Topical Encyclopedia
The term "eleventh" appears in various contexts throughout the Bible, often signifying order, timing, or specific events. It is primarily used to denote the eleventh month, the eleventh year, or the eleventh hour, each carrying its own significance within the biblical narrative.
Eleventh Month:The eleventh month in the Hebrew calendar is known as Shevat. It is mentioned in several passages, most notably in the context of prophetic messages and historical events. In
Zechariah 1:7 , it is recorded: "On the twenty-fourth day of the eleventh month, the month of Shebat, in the second year of Darius, the word of the LORD came to the prophet Zechariah son of Berechiah, the son of Iddo." This passage highlights the timing of divine revelation, emphasizing the importance of the eleventh month as a period of prophetic activity.
Eleventh Year:The eleventh year is often associated with significant events, particularly in the context of the reigns of kings and the fulfillment of prophecies. In
2 Kings 25:2 , the eleventh year marks a pivotal moment in the history of Jerusalem: "And the city was kept under siege until King Zedekiah’s eleventh year." This year signifies the culmination of the Babylonian siege, leading to the fall of Jerusalem, an event of profound consequence for the people of Israel.
Eleventh Hour:The concept of the "eleventh hour" is famously illustrated in the Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard, found in
Matthew 20:1-16. In this parable, Jesus describes a landowner who hires laborers at various times throughout the day, including the eleventh hour. The workers hired at this late hour receive the same wage as those who worked all day, illustrating the themes of grace, divine generosity, and the last being first in the kingdom of heaven. This parable underscores the idea that God's grace is not bound by human concepts of fairness or time.
Symbolic Significance:In biblical numerology, the number eleven can symbolize disorder, incompleteness, or transition, as it falls one short of twelve, a number often associated with divine order and completeness (e.g., the twelve tribes of Israel, the twelve apostles). The eleventh hour, therefore, can represent a time of urgency or final opportunity, reflecting the need for readiness and responsiveness to God's call.
Historical and Cultural Context:Understanding the eleventh month and year within the ancient Hebrew calendar provides insight into the agricultural and liturgical cycles of Israel. Shevat, the eleventh month, typically falls in January-February in the Gregorian calendar and is associated with the blossoming of trees, particularly the almond tree, which is often seen as a symbol of watchfulness and divine promise.
In summary, the term "eleventh" in the Bible is rich with meaning, encompassing themes of timing, divine intervention, and the unfolding of God's plan. Whether marking a specific month, year, or hour, it serves as a reminder of the importance of being attuned to God's timing and purposes.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1. (
a.) Next after the tenth; as, the eleventh chapter.
2. (a.) Constituting one of eleven parts into which a thing is divided; as, the eleventh part of a thing.
3. (a.) of or pertaining to the interval of the octave and the fourth.
4. (n.) The quotient of a unit divided by eleven; one of eleven equal parts.
5. (n.) The interval consisting of ten conjunct degrees; the interval made up of an octave and a fourth.
Greek
1734. hendekatos -- eleventh ... eleventh. Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: hendekatos Phonetic Spelling:
(hen-dek'-at-os) Short Definition:
eleventh Definition:
eleventh.
... Strong's Hebrew
7627. Shebat -- eleventh month in the Jewish calendar... 7626, 7627. Shebat. 7628 .
eleventh month in the Jewish calendar. Transliteration:
Shebat Phonetic Spelling: (sheb-awt') Short Definition: Shebat.
... 6249. ashte -- one
... 6248, 6249. ashte. 6250 . one. Transliteration: ashte Phonetic Spelling:
(ash-tay') Short Definition: eleventh. Word ... 13). eleventh. ...
259. echad -- one
... 2), any* (1), anyone* (1), apiece (1), certain (11), certain man (1), each (48),
each one (4), each other (1), each* (4), eleven* (9), eleventh* (4), every (1 ...
6240. asar -- ten
... 1), 17,200* (1), 18* (2), 18,000* (6), 2,812* (1), 2,818* (1), 212* (1), 218* (1),
eighteen* (8), eighteenth* (11), eleven* (15), eleventh* (17), fifteen* (14 ...
Library
From the Eleventh Chapter.
