The number one holds significant symbolic and theological importance in the Bible, representing unity, primacy, and the singularity of God. It is often associated with the concept of monotheism, the belief in one God, which is a foundational tenet of the Judeo-Christian faith.

Unity and Singularity of God

The Shema, a central declaration of the Jewish faith found in Deuteronomy 6:4, emphasizes the oneness of God: "Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one!" . This verse underscores the monotheistic belief that there is only one true God, distinct from the polytheistic beliefs of surrounding cultures. The oneness of God is further affirmed in the New Testament, where Jesus reiterates this commandment in Mark 12:29.

Primacy and Supremacy

The number one also signifies primacy and supremacy. In the Ten Commandments, God commands, "You shall have no other gods before Me" (Exodus 20:3), establishing His position as the supreme and only deity worthy of worship. This commandment sets the foundation for the exclusive worship of Yahweh, rejecting idolatry and affirming His unparalleled authority.

Unity in the Body of Christ

In the New Testament, the number one is used to describe the unity of believers in the body of Christ. Ephesians 4:4-6 states, "There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called; one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all" . This passage highlights the spiritual unity and cohesion among Christians, emphasizing that despite diverse backgrounds, believers are united under one faith and one Lord.

The First and the Last

The number one is also associated with the concept of the first and the last, a title attributed to God and Jesus Christ. In Isaiah 44:6, God declares, "I am the first and I am the last; apart from Me there is no God" . Similarly, in Revelation 1:17, Jesus proclaims, "I am the First and the Last" . This title signifies God's eternal nature and His sovereignty over all creation, affirming that He is the beginning and the end of all things.

The First Commandment

The number one is reflected in the first commandment, which sets the tone for the rest of the Decalogue. It establishes the exclusive worship of God as the primary duty of humanity. This commandment is foundational, as it dictates the relationship between God and His people, requiring them to acknowledge His singularity and supremacy.

Symbol of Unity and Harmony

In biblical numerology, the number one symbolizes unity and harmony. It represents the idea that all creation is ultimately unified under God's sovereign rule. This concept is echoed in the prayer of Jesus for His disciples in John 17:21, where He prays "that all of them may be one, Father, just as You are in Me and I am in You" . This prayer reflects the desire for believers to experience the same unity that exists within the Godhead.

