Biblical Significance:

The number 29 does not have a direct symbolic meaning in the Bible, unlike numbers such as 7, 12, or 40. However, it appears in various contexts throughout the Scriptures, often as part of genealogies, reigns of kings, or specific events. The number can be seen as part of the broader numerical patterns and structures within the biblical text.

Occurrences in Scripture:

1. Reigns of Kings:
· Hezekiah's Reign: One of the most notable occurrences of the number 29 is in reference to the reign of King Hezekiah of Judah. Hezekiah is described as a righteous king who trusted in the LORD, and his reign lasted for 29 years. "Hezekiah was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem twenty-nine years. His mother’s name was Abijah daughter of Zechariah." (2 Kings 18:2). Hezekiah's reign is marked by significant religious reforms and a return to the worship of Yahweh, as well as his miraculous recovery from illness and the extension of his life by 15 years.

2. Genealogies and Census:
· In the genealogical records and census data found in the Old Testament, the number 29 appears as part of the enumeration of families or individuals. For example, in the post-exilic period, the number of descendants from certain families returning to Jerusalem and Judah is recorded, though specific references to the number 29 in this context are less frequent.

3. Symbolic Interpretations:
· While the number 29 itself is not given a specific symbolic interpretation in the Bible, numerologists and biblical scholars sometimes explore the significance of numbers in Scripture. In some traditions, 29 might be seen as a combination of the Numbers 2 and 9, each carrying its own symbolic meanings. The number 2 often represents division or difference, while 9 can symbolize completeness or finality, as it is the last of the single-digit numbers.

Cultural and Historical Context:

In the ancient Near Eastern context, numbers often held symbolic or practical significance. While the Bible does not explicitly attribute a symbolic meaning to the number 29, its use in the text reflects the broader cultural practice of using numbers to convey information about time, lineage, and divine order.

Theological Implications:

The use of numbers in the Bible, including 29, can serve to underscore the historical and factual nature of the biblical narrative. The specific mention of years, ages, and counts can highlight the precision and care with which the biblical authors recorded God's interactions with humanity. In the case of Hezekiah, the 29-year reign emphasizes the period of reform and faithfulness in Judah's history, serving as a model of righteous leadership.

Conclusion:

While the number 29 does not carry a specific theological or symbolic weight in the biblical text, its occurrences contribute to the rich tapestry of biblical history and narrative. Through its use in genealogies, reigns, and other contexts, it reflects the broader biblical themes of order, history, and divine providence.29 (2 Occurrences)

Genesis 11:24
Nahor lived twenty-nine years, and became the father of Terah.
(See NIV)

Ezra 1:9
This is the number of them: thirty platters of gold, one thousand platters of silver, twenty-nine knives,
(See NAS NIV)

29 (2 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance 29 (2 Occurrences). Genesis 11:24 Nahor lived
twenty-nine years, and became the father of Terah. (See NIV). ...
/num/29.htm - 6k

Libations (29 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Libations (29 Occurrences). Exodus 25:29 You shall make
its dishes, its spoons, its ladles, and its bowls to pour out offerings with. ...
/l/libations.htm - 16k

Libation (29 Occurrences)
... Libation (29 Occurrences). ... (YLT). Numbers 29:16 and one kid of the goats, a sin-offering;
apart from the continual burnt-offering, its present, and its libation. ...
/l/libation.htm - 15k

Lowly (29 Occurrences)
... Lowly (29 Occurrences). Matthew 11:29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me,
for I am gentle and lowly in heart; and you will find rest for your souls. ...
/l/lowly.htm - 14k

Prostrated (29 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Prostrated (29 Occurrences). ... (See NAS). 1 Chronicles
29:20 David said to all the assembly, Now bless Yahweh your God. ...
/p/prostrated.htm - 15k

Ripe (29 Occurrences)
... Ripe (29 Occurrences). Mark 4:29 But when the fruit is ripe, immediately he puts
forth the sickle, because the harvest has come." (WEB WEY ASV RSV NIV). ...
/r/ripe.htm - 16k

Kinsman (29 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Kinsman (29 Occurrences). ... Genesis 29:12 Jacob told Rachel
that he was her father's brother, and that he was Rebekah's son. ...
/k/kinsman.htm - 19k

Waved (29 Occurrences)
... Waved (29 Occurrences). ... Exodus 29:24 And put them all on the hands of Aaron and of
his sons, to be waved for a wave offering before the Lord. (BBE YLT). ...
/w/waved.htm - 16k

Expired (29 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Expired (29 Occurrences). ... Genesis 35:29 And Isaac expired
and died, and was gathered to his peoples, old and full of days. ...
/e/expired.htm - 15k

Nazareth (29 Occurrences)
... the synagogue (Matthew 13:54), at which the people were so offended that they sought
to cast him down from the precipice whereon their city was built (Luke 4:29...
/n/nazareth.htm - 24k

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