Topical Encyclopedia The number nine holds various significances within the biblical narrative, often symbolizing completeness or finality, though it is less frequently mentioned than other numbers such as seven or twelve. In the context of biblical numerology, nine is sometimes associated with the fruits of the Spirit and divine completeness from the human perspective.Biblical References and Symbolism 1. Fruits of the Spirit: In the New Testament, the Apostle Paul lists nine fruits of the Spirit in his letter to the Galatians. These are love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control (Galatians 5:22-23). These attributes are seen as the evidence of a life transformed by the Holy Spirit, reflecting the character of Christ. 2. The Ninth Hour: The ninth hour, or 3 PM, holds particular significance in the New Testament. It is the hour of prayer in the Jewish tradition and is notably the time when Jesus Christ died on the cross. In the Gospel of Matthew, it is recorded, "About the ninth hour, Jesus cried out in a loud voice, 'Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?' which means, 'My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?'" (Matthew 27:46). This moment marks the culmination of Christ's sacrificial work on the cross. 3. Day of Atonement: In the Old Testament, the Day of Atonement, or Yom Kippur, begins on the evening of the ninth day of the seventh month (Leviticus 23:32). This day is the most solemn of the Jewish calendar, a time for repentance and reconciliation with God, underscoring the theme of divine completeness and forgiveness. 4. Ninevites: While not directly related to the number nine, the Ninevites, inhabitants of Nineveh, are significant in the biblical narrative. The prophet Jonah was sent to Nineveh to call the city to repentance. The Ninevites' response to Jonah's message and their subsequent repentance (Jonah 3:5-10) highlight themes of mercy and divine intervention. 5. Nine Generations: In the genealogies of the Bible, certain lineages span nine generations, which can symbolize a period of completeness or fulfillment of God's promises. For example, the genealogy from Adam to Lamech, Noah's father, covers nine generations, leading to the significant event of the Flood (Genesis 5). Theological Implications The number nine, while not as prominently featured as other biblical numbers, carries with it themes of spiritual fruitfulness, divine timing, and the fulfillment of God's redemptive plan. It serves as a reminder of the completeness found in Christ and the transformative work of the Holy Spirit in the life of believers. Through its various appearances in Scripture, nine underscores the importance of living a life that reflects God's character and purposes. Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary 1. (a.) Eight and one more; one less than ten; as, nine miles.2. (n.) The number greater than eight by a unit; nine units or objects. 3. (n.) A symbol representing nine units, as 9 or ix. Greek 1767. ennea -- nine ... nine. Part of Speech: Indeclinable Numeral (Adjective) Transliteration: ennea Phonetic Spelling: (en-neh'-ah) Short Definition: nine Definition: nine. ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1767.htm - 6k 1768. ennenekontaennea -- ninety-nine. 943. batos -- a bath, an Israelite liquid measure 1752b. enenekonta -- ninety 4613. Simon -- Simon, the name of several Israelites 1520. heis -- one 1349. dike -- right (as self-evident), justice (the principle, a ... 3844. para -- from beside, by the side of, by, beside 5065b. tesserakonta -- forty 3355. metretes -- a measurer, a measure Strong's Hebrew 8672. tesha -- a ninetesha or tishah. 8671, 8672. tesha or tishah. 8673 . a nine. Transliteration: tesha or tishah Phonetic Spelling: (tay'-shah) Short Definition: nine. ... /hebrew/8672.htm - 6k 6659. Tsadoq -- the name of several Israelites 447. Eliel -- "my God is God," the name of several Israelites 2148. Zkaryah -- the name of a number of Isr. 8673. tishim -- ninety 3414. Yirmeyah -- "Yah loosens," the name of a number of Isr. 2811. Chashabyahu -- "Yah has taken account," the name of a number ... 3110. Yochanan -- Johanan 568. Amaryahu -- "Yah has promised," the name of several ... 7935. Shekanyah -- "Yah has taken up His abode," the name of ... Library Where are the Nine? Nine Questions Chapter nine Chapter twenty-nine Of the Acts Commanded by the Will (Nine Articles) For this Space of Nine Years from My Nineteenth Year to My Eight ... Of the Distinction of Sins (Nine Articles) Of the Fire of the Final Conflagration (Nine Articles) Of Theft and Robbery (Nine Articles) Hesiod; the Nine Muses; the Hesiodic Cosmogony; the Ancient ... Thesaurus Nine (55 Occurrences)... 1. (a.) Eight and one more; one less than ten; as, nine miles. 2. (n.) The number greater than eight by a unit; nine units or objects. ...Nine (55 Occurrences). ... /n/nine.htm - 22k Twenty-nine (8 Occurrences) Ninety-nine (6 Occurrences) Nine-and-twenty (1 Occurrence) Fifty-nine (2 Occurrences) Nine-tenths (1 Occurrence) Sixty-nine (2 Occurrences) Forty-nine (1 Occurrence) Thirty-nine (2 Occurrences) Dieth (192 Occurrences) Resources Is the 9Marks series biblically sound? | GotQuestions.orgDoes the Enneagram of Personality contradict the Bible? | GotQuestions.org What is a novena? | GotQuestions.org Nine: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Concordance Nine (55 Occurrences)Matthew 18:12 Matthew 18:13 Matthew 20:3 Mark 15:25 Luke 15:4 Luke 15:7 Luke 17:17 Acts 2:15 Acts 23:23 Genesis 5:5 Genesis 5:8 Genesis 5:11 Genesis 5:14 Genesis 5:20 Genesis 5:27 Genesis 9:29 Genesis 11:19 Genesis 11:24 Genesis 17:1 Genesis 17:24 Exodus 38:24 Leviticus 25:8 Numbers 1:23 Numbers 2:13 Numbers 29:26 Numbers 34:13 Deuteronomy 3:11 Joshua 13:7 Joshua 14:2 Joshua 15:32 Joshua 15:44 Joshua 15:54 Joshua 21:16 Judges 4:3 Judges 4:13 1 Samuel 17:4 2 Samuel 24:8 2 Kings 14:2 2 Kings 15:13 2 Kings 15:17 2 Kings 17:1 2 Kings 18:2 1 Chronicles 3:8 1 Chronicles 9:9 2 Chronicles 25:1 2 Chronicles 29:1 Ezra 1:9 Ezra 2:8 Ezra 2:36 Ezra 2:42 Nehemiah 7:38 Nehemiah 7:39 Nehemiah 11:1 Nehemiah 11:8 Daniel 3:1 Subtopics Related Terms |