General Significance:
The number 45 does not have a direct symbolic meaning in the Bible, but it appears in various contexts, often related to genealogies, historical accounts, and measurements. Numbers in the Bible can sometimes carry symbolic meanings, but 45 is not traditionally associated with any specific symbolism.

Biblical References:

1. Genesis 18:28 · In the account of Abraham interceding for Sodom, the number 45 appears in the context of a negotiation between Abraham and God. Abraham asks if God would spare the city if 45 righteous people were found there. This passage highlights themes of mercy and intercession. The Berean Standard Bible reads: "Suppose the fifty righteous lack five. Will You destroy the whole city for the lack of five?” He replied, “If I find forty-five there, I will not destroy it.”

2. Joshua 14:10 · Caleb mentions the number 45 when recounting the time that has passed since Moses sent him to spy out the land. Caleb is 85 years old at this point, and he refers to the 45 years that have passed since that event. This passage underscores themes of faithfulness and perseverance. The BSB states: "Now behold, the LORD has kept me alive these forty-five years as He promised, since the LORD spoke this word to Moses while Israel wandered in the wilderness. So here I am today, eighty-five years old."

3. Judges 20:15 · The number 45 appears in the context of a military census. The tribe of Benjamin mustered 26,000 men, and among them were 700 chosen men from the inhabitants of Gibeah. The total number of men from Benjamin, including those from Gibeah, was 26,700, which is sometimes broken down into smaller groups for clarity, including groups of 45. This passage is part of the narrative of the conflict between the tribe of Benjamin and the other Israelite tribes.

Historical and Cultural Context:

· Genealogies and Census: In biblical times, numbers were often used in genealogies and censuses to convey the size and strength of tribes or families. The number 45, while not as prominent as other numbers like 7 or 12, still plays a role in these contexts.

· Negotiation and Intercession: The use of 45 in Genesis 18:28 is part of a larger narrative of negotiation and intercession, where Abraham seeks to save Sodom from destruction. This reflects the ancient Near Eastern practice of bargaining and the importance of righteous individuals in the community.

· Longevity and Faithfulness: Caleb's reference to 45 years in Joshua 14:10 highlights the themes of longevity and faithfulness. Caleb's life and strength are seen as a testament to God's promises and faithfulness over time.

Theological Implications:

· Divine Mercy: The negotiation for 45 righteous people in Sodom illustrates God's willingness to show mercy and the power of intercessory prayer.

· Faith and Perseverance: Caleb's mention of 45 years emphasizes the importance of faith and perseverance in the believer's life. It serves as a reminder of God's faithfulness to His promises.

· Community and Righteousness: The number 45 in the context of Sodom also underscores the impact of a righteous community and the potential for a few righteous individuals to influence the fate of many.

Conclusion:
While the number 45 does not carry a specific symbolic meaning in the Bible, its occurrences in various narratives contribute to broader themes of mercy, faithfulness, and the significance of righteous individuals within a community.45 (1 Occurrence)

1 Kings 7:3
It was covered with cedar above over the forty-five beams, that were on the pillars; fifteen in a row.
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45 (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance 45 (1 Occurrence). 1 Kings 7:3 It was covered with cedar
above over the forty-five beams, that were on the pillars; fifteen in a row. ...
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Argument (45 Occurrences)
... Argument (45 Occurrences). ... (BBE). Genesis 45:24 And he sent his brothers on their
way, and said to them, See that you have no argument on the road. (BBE). ...
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Fortresses (45 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Fortresses (45 Occurrences). ... Psalms 18:45 The foreigners
shall fade away, and shall come trembling out of their close places. ...
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Exclaimed (45 Occurrences)
... Exclaimed (45 Occurrences). ... (WEY). Luke 11:45 Hereupon one of the expounders of the
Law exclaimed, "Rabbi, in saying such things you reproach us also." (WEY). ...
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Jar (45 Occurrences)
... Jar (45 Occurrences). ... Genesis 24:45 Before I had finished speaking in my heart,
behold, Rebekah came forth with her pitcher on her shoulder. ...
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Fetch (45 Occurrences)
... WL Walker. Multi-Version Concordance Fetch (45 Occurrences). Matthew 24:17 let him
who is on the roof not go down to fetch what is in his house; (WEY). ...
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Beholding (45 Occurrences)
... MO Evans. Multi-Version Concordance Beholding (45 Occurrences). ... John 12:45 and
he who is beholding me, doth behold Him who sent me; (YLT). ...
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Sixth (45 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Sixth (45 Occurrences). ... Matthew 27:45 Now from the sixth
hour there was darkness over all the land until the ninth hour. ...
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Zeal (45 Occurrences)
... engagedness; enthusiasm; fervor. 2. (n.) A zealot. 3. (vi) To be zealous.
Multi-Version Concordance Zeal (45 Occurrences). John 2:17 ...
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Salt (45 Occurrences)
... When Abimelech took the city of Shechem, he sowed the place with salt, that it might
always remain a barren soil (Judges 9:45). ... Salt (45 Occurrences). ...
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