In summary, the number one in the Bible is a powerful symbol of God's oneness, supremacy, and the unity of believers. It serves as a reminder of the foundational truths of the Christian faith, emphasizing the singularity of God and the call for His people to live in unity and harmony under His divine authority.Revelation 17:1-18
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5505. chilias -- one thousand
... Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: chilias Phonetic Spelling: (khil-ee-as')
Short Definition: a thousand Definition: a thousand, the number one thousand. ...
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4413. protos -- first, chief
... 4413 ("first, foremost") is the superlative form of 4253 ("before") meaning
"what comes first" (is "number one"). Word Origin contr. superl. ...
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1520. heis -- one
... Word Origin a primary number Definition one NASB Word Usage agreement (1), alike*
(1), alone (3), common (1), detail (1), first (9), individual (2 ...
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4785. sugkatapsephizomai -- to condemn with, spec. to vote (one) a ...
... Word Origin from sun and a comp. of kata and psephizo Definition to condemn with,
spec. to vote (one) a place among NASB Word Usage added (1). number with. ...
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846. autos -- (1) self (emphatic) (2) he, she, it (used for the ...
... even (1), here* (1), herself (5), himself (83), itself (7), just (1), lies (1),
like (1), like-minded (1), money (1), myself (10), number (1), one (1), one's (2 ...
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4169. poios -- of what sort?
... From the base of pou and hoios; individualizing interrogative (of character) what
sort of, or (of number) which one -- what (manner of), which. see GREEK pou. ...
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4461. rhabbi -- my master, my teacher
... great in number," probably referring to the great of facts (Bible knowledge) acquired
by a . See OT 7727a (). "" literally means, " 'My one; my honorable sir ...
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5048. teleioo -- to bring to an end, to complete, perfect
... well-illustrated with the old pirate's telescope, unfolding (extending out) one
stage at a ... 2), accomplished (1), finish (1), fulfill (1), full number (1), made ...
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1250. diakosioi -- two hundred
... Word Origin pl. cardinal number from dis and hekaton Definition two hundred NASB
Word Usage one hundred (1), twelve hundred* (1), two hundred (6). two hundred. ...
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1242. diatheke -- testament, will, covenant
... between two parties, (b) (the ordinary, everyday sense [found a countless number
of times ... determined by the , which also are fully affirmed by the one entering ...
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259. echad -- one
... number Definition one NASB Word Usage 151,450* (1), 41,500* (2), 61* (1), 61,000*
(1), 621* (2), 721* (1), alike (1), all at once (1), alone (2), altogether (1 ...
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7992. shelishi -- third (an ordinal number)
... number) NASB Word Usage Eglath-shelishiyah* (2), one third (6), third (92),
third part (1), third time (3), thirty (1), three (1). ...
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6810. tsair -- little, insignificant, young
... Or tsanowr {tsaw-ore'}; from tsa'ar; little; (in number) few; (in age) young, (in
value) ignoble -- least, little (one), small (one), + young(-er, -est). ...
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7651. sheba -- seven
... Or (masculine) shibrah {shib-aw'}; from shaba'; a primitive cardinal number; seven
(as the sacred full one); also (adverbially) seven times; by implication, a ...
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6996. qatan -- small, young, unimportant
... quwt; abbreviated, ie Diminutive, literally (in quantity, size or number) or
figuratively (in age or importance) -- least, less(-er), little (one), small(-est ...
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4705. mitsar -- a small thing
... little one while, small. From tsa'ar; petty (in size or number); adverbially, a
short (time) -- little one (while), small. see HEBREW tsa'ar. 4704, 4705. ...
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7227. rab -- much, many, great
... size, age, number, rank, quality) -- (in) abound(-undance, -ant, -antly), captain,
elder, enough, exceedingly, full, great(-ly, man, one), increase, long ...
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5315. nephesh -- a soul, living being, life, self, person, desire ...
... 4), man's (1), men* (2), mind (2), Myself (3), myself (2), number (1), ones ... X jeopardy
of) life (X in jeopardy), lust, man, me, mind, mortally, one, own, person ...
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3524. kabbir -- great, mighty, much
... NASB Word Usage impotent* (1), mighty (6), mighty men (1), mighty one (1), much
(1 ... figuratively, of power, mighty; of time, aged), or in number, many -- + feeble ...
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Number one Thousand; Or, "Bread Enough and to Spare"
... Number One Thousand; Or, "Bread Enough and To Spare". A Sermon (No.1000). Delivered
on Lord's-day Morning, July 16th, 1871, by. CH SPURGEON,. ...
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How Many Bishops Should be Added to the Number of those Ordaining ...
... Canon L. (Greek liv.) How many bishops should be added to the number of those ordaining,
if any opposition had been made to the one to be ordained. ...
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Now God Differs from God in no Respect for There Cannot Lie Divine ...
... No." "Is the One the same as the Other?" The answer is in the negative. There is
not, therefore, complete indifference between Them; and so number does come in ...
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The Trinity is one God
... alien element. Wherefore that is truly One in which is no number, in which
nothing is present except its own essence. Nor can it ...
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Massillon -- the Small Number of the Elect
... My intention is, to-day, to search for the cause of this small number, in our morals
and manner of life. As every one flatters himself he will not be excluded ...
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The Burning of Athens.
... Under these circumstances, a body of the Phocaeans, six hundred in number, one day
whitened their faces, their arms and hands, their clothes, and all their ...
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Number and Order of the Separate Books.
... The Talmud has twenty-four,(85) a number which did not originate in the Greek alphabet ...
that Baba Bathra, which gives the arrangement of the books, is one of the ...
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Blessed Prosperity Meditations on the First Psalm.
... His maxim, "Take care of number one," would be very good if it were meant that GOD
is first, and should always be put first; but he means it not so: self and ...
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Forty-One Little Sermons.
... Out of the fifty of them, forty-one of their number had got a soul each and were
talking and preaching with them. We have been asleep long enough. ...
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One Way to Help Boys
... If too many for one church, two would be secured, and the boys would assemble and ...
And there are a number of other little things that link the captain and the ...
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