The Meaning of Numbers: The Number 118
The possible meaning of the number 118 is derived primarily from the Psalms.
The Bible contains 1,189 chapters. Psalm 118 is in the exact middle of Scripture as 594 chapters are recorded both before and after it. The middle verse of God's word offers plain but profound advice on how a person can live their best life on planet earth.
It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in man (Psalm 118:8, HBFV).
The Gospel of Mark references Psalm 118 twice (Mark 11:9, 12:10) as does the book of Luke (Luke 13:35, 20:17). Matthew refers to the song thrice (Matthew 21:9, 42, 23:39) while the Gospel of John references Psalm 118 only once (John 12:13).
Appearances of Number One Hundred Eighteen
The first chapters of Joshua, 2Kings, Ecclesiastes, Zephaniah and 2Timothy each have exactly 18 verses (118). Ecclesiastes 1:18 reveals the conclusion King Solomon drew from being uniquely gifted with wisdom.
For in much wisdom is much grief; and he who increases knowledge increases sorrow (Ecclesiastes 1:18, HBFV).
Number 118 and the Psalms
Verse 22 of Psalm 118 contains a prophecy regarding Jesus' ministry that he himself quoted to a group of self-righteous Jewish religious leaders (Matthew 21:42). He used this verse to illustrate their rejection of him and his ministry.
The Stone which the builders rejected has become the Head Stone of the corner (Psalm 118:22, HBFV).
Hosanna is a word used in adoration or praise as was shouted during Jesus' triumphal approach and entry into Jerusalem less than a week before his death (Matthew 21:9, 15, Mark 11:9 - 10, John 12:13).
The basis for Hosanna is the Hebrew phrase yasha (hosha) na (Strong's #H3467 and #H4994) found only in Psalm 118 (1906 Jewish Encyclopedia).
Save now (yasha na), I beseech thee, O Lord: O Lord, I beseech thee, send now prosperity (Verse 25, KJV).
Psalm 118 is the only Psalm to mention bees. It is also one of only four Biblical places in the King James Bible that mentions this insect, with the others being Deuteronomy 1:44, Judges 14:8 and Isaiah 7:18.
They surround me like bees; they are extinguished like the fire of thorns, for in the name of the Lord I will cut them off (Verse 12).
Psalms 113 to 118, collective known as the Hallel (Praise God) Psalms, were some of the special songs sung during the keeping of God's annual Feast of Tabernacles observance.
More Info on Biblical Meaning of 118
The numbers 2 and 59 are factors of 118.
The prophetic books of Isaiah and Jeremiah contain 118 chapters total in the King James translation. The books of 1John and 2John also have this total number of verses.