Meaning of Numbers: The Number 67
The possible meaning of the number 67 is derived from both the Scriptural text and the historical record.
The Apostle Paul conducts his final and fifth missionary journey between 63 to 67 A.D. (Acts 28, Titus 1, 3, Romans 15). His journey begins in Rome after the Roman Empire acquits him of the charges against him and he is freed. He then sails to Crete (Titus 1:5) and travels to Nicopolis (Titus 1:5, 3:12) where he will write the books of 1Timothy and Titus.
In 67 A.D., while in prison, Paul writes his final and fourteenth book called 2Timothy. It is a heartfelt letter to his best friend and fellow evangelist Timothy. It offered both encouragement and a warning that his martyrdom was fast approaching.
But as for you, be vigilant in all things, endure hardships, do the work of an evangelist; fully carry out your ministry. For I (Paul) am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight; I have finished the course; I have kept the faith (2Timothy 4:5 - 7).
67 A.D. will prove to be the last full year of Paul's life. Nero, who had recently begun the first state sponsored persecution of Christians, shows no mercy to Paul the Roman citizen. He condemns him to death by beheading in 68 A.D. just before he himself commits suicide on June 9.
Appearances of Number Sixty-Seven
The Apostle Peter, whose martyrdom was hinted at by Jesus (John 21:18 - 19, 2Peter 1:14), is believed to have been killed in 67 or 68 A.D. Although it is commonly believed he was likely killed in Rome, several Biblical commentaries question that assumption.
The twelve Minor Prophets (Amos, Habakkuk, Haggai, Hosea, Joel, Jonah, Malachi, Micah, Nahum, Obadiah, Zechariah, and Zephaniah) have a total number of 67 chapters.
Two of Jesus' half-brothers (Matthew 13:55 - 56) eventually became leaders of the early New Testament church. His half-brother Jude, referred to as Judas, writes the book named after him between 66 and 67 A.D. James, the other close relative, oversees the famous Jerusalem Conference (Acts 15) and also writes a book named after him.
Number 67 and God's Truth
Psalm 67, credited to King David, is a song praising God that expresses his desire that the whole world come to understand the salvation the Eternal offers to all humans.
May God be gracious to us, and bless us, and cause His face to shine upon us. Selah. So that Your way may be known on earth, Your salvation among all nations . . . Let the people praise You, O God; let all the people praise You (verses 1 - 2, 5).
Rejecting the Lord
Jesus' teaching that, "unless you eat the flesh of the Son of man, and drink His blood, you do not have life in yourselves" (John 6:53) causes the vast majority who followed him to reject him and his teachings (verse 66).
After this massive rejection, he turns to his remaining disciples and asks, in verse 67 of John 6, "Are you also desiring to go away?" Peter, the impulsive and hyperactive apostle, immediately confirms they are staying with the Lord since he is the promised Messiah (verses 68 - 69).
More Info on Biblical Meaning of 67
67 is the 19th prime number. Primes that come before it include 53, 59 and 61, and those immediately after it are 71, 73 and 79.
The English word "sign" is recorded 76 times in 67 King James Bible verses. It is found the most in Matthew (11) then both Isaiah and Ezekiel (9 each). In the Old Testament it is usually derived from the Hebrew oth (Strong's Concordance #H226) which means a signal, distinguishing mark, beacon, miraculous sign, omen or warning. In the New Testament it usually is translated from semeion (Strong's #G4592) which describes a sign, mark or token.
Speak thou also unto the children of Israel, saying, Verily my sabbaths ye shall keep: for it is a sign (oth) between me and you throughout your generations; that ye may know that I am the Lord that doth sanctify you (Exodus 31:13, KJV).
And I saw another sign (semeion) in heaven, great and marvellous, seven angels having the seven last plagues; for in them is filled up the wrath of God (Revelation 15:1, KJV).
The Apostle John notices that a heresy is cropping up among certain New Testament churches that deny Jesus' humanity, He therefore writes, between 64 and 67 A.D., the epistles of 1, 2 and 3John to combat these heretical teachings.
During the time of Ezra the prophet, many of those in Babylonian captivity were allowed to move back into the Promised Land. After they settled in the land, the people donate sixty-seven priestly garments for the use of the priests (Nehemiah 7:72).
In the Old Testament, the Biblical chapter of Genesis 24 contains 67 verses in the King James Bible. There are no New Testament chapters that contains this number of verses.
There are no Biblical books that have exactly 67 chapters in the KJV.