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Ten Pin: Meanings of numbers 1 to 14 in the Bible
1. Ten Pin: Meanings of numbers 1 to 14 in the Bible
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2. Ten Pin: Meanings of numbers 1 to 14 in the Bible
There are many opinions on what the numbers one to twelve mean in the Bible.
Question: What do the numbers 1 to 12 mean in the Bible?
Introduction: Numbers 1 to 12 in the Bible carry deep spiritual significance, symbolizing unity, completeness, divine order, and God’s authority.
Detailed Meanings: Each answer will be presented from Microsoft Co-Pilot AI. (as of 2026-08-05)
Summary: These numbers are not merely counts but carry symbolic layers that reveal God’s design, spiritual truths, and guidance for personal growth. Understanding them can deepen comprehension of scripture and provide insight into life’s spiritual lessons.
3. Models and reality
A
model is an
abstraction (
interpretation) of
reality that can be used for prediction and/or understanding.
Given new information or insight, a
model can be enhanced and/or refined over time.
Multiple models: Duality.
Essentially, all models are wrong, but some are useful. George Box, Statistician.
The best material model of a cat is another, or preferably the same, cat. Norbert Wiener (and A. Rosenblueth).
A model is a
useful fiction. Some would try to declare a model
guilty by pointing out places where the model does not fit (fact check fallacy).
If the model fits, you must acquit! (paraphrase from a famous legal case).
4. Ten Pin
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Let us see how the Ten Pin model (first seven nodes) fits the accepted number meanings, according to Microsoft Co-Pilot AI.
After 7 , start over with 1 , as in hours of the parable of the vineyard workers. Sometimes the number is ten times the number - which appears to relate to the base number.
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How well do the numbers fit? Does popular opinion tend to wrap back on itself after 7 ?
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Note that the popular opinion on all the numbers tends to put that number in a
positive and
not negative POV (Point Of View).
5. Ten Pin model links
6. One and Eight
Jesus often uses "
one" to represent you as "
one" of the "
"crowd"" or
"multitude". At this point, you are
"in". In
node 1, the covet node, you need to make a decision as to which path you will go
"into".
Note that multiplying "
one" by
10 would be "
ten" which would conflict with
node 3 which is also
node 10. [Ten Commandments interpretations]
The
node 1 is also
node 8 of the
"crowd". Where does Jesus talk about
"eighty"?
7. Luke 16:7 Hundred to eighty
Luke 16:7 Then said he to another, And how much owest thou? And he said, An hundred measures of wheat. And he said unto him, Take thy bill, and write fourscore. [kjv]
επειτα ετερω ειπεν συ δε ποσον οφειλεις ο δε ειπεν εκατον κορους σιτου και λεγει αυτω δεξαι σου το γραμμα τα γραμματα και γραψον ογδοηκοντα [gnt]
"ἑκατόν" ≈ "hundred" and "ὀκτώ" ≈ "eight" as in the first part of "octogon".
"ὄχλῳ" ≈ "multitude, crowd" (dative) from "ὄχλος" ≈ "multitude, crown".
Having been
entrapped from
node 1 to
node 3 as
node 10, go back to
node 1. Might this person be returned to the
"crowd" from which he was taken as a "
fish" as a grain of sown wheat? The progression could then be made to be a "
sheep".
8. Luke 16:7 Hundred to eighty
Luke 16:7 Then said he to another, And how much owest thou? And he said, An hundred measures of wheat. And he said unto him, Take thy bill, and write fourscore. [kjv]
επειτα ετερω ειπεν συ δε ποσον οφειλεις ο δε ειπεν εκατον κορους σιτου και λεγει αυτω δεξαι σου το γραμμα τα γραμματα και γραψον ογδοηκοντα [gnt]
… centum … octoginta [v]
The
ancient Greek word
"ὀγδοήκοντα" ≈ "eighty". The
modern Greek word
"ογδόντα" (o-GTHO-da) ≈ "eighty". The
Latin word
"octoginta" ≈ "eighty" with Roman numeral representation of
LXXX.
