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Day 23 of counting the omer. : The number 23 symbolizes judgment in the Bible, but it also indicates promise and restoration. It’s connected to judgment because of the 23,000 Israelites who died in the rebellion against Moses and Aaron. Connections Between 23 and Judgment. There are a few other minor connections between 23 and judgment in the Bible: God waited 23 years before destroying the earth through the flood judgment in Noah’s day (Genesis 7:6, 11). Ahab reigned for 23 years as one of the wickedest kings of Israel who brought God’s judgment on himself and the nation (1 Kings 16:29).. The 23rd book of the Bible is Isaiah, which contains many prophecies of judgment against Israel, Judah, and the nations.

23 as Promise and Restoration. God’s Promise After the Flood In the Bible, the number 23 is often associated with God’s promise and restoration. One significant example is after the Flood in Genesis. God sent the Flood to wipe out corruption and give humanity a fresh start. After the Flood ended, God made a covenant with Noah and his family, promising to never again destroy the earth with a flood (Genesis 9:8-17). God said He would set a rainbow in the sky as a sign of this everlasting covenant. The rainbow reflects God’s grace and mercy. Interestingly, the Hebrew word for “rainbow” in Genesis 9:13 has a numeric value of 23. This seems to symbolize God’s goodwill and the restoration of humanity after the Flood.

WORD FOR TODAY “do you know when the parties are?”: Lev 23:1 The LORD spoke again to Moses, saying, Lev 23:2 "Speak to the sons of Israel and say to them, 'The LORD'S appointed times which you shall proclaim as holy convocations—My appointed times are these:

WISDOM FOR TODAY: Pro 23:9 Do not speak in the hearing of a fool, For he will despise the wisdom of your words.


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