Meaning of Numbers: The Number 148
The possible meaning of the number 148 is partly derived from the use of God's name in the Bible and the frequency of certain words.
The English word "desolate" is written 148 times in 132 King James verses. It appears the most in Ezekiel (44 times) followed by Jeremiah (31) then Isaiah (18). The word references something that is wasted, ruin or despoiled, either literally or figuratively.
Nehemiah 7:44 reveals there were 148 sons of Asaph, who were singers, who returned to Judah and Jerusalem from Babylonian captivity. Asaph is noteworthy for being appointed by King David to oversee the song services at God's tabernacle. Solomon, when he became king, appointed him to be one of the few men to oversee songs at Jerusalem's temple. Asaph is additionally credited with writing at least twelve of the Psalms.
Appearances of Number One Hundred Forty Eight
Two Hebrew names used to reference God are found in Psalm 148.
Praise ye the Lord (Jah). Praise ye the Lord (Jehovah) from the heavens: praise him in the heights (Psalm 148:1, KJV).
Psalm 148, in the King James, also asks a mythical beast to praise the greatness of God!
Praise the Lord from the earth, ye dragons, and all deeps (Psalm 148:7, KJV).
Nahor, the grandfather of Abraham, lived to the ripe old age of 148 (Genesis 11:25).
Number 148 and the Hidden Rivers
The English word "river" is found in 148 KJV verses. It is written the most in the book of Exodus (24 times) followed by Joshua, Ezra and Ezekiel with 18 occurrences each.
Surprisingly, three of Scripture's most referenced and well-known rivers are mostly hidden within its text! The Nile River, though not mentioned by name, is generically called "the river" in several places (Genesis 41:1, Exodus 1:22, 4:9, 7:17, 8:3, 17:5) and the "river of Egypt" in Genesis 15:18.
The Tigris River is referenced by its Hebrew name Hiddekel in Genesis 2:14. Daniel's use of the phrase "the great river" also refers to the mighty waters of the Tigris (Daniel 10:4).
The Euphrates River is designated by its name 21 times in Scripture. It is, however, also called "the river" (Numbers 22:5, Deuteronomy 11:24), "the great river" (Genesis 15:18, Deuteronomy 1:7, Revelation 9:14, 16:12) and the "waters of the river" (Isaiah 8:7).
More Info on Biblical Meaning of 148
148 is equal to 2 x 2 (2 squared) x 37. Both 2 and 37 are prime numbers.
From 214 to 148 B.C. the Roman Republic fought four wars with Macedonia.
The English word "east" is found in 148 King James Bible verses. One of its first appearances is linked to Adam and Eve being forced to leave the Garden the Eden due to their sin.
Therefore the Lord God sent him forth from the garden of Eden, to till the ground from whence he was taken. So he drove out the man; and he placed at the east of the garden of Eden Cherubims, and a flaming sword which turned every way, to keep the way of the tree of life (Genesis 3:23 - 24, KJV).