QUESTION: What do the numbers 4, 7, 12, 14, and 40 signify?

ANSWER: The numbers 14 and 40 are to be taken literally, specifying, generally, periods of time. Other numbers, as well, may often be taken literally, except when the context demands a figurative interpretation. In such instances, the following may usually be signified:

No. 1 = Unity

No. 2 = Confirmation (witnessing)

No. 3 = God number (Godhead/Trinity)

No. 4 = Earth (four winds/four corners)

No. 5 = Short, definite period of time

No. 6 = Sinister (devil)

No. 7 = Completion/perfection

No.10 = Human completion

No.12 = Organized religion