What are the HIDDEN
numbers of Revelation?

The numbers embedded in the book of Revelation, the final book of the Bible, reveals the awesome truth that Jesus Christ will finish the work which He began in the Garden of Eden.

Which number is used the MOST?

Seven is used 54 times total in the book of Revelation. The most notable examples are: 7 churches (1:4) 7 spirits before God's throne (1:4) 7 golden lampstands (1:12) 7 stars (1:16) 7 angels to the churches (1:20) 7 spirits of God (3:1) 7 lamps of fire before God's throne (4:5) 7 seals on prophetic book (5:1) 7 horns and 7 eyes on the Lamb (5:6) 7 Spirits of God sent to earth (5:6) Seventh seal (8:1) 7 angels who blow 7 trumpets (8:2) 7 thunders speak (10:3) Seventh angel (10:7) 7 thousand men killed (11:13) 7 heads on dragon wearing 7 crowns (12:3) 7 heads on the Beast (13:1) 7 last plagues (15:1) 7 golden bowls of God's wrath (15:7)		Apostle St. John the Evangelist Oil on canvas by El Greco (1610-14 A.D.) 7 mountains (17:9) 7 Kings (17:10) Seventh stone in New Jerusalem's wall (21:20)

What does 7 SYMBOLIZE?

Used 735 times, the entire Word of God is founded on the number 7. Additionally, the term "Sevenfold" is used 6 times and "seventh" is used 119 times in scriptures, bringing the total references to the number 7 to 860.

Seven is the number of completeness and perfection and is tied directly to God’s creation of the heavens and earth. The word "created" is used 7 times describing God’s creative work (Genesis 1:1, 21, 27 three times; 2:3; 2:4). There are 7 days in a week. The first resurrection of the dead takes place when the 7th trumpet is sounded (1Corinthians 15:50-55), completing the salvation of the Church.

How does seven show up in word occurrences?

In the Book of Revelation not only does the number 7 itself show up frequently, it also appears in the number of times important words occur in the book (based on the King James Version Bible translation):

• "Jesus" occurs 14 times (2x7) (7 times alone, and 7 times with "Christ")

• κυριος, translated as "Lord" * occurs 21 times (3x7)

  * The word "Lord" in Revelation 6:10 comes from a different Greek word than κυριος .

• "Spirit," 14 times, Πνευµα , 1:10, 2:7, 11, 17, 29, 3:1, 6, 13, 22, 4:5, 5:6, 11:11, 14:13, 22:17

• αξιος (axios), 7 times, worthy, Revelation 3:4, 4:11, 5:2, 4, 9, 12, 16:6

• υποµονη (hupomonee), 7 times, patience, Revelation 1:9, 2:2, 3, 19, 3:10, 13:10, 14:12

• σαρξ (sarx), 7 times, flesh, Revelation 17:16, 19:18 (five times), 21

• δεκα κερατα (deka kerata), 7 times, ten horns, Revelation 12:3, 13:1 (twice), 17:3, 7, 12, 16

• προφητεια (propheeteia), 7 times, prophecy, Revelation 1:3, 11:6, 19:10, 22:7, 10, 18, 19

• σηµειον (seemeion), 7 times total, translated as sign in Revelation 15:1; translated as wonder in Revelation 12:1, 3, 13:13; translated as miracle in Revelation 13:14, 16:14, 19:20

• αστηρ (asteer), 14 times, star, Revelation 1:16,20 (twice), 2:1, 28, 3:1, 6:13, 8:10, 11, 12, 9:1, 12:1, 4, 22:16

• ψυχη (psuchee), 7 times total, translated as life in Revelation 8:9, 12:11; translated as soul in Revelation 6:9, 16:3, 18:13, 14, 20:4

• καιρος (kairos), 7 times, time (i.e. season), Revelation 1:3, 11:18, 12:12, 14 (3 times), 22:10

• σεισµος (seismos), 7 times, earthquake, Revelation 6:12, 8:5, 11:13 (twice), 19, 16:18 (twice), occurs seven times elsewhere in New Testament making 14 occurrences total.

• ετοιµαζω (hetoimazo), 7 times total, translated as make ready in Revelation 19:7; translated as prepare in Revelation 8:6, 9:7,15, 12:6, 16:12, 21:2

• βασιλευω (basileuo), 7 times, reign, Revelation 5:10, 11:15, 17; 14:6, 20:4, 6, 22:5, occurs 14 times elsewhere, making 21 total occurrences.

