The Symbolism of Number Four

Ephesians 4:4: "There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were 'Called' to one hope when

you were 'Called.'

Hebrews 4:1: "Therefore, while the promise of entering his rest still stands, let us fear lest any

of you should seem to him."

1.       Numerology is the general study of numbers. Biblical numerology is the study of God's Numbering system in Scripture and what numbers reveal about God, his character, and His will. It is interesting to note that, on average, one in every five scriptural verses contains a number. What these frequently used numeric mean reveals the mind of God and the divine design of His revelation to man.

1. Our objective in studying the Bible and bringing Gospel content to you on the nationally syndicated Kingdom Fellowship Hour on WDRBMedia.com is to "Enhance" the growth and development of your relationship with God, our Father. The Spirit of God has placed it on me to incorporate Bible Numerology into our broadcast as a means of improving my understanding of His Word.

3.  I found this great Bible scholarship treasure, Evangelist Edward F. Vallowe's book, "Biblical Mathematics" in a thrift store. I used it as a research tool while completing my Master of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry education and have continued to use it in all of my Bible research for over the last eight years. I have found it the most comprehensive source that illuminates Biblical numerology. sOne researches the inclusion of numbers in the Scared Text of, one quickly reconciles to the fact that that numeric inclusion must easily be the supernatural design of God, in the use of numbers, both in the "Works of God," and in the "Word of God."

 The Bible Numerology series that we bring to you will primarily focus on their spiritual significance, Biblical numbers, and symbolism and help you interpret The meaning of Scripture. I propose that you purchase Vallowe's book. You can find it on Amazon.com for less than $5.00 or any online book thrift bookstore.

I. The Importance of the Number 4

1. T "Number 4" presents the "World" and the People of God. The "Number 4" is found in the

Scriptures 305 times.

1. When Man went outside his home and looked about him, he had NO"conception"of the "Modern" world as we know it today! Copernicus of the modern world, the astronomer who would theorize that the Earth and other planets "Revolve around the sun," would "NOT" be born yet! To him, the world the "WORLD" was an excellent flat surface:

a. Four boundaries: North, South, East, and West

b. "Four Winds" of the Earth: North, South, East, and West

c. "Four Walls" within the "Limits of the Town' where he placed himself.

3. When he Thought of the World," he thought about the "Number Four."

a.  Four became the "Cosmic" number.

b. Four stands for the "Weakness" in the world and man.

c.  Four corners of the Earth.

d.  Four corners on a Compass.

4.  Four is the "Creation" and God's "Creative Works:"

a. Four regions: North, South, East, and West.

b. Four Elements: Earth, Fire, Air, and Water.

c.  Four Seasons: Sumer, Spring, Fall (Autumn), and Winter

d.  Four Earthly Kingdoms: Animal, Vegetable, Mineral, and Spiritual.

e.  Four Directions of the Wind: Noth, South, East, and West.

f.   Four Divisions of our day: Morning, Noon, Evening, and Night.

5. Four Phases of the Moon:

·      a. 1st Quarter (Occurs when the moon is a quarter of its monthly orbit around

the Earth, and half its illuminated side is visible from the Earth).

b. New Moon ( is a phase of the moon when the moon's orbit around the Earth positions it between

the Earth and the Sun, making it Sun ible from the Earth.

c.  Last Quarter (occurs when the moon is at the “Right" angle to the Sun as seen from the

Earth).

d.  Full moon (When the moon has moved 180 degrees from the new moon position, the Sun,

the Earth, and the moon form a line. The moon's disk is as close as it can be to being fully

illuminated by the Sun.

