Meaning of Numbers: The Number 141
The English phrase "hundred and forty and one," used for the number 141, is not recorded in the King James Bible.
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).
Appearances of Number One Hundred Forty One
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).
Nachal refers to 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).
Yachad 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).
Prophecy Fulfillment
The Greek word phone, Strong's Concordance #G5456, is found 141 times in 129 Greek New Testament verses. It is written the most in the book of Revelation (55 times) followed by Acts (27) and then the gospels of Luke and John (15 each).
Phone refers to a sound or tone and is almost always translated as "voice" in the King James New Testament. It is used in several important fulfillments of prophecy which includes the following.
In Rama was there a voice (phone) heard, lamentation, and weeping, and great mourning, Rachel weeping for her children, and would not be comforted, because they are not (Matthew 2:18, KJV, quoting Jeremiah 31:15).
For this is he that was spoken of by the prophet Esaias (Isaiah), saying, The voice (phone) of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight (Matthew 3:3, KJV, quoting Isaiah 40:3).
And at the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice (phone), saying, Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani? which is, being interpreted, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? (Mark 15:34, KJV, quoting Psalm 22:1).
More Info on Biblical Meaning of 141
There are 5 words and phrases in the Bible's original languages that are recorded exactly 141 times.
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).
Egeiro 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).
And there was given me a reed like unto a rod: and the angel stood, saying, Rise (egeiro), and measure the temple of God, and the altar, and them that worship therein (Revelation 11:1, KJV).
The prophetic book of Ezekiel is referenced 141 times in the New Testament. It is the sixth most referred to Old Testament book.
The English word "fruit" is found 141 times in 126 KJV Old Testament verses. It is written the most in the book of Deuteronomy (24 times) followed by Ezekiel (13).
And God said, Let the earth bring forth grass, the herb yielding seed, and the fruit tree yielding fruit after his kind, whose seed is in itself, upon the earth: and it was so (Genesis 1:11, KJV).
And I will rebuke the devourer for your sakes, and he shall not destroy the fruits of your ground; neither shall your vine cast her fruit before the time in the field, saith the Lord of hosts (Malachi 3:11, KJV).
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.