These examples show how Numerical Parallelism functions in biblical language, rhetoric, poetry, prophecy, narrative, or theological imagery.
six things / seven abominations
The numerical pattern organizes a moral list and heightens the final item.
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three things never satisfied / four never say enough
The numbered pattern arranges examples of insatiability.
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three too wonderful / four not understood
The sequence gathers mysterious paths under a numerical frame.
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three things earth trembles under / four it cannot bear
The structure organizes social reversals that disturb order.
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four small things exceedingly wise
The numbered pattern teaches wisdom from small creatures.
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three stately things / four stately in stride
The sequence uses enumeration to create a wisdom observation.
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for three transgressions and for four
The formula intensifies the guilt of nations under judgment.
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six troubles / seven no evil touch you
The number pattern expresses fullness of deliverance.
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once God spoke / twice I heard
The numerical form marks emphasis and certainty.
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seven shepherds and eight princes
The numerical escalation expresses abundant provision against threat.
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