The number eighty-two appears in the Bible in various contexts, often symbolizing completeness or a specific count of individuals or items. While not as frequently mentioned as other numbers, it holds significance in the biblical narrative and the historical context of the Scriptures.

Biblical References:

1. Ezra 2:28 : "The men of Bethel and Ai, 223." In the context of the return from the Babylonian exile, the number eighty-two is part of the larger count of the people of Israel who returned to Jerusalem and Judah. Although the specific number eighty-two is not directly mentioned in this verse, it is part of the detailed genealogical records that include various groups and their numbers, emphasizing the importance of each family and clan in the restoration of Israel.

2. Nehemiah 7:32 : "The men of Bethel and Ai, 123." Similar to the account in Ezra, Nehemiah provides a census of the people who returned from exile. The numbers in these records, including those that add up to eighty-two, highlight the meticulous care taken to preserve the identity and heritage of the Israelite community.

Symbolic Meaning:

In biblical numerology, numbers often carry symbolic meanings. While eighty-two does not have a widely recognized symbolic interpretation like the numbers seven or twelve, it can be seen as a representation of God's providence and the fulfillment of His promises. The detailed records of the returning exiles underscore God's faithfulness in restoring His people to their land, fulfilling the prophecies given through His prophets.

Historical Context:

The post-exilic period was a time of rebuilding and renewal for the Jewish people. The numbers recorded in Ezra and Nehemiah, including those that sum to eighty-two, reflect the organized effort to reestablish the community in Jerusalem. This period was marked by a renewed commitment to the covenant and the Law, as the people sought to restore their relationship with God and rebuild the temple.

Theological Implications:

The careful documentation of numbers, such as eighty-two, in the biblical text underscores the importance of each individual in God's plan. It reflects the biblical theme that God is concerned with both the collective and the individual, valuing each person and their role in the unfolding of His divine purposes. This attention to detail in Scripture serves as a reminder of God's intimate involvement in the lives of His people.

In summary, while the number eighty-two may not be prominent in biblical symbolism, its presence in the genealogical and census records of Ezra and Nehemiah highlights the themes of restoration, divine providence, and the fulfillment of God's promises to His people.8084. shemonim -- an eighty
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Of Sin. Prima Secundae, Questions 82, 83. Question Eighty-Two the ...
... Of Sin. Prima Secundae, Questions 82, 83. Question Eighty-Two THE ESSENCE
OF ORIGINAL SIN. THE ESSENCE OF ORIGINAL SIN WE MUST NOW ...
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Concerning the Flood; and after what Manner Noah was Saved in an ...
... hundred and seventy-seven years, appointed Noah, his son, to be ruler of the people,
who was born to Lamech when he was one hundred and eighty-two years old ...
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How Sennacherib Made an Expedition against Hezekiah; What
... BOOK X. Containing The Interval Of One Hundred And Eighty-Two Years And A Half.
From The Captivity Of The Ten Tribes To The First Year Of Cyrus. ...
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Nature and Grace
... Of Sin. Prima Secundae, Questions 82, 83. Question Eighty-Two THE ESSENCE OF
ORIGINAL SIN. Article One Whether Original Sin is a Habit. ...
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How Josiah Fought with Neco [King of Egypt. ] and was Wounded and ...
... BOOK X. Containing The Interval Of One Hundred And Eighty-Two Years And A Half.
From The Captivity Of The Ten Tribes To The First Year Of Cyrus. ...
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How Alexander when He had Taken the Government Made an Expedition ...
... BOOK XIII. Containing The Interval Of Eighty-Two Years. From The Death Of
Judas Maccabeus To The Death Of Queen Alexandra. CHAPTER 12. ...
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The Life of Mr. Walter Mill.
... to recant, to whom he answered, "I marvel at your rage, ye hypocrites, who do so
cruelly pursue the servants of God; as for me, I am now eighty-two years old ...
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How Aristobulus, when He had Taken the Government First of all Put ...
... BOOK XIII. Containing The Interval Of Eighty-Two Years. From The Death Of
Judas Maccabeus To The Death Of Queen Alexandra. CHAPTER 11. ...
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How Demetrius Eucerus Overcame Alexander and yet in a Little Time ...
... BOOK XIII. Containing The Interval Of Eighty-Two Years. From The Death Of
Judas Maccabeus To The Death Of Queen Alexandra. CHAPTER 14. ...
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How, after the Death of Antiochus, Hyrcanus Made an Expedition ...
... BOOK XIII. Containing The Interval Of Eighty-Two Years. From The Death Of
Judas Maccabeus To The Death Of Queen Alexandra. CHAPTER ...
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Eighty-two (2 Occurrences)
Eighty-two. Eighty-three, Eighty-two. Either . Multi-Version Concordance
Eighty-two (2 Occurrences). Genesis 5:26 Methuselah ...
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Lamech (11 Occurrences)
... Genesis 5:26 Methuselah lived after he became the father of Lamech seven hundred
eighty-two years, and became the father of sons and daughters. ...
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Lemech (9 Occurrences)
... (DBY). Genesis 5:26 And Methushelah lived after he had begotten Lemech seven hundred
and eighty-two years, and begot sons and daughters. (DBY). ...
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Eighty (36 Occurrences)
... Genesis 5:26 Methuselah lived after he became the father of Lamech seven hundred
eighty-two years, and became the father of sons and daughters. ...
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Begot (119 Occurrences)
... (DBY JPS). Genesis 5:26 And Methushelah lived after he had begotten Lemech seven
hundred and eighty-two years, and begot sons and daughters. (DBY JPS). ...
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182 (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance 182 (1 Occurrence). Genesis 5:28 Lamech lived one hundred
eighty-two years, and became the father of a son, (See NIV). ...
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782 (1 Occurrence)
... Genesis 5:26 Methuselah lived after he became the father of Lamech seven hundred
eighty-two years, and became the father of sons and daughters. (See NIV). ...
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Eighty-three (1 Occurrence)
Eighty-three. Eighty-six, Eighty-three. Eighty-two . Multi-Version Concordance ...
(WEB BBE DBY NAS RSV NIV). Eighty-six, Eighty-three. Eighty-two . ...
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Daughters (246 Occurrences)
... Genesis 5:26 Methuselah lived after he became the father of Lamech seven hundred
eighty-two years, and became the father of sons and daughters. ...
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Methushelah (6 Occurrences)
... (DBY). Genesis 5:26 And Methushelah lived after he had begotten Lemech seven hundred
and eighty-two years, and begot sons and daughters. (DBY). ...
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