Meaning of Numbers: The Number 136
The English phrase "hundred and thirty and six," used for the number 136, is not recorded in the King James Bible.
The possible meaning of the number 136 is derived from the occurrence of certain words in the King James and in the Bible's original languages.
The English word "honour" ("honor" in non-KJV translations) is recorded 146 times in 136 King James verses. It is penned the most in the book of Proverbs (17 times) followed by the Psalms (14). 50 out of the 136 verses in which it is found are in the New Testament.
Honour (honor) thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee (Exodus 20:12, KJV).
And they were offended in him. But Jesus said unto them, A prophet is not without honour (honor), save in his own country, and in his own house (Matthew 13:57, KJV).
Appearances of Number One Hundred Thirty Six
The Hebrew word arbaiym, Strong's Concordance #H705, occurs 136 times in 124 Hebrew Old Testament verses. It is utilized the most in the book of Numbers (20 times) followed by Deuteronomy (16) and Genesis (15). The word is translated as "forty" or "fortieth" in the King James.
And the flood was forty (arbaiym) days upon the earth; and the waters increased, and bare up the ark, and it was lift up above the earth (Genesis 7:17, KJV).
And I will make the land of Egypt desolate in the midst of the countries that are desolate, and her cities among the cities that are laid waste shall be desolate forty years: and I will scatter the Egyptians among the nations, and will disperse them through the countries (Ezekiel 29:12, KJV).
The English word "captain" is recorded 139 times in 136 King James Bible verses. It is written the most in the book of Acts (21 times) followed by 2Kings (20) and Jeremiah (19). 23 out of the 136 verses in which it is found are in the New Testament.
And Joseph was brought down to Egypt; and Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh, captain of the guard, an Egyptian, bought him of the hands of the Ishmeelites, which had brought him down thither (Genesis 39:1, KJV).
For it became him, for whom are all things, and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons unto glory, to make the captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings (Hebrews 2:10, KJV).
God and Number 136
Entry number 136 in Strong's Hebrew definitions of Old Testament words is Adonay (Adonai). This word, found 438 times in the Hebrew text, is one of the many names of God found in Scripture. The word, which means "Lord," is sometimes used with another name to form the compound reference to God of Adonai (Adonay) Jehovah.
And Abram said, Lord God (Adonay Jehovah), what wilt thou give me, seeing I go childless, and the steward of my house is this Eliezer of Damascus?
And Abraham answered and said, Behold now, I have taken upon me to speak unto the Lord (Adonay), which am but dust and ashes (Genesis 18:27, KJV).
Definition 136 in the Greek section of Strong's Concordance is the word ainos. It is found twice in the New Testament, once in Matthew and another in Luke. It is translated as the word "praise" in the King James translation.
And said unto him, Hearest thou what these say? And Jesus saith unto them, Yea; have ye never read, Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings thou hast perfected praise (ainos)? (Matthew 21:16, KJV).
And immediately he received his sight, and followed him, glorifying God: and all the people, when they saw it, gave praise (ainos) unto God (Luke 18:43, KJV).
The Psalms and 136
Psalm 136 is noted for thanking God for his goodness and repeatedly stressing that his mercy endures forever. In fact, the phrase "for his mercy endureth for ever," in the King James, is found at the end of every one of this Psalm's 26 verses!
O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.
To him that by wisdom made the heavens: for his mercy endureth for ever. To him that stretched out the earth above the waters: for his mercy endureth for ever.
To him that made great lights: for his mercy endureth for ever: The sun to rule by day: for his mercy endureth for ever: The moon and stars to rule by night: for his mercy endureth for ever.
Who remembered us in our low estate: for his mercy endureth for ever: And hath redeemed us from our enemies: for his mercy endureth for ever. Who giveth food to all flesh: for his mercy endureth for ever (Psalm 136 verses 1, 5 - 9, 23 - 25, KJV).
More Info on Biblical Meaning of 136
God commanded ancient Israel to keep a Sabbatical year, also known as the land sabbath (Leviticus 25:2 - 6) or year of release (Deuteronomy 31:10). This year was the seventh in every seven-year cycle. It began (likely) on Tishri 1 on the Hebrew calendar (Feast of Trumpets aka Rosh Hashanah).
A Sabbatical year began on September 22 in 137 B.C. This special year ended on September 10 in 136 B.C.
There are 2 words and phrases in the Bible's original languages that are recorded exactly 136 times.
136 is the product of 2 x 2 x 2 (2 cubed) x 17. Both 2 and 17 are prime numbers.
Interestingly, 136 is equal to adding the first sixteen positive digits or 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 5 + 6 + 7 + 8 + 9 + 10 + 11 + 12 + 13 + 14 + 15 + 16.
136 has a subtle appearance in the King James Bible. The first chapter of Judges has 36 verses.
Mahalaleel (Genesis 5:15 - 17), a man who represents the fifth generation of humans on the earth, has a Hebrew Gematria of his name equaling 136 (40 + 5 + 30 + 30 + 1 + 30). Mahalaleel, who lived from 3574 to 2679 B.C., is the eighth longest lived human at 895 years.