'Why Not Question' : The number 8

The number eight in the Bible means the first of a new series and super abundant.
It is associated with Resurrection and Regeneration and the beginning of a new era or order.

For example, Noah was the eighth person to emerge from the Ark after the Earth was covered during the flood. It set in place a new order.

It is also interesting to note that circumcision was performed on the eighth day after a child was born and the first born was given to Jehovah on the eighth day.

Referencing Resurrection, Christ rose on the first day of the week which was actually the eighth day, beginning a new era for both the Jewish people and the gentiles.

The Feast of Tabernacles lasts eight days. Seven to complete the harvest and the eighth to designate a new beginning.

There are many more examples in the Bible but only a few are shared here. But it is obvious that the number eight holds great significance to the believer and should be studied to gain greater understanding of Christian spiritual inheritance.

Taken from: 'Number in Scripture' by E.W. Bullinger