The Meaning of Numbers: The Number 115
The possible meaning of the number 115 is derived primarily from Biblical events and history involving the Scriptures.
Rabban Gamaliel II, from 80 to 115 A.D., was one of a long line of people who helped preserve the Old Testament text. He was replaced, in 115, by Simeon b. Gamaliel II who carried on protecting the text (Holy Bible, a Faithful Version, Second Edition, Chronology IV).
Strong's Concordance #H5012, naba in the Hebrew, occurs 115 times in the Old Testament's original language. It is a word usually translated as "prophecy" or "prophesied." It was used to convey that a person was speaking under God's inspiration whether or not it included foretelling future events.
And when they came thither to the hill, behold, a company of prophets met him (King Saul); and the Spirit of God came upon him, and he prophesied (naba) among them (1Samuel 10:10, KJV).
Strong's #G1577, the Greek word ekklesia, also occurs 115 times. It is the word used to refer to any number of people assembled in a public place (Acts 19:39, 41). When used in reference to Christians in general (Matthew 16:18) or to believers meeting together (Romans 16:1, 5) it is usually translated "church" or "churches."
Psalms and Number One Hundred Fifteen
Psalm 115 calls upon all people to be humble and give credit to God instead of themselves. It also promises to bless those who revere the Lord.
Not unto us, O Lord, not unto us, but unto Your name give glory for Your mercy and for Your truth’s sake . . . O you who fear the Lord, trust in the Lord; He is their help and their shield.
He will bless those who fear the Lord, both small and great. The Lord shall increase you more and more, you and your children (Psalm 115 verses 1, 11, 13 - 14, HBFV).
Psalm 115 also reveals that the dead are unconscious and unable to speak or praise God. This verse is contrary to the belief in an immortal soul or to the teaching that Christians go immediately to heaven upon their death.
The dead do not praise the Lord, nor do any who go down into silence (Psalm 115:17, HBFV).
Abraham and the Number 115
Abraham, at the age of 115 in 1845 B.C., is commanded by God to sacrifice his only son Isaac (Genesis 22). Isaac, fifteen years old at the time, travels with his father to Mount Moriah unaware that he is the sacrifice. When the pair arrives at the mount, Isaac allows Abraham to tie him up and place him on an altar.
And he (Isaac) said, "Behold the fire and the wood. But where is the lamb for a burnt offering?" And Abraham said, "My son, God will provide Himself a lamb for a burnt offering" . . .
And Abraham built an altar there and laid the wood in order. And he bound his son Isaac and laid him on the wood, upon the altar (Genesis 22:7 - 9, HBFV).
Abraham ultimately passes this extreme test of faith and is promised his descendants will bless the entire earth (Genesis 22:16 - 18).
More Info on Biblical Meaning of 115
The number 115 is the product of 5 and 23. Scripture also lists more than one hundred fifteen people connected to the Apostle Paul!