... from the eleventh chapter. 1. "And there was shown unto me a reed like
unto a rod: and the angel stood, saying, Rise, and measure ...
Eleventh Letter
... LETTERS ELEVENTH LETTER. To one who is in great pain. God is the Physician of body
and of soul. * Feels that he would gladly suffer at His wish. ...
Eleventh Chapter
... The History and Life of the Reverend Doctor John Tauler. ELEVENTH CHAPTER.
Of a great prodigy that was wrought in certain persons ...
May the Eleventh but -- --!
... MAY The Eleventh BUT""! "And Moses answered and said, But""" "Exodus 4:1-9. We know
that "but." God has heard it from our lips a thousand times. ...
Eleventh Proposition of Arminius
... ELEVENTH PROPOSITION OF ARMINIUS. Secondly, of Election. 1. Election is ...
in sin.". ANSWER OF JUNIUS TO THE ELEVENTH PROPOSITION. It ...
Eleventh Day. Sympathy.
... Eleventh Day. SYMPATHY. "Jesus wept.""John, xi.35. It is an affecting
thing to see a Great man in tears! "Jesus wept!" It was ...
February the Eleventh the Hill Country of the Soul
... FEBRUARY The Eleventh THE HILL COUNTRY OF THE SOUL. PSALM cxxi. There should
be a hill country in every life, some great up-towering ...
September the Eleventh a Fatal Divorce
... SEPTEMBER The Eleventh A FATAL DIVORCE. "They feared the Lord, and served
their own gods." "2 Kings 17:24-34. And that is an old ...
August the Eleventh the Consecration of the Will
... AUGUST The Eleventh THE CONSECRATION OF THE WILL. JOHN v.1-18. My Lord demands
my will in the ministry of healing. "Art thou willing ...
Commandment Eleventh. The Spirit and Prophets to be Tried by their ...
... The Pastor: Book Second."Commandments. Commandment Eleventh. The Spirit and Prophets
to Be Tried by Their Works; Also of the Two Kinds of Spirit. ...
Thesaurus
Eleventh (19 Occurrences)... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (a.) Next after the tenth; as, the
eleventh chapter.
... Multi-Version Concordance
Eleventh (19 Occurrences).
...Twelfth (20 Occurrences)
... 1. (a.) Next in order after the eleventh; coming after eleven others; -- the
ordinal of twelve. ... 4. (n.) The next in order after the eleventh. ...
Sebat (1 Occurrence)
... The eleventh month of the Hebrew year, extending from the new moon of February to
that of March (Zechariah 1:7). Assyrian sabatu, "storm." (see MONTH.). ...
Zedeki'ah (62 Occurrences)
... And Zedekiah rebelled against the king of Babylon. (See RSV). 2 Kings 25:2 So the
city was besieged unto the eleventh year of king Zedekiah. (See RSV). ...
Ephraimite (6 Occurrences)
... 1 Chronicles 27:14 The eleventh captain for the eleventh month was Benaiah the
Pirathonite, of the children of Ephraim; and in his course were twenty and four ...
Eliashib (15 Occurrences)
... e-li'-a-shib ('elyashibh, "God restores"): (1) A descendant of David (1 Chronicles
3:24). (2) Head of the eleventh course of priests (1 Chronicles 24:12). ...
Pirathonite (5 Occurrences)
... 1 Chronicles 27:14 The eleventh captain for the eleventh month was Benaiah the
Pirathonite, of the children of Ephraim: and in his division were twenty-four ...
Pira'thon (4 Occurrences)
... 1 Chronicles 27:14 The eleventh captain for the eleventh month was Benaiah the
Pirathonite, of the children of Ephraim; and in his course were twenty and four ...
Twenty-four (26 Occurrences)
... 1 Chronicles 27:14 The eleventh captain for the eleventh month was Benaiah the
Pirathonite, of the children of Ephraim: and in his division were twenty-four ...
Ahaziah (34 Occurrences)
... In 2 Kings 9:29 it is stated as the eleventh. ... 2 Kings 9:29 In the eleventh year
of Joram the son of Ahab began Ahaziah to reign over Judah. ...
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