The Number 6 in the Bible
Man, labour, and incompleteness apart from God.
The number 6 in the Bible represents man — created on the sixth day — and human labour falling short of God's perfect rest, which is reached only on the seventh.
Key KJV Verses
"...And the evening and the morning were the sixth day."
"Six days shalt thou labour, and do all thy work:"
"...his number is Six hundred threescore and six."
The day of man
Adam was formed on the sixth day, and the working week numbers six days. Six therefore stands for human labour, effort, and the limits of the creature.
Falling short of seven
Six is always one short of seven, the number of divine completeness. Goliath's height was six cubits and a span, his armour weighed six hundred shekels — a giant whose number proclaimed mere man magnified to monstrous pride.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the number 6 symbolize in the Bible?
It symbolizes man, labour, and creaturely incompleteness apart from God.
Why is 666 the number of the beast?
It triples the number of man — humanity exalting itself in defiance of God, never reaching the divine seven.
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