The number two holds significant symbolic and theological meaning throughout the Bible, often representing concepts such as witness, division, and union. It appears in various contexts, from the creation narrative to the teachings of Jesus, and is frequently used to convey deeper spiritual truths.

Creation and Union

In the creation account, the number two is foundational in the establishment of human relationships. Genesis 2:24 states, "For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and they will become one flesh." Here, the union of two individuals, man and woman, signifies the divine intention for marriage, reflecting both unity and partnership.

Witness and Testimony

The principle of two as a witness is a recurring theme in Scripture. Deuteronomy 19:15 emphasizes the importance of two witnesses in establishing a matter: "A lone witness is not sufficient to convict a man of any crime or offense he may have committed. A matter must be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses." This principle is echoed in the New Testament, where Jesus affirms the necessity of two or three witnesses in matters of church discipline (Matthew 18:16).

Division and Contrast

The number two also symbolizes division and contrast, often highlighting the distinction between choices or paths. In Matthew 7:13-14 , Jesus speaks of two gates: "Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the way that leads to life, and only a few find it." This passage underscores the dichotomy between the way of life and the way of destruction, urging believers to choose wisely.

Duality in Prophecy and Fulfillment

Prophetic literature frequently employs the number two to signify duality in fulfillment. For instance, the two olive trees and two lampstands in Zechariah 4 and Revelation 11 symbolize God's anointed ones who stand before the Lord of all the earth. These figures represent both historical and eschatological realities, pointing to God's ongoing work through His chosen servants.

Jesus' Teachings and Parables

Jesus often used pairs in His teachings to illustrate moral and spiritual lessons. In the parable of the two sons (Matthew 21:28-31), Jesus contrasts obedience and disobedience, highlighting the importance of actions over words. Similarly, the parable of the two debtors (Luke 7:41-43) illustrates the magnitude of forgiveness and gratitude.

The Apostolic Mission

The early church's mission strategy also reflects the significance of two. Jesus sent His disciples out in pairs, as seen in Mark 6:7 : "And He called the twelve to Him and began to send them out two by two, giving them authority over unclean spirits." This practice not only provided mutual support and accountability but also adhered to the biblical principle of establishing truth through multiple witnesses.

Conclusion

Throughout Scripture, the number two serves as a powerful symbol of unity, testimony, and choice. Whether in the context of marriage, legal testimony, or spiritual teachings, it underscores the importance of relationships, decisions, and divine truth.1. (n.) One and one; twice one.

2. (n.) The sum of one and one; the number next greater than one, and next less than three; two units or objects.

3. (n.) A symbol representing two units, as 2, II., or ii.

TWO

too.

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1366. distomos -- double-mouthed, two-edged
... double-mouthed, two-edged. Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: distomos Phonetic
Spelling: (dis'-tom-os) Short Definition: two-edged Definition: (lit ...
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1332. dietes -- lasting two years, two years old
... lasting two years, two years old. Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: dietes
Phonetic Spelling: (dee-et-ace') Short Definition: two years old Definition ...
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1333. dietia -- a space of two years
... a space of two years. Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: dietia Phonetic
Spelling: (dee-et-ee'-a) Short Definition: two years Definition: a period ...
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1417. duo -- two
... two. Part of Speech: Adjective; Indeclinable Numeral (Adjective) Transliteration:
duo Phonetic Spelling: (doo'-o) Short Definition: two Definition: two. ...
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1250. diakosioi -- two hundred
... two hundred. Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: diakosioi Phonetic Spelling:
(dee-ak-os'-ee-oy) Short Definition: two hundred Definition: two hundred. ...
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1337. dithalassos -- divided into two seas, dividing the sea (as a ...
... divided into two seas, dividing the sea (as a reef). Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: dithalassos Phonetic Spelling: (dee-thal'-as-sos) Short ...
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1367. dischilioi -- two thousand
... two thousand. Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: dischilioi Phonetic Spelling:
(dis-khil'-ee-oy) Short Definition: two thousand Definition: two thousand ...
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1374. dipsuchos -- of two minds, wavering
... of two minds, wavering. Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: dipsuchos Phonetic
Spelling: (dip'-soo-khos) Short Definition: double-minded, wavering ...
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4220. poteron -- which of two
... which of two. Part of Speech: Adverb, Interrogative Transliteration: poteron Phonetic
Spelling: (pot'-er-on) Short Definition: which of two, whether Definition ...
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5376. Philippos -- "horse-loving," Philip, two sons of Herod the ...
... 5375, 5376. Philippos. 5377 . "horse-loving," Philip, two sons of Herod the
Great, also two Christians. Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine Transliteration ...
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8147. shenayim -- two (a cardinal number)
... shenayim or shettayim. 8148 . two (a cardinal number). Transliteration: shenayim
or shettayim Phonetic Spelling: (shen-ah'-yim) Short Definition: two. ...
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8648. teren -- two
... 8647, 8648. teren. 8649 . two. Transliteration: teren Phonetic Spelling:
(ter-ane') Short Definition: 12. Word ... 1). second, twelve, two. ...
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3157. Yizreel -- "God sows," two Israelites, also two cities in ...
... 3156, 3157. Yizreel. 3158 . "God sows," two Israelites, also two cities
in Isr., also a valley in Northern Israel. Transliteration ...
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3103. Yobab -- a son of Joktan, also his desc., also two non-Isr. ...
... a son of Joktan, also his desc., also two non-Isr. kings, also two Benjamites.
Transliteration: Yobab Phonetic Spelling: (yo-bawb') Short Definition: Jobab. ...
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2696. Chetsron -- two Israelites, also two places in Judah
... 2695, 2696. Chetsron. 2697 . two Israelites, also two places in Judah.
Transliteration: Chetsron Phonetic Spelling: (khets-rone') Short Definition: Hezron. ...
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6371a. pim -- (a measure of weight) two-thirds of a shekel ...
... 6371, 6371a. pim. 6371b . (a measure of weight) two-thirds of a shekel
(approximately). Transliteration: pim Short Definition: two-thirds. ...
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3610. kilayim -- two kinds
... 3609, 3610. kilayim. 3611 . two kinds. Transliteration: kilayim Phonetic
Spelling: (kil-ah'-yim) Short Definition: kinds. Word Origin ...
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6147. Er -- two men of Judah
... two men of Judah. Transliteration: Er Phonetic Spelling: (ayr) Short Definition:
Er. Word Origin from ur Definition two men of Judah NASB Word Usage Er (10). ...
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6034. Anah -- two Horites
... two Horites. Transliteration: Anah Phonetic Spelling: (an-aw') Short Definition:
Anah. Word Origin from anah Definition two Horites NASB Word Usage Anah (12). ...
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6406. Palti -- "escape," two Israelites
... "escape," two Israelites. Transliteration: Palti Phonetic Spelling: (pal-tee') Short
Definition: Palti. Word Origin from palat Definition "escape," two Isr. ...
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The Two Covenants
The Two Covenants. <. The Two Covenants Andrew Murray. Table of Contents.
Title Page. INTRODUCTION. Chapter I. A Covenant God. Chapter II. ...
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Fifty-Two Story Talks To Boys And Girls
Fifty-Two Story Talks To Boys And Girls. <. Fifty-Two Story Talks
To Boys And Girls Howard J. Chidley. Produced by Audrey ...
//christianbookshelf.org/chidley/fifty-two story talks to boys and girls/

