The Number 14 in the Bible
Deliverance and the generations to Christ.
The number 14 in the Bible marks deliverance — the Passover begins on the fourteenth day of the first month — and Matthew arranges the genealogy of Christ in three sets of fourteen generations.
Key KJV Verses
"And ye shall keep it up until the fourteenth day of the same month: and the whole assembly of the congregation of Israel shall kill it in the evening."
"So all the generations from Abraham to David are fourteen generations; and from David until the carrying away into Babylon are fourteen generations; and from the carrying away into Babylon unto Christ are fourteen generations."
Passover deliverance
On the fourteenth day Israel killed the lamb and was delivered from Egypt — the great Old Testament type of redemption in Christ.
Three fourteens to Christ
Matthew's genealogy compresses the Old Testament into three deliberate sets of fourteen, presenting Jesus as the long-awaited Son of David.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 14 mean in the Bible?
Deliverance, redemption, and the generations leading to Christ.
Why is 14 important in Matthew's genealogy?
It structures the line of Christ into three equal sets, highlighting His Davidic descent.
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