#1: The Use of Numerology in Ancient Texts

What is numerology and why is it used in religion?

The use of numbers in ancient texts was often numerological rather than factual– that is, the numbers were used because they held some symbolic value to the author. The number seven, denoting divine completion, permeates Genesis 1: verse 1:1 consists of seven words, verse 1:2 of fourteen, and 2:1–3 has 35 words (5x7); Elohim (generic term for God) is mentioned 35 times, "heaven/firmament" and "earth" 21 times each, and the phrases "and it was so" and "God saw that it was good" occur 7 times each.

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Why do you think the writers of sacred texts would take the time to include special numbers into their sacred writing?