Two Epistles Concerning Virginity
Two Epistles Concerning Virginity. <. Two Epistles Concerning Virginity Clement
of Rome. Translated by the Rev. BP Pratten Table of Contents. ...
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Two Households
... ROMANS TWO HOUSEHOLDS. ... In the first place, here are two sets of people, members of
two different households, and that means mainly, if not exclusively, slaves. ...
/.../maclaren/romans corinthians to ii corinthians chap v/two households.htm

The Two Guests
... VOLUME I: PSALMS I to XLIX THE TWO GUESTS. ... A word or two of exposition is
necessary in order to bring out the force of this verse. ...
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The Two Journeys.
... THE TWO JOURNEYS. THE TWO JOURNEYS. 10,10,10,6. ... Down a wild torrent under stormy
skies,. A gulf between two dark eternities,. Drifting, we know not where!". ...
/.../borthwick/hymns from the land of luther/the two journeys.htm

Chapter twenty-two
... Chapter Twenty-two. ... "Did you? I enjoyed that. And wasn't the scene between the
two cousins funny when they first learned they were related? ...
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The Two Debtors
... LUKE Chaps. I to XII THE TWO DEBTORS. 'There was a certain creditor which had two
debtors; the one owed five hundred pence, and the other fifty.42. ...
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The Two Houses
... ST. MATTHEW Chaps. I to VIII THE TWO HOUSES. 'Therefore, whosoever heareth
these sayings of Mine, and doeth them, I will liken him ...
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The Two Paths
... ST. MATTHEW Chaps. I to VIII THE TWO PATHS. 'Enter ye in at the strait gate:
for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth ...
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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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Two (8605 Occurrences)
... 1. (n.) One and one; twice one. 2. (n.) The sum of one and one; the number next
greater than one, and next less than three; two units or objects. ...TWO. too. ...
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Twenty-two (26 Occurrences)
Twenty-two. Twenty-three, Twenty-two. Twice . Multi-Version
Concordance Twenty-two (26 Occurrences). Numbers 3:39 All ...
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Thirty-two (15 Occurrences)
Thirty-two. Thirty-three, Thirty-two. This . Multi-Version
Concordance Thirty-two (15 Occurrences). Genesis 11:20 Reu ...
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Forty-two (15 Occurrences)
Forty-two. Forty-three, Forty-two. Forum . Multi-Version Concordance
Forty-two (15 Occurrences). Revelation 11:2 Leave ...
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Two-tenths (11 Occurrences)
Two-tenths. Two-tenth, Two-tenths. Two-thirds . Multi-Version Concordance
Two-tenths (11 Occurrences). Leviticus 23:13 And the meal ...
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Two-tenth (8 Occurrences)
Two-tenth. Two-souled, Two-tenth. Two-tenths . Multi-Version Concordance
Two-tenth (8 Occurrences). Numbers 15:6 or for a ram thou ...
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Fifty-two (10 Occurrences)
Fifty-two. Fifty-three, Fifty-two. Fig . Multi-Version Concordance
Fifty-two (10 Occurrences). Numbers 26:34 These are ...
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Two-edged (7 Occurrences)
Two-edged. Twoedged, Two-edged. Twofold . Noah Webster's Dictionary (a.)
Having two edges, or edges on both sides; as, a two-edged sword. ...
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Seventy-two (9 Occurrences)
Seventy-two. Seventy-three, Seventy-two. Sever . Multi-Version
Concordance Seventy-two (9 Occurrences). Luke 10:1 And ...
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