The Number "12" represents
"The
Government of God being established"
The
number "12" represents: "The Government of God being established."
The Torah, the first five books of Moses begins this process and the concept
continues through the book of Revelation. Many times this concept is obvious and
other times it is not.
The number 12 can be a chapter or even in verse 12 of a
Chapter.
Understanding that originally numbers were not assigned to Scripture
demonstrates all the more,
He is "watching over His word to perform it" and that
His ways are above our ways.
Genesis Chapter 12
The Covenant of the Land
Now the LORD had said unto Abram, Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father's house, unto a land that I will shew thee: And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing: And I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curseth thee: and in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed. (Verse 1-3) kjv
And the LORD appeared unto Abram, and said, Unto thy seed will I give this land: and there he built an altar unto the Adonai, who appeared unto him. (Verse 7)
And this day shall be unto you for a memorial; and ye shall keep it a feast to the LORD throughout your generations; ye shall keep it a feast by an ordinance for ever.
Leviticus Chapter 12
Hygiene
Laws are introduced.
Numbers Chapter 12
Establishment of Authority
Moses had married the Ethiopian woman, both Miriam and Aaron became critical and
Adonai spoke harshly and Miriam was punished by Adonai with leprosy for 7 days.
Deuteronomy Chapter 12
Establishment of the laws and rulings
These are the laws and rulings, which you shall obey in the land, which the LORD
God of thy fathers giveth thee to possess it, all the days that ye live upon the
earth.
Joshua
Chapter 12
Establishes how the promised land would be brought
in as an inheritance.
Lord defeated 31 kings in order to bring Israel in to the Land and complete a
part of His covenant that Israel would live in houses they did not build, drink
wine from vineyards they did not plant and eat bread from grain they did not
sow.
Judges
Chapter 12
Establishing Righteousness over the tribes of Israel
AND just happens that there are "12
Judges" in the Book of Judges.
(1) Othiniel, whose name means "God is might"
(2) Ehud, whose name means "left handed"
(3) Shamgar, whose name means "Gave"
(4) Deborah, whose name means "Bee"
(5) Gideon, whose name means "Hill City"
(6) Tola, whose name means
(7) Jair, whose name means "He Enlightens"
(8) Jephthah, whose name means "He will open"
(9) Ibzan, whose names means
(10) Elon, whose name means "Oak"
(11) Abdon, whose name means "Service"
(12) Samson, whose name means "Little Sun
Samuel
Chapter 12
A physical king begins to reign over Israel
The Kings begin, Samuel
states to Israel, here, I have done everything you asked me to do- I have made a
king over you.
2nd Samuel Chapter 12
"Wages of Sin & Death" as a result of sin in Leadership
King David slept with
Bathsheba and had her husband Uriah killed.
Samuel comes to King David and speaks what the Lord was saying, that as a result
of this sin,
the sword shall never depart from David's house.
1st Kings and 2nd Kings Chapters 12
Two Examples of Leadership
1st Kings Chapter 12 shows an
example of "Unrighteousness Leadership"
"a house divided against it self will fall"
King Rehoboam listened to young men his age and not to the wisdom of the
elders.
As a result, there was a revolt and the Kingdom of Israel split in to two
entities, Israel and Judah.
However
2nd Kings Chapter 12 shows an
example of "Righteousness Leadership"
King Jehoash became King of Judah and ruled 40 years and did what was right in
the sight of the Lord.
Isaiah
Chapter 12
Establishes that God would turn from His anger toward the
Jewish people and bring "Salvation".
Jeremiah Chapter 12
"A Discussion of Justice"
"Why do the wicked prosper? "Why do the treacherous thrive?"
Ezekiel Chapter 12
"Rebellion brings captivity, punishment and death!"
Because of your
rebellion, prepare your supplies for exile. Because of your rebellion, I will
scatter you.
Because of your rebellion, you will shake and tremble as you eat your food and
drink your water.
None of My words against you will be delayed, says the Lord.
Daniel
Chapter 12
"The future deliverance of Israel is established"
Times of Great Distress
however, At that time Your People will be delivered.
Everyone (including those engrafted in) whose name is found written in the book.
The Minor Prophets
AND just happens
that there are "12 Minor prophets."
Hosea
Chapter 12
Establishing that God will deal with the sin in His own people, whom He
blessed!
Blessings brings on complacency which brings sin which brings punishment and
finally destruction comes.
Although many books do not have 12 chapters, then
look at the Verse 12
ALSO (The 12th Verses (with these concepts) are found throughout the Scriptures)
Joel
Chapter 3, " Verse 12"
Establishing that God
is and will judge the nations.
Let the nations be roused
and come up to the Valley of Jehoshaphat
for there I will sit to judge all the surrounding nations.
MORE COMING ON EACH BOOK OF THE BIBLE
Isaiah Chapter 53 which is a Chapter that describes the Messiah has 12 verses.
Chapter 9: 6 & 7 Confirms this, that the Government was being established on His shoulders!
For unto us a
Child (Yeshua) is born, Unto us a Son is given;
and the
government
will be upon His shoulder.
And
His name will be called
Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting
Father, Prince of Peace. Verse 6
Of the increase
of His
government
and
peace there will be no end,
upon the throne of David and over his kingdom, to order it and establish it
with judgment and justice from that time forward, even forever.
The zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform this. Verse 7
Yeshua/ Jesus was 12 years old when
found teaching the elders of Israel, in Luke 2:42,
Yeshua was establishing the Government of God!
12 tribes of Israel
12 apostles
12 gates of Heaven
12 gates to the city of Jerusalem
The New Jerusalem laid out, 12,000 furlongs.
Tree of Life (Rev 22:2, has 12 Fruits,
each one for a specific of the 12 Months
More to come, this
concept is embedded within both verses and chapters. They will open the eyes of
your understanding and allow you a deeper appreciation and revelation of what is taking place in
a particular passage.
Steve Grable
http://jeremiah111.org/