Topical Encyclopedia The number 10 holds significant symbolic and literal importance throughout the Bible, often representing completeness, order, and divine authority. It is frequently associated with God's law and human responsibility.The Ten Commandments One of the most prominent appearances of the number 10 in the Bible is the Ten Commandments, which were given by God to Moses on Mount Sinai. These commandments form the foundation of moral law and are recorded in Exodus 20:1-17 and Deuteronomy 5:6-21. They encompass duties to God and fellow humans, establishing a complete moral code for the Israelites and, by extension, for all believers. Tithing The concept of tithing, or giving a tenth of one's income or produce, is another significant biblical use of the number 10. This practice is first mentioned in Genesis 14:20, where Abram gives a tenth of everything to Melchizedek. The tithe is later codified in the Mosaic Law, as seen in Leviticus 27:30-32, where it is described as holy to the Lord. Tithing represents a complete and perfect offering, acknowledging God's provision and sovereignty. The Ten Plagues In the narrative of the Exodus, God sends ten plagues upon Egypt to compel Pharaoh to release the Israelites from bondage. These plagues, described in Exodus 7-12, demonstrate God's power and judgment against the false gods of Egypt. Each plague systematically dismantles the Egyptian belief system, culminating in the death of the firstborn, which leads to the Israelites' liberation. The Parable of the Ten Virgins In the New Testament, Jesus uses the number 10 in the Parable of the Ten Virgins, found in Matthew 25:1-13. This parable illustrates the importance of readiness and vigilance in awaiting the return of Christ. The ten virgins, five wise and five foolish, represent the complete spectrum of preparedness among believers, emphasizing the need for spiritual alertness and perseverance. The Ten Days of Testing In Revelation 2:10, the church in Smyrna is warned of a period of persecution lasting "ten days." This reference to ten days symbolizes a complete but limited time of trial, during which believers are called to remain faithful. The number 10 here signifies a divinely appointed period of testing, with the promise of ultimate victory and reward for those who endure. The Ten Generations The genealogies in Genesis highlight the number 10 in the lineage from Adam to Noah (Genesis 5) and from Noah to Abraham (Genesis 11). These ten generations mark significant epochs in biblical history, from creation to the flood and from the flood to the call of Abraham. The use of ten generations underscores the completeness of these historical periods and God's unfolding plan of redemption. The Ten Horns and Ten Toes In prophetic literature, the number 10 appears in symbolic visions, such as the ten horns on the beast in Daniel 7:7 and Revelation 13:1, and the ten toes of the statue in Daniel 2:41-42. These images represent complete political powers or kingdoms, often associated with end-times prophecy. The number 10 in these contexts signifies the totality of human governance and its ultimate subjection to divine authority. Throughout Scripture, the number 10 consistently conveys themes of completeness, divine order, and human responsibility. Its repeated use in various contexts underscores its theological significance and the overarching narrative of God's interaction with humanity. Topical Bible Verses 1 Kings 7:23And he made a molten sea, ten cubits from the one brim to the other: it was round all about, and his height was five cubits: and a line of thirty cubits did compass it round about. Topicalbible.org Greek 706. arithmos -- a number ... number. From airo; a number (as reckoned up) -- number. see GREEK airo. (arithmon) -- 5 Occurrences. (arithmos) -- 10 Occurrences. (arithmou) -- 2 Occurrences. ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/706.htm - 6k 846. autos -- (1) self (emphatic) (2) he, she, it (used for the ... 5505. chilias -- one thousand 1473. ego -- I (only expressed when emphatic) 2425. hikanos -- sufficient, fit 1803. hex -- six 3640. oligopistos -- little faith 3398. mikros -- small, little 5071. tetrakosioi -- four hundred 1325. didomi -- to give (in various senses lit. or fig.) Strong's Hebrew 8147. shenayim -- two (a cardinal number)... number) NASB Word Usage 1,052* (2), 1,222* (1), 112* (3), 12* (2), 12,000* (8 ... 7), twelfth* (22), twelve* (93), twenty-second* (2), twenty-two* (10), twice (5 ... /hebrew/8147.htm - 7k Library Number Index Number, 48, 49 That Whereas the City of Jerusalem had Been Five Times Taken ... The Man who Owed Many Talents. How Taricheae was Taken. A Description of the River Jordan, and of ... How a Great Many of the People Earnestly Endeavored to Desert to ... "That which was Made was Life in Him, and the Life was the Light ... All Saint's Day Lo, a Great Multitude which no Man could Number ... John Chapter xiii. 10-15. "Knowledge Puffeth Up, but Love Edifieth. " Resources The: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.comBible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Subtopics the Epistle of Paul To Philemon the First Epistle General Of John The Kingdom or Church of Christ the Second and Third Epistles Of John Related Terms The-not-beloved (1 Occurrence) Kir'iath-je'arim (18 Occurrences) Kirjathjearim (17 Occurrences) Vine-dressers (18 Occurrences) Kirjath-jearim (17 Occurrences) Kibroth-hattaavah (5 Occurrences) |
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