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Significance of numbers in Judaism

Judaism teaches us to treat numbers as special and important. Numbers are symbolic, and each number has a different significance. For example, the number three is special in Judaism. It is believed to represent the unity of God and is often used when thanking God for blessings. The number seven is seen as lucky, and it is used throughout the Torah to represent perfect completion. The number ten is also important in Judaism because it represents a level of holiness and perfection. Ten was the number of the commandments given to Moses on Mount Sinai. Numbers can also represent concepts such as truth, justice and mercy. By looking at the numbers in the Bible, we learn the lessons of the stories and gain a deeper understanding of Jewish teachings.