A Perfectly Balanced Hebrew Word
Three is one of the most sacred numbers in the Bible. To understand its power, we need to examine it in the original Hebrew. The Hebrew word for “three” is shalosh which is written like this: שָׁלֹשׁ. Notice how perfectly symmetrical this short word is. A pair of three-pronged Shins (ש) surrounding one tall Lammed (ל) .The word shalosh is a paradigm of steadiness and strength.
Reinforcing the Middle
Like the shape of the word shalosh, three creates balance in a turbulent world. This calls to mind the stories of the three patriarchs. We are told much about the lives of Abraham and his grandson Jacob, but comparatively little is known about the life of the middle patriarch, Isaac. It is the power of three which reinforces Isaac as a balancing point and allows him to stand strong alongside his father and son.
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From the three angels who visited Abram to the three persons of the Holy Trinity, in each case, the theme of three provides a sturdy structure that infuses the story with its spiritual timelessness. Take three steps to strengthen your Biblical journey: 1) Fill in your details, 2) Speak with our academic advisor, and 3) Start studying Biblical Hebrew with our expert teachers to find more hidden meanings in the Scripture.