Biblical Significance:

The number 30 holds various significant meanings and occurrences throughout the Bible. It often symbolizes maturity, dedication, and the fulfillment of promises or duties. The number is frequently associated with important events, ages, and periods in biblical narratives.

Occurrences in the Bible:

1. Age of Service:
· In the Old Testament, the age of 30 is significant as it marks the beginning of service for the Levites. According to Numbers 4:3 , "from thirty years old and upward, even to fifty years old, all who enter the service to do the work in the Tent of Meeting." This age was considered the time when a man reached full maturity and was ready to undertake responsibilities in the service of God.

2. Joseph:
· Joseph, the son of Jacob, was 30 years old when he entered the service of Pharaoh, king of Egypt. Genesis 41:46 states, "Now Joseph was thirty years old when he entered the service of Pharaoh king of Egypt." This age marked the beginning of his significant role in saving Egypt and his family from famine.

3. David:
· David became king at the age of 30. In 2 Samuel 5:4 , it is recorded, "David was thirty years old when he became king, and he reigned forty years." This age signifies the start of his reign and leadership over Israel.

4. Ezekiel:
· The prophet Ezekiel began his prophetic ministry at the age of 30. Ezekiel 1:1 notes, "In the thirtieth year, on the fifth day of the fourth month, while I was among the exiles by the Kebar River, the heavens were opened and I saw visions of God." This age marks the commencement of his visions and prophecies.

5. Jesus:
· Jesus began His public ministry at about 30 years of age. Luke 3:23 states, "Jesus Himself was about thirty years old when He began His ministry." This age is significant as it marks the start of His work of teaching, healing, and ultimately, His path to the crucifixion and resurrection.

Symbolic Meaning:

The number 30 is often seen as a symbol of dedication and readiness for a significant task or mission. It represents a period of preparation and the beginning of a new phase of life or ministry. In biblical terms, reaching the age of 30 often signifies a time when an individual is considered mature and fully equipped to undertake important responsibilities.

Other References:

· Judas Iscariot:
· The betrayal of Jesus by Judas Iscariot involved 30 pieces of silver. Matthew 26:15 records Judas asking, "What are you willing to give me if I hand Him over to you?" So they set out for him thirty pieces of silver. This amount of money is significant as it fulfills the prophecy in Zechariah 11:12-13 regarding the price of betrayal.

· Samson:
· Samson held a feast for 30 companions as part of his wedding celebration. Judges 14:11-12 mentions, "When the people saw him, they selected thirty men to accompany him. 'Let me tell you a riddle,' Samson said to them. 'If you can give me the answer within the seven days of the feast, I will give you thirty linen garments and thirty sets of clothes.'"

The number 30, therefore, is woven into the fabric of biblical history, marking pivotal moments and transitions in the lives of key figures and events.30 (5 Occurrences)

Genesis 11:14
Shelah lived thirty years, and became the father of Eber:
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Genesis 11:18
Peleg lived thirty years, and became the father of Reu.
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Genesis 11:22
Serug lived thirty years, and became the father of Nahor.
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Ezra 1:9
This is the number of them: thirty platters of gold, one thousand platters of silver, twenty-nine knives,
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Ezra 1:10
thirty bowls of gold, silver bowls of a second sort four hundred and ten, and other vessels one thousand.
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30 (5 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance 30 (5 Occurrences). Genesis 11:14 Shelah lived thirty
years, and became the father of Eber: (See NIV). Genesis ...
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Undertaking (30 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Undertaking (30 Occurrences). Acts 5:38 Now I
tell you, withdraw from these men, and leave them alone. ...
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Leah (30 Occurrences)
... She was "tender-eyed" (17). She bore to Jacob six sons (32-35), also one daughter,
Dinah (30:21). ... Multi-Version Concordance Leah (30 Occurrences). ...
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Tempest (30 Occurrences)
... anger: "He maketh the storm a calm" (Psalm 107:29); He sends the "tempest of hail,
a destroying storm" (Isaiah 28:2). See also Job 9:17; Job 21:18 Isaiah 30:30...
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Forthwith (30 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Forthwith (30 Occurrences). ... Mark 1:30 But the mother of
Simon's wife lay sick with a fever; and forthwith they tell him of her. (WBS). ...
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Fortunes (30 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Fortunes (30 Occurrences). Acts 16 ... fortunes. (WEY).
Deuteronomy 30:3 David came to Saul, and stood before him. He ...
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Uphold (30 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Uphold (30 Occurrences). ... Jeremiah 30:13 There is none to
plead your cause, that you may be bound up: you have no healing medicines. ...
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Arrogance (30 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Arrogance (30 Occurrences). ... (WEB ASV). Proverbs
30:13 There is a generation, O how full of pride are their eyes! ...
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Rendered (30 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Rendered (30 Occurrences). ... (ASV RSV). Genesis 30:22 And
God remembered Rachel, and God hearkened to her, and rendered her fruitful. ...
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Disobedient (30 Occurrences)
... To the first belong such passages as refer to the overt act of disobedience to one's
parents (Romans 1:30 2 Timothy 3:2). Illustrating this more fully, the ...
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