The
modern Greek words
"οκτώ" (o-KTO) ≈ "eight" and
"οχτώ" (o-KHTO) ≈ "eight" showing the (modern) sound similarity of
"kappa" and
"chi".
9. Luke 16:7 Ten Pin
Luke 16:7 Then said he to another, And how much owest thou? And he said, An hundred measures of wheat. And he said unto him, Take thy bill, and write fourscore. [kjv]
επειτα ετερω ειπεν συ δε ποσον οφειλεις ο δε ειπεν εκατον κορους σιτου και λεγει αυτω δεξαι σου το γραμμα τα γραμματα και γραψον ογδοηκοντα [gnt]
In the "
ten pin" model, the
"eight" or
"crowd" could undo the "
millstone" deception/entrapment and return the "
debtor" to
node 1 (covet) as a "
fish" to continue the journey.
To get to
node 5 requires a change of
"thirty" which is that of the play on words
"tree - not a sword"
10. One and Eight
This is
node 1 of "
coveting" and choosing the "
way" to "
life" (node 5) rather than the "
scattered" "
way" (nodes 2, 3, 4, 7). Which way will you "
choose" or "
desire" or "
covet"?
1 – Unity and New Beginnings: Represents the oneness of God and the start of new journeys. It emphasizes singularity, fresh starts, and the courage to forge new paths in life and faith. biblicalchronology.com
8 – New Beginnings and Resurrection: Represents renewal and new life, often associated with events like Noah’s Ark, where eight people survived the flood. biblestudyjoy.com
11. Two and Nine
A "
through" node from
node 1 to
node 3 would be
node 2 which is on the way to being a "
sacrifice" that will be "
slaughtered".
"θύω" ≈ "sacrifice, slay, burn, kill, slaughter" (one meaning).
"θύω" ≈ "rush in, storm, rage" (another meaning).
Coming the other way from
node 3 to
node 1 as
node 9 would be "
one" "
new" or "
renewed".
Jesus does not use the word for "
twenty". Where does Jesus talk about "
ninety"?
12. Matthew 18:12 One fresh nine
Matthew 18:12 How think ye? if a man have an hundred sheep, and one of them be gone astray, doth he not leave the ninety and nine, and goeth into the mountains, and seeketh that which is gone astray? [kjv]
τι υμιν δοκει εαν γενηται τινι ανθρωπω εκατον προβατα και πλανηθη εν εξ αυτων ουχι αφεις αφησει τα εννενηκονταεννεα ενενηκοντα εννεα επι τα ορη και πορευθεις ζητει το πλανωμενον [gnt]
… centum oves … erraverit … relinquet nonaginta novem … erravit [v]
"ἐννέα" ≈ "nine".
"ἑν" ≈ "one" (neuter grammatical gender)
"νέα" ≈ "new, fresh" (feminine singular, neuter plural)
The ancient Greek word
"νεανίσκος" ≈ "young man" and comes from
"νεανίας" ≈ "young man" and comes from
"νέος" ≈ "young, new, fresh" and is related to the Latin word
"novus" ≈ "new". Who might be the
"one" "new/fresh"?
13. Matthew 18:12 Put it together
Matthew 18:12 How think ye? if a man have an hundred sheep, and one of them be gone astray, doth he not leave the ninety and nine, and goeth into the mountains, and seeketh that which is gone astray? [kjv]
τι υμιν δοκει εαν γενηται τινι ανθρωπω εκατον προβατα και πλανηθη εν εξ αυτων ουχι αφεις αφησει τα εννενηκονταεννεα ενενηκοντα εννεα επι τα ορη και πορευθεις ζητει το πλανωμενον [gnt]
As a code word, or as part of a word in a play on words, the Greek word
"κοντά" ≈ "short" appears to mean a form of fixed-point as in reflexively collected together.
[Ten Pin numbers in order and in reverse order (wrapped around)]
14. Two and Nine
This is
node 2 of "
weeds" and "
false witness" or (smooth talking) "
blasphemy" to promise "
greatness" to those following the "
bird" who create many "
rules" in their "
law".
