Biblical Numbers

Number 11

often associated with transition and incompleteness

Featured Verse

Behold, the sun and the moon and the eleven stars made obeisance to me.

Genesis 37:9

Study Notes

  • The number often appears during periods of transition.
  • Joseph's dream included eleven stars.
  • Some view the number as incomplete government.

Basic Meaning

The number eleven appears in several transitional periods within Scripture.


Biblical Usage

After Judas departed, eleven apostles remained until Matthias was chosen.

The number often appears during periods of waiting or transition.

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