The number five holds significant symbolic and literal meaning throughout the Bible, appearing in various contexts that underscore its importance in biblical narratives and teachings. It often represents God's grace, provision, and favor, as well as human responsibility and the structure of divine order.

Pentateuch: The first five books of the Bible, known as the Pentateuch, are foundational to both Jewish and Christian traditions. These books—Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy—contain the Law given to Moses and are central to understanding God's covenant with Israel.

Five Offerings: In the Levitical system, there are five main types of offerings: the burnt offering, grain offering, peace offering, sin offering, and guilt offering (Leviticus 1-7). Each offering had specific purposes and regulations, reflecting different aspects of worship and atonement.

David and Goliath: The account of David and Goliath highlights the number five in a significant way. David chose five smooth stones from the brook to confront the Philistine giant, Goliath (1 Samuel 17:40). This act of faith and reliance on God's strength rather than human might is a powerful narrative of divine intervention and victory.

Parable of the Ten Virgins: In the New Testament, Jesus uses the number five in the Parable of the Ten Virgins (Matthew 25:1-13). Five of the virgins were wise and prepared with extra oil for their lamps, while the other five were foolish and unprepared. This parable emphasizes the importance of readiness and vigilance in anticipation of Christ's return.

Five Loaves and Two Fish: The miracle of the feeding of the 5,000 is another instance where the number five is significant. Jesus used five loaves of bread and two fish to feed a multitude, demonstrating His power to provide abundantly and His compassion for the people (Matthew 14:17-21; Mark 6:38-44; Luke 9:13-17; John 6:9-13).

Five Talents: In the Parable of the Talents, a master entrusts his servants with varying amounts of money, measured in talents. One servant receives five talents and invests them wisely, doubling the amount. This parable, found in Matthew 25:14-30, teaches about stewardship, responsibility, and the rewards of faithful service.

Five Kings: The book of Joshua recounts the defeat of five Amorite kings who joined forces against Israel. Joshua's victory over these kings (Joshua 10:5-26) illustrates God's faithfulness in delivering His people and the fulfillment of His promises.

Five-Fold Ministry: In Ephesians 4:11, the Apostle Paul describes the five-fold ministry gifts given to the church: apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers. These roles are intended to equip the saints for the work of ministry and to build up the body of Christ.

Symbolism and Meaning: The number five often symbolizes God's grace and goodness. It is seen in the five books of the Law, the five offerings, and the five-fold ministry, all of which reflect God's provision and order. Additionally, the number five can represent human responsibility, as seen in the parables of the talents and the ten virgins, where individuals are called to act wisely and faithfully.

Throughout Scripture, the number five serves as a reminder of God's grace, the structure of His divine order, and the call to faithful stewardship and readiness.1. (a.) Four and one added; one more than four.

2. (n.) The number next greater than four, and less than six; five units or objects.

3. (n.) A symbol representing this number, as 5, or V.

FIVE

fiv (chamesh; pente).

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4000. pentakischilioi -- five thousand
... five thousand. Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: pentakischilioi Phonetic
Spelling: (pen-tak-is-khil'-ee-oy) Short Definition: five thousand Definition ...
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4002. pente -- five
... five. Part of Speech: Indeclinable Numeral (Adjective) Transliteration: pente Phonetic
Spelling: (pen'-teh) Short Definition: five Definition: five. ...
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3999. pentakis -- five times
... five times. Part of Speech: Adverb Transliteration: pentakis Phonetic Spelling:
(pen-tak-ece') Short Definition: five times Definition: five times. ...
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4001. pentakosioi -- five hundred
... five hundred. Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: pentakosioi Phonetic Spelling:
(pen-tak-os'-ee-oy) Short Definition: five hundred Definition: five ...
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3712. orguia -- a fathom (the length of the outstretched arms)
... of the outstretched arms). Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: orguia
Phonetic Spelling: (org-wee-ah') Short Definition: a fathom, about five or six ...
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3551. nomos -- that which is assigned, hence usage, law
... 3551 () is used of: a) the Law (Scripture), with emphasis on the first five books
of Scripture; or b) any of religious thinking (theology), especially when ...
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1440. hebdomekonta -- seventy
... Word Origin from hebdomos and a modified form of deka Definition seventy NASB
Word Usage seventy (3), seventy-five* (1), seventy-six* (1). ...
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4003. pentekaidekatos -- fifteenth
... fifteenth. From pente and kai and dekatos; five and tenth -- fifteenth. see GREEK
pente. see GREEK kai. see GREEK dekatos. (pentekaidekato) -- 1 Occurrence. ...
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3640. oligopistos -- little faith
... applications) of. 3640 () occurs five times in the NT, each time with Jesus
rebuking the problem of (cf. Jn 10:3,4,27). "Little-faith ...
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2999. latreia -- service
... service") -- ( 2999 ("technical, priestly-service") occurs five times in
the NT (Jn 16:2; Ro 9:4, 12:1; Heb 9:1,6). See 3000 (). ...
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2568. chamesh -- five
... 2567, 2568. chamesh or chamishshah. 2569 . five. Transliteration: chamesh or
chamishshah Phonetic Spelling: (khaw-maysh') Short Definition: five. ...
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7509. Rephayah -- "Yah has cured," five Israelites
... 7508, 7509. Rephayah. 7510 . "Yah has cured," five Israelites. Transliteration:
Rephayah Phonetic Spelling: (ref-aw-yaw') Short Definition: Rephaiah. ...
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1806. Delayah -- "Yah has drawn," five Israelites
... Delayah or Delayahu. 1807 . "Yah has drawn," five Israelites. Transliteration:
Delayah or Delayahu Phonetic Spelling: (del-aw-yaw') Short Definition: Delaiah. ...
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6583. Pashchur -- five Israelites
... five Israelites. Transliteration: Pashchur Phonetic Spelling: (pash-khoor') Short
Definition: Pashhur. Word Origin from pashach Definition five Isr. ...
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453. Elihu -- "He is (my) God," five Israelites
... 452, 453. Elihu. 454 . "He is (my) God," five Israelites. Transliteration:
Elihu Phonetic Spelling: (el-ee-hoo') Short Definition: Elihu. ...
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8202. Shaphat -- "he has judged," five Israelites
... 8201, 8202. Shaphat. 8203 . "he has judged," five Israelites. Transliteration:
Shaphat Phonetic Spelling: (shaw-fawt') Short Definition: Shaphat. ...
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189. Evi -- one of five chiefs of Midian
... 188, 189. Evi. 190 . one of five chiefs of Midian. Transliteration:
Evi Phonetic Spelling: (ev-ee') Short Definition: Evi. Word ...
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5654. Obed Edom -- "servant of Edom," an Israelite name
... Obed-Edom, the name of five Israelites. From the active participle of abad and
'Edom; worker of Edom; Obed-Edom, the name of five Israelites: see HEBREW abad. ...
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3449. Yishshiyyah -- the name of several Israelites
... Or Yishshiyahuw {yish-shee-yaw'-hoo}; from nashah and Yahh; Jah will lend; Jishshijah,
the name of five Israelites -- Ishiah, Isshiah, Ishijah, Jesiah. ...
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8084. shemonim -- an eighty
... 2), 186,400* (1), 188* (1), 280,000* (2), 284* (1), 288* (1), 8,580* (1), 80 (2),
80,000* (3), 87,000* (1), eightieth (1), eighty (11), eighty-five (2), eighty ...
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The Five Books Against Marcion
The Five Books Against Marcion. <. The Five Books Against Marcion Tertullian.
Translated by Dr. Holmes Table of Contents. Title Page. ...
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Twenty-Five Village Sermons
Twenty-Five Village Sermons. <. Twenty-Five Village Sermons Charles
Kingsley. Transcribed by David Price, email ccx074 ...
//christianbookshelf.org/kingsley/twenty-five village sermons/

