Meaning of Numbers: The Number 212
The possible meaning of the number 212 is derived from the occurrence of words both in the original languages of Scripture and in their English translations.
The English word "wine" appears 231 times, in 212 verses, in the King James translation. It is found the most in the book of Isaiah (21 times) followed by Jeremiah (16). 29 out of the 212 verses in which the word is found are located in the New Testament. The use of the word in Scripture clearly indicates it is referencing a drink made from fermented grapes with an alcohol content that can cause certain effects.
Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine unto those that be of heavy hearts (Proverbs 31:6, KJV).
And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit (Ephesians 5:18, KJV).
Appearances of Number Two Hundred Twelve
Genesis 2:12 (212) is one of the first two places in the Bible where gold is mentioned. According to Genesis, a high quality version of the precious metal was located in the land of Havilah. While, given the context, this land was near Eden, Biblical commentaries differ regarding a possible more precise location.
The name of the first is Pison: that is it which compasseth the whole land of Havilah, where there is gold; And the gold of that land is good: there is bdellium and the onyx stone (Genesis 2:11 - 12, KJV).
Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius Antoninus (known by his nickname Carcalla) ruled the empire from 198 to 217 A.D. In 212 A.D. he granted Roman citizenship to Jews as well as to the other small nations of the empire (Complete Book of When and Where: In the Bible).
Love and the Number 212
The Hebrew word ahab (Strong's #H157) occurs 212 times in 199 Hebrew Old Testament verses. It appears the most in the Psalms (39 times) followed by Proverbs (27) and then Deuteronomy (22).
Ahab usually means to have affection toward others such as one's family, friends or potential mate. It can also reference sexual love, the love humans have toward God or God's love toward individuals or groups.
And Jacob loved (ahab) Rachel; and said, I will serve thee (Laban) seven years for Rachel thy younger daughter (Genesis 29:18, KJV).
A friend loveth (ahab) at all times, and a brother is born for adversity (Proverbs 17:17, KJV).
I have loved (ahab) you, saith the Lord. Yet ye (Israel) say, Wherein hast thou loved us? Was not Esau Jacob's brother? saith the Lord: yet I loved (ahab) Jacob (Malachi 1:2, KJV).
More Info on Biblical Meaning of 212
212 is equal to 2 times 2 (or 2 squared) times 53. Both 2 and 53 are prime numbers.
212 degrees Fahrenheit is the boiling point of water at sea level.
212 has a subtle appearance in the King James Bible. The second chapter of Psalms has 12 verses.
The Greek word houto, Strong's Concordance #G3779, is found 212 times in 205 Greek New Testament verses. It is recorded the most in the gospel of Matthew (33 times) followed by 1Corinthians (32) and then the book of Acts (27). The word means "in this manner," "thus," or "so."
And Jesus answering said unto him, Suffer it to be so now: for thus (houto) it becometh us to fulfil all righteousness. Then he suffered him (Matthew 3:15, KJV).
Let your light so (houto) shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven (Matthew 5:16, KJV).
The Hebrew Gematria of Hadar (Strong's Concordance #H2316) is 212 (8 + 4 + 200). Hadar was one of Ishmael's sons and one of twelve princes he produced (Genesis 17:20).
And these are the names of the sons of Ishmael, by their names, according to their generations: the firstborn of Ishmael, Nebajoth; and Kedar . . . Hadar, and Tema . . . (Genesis 25:13, 15, KJV).