The term "thirtieth" in the Bible is primarily used in reference to age, reign, or specific events occurring in the thirtieth year. It is a numerical term that signifies the position in a sequence, often marking a significant period or milestone in biblical narratives.

1. Thirtieth Year of Ezekiel's Life:

One of the most notable mentions of the thirtieth year is found in the book of Ezekiel. Ezekiel 1:1 states, "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 passage marks the beginning of Ezekiel's prophetic ministry. The thirtieth year is significant as it aligns with the age at which priests began their service in the temple, according to Numbers 4:3. Ezekiel, being of priestly descent, receives his prophetic vision at this age, symbolizing a transition from priestly service to prophetic ministry.

2. Thirtieth Year of Reigns:

The thirtieth year is also used to denote the length of reigns of certain kings. For instance, in 2 Chronicles 29:1, it is recorded that Hezekiah began to reign when he was twenty-five years old, and he reigned in Jerusalem for twenty-nine years. Although not explicitly mentioning a thirtieth year, the context of reigns often includes the completion of a thirtieth year as a significant milestone in a king's rule.

3. Symbolic Significance:

In biblical numerology, the number thirty can symbolize dedication to a particular task or calling. This is seen in the life of Jesus Christ, who began His public ministry at about thirty years of age (Luke 3:23). The thirtieth year, therefore, can represent a time of preparation and the commencement of a divinely appointed mission.

4. Other References:

While the specific term "thirtieth" is not frequently used, the concept of thirty as a significant number appears in various contexts. For example, the thirty pieces of silver in Zechariah 11:12-13 and Matthew 26:15, which were used to betray Jesus, carry deep symbolic meaning related to prophecy and fulfillment.

In summary, the thirtieth year or the number thirty in the Bible often marks a period of transition, fulfillment, or the beginning of a significant phase in a person's life or ministry. It is a number that carries weight in terms of spiritual readiness and divine purpose.1. (a.) Next in order after the twenty-ninth; the tenth after the twentieth; -- the ordinal of thirty; as, the thirtieth day of the month.

2. (a.) Constituting or being one of thirty equal parts into which anything is divided.

3. (n.) The quotient of a unit divided by thirty; one of thirty equal parts.

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August the Thirtieth How to Delight in the Word
... AUGUST The Thirtieth HOW TO DELIGHT IN THE WORD. PSALM cxix.97-104. A man may measure
his growth in grace by his growing delight in the speech of the Lord. ...
/.../my daily meditation for the circling year/august the thirtieth how to.htm

October the Thirtieth a Testimony Meeting
... OCTOBER The Thirtieth A TESTIMONY MEETING. PSALM xxxiv.1-11. This is a little
testimony meeting, in which each of the witnesses tells ...
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March the Thirtieth the victory of Meekness
... MARCH The Thirtieth THE VICTORY OF MEEKNESS. 1 PETER ii.17-25. Then I may
be not only the betrayer, but the betrayed. In my inner ...
/.../my daily meditation for the circling year/march the thirtieth the victory.htm

January the Thirtieth Irresistible Artillery
... JANUARY The Thirtieth IRRESISTIBLE ARTILLERY. "When I cry unto Thee, then shall
mine enemies turn back." "Psalm 56.p> But it must be a real "cry"! ...
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July the Thirtieth Sin as Poison
... JULY The Thirtieth SIN AS POISON. NUMBERS xxi.4-9. And this is the familiar
teaching, that sin is a serpent. It possesses a deadly poison. ...
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November the Thirtieth the Spring and the River
... NOVEMBER The Thirtieth THE SPRING AND THE RIVER. "With the Lord there
is mercy." "Psalm 130.p> That is the ultimate spring. All ...
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I was Now About the Thirtieth Year of My Age...
... Section 15. I was now about the thirtieth year of my age? 15. I was now
about the thirtieth year of my age; in which time of life ...
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Thirtieth Lesson. An Holy Priesthood;'
... THIRTIETH LESSON. An holy priesthood;'. An holy priesthood;' Or, The Ministry
of Intercession. An holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual ...
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Thirtieth Day. Not of the World.
... Thirtieth Day. NOT OF THE WORLD. "I am not of the world.""John, xvii.14.
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Thirtieth Day for the Holy Spirit with the Word of God
... THIRTIETH DAY For the Holy Spirit with the Word of God. WHAT TO PRAY."For
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/.../murray/the ministry of intercession/thirtieth day for the holy.htm

Two-and-thirtieth (1 Occurrence)
Two-and-thirtieth. Two-and-a-half, Two-and-thirtieth. Two-drachma .
Multi-Version Concordance Two-and-thirtieth (1 Occurrence). ...
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Thirtieth (9 Occurrences)
... 1. (a.) Next in order after the twenty-ninth; the tenth after the twentieth; --
the ordinal of thirty; as, the thirtieth day of the month. ...
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Twentieth (34 Occurrences)
... 2 Kings 25:27 It happened in the seven and thirtieth year of the captivity of
Jehoiachin king of Judah, in the twelfth month, on the seven and twentieth day of ...
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Evil-merodach (2 Occurrences)
... 2 Kings 25:27 And it came to pass in the seven and thirtieth year of the captivity
of Jehoiachin king of Judah, in the twelfth month, on the seven and ...
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Evilmerodach (2 Occurrences)
... 2 Kings 25:27 It happened in the seven and thirtieth year of the captivity of
Jehoiachin king of Judah, in the twelfth month, on the seven and twentieth day of ...
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Ar-ta-xerx'es (14 Occurrences)
... 5:14 Moreover from the time that I was appointed to be their governor in the land
of Judah, from the twentieth year even to the two and thirtieth year of ...
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Asa's (8 Occurrences)
... days. (DBY NAS NIV). 2 Chronicles 15:19 And there was no more war unto the
five and thirtieth year of the reign of Asa. (See NAS NIV). ...
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Twelfth (20 Occurrences)
... 2 Kings 25:27 It happened in the seven and thirtieth year of the captivity of
Jehoiachin king of Judah, in the twelfth month, on the seven and twentieth day of ...
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Freed (32 Occurrences)
... 2 Kings 25:27 It happened in the seven and thirtieth year of the captivity of
Jehoiachin king of Judah, in the twelfth month, on the seven and twentieth day of ...
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Nine (55 Occurrences)
... 2 Kings 15:13 Shallum the son of Jabesh began to reign in the nine and thirtieth
year of Uzziah king of Judah; and he reigned a full month in Samaria. ...
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