1. In Romans 8:19-22, the words “Creature and Creation” are used FOUR times in succession:

   a.  Romans 8:19,  19  “For the creation (1) waits with eager longing for the revealing of the

   children of God; “

   b. Romans 18:20, “For the creation (2) was subjected to futility, not of its own will but by

   the will of  the one who subjected it, in hope

   c. Romans 18:21, “That the creation (3) itself will be set free from its bondage decay and

   will obtain the freedom of the glory of the children of

   God.

   d.  Romans 18:22, “We know that the whole creation(4)  has been groaning in  labor pains

   until now.” [1]

2. There are “FOUR Divisions” that represent the human race. In Revelations Chapter Four, the FOUR living “Creatures represent those “REDEEMED” from every:

   a. Kindred 

   b. People

   c. Tongue 

   d. Nation

3. The River that flowed out of the “Garden of Eden” into Four parts is described in Genesis 2:10-14. as:

   a. Gihon

   b. Pishon

   c.. Euphrates

   d. Tigris (Hiddekel)

4. In Ezekiel 1:5-10, he had a “Vision” of “FOUR” Cherubims. Each Cherubim had “FOUR” Faces and “FOUR” wings.

   a. The FIRST Face is a MAN.

   b. The SECOND Face is that of a LION.

   c. The THIRD Face is that of an OX.

   d. The FOURTH Face is that of an EAGLE.

5. In Matthew 24:6, & and Revelation 6, these Sacre Text illuminates the “Four” World Judgements” to come upon the Nations at War, and they are:

   a. War

   b. Famine

   c. Pestilence

   d. Earthquake

6. In the “Parable of the Sower,”  in Matthew 13:3-8, Mark 4:3-8, and Luke 8:4-8, which represents the Gospel being “Preached” to mankind, Jesus mentioned “FOUR” places:

   a. Wayside

   b. Stormy Places

   c. Thorns

   d. Good Ground.

7. There are Four Gospels: (1) Matthew (Jews), (2) Mark ( Actually the first Gospel written to the Romans), (3) Luke (the Intellectuals and Aristocrats; Luke is the only Gentile and physician), and  (4) John (An eyewitness account of Christ, under the direct guidance of the Holy Spirit.

8. In Revelation 21:16, the “New Jerusalem, the “New Heavens,” and the “New Earth” are to be “Four Square.”

9. In Genesis 1:15, there are “FOUR” Divine  Acts on the First day of the Earth’s “Restoration:” (1) God Said, (2) God Saw, (3) God Divided, and (4) God Called.

10. In Genesis 1:8, there are FOUR Divine Acts on the Second day of the Earth’s “Restoration:” (1) God Said, (2) God Made, (3) God Divided, and (4) God Called.

11. In Genesis 1:19, there are FOUR Divine Acts on the Fourth day; the Text says, “(1) God Said, (2) God Made, (3) God Set,  and (4) God Saw.

12. In Genesis 2:2, there are FOUR Divine Acts on the SEVENTH day; the Text says, “(1) God Ended, (2) God Rested, (3) God Blessed, and (4) God Sanctified.

13. There are FOUR Divine Acts “Performed” on “FOUR” of the “SEVEN days and were in “Relationship” to man, and his “Existence upon this Earth:

    a. The “Fourth Commandment of our Ten Commandments: Ex. 20:8, “Remember the Sabbath Day, to keep it Holy.”

    b. God gave this day to man to provide him rest for his body upon this Earth.

    c. There were “FOUR Rows of Stones” in the Breastplate of the High Priest that represents the 12

    Tribes of Jacob.

    d.   There were “FOUR” Curtains to the “Entrance” of the Tabernacle” in the Wilderness with the

    “Altar of Sacrifice” just within, and they speak of the “FOUR” Gospels that witness to the

    Sacrifice of Christ.

14. There were “Four Colors” included in the Tabernacle in the “Wilderness,” and they were:    

    a.  BLUE- Speaks of Christ as the” Heavenly ONE” or as the Son of God, as revealed in the Gospel

    of John.

    b.  PURPLE- Speaks of Christ as the “ROYAL ONE,” the KING, or MESSIAH, as in the Gospel of

    Matthew.

    c.  SCARLET- Speaks of Christ as the “PERFECT SERVANT, Obedient unto death, as in the

    Gospel of Mark.

    d. WHITE LINEN- Speaks of Christ as the ‘PERFECT MAN, the Son of God, as mentioned in the

    Gospel of Luke.

15. These Sacred Illuminations do NOT include 'ALL" 305 times the “4 Number ” mentioned in the Holy Bible, but they will give you a jump start as you eagerly explore. Amen! Somebody!

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