2 – Balance and Harmony: Symbolizes duality, cooperation, and unity. It encourages seeking peace in relationships and maintaining equilibrium in personal and spiritual life.sacredself.co
9 – Divine Judgment and Completion: Symbolizes finality and the fruits of labor, reflecting completeness in human gestation and spiritual fulfillment. biblestudyjoy.com
15. City on a mountain under the sea cannot be hid
Matthew 5:14 Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. [kjv]
υμεις εστε το φως του κοσμου ου δυναται πολις κρυβηναι επανω ορους κειμενη [gnt]
18:6 … drowned in the depth of the sea. [kjv]
… καταποντισθη εν τω πελαγει της θαλασσης [gnt]
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[Tower of Babel,
Joseph in Egypt,
Daniel in Babylon,
Jonah
Constantine]
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16. Three and Ten
Where does Jesus talk about
"thirty"? Where does Jesus talk about
"hundred"?
17. Matthew 13:8
Matthew 13:8 But other fell into good ground, and brought forth fruit, some an hundredfold, some sixtyfold, some thirtyfold. [kjv]
αλλα δε επεσεν επι την γην την καλην και εδιδου καρπον ο μεν εκατον ο δε εξηκοντα ο δε τριακοντα [gnt]
… terram bonam … dabant fructum … centesimum … sexagesimum … tricesimum [v]
The "
-fold" comes from the Latin and not from the Greek. The Greek has a way to say "
-fold" but that way is not used here (e.g., forgive
seventy-fold).
To some, the forgiving
"seventy-times" (plus)
"seven" became "
four hundred ninety".
18. Matthew 13:23 Distribute the fruit bearing
Matthew 13:23 But he that received seed into the good ground is he that heareth the word, and understandeth it; which also beareth fruit, and bringeth forth, some an hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty. [kjv]
ο δε επι την γην την καλην γην σπαρεις ουτος εστιν ο τον λογον ακουων και συνιων συνιεις ος δη καρποφορει και ποιει ο μεν εκατον ο δε εξηκοντα ο δε τριακοντα [gnt]
The
ancient Greek word
"καρποφορέω" ≈ "carry fruit, fertile, bear fruit". Since it can be a play on words with three different ideas, let us
distribute it into the three
hands.
One the one hand, bearing fruit 100.
On the other hand, bearing fruit 60.
On another hand, bearing fruit 30.
Note: In math,
2 * (1 + 3 + 5) is
distributed to
2*1 + 2*3 + 2*5 .
Making a play on words with the Greek word for bear is barely
reasonable and might be called, "
bear play" according to a grim law (Grimm's Law) of how the sounds "
p" and "
b" relate. Example: A
funny bunny was
punny.
19. Matthew 13:23 Bear play
Matthew 13:23 But he that received seed into the good ground is he that heareth the word, and understandeth it; which also beareth fruit, and bringeth forth, some an hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty. [kjv]
ο δε επι την γην την καλην γην σπαρεις ουτος εστιν ο τον λογον ακουων και συνιων συνιεις ος δη καρποφορει και ποιει ο μεν εκατον ο δε εξηκοντα ο δε τριακοντα [gnt]
The
modern Greek word
"φόρεμα" (FO-reh-ma) ≈ "dress (clothing)" from the
ancient Greek word
"φόρημα" ≈ "that which is carried, worn" from
"φορέω" ≈ "bear carry, wear". The
ancient Greek word
"φόρος" ≈ "tribute, tax" from
"φέρω" ≈ "bring, bear, carry". Thus, there are several play on words here.
100: Birds: "tax" "fruit" (of the group bitter together via the millstone deception).
60: Sheep: "bear/carry" "fruit".
30: Goats: "wear" "fruit" (as a badge of honor from the birds who have branched them to the tree).
The birds may use the "
millstone deception" where the goat (or sheep) owes a
100 of "
through a lamb" but, in reality, it is
100 of "
through a bird"
"φέρω" ≈ "carry, bear" and is related by Grimm's Law to the English word "bear".
