Meaning of Numbers: The Number 141
The possible meaning of the number 141 is primarily derived from the occurrence of certain words in both the Hebrew and Greek versions of Scripture.
Jerusalem is the most frequently used city name in the King James Bible. It occurs a total of 814 times in 767 verses, of which 144 matches in 141 verses are found in the New Testament. It first appearance in the gospels is in Matthew 2.
Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him.
When Herod the king had heard these things, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him (Matthew 2:1 - 3, KJV).
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The Hebrew word nachal (Strong's #H5158) is written 141 times in 123 verses of the Old Testament's original language. It is utilized the most in the book of Deuteronomy (20 times) followed by Joshua (16). The word means a torrent (like a flood), valley, stream or river. It can also be used to reference the shaft of a mine.
And Isaac departed thence, and pitched his tent in the valley (nachal) of Gerar, and dwelt there (Genesis 26:17, KJV).
The sorrows of death compassed me, and the floods (nachal) of ungodly men made me afraid (Psalm 18:4, KJV).
The Hebrew word yachad (Strong's Concordance #H3162) is recorded 141 times in 139 Hebrew Old Testament verses. It is used the most in the book of Isaiah (34 times) followed by the Psalms (27). The word is used to convey a union or unitedness. It is commonly translated as "together" or "alike" in the King James Bible. Its first use is linked to the separation of Abraham and Lot due to the tremendous wealth of animals they each owned.
And Lot also, which went with Abram (Abraham), had flocks, and herds, and tents. And the land was not able to bear them, that they might dwell together: for their substance was great, so that they could not dwell together (yachad) . . .
Abram (Abraham) dwelled in the land of Canaan, and Lot dwelled in the cities of the plain, and pitched his tent toward Sodom (Genesis 13:5 - 6, 12, KJV).
Number 141 and the Psalms
Psalm 141, written by King David, calls upon God to answer him quickly in times of need. It also shows it is acceptable, in private, to raise one's hands toward heaven while praying (see also Psalm 28:2, 63:4 and 134:2).
O Lord, I cry to You; make haste unto me; give ear unto my voice when I call unto You. Let my prayer be set forth before You as incense, and the lifting up of my hands as the evening sacrifice . . .
But my eyes are upon You, O Lord God; in You I take refuge, do not leave me destitute (Verses 1 - 2, 8 of Psalm 141).
More Info on Biblical Meaning of 141
141 is equal to 3 x 47. Both 3 and 47 are prime numbers.
The Greek word egeiro (Strong's #G1453) is written 141 times in 135 Greek New Testament verses. It is found the most in the gospel of Matthew (33 times) followed by 1Corinthians (20). The word can mean "to awaken" or to cause someone to rouse up and take action. Its first use is linked to Joseph, Jesus' stepfather, being warned in a dream to flee the wrath of Herod!
And when they were departed, behold, the angel of the Lord appeareth to Joseph in a dream, saying, Arise (egeiro), and take the young child and his mother, and flee into Egypt, and be thou there until I bring thee word: for Herod will seek the young child to destroy him (Matthew 2:13, KJV).
The prophetic book of Ezekiel is referenced 141 times in the New Testament. It is the sixth most referred to Old Testament book.
In 141 B.C. Simon Thassi is officially recognized, by Jerusalem's priests and elders, as the Prince of Judea. This marks the start of the Hasmonean dynasty of rule. The Roman Republic recognizes this rule in 139 B.C.