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what is so special about 40

what is so special about 40

By chimmy in 9 Dec 2017 | 12:41
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This question got to me this day and I am looking for someone to help unravel the answer . If you have time answer me
Why Noah made the Ark in 40 days, why the rain/storm lasted for 40days, Why the Israelites walked through the desert for 40 years , Why the tower of barbel was built in 40 days, Why Jesus Christ fasted for 40days, and He ascended to heaven after 40 days. Why Easter is celebrated after 40 days. And they say Life begins at 40.
Even Pass mark starts at 40. And they also say "A fool @ 40 is a fool forever".
What's so special about 40?
9 Dec 2017 | 12:41
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The number 40 shows up often in the Bible. Because 40 appears so often in contexts dealing with judgment or testing, many scholars understand it to be the number of “probation” or “trial.” I got to find out the number "40" is used 159 times in the bible(google it) This doesn’t mean that 40 is entirely symbolic; it still has a literal meaning in Scripture. but it does seem that God has chosen this number to help emphasize times of trouble and hardship.
9 Dec 2017 | 13:04
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Eerrmmm.......lemme go nd come back
9 Dec 2017 | 13:14
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Nice .. 40 the golden age
9 Dec 2017 | 13:34
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I don't know
9 Dec 2017 | 13:52
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Gat no idea
9 Dec 2017 | 14:30
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It's very significant
9 Dec 2017 | 14:38
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SPEECHLESS
9 Dec 2017 | 14:53
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b.kus it is number 40 na
9 Dec 2017 | 16:39
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i had this question since in one of my WhatsApp contact but could not fathom even a slight idea
9 Dec 2017 | 16:40
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but i think I agree with @jerrie
9 Dec 2017 | 16:43
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Uncle 40
9 Dec 2017 | 17:35
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I do think abt this 40 stuff also
10 Dec 2017 | 17:30
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