20. Matthew 13:23 Gematria
Matthew 13:23 But he that received seed into the good ground is he that heareth the word, and understandeth it; which also beareth fruit, and bringeth forth, some an hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty. [kjv]
… ο μεν εκατον ο δε εξηκοντα ο δε τριακοντα [gnt]
Greek, like Hebrew, associated letters with numbers. The study of this is called
gematria. The most famous instance of gematria is the
666 from Revelation 13.
100 = "Ρ" or "ρ" or "rho".
60 = "Ξ" or "ξ" or "ski".
30 = "Λ" or "λ" or "lambda".
Any gematria meaning of
100,
60 and
30 is not clear but may indicate some interesting connections.
Keep in mind that the historical connection of this parable is that of the time of Jesus in Judea where the Romans ruled and had let Herod (and descendent's) have some local rule.
21. Gematria of decreasing yields
22. Reversed number order in Matthew and Mark
Matthew 13:23 But he that received seed into the good ground is he that heareth the word, and understandeth it; which also beareth fruit, and bringeth forth, some an hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty. [kjv]
Mark 4:8 And other fell on good ground, and did yield fruit that sprang up and increased; and brought forth, some thirty, and some sixty, and some an hundred. [kjv]
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Matthew:
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Mark:
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... 30 ... 60 ... 100 ...
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Who is right? Does it matter? Who copied from whom?
How might this discrepancy have arisen?
Mark repeats some of what Matthew writes but also changes and adds some things. Many details in Matthew are not in Mark (or Luke). Note the order of the numbers.
23. Three and Ten
This is
node 3 of "
oaths" to the goals of the "
birds" who "
steal" from those taking the "
oaths" in the "
tree".
3 – Completeness and Divine Perfection: Associated with the Holy Trinity (Father, Son, Holy Spirit). It reflects spiritual completeness, creativity, and self-expression. biblicalchronology.com
10 – Divine Order and Law: Represents completeness in moral and spiritual law, exemplified by the Ten Commandments. biblicalchronology.com
24. Four and Eleven
The adultery node,
node 4, is associated with the "
dragon" in Revelation,
hunger and
thirst in the Beatitudes, the "
woman" mixing "
leaven" or "
greatness" into the "
wheat", and Jezebel in Revelation.
Where does Jesus talk about
"forty"?
25. Matthew 4:1-2 Forty day fast
Matthew 4:1 Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil. [kjv]
τοτε ο ιησους ανηχθη εις την ερημον υπο του πνευματος πειρασθηναι υπο του διαβολου [gnt]
4:2 And when he had fasted forty days and forty nights, he was afterward an hungred. [kjv]
και νηστευσας ημερας τεσσαρακοντα τεσσερακοντα και νυκτας τεσσαρακοντα τεσσερακοντα υστερον επεινασεν [gnt]
et cum ieiunasset quadraginta diebus et quadraginta noctibus postea esuriit [v]
The idea of a
forty day fast
before Easter goes back to the time Jesus spent in the wilderness. The
modern Greek phrase for
Lent is
"Μεγάλη Τεσσαρακοστή" (Meh-GA-lee Tehs-sa-ra-ko-STEE) ≈ "Lent" or, literally,
"great forty"
The
Latin word for
Lent is
"Quadragesima" ≈ "Fortieth" as the
forty days of fasting and preparation before Easter.
26. Mark 1:13 Satan and wild beasts
Mark 1:13 And he was there in the wilderness forty days, tempted of Satan; and was with the wild beasts; and the angels ministered unto him. [kjv]
και ην εκει εν τη ερημω τεσσερακοντα ημερας τεσσαρακοντα πειραζομενος υπο του σατανα και ην μετα των θηριων και οι αγγελοι διηκονουν αυτω [gnt]
The
"wild beasts" are not mentioned in Matthew. The memory of Peter includes some play on words in pairs in this verse. Peter uses a different word for
"beast" and dose not mention
"nights".
