Topical Encyclopedia
The number thirty-four appears in the Bible in various contexts, often associated with genealogies, reigns, and ages. While not as symbolically significant as numbers like seven or twelve, thirty-four still holds its place within the biblical narrative, contributing to the historical and theological tapestry of Scripture.
Genealogies and AgesIn the genealogical records of the Bible, numbers often serve to mark the ages of individuals at significant life events, such as the birth of a firstborn or the length of a reign. In
Genesis 11:16, we read about Peleg: "When Eber was 34 years old, he became the father of Peleg." This passage is part of the genealogical account tracing the descendants of Shem, the son of Noah, and highlights the continuity of God's promise through the generations.
Reigns of KingsThe number thirty-four is also seen in the context of the reigns of kings. In
2 Chronicles 16:13, we find a reference to the reign of Asa, king of Judah: "In the thirty-ninth year of his reign, Asa became diseased in his feet, and his malady was severe. Yet even in his illness he did not seek the LORD, but only the physicians." While this verse does not directly mention the number thirty-four, it is part of the broader narrative of Asa's reign, which began when he was thirty-four years old, as inferred from the chronological details provided in the surrounding passages.
Symbolic InterpretationsWhile the number thirty-four does not carry a widely recognized symbolic meaning in biblical numerology, it can be seen as a composite of the numbers three and four. The number three often represents divine completeness or perfection, as seen in the Trinity, while four is associated with the earth or creation, as in the four corners of the earth. Together, these numbers might suggest a connection between divine purpose and earthly existence, though such interpretations should be approached with caution and a focus on the broader biblical context.
Theological ReflectionsFrom a theological perspective, the occurrences of the number thirty-four in Scripture remind readers of the importance of each individual and event in God's redemptive history. Whether in genealogies or the reigns of kings, these numbers underscore the precision and intentionality of God's plan. They serve as a reminder that every detail in Scripture, even those that may seem minor, contributes to the unfolding account of God's relationship with humanity.
In summary, while the number thirty-four may not be as prominent or symbolically rich as other numbers in the Bible, it plays a role in the historical and genealogical records that form the backbone of the biblical narrative. Through these occurrences, believers are encouraged to appreciate the depth and intricacy of God's Word.
Strong's Hebrew
7970. sheloshim -- thirty... 832* (1), thirtieth (1), thirty (88), thirty-eight* (1), thirty-eighth* (2),
thirty-fifth* (1), thirty-first* (1), thirty-five* (4),
thirty-
four* (1), thirty
... 702. arba -- four
... four (1), four (167), four things (1), four-fifths* (1), four-footed* (1), fours
(4), fourteen* (17), fourteenth* (23), fourth (4), thirty-four* (1), twenty ...
Library
In Christ and in Ephesus
... TALK THIRTY-FOUR. IN CHRIST AND IN EPHESUS. Paul addressed his Ephesian
epistle, "To the saints which are at Ephesus, and to the ...
Chapter ii.
... in which he was put to death, the religion, after a short check, broke out again
and spread; 3dly, that it so spread as that, within thirty-four years from the ...
Heart Talks
... FOLLOWING "WHITHERSOEVER". TALK THIRTY-THREE. PAUL'S PERSUASION. TALK THIRTY-FOUR.
IN CHRIST AND IN EPHESUS. TALK THIRTY-FIVE. THE PRACTICAL SIDE OF RELIGION. ...
American Board of Foreign Missions.
... Seven of the thirty-four boarding-schools have received the name of seminaries,
and these contain four hundred and ninety-nine boys; the other twenty-seven ...
The Apology of the Augsburg Confession
... the Fathers Thought About Sacrafice Part Thirty-Two: Of the Use of the Sacrament
and Sacrifice Part Thirty-Three: Of the Term "Mass" Part Thirty-Four:Of the ...
Introduction
... [1] Of the thirty-seven Festal Sermons Miss Winkworth translated only three
(nos.4, 12, and 31 in the present volume) so that thirty-four of those now ...
Chap. xx iii. Of the Present State of the English Nation, or of ...
... of Kent, died on the 23rd of April, and left his three sons, Ethelbert, Eadbert,
and Alric, heirs of that kingdom, which he had governed thirty-four years and ...
English Baptist Missionary Society.
... Islands, West Indies, South America, and South Africa, one hundred and twenty-nine
stations and out-stations, one hundred and thirty-four missionaries and ...
Dr. Beardsley's Address.
... to the whole Church in the country, we find that we have sixty-six living bishops,
the list from Seabury down numbering one hundred and thirty-four; and the ...
The Later Hebrew Histories.
... money; in 1 Chronicles 21:25, he is said to have given him "six hundred shekels
of gold by weight," amounting to a little more than thirty-four hundred dollars ...
Thesaurus
Thirty-four (2 Occurrences)Thirty-
four. Thirty-fold,
Thirty-
four. Thirty-nine . Multi-Version
Concordance
Thirty-
four (2 Occurrences). Genesis
...34 (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance 34 (1 Occurrence). Genesis 11:16 Eber lived
thirty-four years, and became the father of Peleg. (See NIV). ...
22034 (1 Occurrence)
... and Uzziel, and Jerimoth, and Iri, five; heads of fathers' houses, mighty men of
valor; and they were reckoned by genealogy twenty-two thousand thirty-four. ...
Uz'ziel (16 Occurrences)
... and Uzziel, and Jerimoth, and Iri, five; heads of fathers' houses, mighty men of
valor; and they were reckoned by genealogy twenty-two thousand thirty-four. ...
Uzzi (11 Occurrences)
... and Uzziel, and Jerimoth, and Iri, five; heads of fathers' houses, mighty men of
valor; and they were reckoned by genealogy twenty-two thousand thirty-four. ...
Uzziel (17 Occurrences)
... and Uzziel, and Jerimoth, and Iri, five; heads of fathers' houses, mighty men of
valor; and they were reckoned by genealogy twenty-two thousand thirty-four. ...
Jerimoth (10 Occurrences)
... and Uzziel, and Jerimoth, and Iri, five; heads of fathers' houses, mighty men of
valor; and they were reckoned by genealogy twenty-two thousand thirty-four. ...
Warriors (75 Occurrences)
... Bela: Ezbon and Uzzi and Uzziel and Jerimoth and Iri, five; heads of their families,
great men of war; there were twenty-two thousand and thirty-four of them ...
Iri (1 Occurrence)
... and Uzziel, and Jerimoth, and Iri, five; heads of fathers' houses, mighty men of
valor; and they were reckoned by genealogy twenty-two thousand thirty-four. ...
Thirty-fold (3 Occurrences)
Thirty-fold. Thirtyfold, Thirty-fold. Thirty-four . Multi-Version Concordance ...
(WBS YLT). Thirtyfold, Thirty-fold. Thirty-four . Reference Bible.
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