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Is it safe to conclude that there are seven heavens using Bible numerology for 7 as the number of completion?

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In Scripture, the number 7 is often associated with completeness or perfection — for example, God creating the world in 7 days (Genesis 1–2), the 7 seals, trumpets, and bowls in Revelation, and other symbolic uses throughout the Bible. Other examples include: **The seven spirits of God sent out into all the earth (Revelation 5:6)** **The seven eyes of the Lamb (Revelation 5:6)** **The seven golden candlesticks (Revelation 1:12)** **The seven churches (Revelation 1:20)** I have also heard references (both biblical and extra-biblical) to “the third heaven” (2 Corinthians 12:2) and to the concept of multiple heavens in ancient Jewish thought. My question is: If the number 7 symbolizes completeness in biblical numerology, is it reasonable or safe to conclude that there are seven heavens in total? Or would this be an overreach beyond what the Bible actually teaches? References: *Genesis 1–2 (creation week)* *2 Corinthians 12:2 (third heaven)* *Revelation 1, 5, 8, 16 (symbolism of seven)* *Revelation 1:12, 1:20, 5:6 (seven spirits, eyes, candlesticks, churches)*
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Aug 13, 2025, 06:31 PM