Monday, September 30, 2024

Forty in the Bible

RABBI YEHUDA HAUSMAN: Forty: A Biblical Symbol of Completeness (TheTorah.com).
In biblical texts, the span of forty days or forty years is rarely a measure of precise time. Instead, it holds symbolic significance, shaping narratives in ways that transcend a literal interpretation.
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