BIBLE CODES UNSEALED - BY SEAN MITCHELL
The Structure of the Menorah
God instructed the House of Israel to build a seven-branched lampstand of pure gold (Exodus 25:31-40).
The shape resembles a blossoming tree of life. On each of the six side arms were 3 golden almond blossoms, and together with the
4 on the center shaft, there were exactly 22 almond blossoms. Between the 22 flowers, there are 21 connections. From the lowest flower to the top flower on the shaft to the 6 lamps, there are 27 (3x8+3=27) connections, and together with the highest connection from the top flower on the shaft to the middle lamp, there are a total of 28 (4x7) connections. Together they are 50 parts + 7 lamps.
As soon as the almond tree awakens from its winter sleep, it blooms and comes to life. Therefore, the white almond blossom is a symbol of life and purity. God paid attention to the details from the very beginning—he commanded that every single almond blossom on the Menorah should consist of three parts, namely, the cups, buds, and blossoms (petals). Together they are 3x22=66 single flower parts.
The Menorah stood in the Tabernacle and Solomon's Temple. The Menorah also stood in the Temple of Herod in Jerusalem when Jesus was crucified.
The Biblical Menorah is a Reference to the Bible, the Light to the World.
There is a clear correlation between the Menorah's construction and the structure of the Bible, making the Menorah a symbol for eternity. This is especially evident at 3 points:
1. THE 49 SCROLLS OF THE BIBLE:
The Hebrew alphabet has 22 letters, and the Greek has 27 letters (in total, there are 22+27=49 letters). The Menorah has 22 almond blossoms, and the OT has been written on 22 scrolls. The 22 almond flowers on the Menorah are a symbol of the 22 scrolls of the OT (the basis of the Bible). The Menorah has 3x8+3=27 connections from the lowest to the top flower of the shaft toward the 6 lamps (the 6 is the number of man), and the NT was written on 27 scrolls. The 27 connections stand for the 27 books of the NT. Together, there are 22+27=49 scrolls of the Bible. The Menorah has 22 almond blossoms and 27 connecting parts; together they are 22+27=49 items. On the shaft, there are 7 parts and on all 6 side arms as well. Therefore, the Menorah has exactly 7x7=49 parts.
The Bible was written on 22 (OT) plus 27 (NT) scrolls; together they are 22+27=49 scrolls. The 49 symbolizes the complete conclusion and final completeness of the Word of God: 7x7=49.
However, the Menorah still has a connection from the uppermost almond blossom at the shaft to the middle lamp. This symbolizes the most important part, or the most important book of the Bible, namely the Book of Life. 49 + 1 = 50
2. THE 7 PARTS OF THE BIBLE:
The Menorah has 7 lamps, and the Bible consists of 7 parts. Each of these parts symbolizes a lamp, for the Word of God is the light for our dark world. The 7 parts are 1. Law, 2. Prophets, 3. Writings, 4. Gospels, 5. Acts of the Apostles, 6. Epistles, and 7. Revelation.
3. THE 66 AND 70 BOOKS OF BIBLE:
Each almond flower consists of 3 parts (cups, buds, and blossoms/petals). Together they are 3x22=66 almond blossom items. On the center shaft are 4 almond blossoms with a total of 12 flower items. On the left side of the Menorah, there are 3x3x3=27 flower parts on the 3 arms. The 12 flower parts on the stem plus the 27 flower parts on the left side are a reference to the basis of the Bible, namely the 12+27=39 books of the OT. The other 3x3x3=27 flower parts on the right side of the shaft indicate the 27 books of the NT. In addition, there are exactly 3x7=21 connections between the 22 almond blossoms. The Old Testament was written on 22 scrolls, but it contains a total of 39 individual books.
The New Testament was written on 27 scrolls, and each scroll corresponds to a single book. The entire Bible was written on 49 scrolls and contains 66 individual books.
A lamp also has the wick and the olive oil. Therefore, there are 3x7=21 lamp items. The 22 almond blossoms with the 27 connecting parts together produce 49 items, and with the 21 lamp items, the total number is 70 (10x7=70). Since the Psalms originally consisted of 5 books, the total number of the Bible is 70 books. Interestingly, Josephus himself described that the Menorah consisted of 70 parts. However, we do not know exactly how they counted. And we do not know whether the construction of the Temple Menorah was exactly according to the Bible's instructions (Exodus 25:31-40) or changed by the priests.
Also, oil represents the Holy Spirit, which enables us to shine as lights in this world. In Matthew 25:1-13, the parable of the 10 virgins emphasizes the importance of oil, which prevents darkness from entering God's kingdom.
"Your WORD is a LAMP to my feet and a LIGHT to my path" (Psalm 119:105)
The Symbol and Meaning of the Numbers
The Bible was written on 49 scrolls (22+27), but it contains 39+27=66 books. Since the Psalms originally consisted of 5 books, there are altogether 70 books.