27. Luke 4:2 Forty day fast
Luke 4:2 Being forty days tempted of the devil. And in those days he did eat nothing: and when they were ended, he afterward hungered. [kjv]
ημερας τεσσαρακοντα τεσσερακοντα πειραζομενος υπο του διαβολου και ουκ εφαγεν ουδεν εν ταις ημεραις εκειναις και συντελεσθεισων αυτων υστερον επεινασεν [gnt]
28. Four and Eleven
This is
node 4 of "
adultery" in the form of "
missions" by the "
pigs" or "
hands" in support of the goals of the "
bird" or "
eye" or "
leader" and based on
false doctrine in the form of "
leaven" mixed in with
true doctrine. [windshield vipers]
4 – Stability and Foundation: Represents structure, order, and reliability. It emphasizes building strong foundations in relationships, faith, and life practices. sacredself.co
11 – Disorder and Incompleteness: Sits just beyond ten, indicating imperfection or disorder, often signaling challenges or disruption. biblestudyjoy.com
29. Five and Twelve
The
"five" and
"five" "
virgins" are "
mourning" to be "
comforted". Only some will get what they expect.
What about the
"twelve" disciples? The alter the usual thinking, Jesus and the "
eleven" would be
"twelve". Judas, as "
thirteen", or "
ten" with a "
three" or "
tree", would be in
node 6 or
node 13 which is the "
tradition" or "
handing over" or "
betrayal" node.
Where does Jesus talk about
"fifty"?
30. Luke 16:6
Luke 16:6 And he said, An hundred measures of oil. And he said unto him, Take thy bill, and sit down quickly, and write fifty. [kjv]
ο δε ειπεν εκατον βατους ελαιου και ο δε ειπεν αυτω δεξαι σου το γραμμα τα γραμματα και καθισας ταχεως γραψον πεντηκοντα [gnt]
In the "
ten pin" model, the
"five" "
spears" or "
mourning" "
spears" could undo the "
millstone" deception/entrapment and return the "
debtor" to
node 5 (living water, bread, mercy, etc.) as a "
sheep".
31. Luke 16:6
Luke 16:6 And he said, An hundred measures of oil. And he said unto him, Take thy bill, and sit down quickly, and write fifty. [kjv]
ο δε ειπεν εκατον βατους ελαιου και ο δε ειπεν αυτω δεξαι σου το γραμμα τα γραμματα και καθισας ταχεως γραψον πεντηκοντα [gnt]
"ἑκατόν" ≈ "hundred" to "πεντήκοντα." ≈ "fifty".
Having been entrapped from
node 5 to
node 3 as
node 10, go back to
node 5.
32. Acts 1:15 One hundred and twenty
After the loss of Judas, the believers gathered together to select those worthy from whom a replacement should be selected for Judas.
Acts 1:15 And in those days Peter stood up in the midst of the disciples, and said, (the number of names together were about an hundred and twenty,) [kjv]
και εν ταις ημεραις ταυταις αναστας πετρος εν μεσω των μαθητων αδελφων ειπεν ην τε οχλος ονοματων επι το αυτο ως εκατον εικοσιν εικοσι [gnt]
It appears to be just a coincidence here that
120 would correspond to
node 5 as
node 12.
33. Five and Twelve
This is
node 5 of
"living" "bread" and the
true "sheep" or "
treasure" in the "
field" or
wide area", a play on words of "
the boats".
5 – Change and Transformation: Symbolizes adaptability, exploration, and dynamic growth. It encourages embracing new experiences and personal transformation. sacredself.co
12 – God’s Authority and Governance: Represents divine authority, organization, and God’s people. Seen in the twelve tribes of Israel and the twelve apostles, it reflects God’s governance and spiritual order. biblicalchronology.com
34. Acts 1:15
KJV: And in those days Peter stood up in the midst of the disciples, and said, (the number of names together were about an hundred and twenty,)
Greek: και εν ταις ημεραις ταυταις αναστας πετρος εν μεσω των μαθητων αδελφων ειπεν ην τε οχλος ονοματων επι το αυτο ως εκατον εικοσιν εικοσι
35. Six and thirteen
This
node 6 would also correspond to
node 13 and to
130.