• ιµατιον (himation), 7 times, translated as garment in Revelation 3:4, 16:15; translated as raiment in Revelation 3:5, 18, 4:4; translated as vesture in Revelation 19:13, 16

• αβυσσος (abussos), 7 times total, translated as bottomless in Revelation 9:1, 2; translated as bottomless pit in Revelation 9:11, 11:7, 17:8, 20:1,3

• νεφελη (nephelee), 7 times, cloud, Revelation 1:7, 10:1, 11:12, 14:14 (twice), 15,16

• τεταρτος (tetartos), 7 times, translated as fourth in Revelation 4:7, 6:7 (twice), 8:12, 16:8, 21:19; translated as fourth part in Revelation 6:8

• δρεπανον (drepanon), 7 times, sickle, Revelation 14:14,15,16,17,18 (twice), 19

• τοπος (topos), 7 times, place, Revelation 2:5 6:14, 12:6,8,14, 16:16, 20:11

• µακαριος (makarios), 7 times, blessed, Revelation 1:3, 14:13, 16:15, 19:9, 20:6, 22:7,14

• οξυς (oxus), 7 times, sharp, Revelation 1:16, 2:12, 14:14,17,18 (twice), 19:15

• θυµος (thumos), 7 times total, translated as wrath (God's) in Revelation 14:10, 19, 15:1, 7, 16:1; translated as fierceness in Revelation 16:19, 19:14

• ουαι (ouai), 7 times, woe, Revelation 8:13 (3 times), 9:12, 11:14 (2 times), 12:12

• βρονται (brontai), 7 times total, translated as (nominative plural) thunders in Revelation 10:3, 4, 16:18; translated as (nominative plural) thunderings in Revelation 4:5, 8:5, 11:19, 19:6

• ακολουθεω (akoloutheo), 7 times total, translated as to follow in Revelation 6:8, 14:4, 8, 9, 13, 19:14; translated as reach in Revelation 18:5

• πιπτω (pipto), 7 times total, to fall down (in worship of God), Revelation 4:10, 5:8, 14, 7:11, 11:16, 19:4, 10

What is Revelation's second and third most common number?

The second most used number in Revelation is 3, also a number of completeness. The number 3 is used 11 times and "third" is found 22 times, for a total of 33. The number 33 is the product of 3 times 11, which pictures judgment. Thus, Revelation illustrates God’s complete, final judgment of the world — accomplished in the final three-and-a-half-year period leading up to Christ’s return.

Found 21 times, the third most used number in Revelation is 12, symbolizing governmental foundation. (Note that 21 is the product of 7 x 3 — the numbers for completeness and perfection.) The most prominent use of the number 12 is in reference to the 12 tribes of Israel — where 12 x 12,000 equals 144,000 (see Revelation 7). The crown of the Bride of Christ has 12 stars.

The remaining 8 uses of 12 describe the New Jerusalem. Since 8 points to a "new beginning," perhaps this combination of 8 and 12 stands for the ultimate new government of the God Family — which will be administered for eternity from the New Jerusalem. In this astounding yet mysterious book, Jesus reveals that all the prophecies in the Bible concerning the end of the age will ultimately dovetail — climaxing in God’s judgment against a rebellious, deceived mankind led by the Beast, the False Prophet, and Satan the devil and his demons. Once the final wrath of God is poured out through the awesome 7 last plagues, Jesus Christ and all the resurrected saints — from Abel to the "two witnesses" — will descend from the "sea of glass" in the clouds over Jerusalem for the final, victorious battle of the ages. The last armies of men will be destroyed, and the Beast and the False Prophet will be cast into the lake of fire. Christ will then have an angel bind Satan and the demons, locking them in the abyss.

What is the complete fulfillment of God's plan for man?

When Jesus Christ returns to earth He and the saints will establish the Kingdom of God on earth and rule for a thousand years. After Christ’s final judgment, a new heaven and a new earth will be established. All those who are in the first resurrection will dwell in the New Jerusalem and the nations that are saved will dwell on the new earth. Thus, God’s revealed Word, from Genesis to Revelation, will be completed. John writes:

"Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth;  for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away, and there was no more sea.  And I, John, saw the holy city, the new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.

"And I heard a great voice from heaven say,  'Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men [made perfect as spirit beings];  and He shall dwell with them, and they shall be His people;  and God Himself shall be with them and be their God.  And God shall wipe away every tear from their eyes;  and there shall not be any more death, or sorrow, or crying;  neither shall there be any more pain, because the former things have passed away.'

"And He Who sits on the throne said,  'Behold, I MAKE ALL THINGS NEW [God’s plan for the rest of eternity].'  Then He said to me,  'Write, for these words are true and faithful.'  And He said to me,  'It is done.  I am Alpha and Omega, the Beginning and the End.  To the one who thirsts, I will give freely of the fountain of the water of life.  The one who overcomes shall inherit all things;  and I will be his God, and he shall be My son.' " (Revelation 21:1-7, The Holy Bible in Its Original Order, Second Edition).