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36
The number 36
Enemy, adversary
Thirty-six often appears in contexts involving enemies or adversaries. Israel faced 36 casualties at Ai due to Achan's sin (Josh 7:5). It is 6x6, intensifying human failure.
In Hebrew and Greek
Hebrew
Shloshim v'shesh (שְׁלוֹשִׁים וְשֵׁשׁ) - thirty-six
Greek
Triakonta hex (τριάκοντα ἕξ) - thirty-six
First occurrence
Genesis 1:1
In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.
The pattern in Scripture
- 36 died at Ai (Josh 7:5)
- 6x6 = human weakness squared
- 36 hidden righteous in Jewish tradition (Tzadikim Nistarim)
36:36 verses
Genesis 36:36
And Hadad died, and Samlah of Masrekah reigned in his stead.
Exodus 36:36
And he made thereunto four pillars of shittim wood, and overlaid them with gold: their hooks were of...
Ezekiel 36:36
Then the heathen that are left round about you shall know that I the Lord build the ruined places, a...