Five Fears
... Five Fears. A Sermon (No.148). ... There are five different kinds of fear, that persons
are laboring under which I would now endeavor to address. ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 3 1857/five fears.htm

Five Sermons
Five Sermons. <. Five Sermons HB Whipple. Produced by Jared Fuller
Table of Contents. Title Page. I. SERMON AT THE OPENING ...
//christianbookshelf.org/whipple/five sermons/

Chapter five
... Chapter Five. Sunday morning dawned again on Raymond, and Henry Maxwell's
church was again crowded. Before the service began Edward ...
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Chapter twenty-five
... Chapter Twenty-five. Three months had gone by since the Sunday morning when Dr.
Bruce came into his pulpit with the message of the new discipleship. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/sheldon/in his steps/chapter twenty-five.htm

Of the Will (Five Articles)
... OF THE WILL (FIVE ARTICLES). We next consider the will. Under this head there are
five points of inquiry: (1) Whether the will desires something of necessity? ...
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Feeding Five Thousand.
... FEEDING FIVE THOUSAND. One day Jesus went on board a ship and sailed to another
part of the coast, where He and His disciples might have rest. ...
/.../anonymous/mother stories from the new testament/feeding five thousand.htm

Five Outlets of Power.
... Prayer the Greatest Outlet of Power Five Outlets of Power. A great sorrow
has come into the heart of God. Let it be told only in ...
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A Drama in Five Acts
... A Drama in Five Acts. A Sermon (No.481). Delivered on Sunday Morning, November 23rd,
1862, by. Rev. CH SPURGEON,. At the Metropolitan Tabernacle, Newington. ...
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Five (3197 Occurrences)
... 1. (a.) Four and one added; one more than four. 2. (n.) The number next greater
than four, and less than six; five units or objects. ...FIVE. fiv (chamesh; pente). ...
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Forty-five (15 Occurrences)
Forty-five. Forty-first, Forty-five. Forty-four . Multi-Version
Concordance Forty-five (15 Occurrences). Genesis 18:28 ...
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Thirty-five (9 Occurrences)
Thirty-five. Thirty-first, Thirty-five. Thirtyfold . Multi-Version
Concordance Thirty-five (9 Occurrences). Genesis ...
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Seventy-five (12 Occurrences)
Seventy-five. Seventy, Seventy-five. Seventy-four . Multi-Version
Concordance Seventy-five (12 Occurrences). John 19 ...
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Twenty-five (36 Occurrences)
Twenty-five. Twenty-first, Twenty-five. Twenty-four . Multi-Version
Concordance Twenty-five (36 Occurrences). John 6 ...
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Ninety-five (4 Occurrences)
Ninety-five. Ninety-eight, Ninety-five. Ninety-nine . Multi-Version
Concordance Ninety-five (4 Occurrences). Genesis ...
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Eighty-five (4 Occurrences)
Eighty-five. Eighty-eight, Eighty-five. Eighty-four . Multi-Version
Concordance Eighty-five (4 Occurrences). Joshua ...
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Sixty-five (5 Occurrences)
Sixty-five. Sixty-eight, Sixty-five. Sixtyfold . Multi-Version
Concordance Sixty-five (5 Occurrences). Genesis 5:15 ...
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Fifty-five (3 Occurrences)
Fifty-five. Fifty, Fifty-five. Fifty-four . Multi-Version Concordance
Fifty-five (3 Occurrences). 2 Kings 21:1 Manasseh ...
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Five-sided (1 Occurrence)
Five-sided. Five, Five-sided. Fix . Multi-Version Concordance
Five-sided (1 Occurrence). 1 Kings 6:31 For the way into ...
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