Biblical Reading and Reflections: June 21st (Ezekiel 47 & Acts 18:24—19:7)
Alastair's Adversaria
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The Number of a Great Catch of Fish in John, Chapter 21
The number 153 is the number of a great catch of fish. The numeric value associated with the first is 17. By itself, this might just be a curiosity. With ezekiel's prophecy, the barren land made fertile with trees might connect with the restoration of the people of israel. In chapter 16, the lord had said that sodom and samaria would return to their former state. Perhaps part of the meaning here is that the non israelite peoples of the land and the resident aliens are now going to end the blessings of the lord too.
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