The number thirty-five appears in the Bible in various contexts, often symbolizing a period of testing, growth, or transition. While not as prominently featured as other numbers, it holds significance in the biblical narrative and can be seen in genealogies, reigns, and other numerical references.

Genealogical Significance

In the genealogies of the Bible, numbers often carry symbolic weight. The age of individuals at significant life events can reflect divine timing or fulfillment of God's promises. For example, in the genealogy of the patriarchs, numbers like thirty-five may indicate a period of preparation or maturity before a pivotal event or transition.

Reigns and Leadership

The number thirty-five is also associated with the reigns of kings and leaders in the Bible. In 2 Chronicles 16:13, we read about King Asa of Judah: "In the forty-first year of his reign, Asa died and rested with his fathers." Asa began his reign at the age of thirty-five, as noted in 2 Chronicles 16:12: "In the thirty-ninth year of his reign, Asa became diseased in his feet, and his malady was severe. Yet even in his illness he did not seek the LORD, but only the physicians." Asa's reign is marked by both faithfulness and failure, illustrating the complexities of leadership and the importance of seeking God.

Symbolic Interpretations

In biblical numerology, numbers often carry deeper meanings. The number thirty-five can be seen as a combination of the numbers thirty and five. The number thirty is sometimes associated with dedication to a task or calling, as seen in the age at which Levites began their service (Numbers 4:3). The number five often symbolizes grace or God's goodness. Together, thirty-five may represent a period of dedicated service under God's grace.

Lessons and Themes

The occurrences of the number thirty-five in the Bible can serve as a reminder of the importance of faithfulness and reliance on God throughout periods of leadership and transition. The life of King Asa, who began his reign at thirty-five, underscores the need for continual dependence on God, even in times of personal or national crisis. His account serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of self-reliance and the neglect of seeking divine guidance.

Conclusion

While the number thirty-five does not appear frequently in the Bible, its presence in genealogies and the reigns of leaders like King Asa provides valuable insights into the themes of preparation, leadership, and the necessity of seeking God. Through these narratives, believers are encouraged to remain faithful and reliant on God's grace throughout their own journeys.2568. chamesh -- five
... 95* (2), fifteen* (15), fifteenth* (17), fifth (5), five (168), forty-five* (2),
ninety-five* (2), sixty-five* (3), thirty-fifth* (1), thirty-five* (4), twenty ...
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7970. sheloshim -- thirty
... 730* (1), 736* (2), 832* (1), thirtieth (1), thirty (88), thirty-eight* (1),
thirty-eighth* (2), thirty-fifth* (1), thirty-first* (1), thirty-five* (4), thirty ...
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The Practical Side of Religion
... TALK THIRTY-FIVE. THE PRACTICAL SIDE OF RELIGION. The sun was slowly sinking toward
the western horizon while I wended my way up the rugged hillside. ...
/.../naylor/heart talks/talk thirty-five the practical side.htm

American Board of Foreign Missions.
... To these add four native preachers, and one hundred and thirty-five other native
helpers, and the number of laborers who are employed and supported by the ...
/.../hayward/the book of religions/american board of foreign missions.htm

Chapter ii
... the name 'Elohim interrupting five times, but always for a very definite reason,
and the name Yahweh is used ten times, making a total of thirty five (built up ...
//christianbookshelf.org/leupold/exposition of genesis volume 1/chapter ii.htm

Chel. The Court of the Women.
... sacrifice.". "The length of the Women's Court was a hundred thirty-five
cubits, and the breadth a hundred thirty-five cubits. And ...
/.../lightfoot/from the talmud and hebraica/chapter 29 chel the court.htm

The Court Itself.
... a cubit in height." The Court of Israel was a hundred and thirty-five cubits
in length, eleven in breadth. Through all this court ...
/.../lightfoot/from the talmud and hebraica/chapter 33 the court itself.htm

A God-Given Field (1894-1900)
... Within three days of his reaching Changte he had thirty-five offers of property,
and was able to secure the very piece of land he had earlier chosen as most ...
/.../goforth/how i know god answers prayer/iv a god-given field 1894-1900.htm

Heart Talks
... PAUL'S PERSUASION. TALK THIRTY-FOUR. IN CHRIST AND IN EPHESUS. TALK THIRTY-FIVE.
THE PRACTICAL SIDE OF RELIGION. TALK THIRTY-SIX. DO YOU NEED PATIENCE? ...
//christianbookshelf.org/naylor/heart talks/

The Apology of the Augsburg Confession
... Two: Of the Use of the Sacrament and Sacrifice Part Thirty-Three: Of the Term "Mass"
Part Thirty-Four:Of the Mass for the Dead Part Thirty-Five: Of Monastic ...
/.../melanchthon/the apology of the augsburg confession/title page.htm

American Baptist Board of Foreign Missions.
... thirty-two; baptisms the past year, three hundred and seventeen; church members,
one thousand eight hundred and two; schools, thirty-five, scholars, five ...
/.../hayward/the book of religions/american baptist board of foreign.htm

The Answer to the Effect that the Fast of Lent Has Reference to ...
... a half. But in seven weeks, if Sundays and Saturdays are subtracted, there
remain thirty-five days assigned for fasting. But by ...
/.../cassian/the conferences of john cassian/chapter xxv the answer to.htm

Thirty-five (9 Occurrences)
Thirty-five. Thirty-first, Thirty-five. Thirtyfold . Multi-Version
Concordance Thirty-five (9 Occurrences). Genesis ...
/t/thirty-five.htm - 8k

6720 (2 Occurrences)
... 6720 (2 Occurrences). Ezra 2:67 their camels, four hundred thirty-five; their
donkeys, six thousand seven hundred and twenty. (See NAS NIV). ...
/num/6720.htm - 6k

435 (2 Occurrences)
... 435 (2 Occurrences). Ezra 2:67 their camels, four hundred thirty-five; their
donkeys, six thousand seven hundred and twenty. (See NAS NIV). ...
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Thirty (189 Occurrences)
... (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV). Genesis 11:12 Arpachshad lived
thirty-five years and became the father of Shelah. (WEB ...
/t/thirty.htm - 39k

Twenty-five (36 Occurrences)
... (WEB BBE DBY RSV NIV). 1 Kings 22:42 Jehoshaphat was thirty-five years old when
he began to reign; and he reigned twenty-five years in Jerusalem. ...
/t/twenty-five.htm - 18k

Azubah (4 Occurrences)
... Azubah (4 Occurrences). 1 Kings 22:42 Jehoshaphat was thirty-five years old when
he began to reign; and he reigned twenty-five years in Jerusalem. ...
/a/azubah.htm - 8k

Shilhi (2 Occurrences)
... Shilhi (2 Occurrences). 1 Kings 22:42 Jehoshaphat was thirty-five years old when
he began to reign; and he reigned twenty-five years in Jerusalem. ...
/s/shilhi.htm - 7k

Camels (52 Occurrences)
... (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). Ezra 2:67 their camels, four hundred
thirty-five; their donkeys, six thousand seven hundred and twenty. ...
/c/camels.htm - 24k

Donkeys (71 Occurrences)
... (WEB NAS NIV). Ezra 2:67 their camels, four hundred thirty-five; their donkeys,
six thousand seven hundred and twenty. (WEB NAS NIV). ...
/d/donkeys.htm - 28k

Numbered (209 Occurrences)
... Numbers 1:37 those who were numbered of them, of the tribe of Benjamin, were
thirty-five thousand four hundred. (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS). ...
/n/numbered.htm - 35k

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