Why are the numbers 6 and 7 significant in the Bible?

In the Bible, we see the significances of many numbers. However, the number 7 in the OT, and the number 6 in the NT draw the most attention. The number 6, represents, man, (Genesis 1:26), and wealth, (1 Kings 10:14), two aspects of the material universe that will eventually “pass away”. Furthermore, the “mark of the beast” as described in Revelation 13:11–18, is “six hundred, threescore, and six, (666), which further illustrates a number of imperfection as it is “the number of a man” (verse 18). These examples show that the number 6 represents the degradation of material things. The number 7 on the other hand, represents “completion.” In Genesis, 2:1–3, we see that God “rested” from his creation of the material universe, and in verse three, he “sanctified” the seventh day, and made it Holy. Furthermore in Exodus 20:8–11, God makes a commandment to the Israelites by the hand of Moses in the Ten Commandments, to keep the “Sabbath” day holy. Sabbath is a Hebrew word meaning “rest” or “cessation,” and represents the day that God rested from his completion of the creation of the material universe. Furthermore, we see various instances in the Bible where to atone for your sins, you had to sacrifice lambs, goats, and rams, many times by the “sevens”, in order for your prayer to be heard by God, (2 Chronicles 29:21). Furthermore, we see in Matthew 24:35, in the words of Jesus Christ, that the material universe shall pass away, but the eternal, perfect, and incorruptible “Word of God” (by which the material universe was created,) shall not pass away. In summary, the number 6 represents material things, degeneracy, and imperfection, and the number 7 represents perfection, completion, and the eternal nature of God.

How readable is the Bible to you?

In my 25+ years of reading the Bible, I have found it to be remarkably readable. The way it is structured by Book, chapter, verse, and narrative is very fluid in my estimation. Could you imagine if the Bible were structured like a novel, or like a storybook? It would be tremendously difficult to read or to follow. The way the chapters and verses are numbered, and so neatly organized makes this book a prime read for anyone who enjoys reading ancient religious, and historical manuscripts.

What is the overall appeal of the King James version of the Holy Bible?

In my opinion, the appeal of the King James version of the Holy Bible to its readers is multilayered. One reason is because it is the earliest known complete translation of the manuscript known as the Holy Bible. Completed in 1611, it contains 66 books, 39 books in the Old Testament, and 27 books in the New Testament. In my opinion, the King James version provides somewhat of an “unfiltered” rendition of Bible scriptures that appeals to its readers. Furthermore, from the founding of the United States of America to the present day it was the KJV (King James Version) that was read from in homes, read from on evangelical television broadcasts and read from in church services around the country. This produced a universal familiarity with the KJV that other versions have yet to match. In recent years however, especially in high volume churches with thousands of members, you see more pastors and evangelists reading from newer translations of the Bible that are easier to grasp, have simplified texts, and are lighter in tone. This contributes to the new translations increased popularity in recent years. I for one prefer the straightforwardness and the contextual tradition that the KJV offers. When I give Bible discourses online, I use the KJV and translate its contents to my listeners in a way that sparks the imagination and engages the listeners.