The number 22 is not as common as other numbers in the Bible but it is still an important number. Even though it is not explicitly used, there are lots of symbolism in its appearance in several instances in the scriptures. For instance, Jesus quoted from 22 books of...

The Bible says that God is an ever-present help in times of need (Psalms 46:1). It means you can always count on God’s help. However, the same Bible also teaches that if you have a desire but don't ask God for it, you won't get it. However, you have to know how to...

The word vanity has its origins in Greek and Hebrew. In the old testament, the Hebrew word “Hebel” is commonly used in reference to vanity. This word is literally translated to vapor or breath. The word is a metaphor for the fleeting and transient nature of human...

In ancient civilizations, eunuchs typically referred to males that had been castrated. This was traditionally done in their youthful years to curtail their ability to reproduce. The practice of turning men into eunuchs was common in ancient civilizations like Persia,...

The Bible teaches that God is willing to forgive us of our sins. For instance, John records that  “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.” – (1 John 1:9). But there is a right and wrong way...

A pearl is a hard glistening object that is produced in the soft tissue of another living organism (mostly oysters). Pearls can fetch a hefty price with some going for hundreds of thousands of dollars. They are therefore considered gems that are mostly used in...

The Bible has a lot to say about sexual immorality. For instance, it forbids sexual immorality and prescribes harsh judgment for the immoral person both in the Old and New Testament.  In the Old Testament, the sin of sexual immorality would lead to death while...

September 11, 2001, will always be an important day for Americans. It is the day a number of terrorists hijacked four planes and used them to carry out several attacks. Two of these planes were crashed into the world trade center twin towers. The third plane was...

Numerologists believe the number 23 is associated with bad omens. Some believe this is confirmed in scripture by the fact that the word hell appears 23 times in the Bible. But what does the Bible say about this number? Well, we know the number 23 is not very popular...

The praying mantis has all kinds of connotations in different cultures. Some believe it symbolizes good luck. However, since the praying mantis is not mentioned in the Bible, the symbolisms that can be drawn from this incredible insect are based on their unique...

The Bible is full of symbols that have hidden meanings. These symbols are either in the form of animals, colors, parables, or numbers. One such number is number 8. This is an important number in the Bible because it is directly connected to God’s plan for salvation. ...

November 11 is mentioned at least 43 times in the Bible. However, of these mentioned, only 24 mention 11 explicitly while the other 19 are other variants of 11 e.g. 11th. As is the case with other numbers, number 11 has a unique symbolism in the scriptures. The...