Jesus talks about "
sixty" in the parable of the sower along with
"hundred" and
"thirty". Where else does Jesus (indirectly) talk about
"sixty", including
"six" and
"six" "hundred"?
36. Revelation 13:18 Digamma
Revelation 13:18 Here is wisdom. Let him that hath understanding count the number of the beast: for it is the number of a man; and his number is Six hundred threescore and six. [kjv]
ωδε η σοφια εστιν ο εχων τον νουν ψηφισατω τον αριθμον του θηριου αριθμος γαρ ανθρωπου εστιν και ο αριθμος αυτου χξς εξακοσιοι εξηκονταεξ [gnt]
The Greek Bible has one digamma in it, the one used in the
6 for the number
666 in Revelation 13:8 as the "
number of the beast". This appears in the
TR (Textus Receptus).
A well-known example of Greek gematria is "
χξς" (lowercase) or "
ΧΞϜ" (uppercase) which is the number
666 from Revelation 13:18, also known as the "
number of the beast".
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6 * 100 = 600 = "χ" = "Χ" (chi)
6 * 10 = 60 = "ξ" = "Ξ" (xi)
6 = 6 = "Ϛ" = "Ϝ" (digamma)
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There are
three (as in a
tree) ideas of "
six" here. Might that be important?
37. Six and thirteen
This is
node 6 of
young "
goats" a play on words of "
voicing" "
invalid logic", in the "
wide area", a play on words of "
the boats".
6 – Harmony and Responsibility: Linked to family, nurturing, and balance. It calls for cultivating loving relationships and maintaining stability in personal and spiritual life. sacredself.co
38. Seven and fourteen
On what things might arise the problem? How about the things of
node 2,
node 3 and
node 4 leading to
node 7 via the "
scattered" "
path"?
Where does Jesus use the word for
"seven" and
"seventy"?
39. Matthew 18:21-22 Seventy and seven
Matthew 18:21 Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times? [kjv]
τοτε προσελθων αυτω ο πετρος ειπεν αυτω κυριε ποσακις αμαρτησει εις εμε ο αδελφος μου και αφησω αυτω εως επτακις [gnt]
18:22 Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven. [kjv]
λεγει αυτω ο ιησους ου λεγω σοι εως επτακις αλλ αλλα εως εβδομηκοντακις επτα [gnt]
Note that there is no Greek word for "
times" as in multiplication or "
and" as in addition. Just the words for
"seventy" and
"seven".
In the
historical interpretation of the Seven Nodes of the Ten Pin model,
node 7 is the end of the age, the end of the kingdom of heaven. In this sense, both
"seventy" and
"seven" represent the end of the age. Thus resolves the problem of actually counting a literal
70 and then using opinion and conjecture to rationalize doing this literally
70 times.
40. Matthew 18:21-22
Matthew 18:21 Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times? [kjv]
τοτε προσελθων αυτω ο πετρος ειπεν αυτω κυριε ποσακις αμαρτησει εις εμε ο αδελφος μου και αφησω αυτω εως επτακις [gnt]
… septies [v]
18:22 Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven. [kjv]
λεγει αυτω ο ιησους ου λεγω σοι εως επτακις αλλ αλλα εως εβδομηκοντακις επτα [gnt]
… septies … septuagies septies [v]
The
ancient Greek word
"εβδομήντα" ≈ "seventy".
The
ancient Greek word
"ἑβδομηκοντάκις" ≈ "seventy times/occurrences".
41. Seven and fourteen
This is
node 7 of "
killing" (including oneself) at the
end of the "
scattered" "
path" which is a dead-end.
7 – Spiritual Perfection and Introspection: A powerful number representing divine completeness, spiritual fullness, and introspection. It appears in creation (seven days) and other biblical contexts. biblicalchronology.com
Note that in the Ten Pin creation week and crucifixion week, the number sequence is 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 6, 5 so that node 5 is the last node in the sequence corresponding to the 7th node in the sequence.
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The symbol of Rome, the ruling power of the world at that time, in letters was SPQR (Senatus Populusque Romanus) (as an initialism) from the Latin phrase "senātus populusque rōmānus" ≈ "The Roman Senate and People".
