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Some who are sceptical about the gospels story say that the twelve disciples represent the twelve tribes of Israel. Some even go further and say that, in both cases, the twelve derives from the twelve star signs in the heavens.
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If the question "represent" is intended as "come from", i.e. did each of Jesus' twelve disciples come from a different tribe, then the answer is: No. All of Jesus' followers were either Levites or Judahites. The other tribes were not represented.
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Maybe.
According to the Epistle of Barnabas, who wrote: '.. to whom the Lord gave authority to preach his Gospel : being at the beginning twelve, to signify the tribes, because there were twelve tribes of Israel.' Note that the earliest known version of the Epistle of Barnabas is from the 4th century (~300 years after Barnabas walked the earth) and is only only ascribed to Barnabas by tradition so its authenticity is unknown.
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What does the number twelve represent biblically?
The number twelve signifies a divine organizational arrangement. For example, there were 12 tribes of Israel and 12 apostles. In each case, the arrangement was instituted by God.
What jewels represent the twelve tribes of Israel?
Sardius Topaz Emerald Turquoise Sapphire Diamond Jacinth Agate Amethyst Beryl Onyx Jasper
What are the races of the 12 tribes?
AnswerThe population of Israel and Judah was entirely Semitic, so the twelve tribes of Israel were all Semitic.
What is the significance of number 12 in the Bible?
It means completeness in an organizational setting. the twelve apostles, the twelve tribes of Israel, and so forth.
Where does the bloodline start for Jews in the Bible?
Abraham and Sarah had Isaac. Issac and Rebecca had Jacob. Jacob had twelve sons, who became the heads of the twelve tribes of Israel. Their descendants became known as the 'Jews' (Hebrews, Nation of Israel).
Did animal symbols represent the twelve tribes of Israel?
yes
Are there any reference to the twelve tribes of Israel in the Gospels?
well an obvious one is the twelve disciples and there are probably many more that i can't remember.
What does Jacob's 12 sons represent or symbolize?
Jacobs 12 sons represent the 12 tribes of Isa real.
What significance do the Twelve Tribes of Israel hold in the Bible?
The Twelve Tribes of Israel are important in the Bible because they represent the twelve sons of Jacob, who was renamed Israel. Each tribe played a unique role in the history and religious practices of the Israelites, and their descendants formed the foundation of the nation of Israel. The tribes are often used symbolically to represent unity and diversity among God's chosen people.
Was all disciples from different tribes?
I am assuming that you are asking if the twelve disciples came from each of the 12 tribes of Israel. First of all there were many disciples but Jesus did select twelve to be the closest to him. All twelve tribes are not represented. We know this because there were two sets of brothers (Andrew and Peter, James and John) so that the maximum number of tribes represented is ten.
Do the twelve pillars of the stone altar that Moses set up symbolize the months of the year?
The twelve pillars of the stone altar that Moses set up do not specifically symbolize the months of the year. These pillars were meant to represent the twelve tribes of Israel.
What is the number of tribes in Israel?
Twelve.
What are the colors of the twelve tribes?
Twelve tribes of Israel have colors to represent them. Blue, green, red, purple, gray, black, burgundy, sky blue, pearl, bluish black, white, and another black.
Do the twelve months in the year represent the twelve tribes of Israel?
OpinionThere are twelve signs of the zodiac, which lead to the concept of having twelve months in the year. Given the importance of astrology to the ancients, it is considered very likely that the notion of twelve tribes of Israel came from the signs of the zodiac. So, yes, there is an indirect relationship. OpinionNo, there is no connection between the two. OPINIONIn the Jewish bible the Torah, numbers are very important and i could go on and on but i gotta go. so numbers that are the same are comman every where and in the Hebrew year i think their are less than 12 months not making it a coincindence
Who of the twelve tribes of Israel was largest?
The tribe of Judah was the largest of the twelve tribes of Israel. This tribe was known for its leadership and prominence in the kingdom of Israel.
Who raised twelve sons which became twelve tribes of Israel?
It is Jacob.
What do the twelve tribes of Israel have to do with Judaism?
The twelve tribes are the descendants of Jacob's 12 sons and are the ancestors of the Jews.
