Chain Study Through the Bible
Forty
Trace the theme of Forty chronologically through Scripture -- from Genesis to 2 Corinthians.
21
Verses
11
Books
8
Old Testament
3
New Testament
20
Sub-topics
The Chain of Forty Through Scripture
Old Testament8 books
Genesis
Old Testament3 referencesGenesis 7:17-- Of rain, at the time of the flood
Genesis 8:6-- Of flood, before sending forth the raven
Genesis 50:3-- For embalming
Of rain, at the time of the floodOf flood, before sending forth the ravenFor embalming
Exodus
Old Testament3 referencesExodus 16:35-- Wanderings of the Israelites in the wilderness
Exodus 24:18-- By Moses
Exodus 34:28-- By Moses
Wanderings of the Israelites in the wildernessBy Moses
Numbers
Old Testament2 referencesNumbers 13:25-- By spies in the land of promise
Numbers 14:34-- Wanderings of the Israelites in the wilderness
By spies in the land of promiseWanderings of the Israelites in the wilderness
Deuteronomy
Old Testament2 referencesDeuteronomy 9:9,25-- By Moses
Deuteronomy 25:3-- Administered in punishing criminals
By MosesAdministered in punishing criminals
Judges
Old Testament3 referencesJudges 3:11-- Peace in Israel
Judges 5:31-- Peace in Israel
Judges 8:28-- Peace in Israel
1 Kings
Old Testament1 reference1 Kings 19:8-- By Elijah
Ezekiel
Old Testament3 referencesEzekiel 4:6-- Symbolical
Ezekiel 29:11-- Egypt to be desolated
Ezekiel 29:13-- To be restored after
SymbolicalEgypt to be desolatedTo be restored after
Jonah
Old Testament1 referenceJonah 3:4-- Of probation, given to the Ninevites
400 Years of Silence
New Testament3 books
Matthew
New Testament1 referenceMatthew 4:2-- By Jesus
Acts
New Testament1 referenceActs 1:3-- Christ's stay after the resurrection
2 Corinthians
New Testament1 reference2 Corinthians 11:24-- Administered in punishing criminals
What This Chain Teaches
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This theme first appears in Genesis and continues through to 2 Corinthians, spanning the full scope of Scripture.
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The chain bridges both testaments with 8 Old Testament and 3 New Testament books, showing continuity of God's revelation.
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Forty is established in the Law (Torah) and fulfilled in the Gospels, tracing God's redemptive plan from promise to fulfillment.
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With 20 distinct sub-topics, this chain reveals the multifaceted nature of Forty in biblical theology.
Sub-Topics in This Chain
20 aspects of Forty found in Scripture
Remarkable coincidences in the number(0 verses)
DAYS(0 verses)
Of rain, at the time of the flood(1 verse)
Of flood, before sending forth the raven(1 verse)
For embalming(1 verse)
Of fasting(0 verses)
By Moses(3 verses)
By Elijah(1 verse)
By spies in the land of promise(1 verse)
Of probation, given to the Ninevites(1 verse)
By Jesus(1 verse)
Christ's stay after the resurrection(1 verse)
Symbolical(1 verse)
YEARS(0 verses)
Wanderings of the Israelites in the wilderness(2 verses)
Peace in Israel(3 verses)
Egypt to be desolated(1 verse)
To be restored after(1 verse)
STRIPES(0 verses)
Administered in punishing criminals(2 verses)