Yes, the number eight in Scripture consistently symbolizes new beginnings.
Les Feldick teaches that while seven is God's number of completeness, eight always points to what follows that completion—a new beginning. This is seen in the eight souls on Noah's Ark, the eighth sign in John's Gospel, and the eighth 'I Am' in Revelation, all signifying a fresh start or a new order.
Genesis 7:13 — Records the eight people who entered the ark, symbolizing the new beginning after the flood.
The Bible does not explicitly define the number eight as a symbol, but it presents eight as a recurring number in contexts of new beginnings. For example, in Genesis 7:13, eight people—Noah, his wife, his sons, and their wives—enter the ark, and after the flood they repopulate the earth, starting anew. In John's Gospel, there are eight recorded signs; the eighth occurs after the resurrection, pointing to a new era. In Revelation 22:16, Christ is called the 'bright and morning star,' the eighth 'I AM' statement, associated with the dawn of a new day.
Les Feldick teaches that in Scripture, seven is God's number of completeness and perfection, while eight always denotes new beginnings or something that goes beyond the finish. He emphasizes this pattern: eight people on Noah's Ark represent the new beginning after the flood; eight signs in John's Gospel—seven before the crucifixion and one after the resurrection—show the completion of Christ's earthly ministry and the new beginning of resurrection power. Furthermore, Christ has seven 'I AM' names in the Old Testament and seven in John's Gospel, but in Revelation He is revealed as the eighth 'I AM,' the bright and morning star, signifying the new beginning of the eternal day. Les also applies this to the Antichrist, who is described as the eighth, coming out of the seven, yet his end is perdition.
Les explains that the number eight consistently follows the completion of seven to indicate a new beginning. He points to the eight people on Noah's Ark as the clearest example: after God's judgment, those eight start a new world. Similarly, the eighth sign in John's Gospel occurs after Christ's resurrection, marking the new covenant era. This pattern extends to the eighth 'I AM' in Revelation, heralding the eternal day.
Les notes that John records eight signs, with seven occurring before the crucifixion and the eighth after the resurrection. The seven signs complete God's message to Israel, and the eighth signifies what is still in Israel's future—a new beginning beyond the cross. This mirrors the pattern of seven leading to completion and eight to a fresh start.
Les teaches that Christ has seven 'I AM' statements in the Old Testament and seven in John's Gospel, but in Revelation He is the eighth, the 'bright and morning star.' The morning star appears at the end of darkness and the beginning of a new day, symbolizing the close of human history and the start of the eternal day. This eighth 'I AM' emphasizes a new beginning that transcends the completed order of seven.
In Revelation 17, the beast is described as the eighth, coming out of the seven. Les explains that the Antichrist appears after what seemed complete, bringing it to a finish, but his end is perdition. This shows that even a negative figure can follow the seven, but eight still relates to a new beginning—though in this case, a tragic one.
The Scroll in God's Hand That No One Could Open — Revelation 5
saw last week, Satan gives it its power. And then you come down to, oh, verse 4, "...they worshiped the dragon who gave power to the beast." In other words, Satan is going to begin to show his authority through this man Antichrist. And they worshiped the beast, see, the Antichrist. And they'll say, who is like unto the beast, who is able to make war with him, and so on and so forth.
Eight as New Beginnings
Les states that the number 8 always denotes new beginnings and cites Noah's Ark as the prime example.
Seven and Eight Pattern
Les explains that seven refers to deity and eight follows the completion of seven, giving the example of the eighth I AM.
Eight in Romans 9
Les highlights that Paul lists 8 privileges for Israel, showing that eight follows seven as a new beginning.
Antichrist as the Eighth
Les explains that the Antichrist is the eighth, coming out of the seven, but his end is perdition.
Eighth I AM and Eternity
Les teaches that the eighth I AM as the bright and morning star signifies the new beginning of the eternal day.
Eight Signs in John
Les points out that John has 8 signs, with 7 before the crucifixion and the 8th after the resurrection, indicating completion and new beginning.
Eighth I AM in Revelation
Les ties the 8th I AM to Revelation 22, emphasizing it as the new beginning after the 7 I AM's.
Genesis 7:13: In the selfsame day entered Noah, and Shem, and Ham, and Japheth, the sons of Noah, and Noah's wife, and the three wives of his sons with them, into the ark;
Lists the eight people who entered the ark, symbolizing the new beginning after the flood.
Revelation 22:16: I Jesus have sent mine angel to testify unto you these things in the churches. I am the root and the offspring of David, and the bright and morning star.
Christ's eighth 'I AM' statement, pointing to the new eternal day.
John 20:30-31: And many other signs truly did Jesus in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book: But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name.
John's signs, including the eighth after the resurrection, are recorded to demonstrate Jesus' identity.
According to Les Feldick, the number 8 in the Bible always represents new beginnings. It follows the number 7, which signifies completion. For example, eight people entered Noah's Ark, signifying a new start after the flood.
Les teaches that Christ has seven 'I AM' statements in the Old Testament and seven in John's Gospel, but in Revelation 22:16 He is the eighth, the 'bright and morning star,' symbolizing the new beginning of the eternal day.
Les explains that the Antichrist is called the eighth, coming out of the seven, in Revelation 17. He brings to completion what seemed finished, but his end is perdition, showing that eight can also mark a tragic new beginning.
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