Both views are correct. The numbers 49 (7x7), 66 (3x22), and 70 (10x7) symbolize the complete conclusion and completeness of the Word of God. There are those who believe that 66 is related to the number 666 (the number of the Beast, Satan). This is incorrect, 66 has nothing to do with it. Rather, it refers to three times 22 (22 Hebrew letters), which is indicative of the closeness of Old Testament books. The OT also contains 36 (3x12) and the NT 21 (3x7) book names. No scroll and no book may be removed or added.
The number 22:
- 22 Almond blossoms of the Menorah
- 22 Letters in the ancient Hebrew alphabet
- 22 Scrolls of the Old Testament
- 27 Connections in the flowering area of the Menorah
- 27 Letters in the ancient Greek alphabet (with digamma, koppa, sampi)
- 27 Scrolls of the New Testament
- 7 Lamps (with wick and oil, it is 3 x 7 = 21 items)
- 21 Connecting parts between the 22 almond blossoms
- 22 Cups buds and blossoms = 3 x 22 = 66 Flower Items:
- 66 Flower items: 12 on shaft + 27 on the left side = 39 + 27 on the right side
- 27 Connections between the flowers and 6 lamps (3 x 8 + 3 = 27)
- 28 Connections from beginning of flowering to all 7 lamps (3 x 8 + 4 = 28)
- 49 Flowers and compounds in the flowering area (22 + 27 = 49 = 7 x 7)
- 50 Flowers and connections to all 7 lamps (22 + 28 = 50 = 7 x 7 = 49 + 1)
The Book of Life
When the tree of life blossoms, it has exactly 49 parts from the lowest to the highest flower on the shaft to the 6 lamps (6 = number of man). This symbolizes the Bible (22+27=49 scrolls with the 39+27=66 or 70 books). However, the most important detail is still missing, namely the piece from the top flower to the middle lamp. It symbolizes the "Book of Life" (49+1=50) and the perfect communion with God. As in the counting of the days until Pentecost (49+1) and in the counting of the years up to the year of Jubilee (49+1), so also indicates the uppermost part of the Menorah (49+1) the complete conclusion and the new beginning.
The Menorah is a reference to the Word of God. God speaks to us through the scrolls of the Bible; His word is the light in this dark world. But the 50th (49+1) section to the Central Lamp is a symbol of the "Book of Life" and the eternal direct contact with YHVH / Jesus.
The Menorah symbolizes Jesus
Jesus is the living Menorah. He was the light that the whole world had been waiting for. He not only paid the debt for our sins, but also showed us the way to the eternal light.
“Be it known unto you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom God raised from the dead, even by him doth this man stand here before you whole. This Jesus is the stone rejected by you builders, which has become the cornerstone. Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.” (Acts 4:10-12)
“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The same was in the beginning with God. All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made. In him was life; and the life was the light of men. And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not. There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. The same came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all men through him might believe. He was not that Light, but was sent to bear witness of that Light. That was the true Light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world. He was in the world, and the world was made by him, and the world knew him not. He came unto his own, and his own received him not. But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name: which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God. And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.” (John 1:1-14)
“Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.” (John 8:12)
“Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.” (John 14:6)
When the tree of life blossoms, it has exactly 49 parts from the lowest to the highest flower on the shaft to the 6 lamps (6 = number of man). This symbolizes the Bible (22+27=49 scrolls with the 39+27=66 or 70 books). However, the most important detail is still missing, namely the piece from the top flower to the middle lamp. It symbolizes the "Book of Life" (49+1=50) and the perfect communion with God. As in the counting of the days until Pentecost (49+1) and in the counting of the years up to the year of Jubilee (49+1), so also indicates the uppermost part of the Menorah (49+1) the complete conclusion and the new beginning.
The Menorah is a reference to the Word of God. God speaks to us through the scrolls of the Bible; His word is the light in this dark world. But the 50th (49+1) section to the Central Lamp is a symbol of the "Book of Life" and the eternal direct contact with YHVH / Jesus.
The Menorah symbolizes Jesus
Jesus is the living Menorah. He was the light that the whole world had been waiting for. He not only paid the debt for our sins, but also showed us the way to the eternal light.
“Be it known unto you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom God raised from the dead, even by him doth this man stand here before you whole. This Jesus is the stone rejected by you builders, which has become the cornerstone. Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.” (Acts 4:10-12)
“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The same was in the beginning with God. All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made. In him was life; and the life was the light of men. And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not. There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. The same came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all men through him might believe. He was not that Light, but was sent to bear witness of that Light. That was the true Light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world. He was in the world, and the world was made by him, and the world knew him not. He came unto his own, and his own received him not. But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name: which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God. And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.” (John 1:1-14)
“Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.” (John 8:12)
“Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.” (John 14:6)