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There are several events that are mentioned in The Bible that lasted for 3 days. For example, Jesus died on the cross and rose from the dead 3 days later.

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In the Bible who was in a fish's belly for 3 days?

It was Jonah. He was there for refusing to go where God had commanded him.


How many times is the phrase 3 days used in the Bible?

in the NIV (New International Version), the most commonly used Bible translation, it is used sixty times.


What is the importance of Forty days in the Bible?

The number 40 must be something special to the authors of the Bible since it occurs several times. The Flood of Noah lasted for forty days. Moses ran away to Midian at the age of forty and stayed in Midian for forty years. He spent forty days on Mount Sinai, getting the Commandments. After escaping Egypt, the Israelites spent forty years wandering in the desert. The spies from that Exodus spent forty days in Canaan. Ninevah was allowed forty days to repent (Jonah 3). Elijah and Jesus both fasted for forty days. Jesus spent forty days on earth after the resurrecton. Israel's Judges judged for forty-year terms. Kings Saul, David and Solomon each reigned for forty years.


Why do people say that 3 days something happens to the body after death 10 days dent 20 then 30 and the last is 40 days?

Because they believe that the resurrection of Jesus is a literal account of events following his crucifixion.Because they believe that the resurrection of Jesus is a literal account of events following his crucifixion.Because they believe that the resurrection of Jesus is a literal account of events following his crucifixion.Because they believe that the resurrection of Jesus is a literal account of events following his crucifixion.


Was christ 3 days plus 3 nights in the grave?

I don't think so; it is my understanding that - according to the Bible - he arose "on the third day", i.e., counting the day of his death as day #1.