The concept of "one-fourth" appears in various contexts within the Bible, often symbolizing a portion or division of a whole. This fraction is used to convey specific meanings, judgments, or allocations in biblical narratives and prophecies.

Revelation 6:8
One of the most notable references to "one-fourth" is found in the Book of Revelation. In Revelation 6:8 , during the opening of the fourth seal, it is written: "So I looked and saw a pale horse. Its rider’s name was Death, and Hades followed close behind. They were given authority over a fourth of the earth, to kill by sword, by famine, by plague, and by the beasts of the earth." Here, "one-fourth" signifies a significant but limited portion of the earth's population that will be affected by these calamities. This fraction underscores the severity of the judgment while also indicating that it is not total, leaving room for repentance and redemption.

Ezekiel 5:12
In the Old Testament, the prophet Ezekiel uses the fraction to describe the judgment upon Jerusalem. Ezekiel 5:12 states: "A third of your people will die by plague or be consumed by famine within you; a third will fall by the sword outside your walls; and a third I will scatter to every wind and will draw out a sword to pursue them." Although this passage does not explicitly mention "one-fourth," it reflects a similar concept of division and allocation of judgment, emphasizing the precision and intentionality of God's actions.

Symbolism and Interpretation
The use of "one-fourth" in biblical texts often symbolizes a partial judgment or allocation, serving as a reminder of God's sovereignty and justice. It reflects the idea that while God's judgments are severe, they are also measured and purposeful. This fraction can also be seen as a call to repentance, as it leaves a portion of the population untouched, providing an opportunity for reflection and change.

Theological Implications
From a theological perspective, the fraction "one-fourth" can be interpreted as a representation of God's mercy amidst judgment. It suggests that while God allows certain events to unfold as a consequence of sin, He also restrains the full extent of His wrath, offering humanity a chance to turn back to Him. This aligns with the broader biblical theme of God's desire for repentance and restoration rather than total destruction.

In summary, the concept of "one-fourth" in the Bible serves as a powerful symbol of God's measured judgment and His enduring mercy, inviting believers to reflect on the balance between justice and grace in the divine narrative.2835. kodrantes -- quadrans, one-fourth of an as (a Roman monetary ...
... quadrans, one-fourth of an as (a Roman monetary unit). Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine
Transliteration: kodrantes Phonetic Spelling: (kod-ran'-tace) Short ...
//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2835.htm - 7k7243. rebii -- fourth
... Word Origin from the same as arba Definition fourth NASB Word Usage four-sided
(1), fourth (51), one-fourth (1), square (1). foursquare, fourth part. ...
/hebrew/7243.htm - 6k

7253. reba -- fourth part, four sides (pl.)
... Word Origin from the same as arba Definition fourth part, four sides (pl.) NASB
Word Usage directions (2), fourth (1), one-fourth (1), sides (3). ...
/hebrew/7253.htm - 6k

Visits Midway. Attends the Missouri State Convention. Reflections. ...
... I gave half my time to Mt. Byrd, one-fourth to Glendale, and one-fourth
to my old home church"Pleasant Hill, in Oldham county. ...
/.../chapter xvii visits midway attends.htm

The Teaching of Matthew 13 Proves that no Era of Millennial ...
... Only one fourth of it fell upon "good ground" and even there the fruitage varied
and decreased in its yield from a hundred-fold to thirty-fold (see vs.23). ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/pink/the redeemers return/2 the teaching of matthew.htm

Wesley Seized for a Soldier
... Ives. After a few hours' rest, we rode to Gwennap. Finding the house would not
contain one fourth of the people, I stood before the door. ...
/.../wesley/the journal of john wesley/wesley seized for a soldier.htm

Catholicism and Romanism.
... [160] It is estimated that there are about 370 millions of Christians in the world,
which is not much more than one fourth of the human family (1,370,000,000). ...
/.../ 22 catholicism and romanism.htm

The City of the "Elegant Gate"[*]
... percent. "In the seven districts of the Chiang-chiu prefecture the number
is rather more than one-fourth or less than three-tenths. ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/fagg/forty years in south china/iii the city of the.htm

The Life of Constantine.
... These amount at the very least estimate to more than one-fourth of the whole matter,
and the appended oration of Constantine is nearly as much more. ...
/.../pamphilius/the life of constantine/section 1 the life of.htm

Essay vi. "The Way of Ancient Ordinance, Though it Winds, is yet ...
... The number of inhabitants (he would state) was prodigious compared with the extent
of the island, though from the fear of the Moors one-fourth of its surface ...
/.../coleridge/confessions of an inquiring spirit etc/essay vi the way of.htm

The Organized Sunday School Bible Class
... Special meetings may be called at any time by the president, and the presence of
one-fourth of the enrolled membership shall be necessary for the transaction ...
/.../alexander/the boy and the sunday school/viii the organized sunday school.htm

Deterioration in New York.
... Dutch language. In 1776 the church was reduced to ashes by the great fire
which destroyed about one-fourth of the city. Though losing ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/bente/american lutheranism/deterioration in new york.htm

The Ignatian Epistles and their Claims. The External Evidence.
... The productions ascribed to this author, and now reputed genuine by the most learned
of their recent editors, might all be printed on the one-fourth of a page ...
/.../killen/the ancient church/chapter ii the ignatian epistles.htm

One-fourth (3 Occurrences)
One-fourth. One-fifth, One-fourth. One-god . Multi-Version
Concordance One-fourth (3 Occurrences). Exodus 29:40 And ...
/o/one-fourth.htm - 7k

One-fifth (7 Occurrences)
One-fifth. One-eyed, One-fifth. One-fourth . Multi-Version Concordance
One-fifth (7 Occurrences). ... (See NAS). One-eyed, One-fifth. One-fourth . Reference ...
/o/one-fifth.htm - 8k

Quarter (33 Occurrences)
... 5. (n.) One limb of a quadruped with the adjacent parts; onefourth part of the
carcass of a slaughtered animal, including a leg; as, the fore quarters; the ...
/q/quarter.htm - 21k

One-god (2 Occurrences)
One-god. One-fourth, One-god. One-half . Multi-Version Concordance One-god
(2 Occurrences). ... (WEB). One-fourth, One-god. One-half . Reference Bible.
/o/one-god.htm - 6k

Jehoahaz (22 Occurrences)
... The territory beyond Jordan, embracing 2 1/2 tribes, or one-fourth of the whole
kingdom, had been lost in warfare with the Syrian king, Hazael (2 Kings 10:32 ...
/j/jehoahaz.htm - 23k

Fillet (1 Occurrence)
... 6. (n.) An ordinary equaling in breadth onefourth of the chief, to the lowest portion
of which it corresponds in position. 7. (n.) The thread of a screw. ...
/f/fillet.htm - 9k

Tetrarch (5 Occurrences)
... TETRARCH. te'-trark, tet'-rark tetrarches): As the name indicates it signifies
a prince, who governs one-fourth of a domain or kingdom. ...
/t/tetrarch.htm - 9k

Drinkoffering
...One-fourth of an hin of wine was required for one lamb, one-third for a
ram, and one-half for a bullock (Numbers 15:5; 28:7, 14). ...
/d/drinkoffering.htm - 7k

Drink-offering (33 Occurrences)
...One-fourth of an hin of wine was required for one lamb, one-third for a
ram, and one-half for a bullock (Numbers 15:5; 28:7, 14). ...
/d/drink-offering.htm - 18k

Mite (1 Occurrence)
... According to Mark, the lepton was only half a kodrantes (Latin quadrans), which
would indicate a value of about one-fourth of a cent or half an English farthing ...
/m/mite.htm - 8k

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