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    The Number 8 in the Bible

    New beginnings and resurrection.

    The Number 8 in the Bible

    The number 8 in the Bible signifies new beginnings — eight souls were saved in the ark, circumcision was on the eighth day, and Christ rose on the first day of the new week, the eighth day.

    Key KJV Verses

    1 Peter 3:20
    "...wherein few, that is, eight souls were saved by water."
    Genesis 17:12
    "And he that is eight days old shall be circumcised among you..."
    Matthew 28:1
    "In the end of the sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week..."

    New creation

    Eight souls passed through the flood into a renewed earth. The eighth day for circumcision marked entry into covenant life. The eighth day — the first of a new week — became forever the day of resurrection.

    Resurrection life

    Christ rose on the first day of the week, which the early church celebrated as the eighth day — a new creation begun in the empty tomb.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What does the number 8 mean in the Bible?

    It symbolizes new beginnings and resurrection life beyond the old creation.

    Why was circumcision on the eighth day?

    It pictured entrance into covenant life on the day that prefigured resurrection.

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