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seven

Scripture speaks directly to seven, offering comfort, wisdom, and the assurance of God's presence.

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27

Books

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Sub-Topics

Overview

What does the Bible say about seven? Browse 7 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme.

Topical Index

78 sub-topics from Nave's Topical Bible

Interesting facts concerning this number

DAYS

Week consists of

Genesis 2:3Exodus 20:11Deuteronomy 5:13,14

Noah in the ark before the great flood for

Genesis 7:4,10

Noah remains in the ark after sending forth the dove for

Genesis 8:10,12

Mourning for Jacob lasted for

Genesis 50:10

The sympathy for JOB by Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar for

Job 2:13

The plague of bloody waters in Egypt lasted for

Exodus 7:25

The Israelites encircled Jericho for

Joshua 6:4

The Passover lasted for

Exodus 12:15

Saul directed by Samuel to stay at Gilgal awaiting the prophet' s command

1 Samuel 10:81 Samuel 13:8

The elders of Jabesh-gilead ask for a truce

1 Samuel 11:3

Dedication of the temple lasted double

1 Kings 8:65

Ezekiel sits by the Chebar River in astonishment for

Ezekiel 3:15

The Feast of Tabernacles lasted for

Leviticus 23:34,42

The consecration of priests and altars lasted for

Exodus 29:30,35Ezekiel 43:25,26

Defilements lasted for

Leviticus 12:2Leviticus 13:4

Fasts

1 Samuel 31:132 Samuel 12:16,18,22

The firstborn of flocks and sheep must remain with their mothers, before being offered

Exodus 22:30

The feast of Ahasuerus continued for

Esther 1:5

Paul waits at Tyre for

Acts 21:4

Paul stays at Puteoli for

Acts 28:14

WEEKS

In Daniel' s vision concerning the coming of the Messiah for

Daniel 9:25

Ten times for

Daniel 9:24

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Key Verses

1

Genesis 2:3

Week consists of

2

Genesis 7:4,10

Noah in the ark before the great flood for

3

Genesis 8:10,12

Noah remains in the ark after sending forth the dove for

4

Genesis 50:10

Mourning for Jacob lasted for

5

Job 2:13

The sympathy for JOB by Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar for

6

Exodus 7:25

The plague of bloody waters in Egypt lasted for

7

Joshua 6:4

The Israelites encircled Jericho for

8

Exodus 12:15

The Passover lasted for

9

1 Samuel 10:8

Saul directed by Samuel to stay at Gilgal awaiting the prophet' s command

10

1 Samuel 11:3

The elders of Jabesh-gilead ask for a truce

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