 Immediately they left the boat and their father, and followed Him. -- (Interesting this is the 23232nd Bible verse in the 933rd chapter [33=2 3s]).

When you run across the number 23 in scripture be watching for this important theme. Also consider this theme for the number 32 which is directly related to 23.

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WANT TO READ MORE?

• The Bible's thirty-one 1000 verse transitions sections - Bible number symbolism
• Symbolism for #24 about The Day of the LORD - The 24,000th Bible verse