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A. Definition. The number "1000" is used in Scripture both literally and figuratively to represent spiritual concepts.
B. The Literal Use.
1. One thousand is used as a reference to the period of time of the last dispensation, the Millennium, Rev 20:2-7, referring to a literal 1000 years.
2. One thousand is used in the war against Midian, when 1000 men were contributed from each tribe, Num 31:3-4.
3. One thousand is the number used for literal casualties in Jud 9:49 and 15:15-16.
4. Solomon demonstrated his mature status and occupation with Christ by his 1000 offerings, 1 Kgs 3:3-4.
C. The Figurative Use.
1. One thousand is used to represent the impossibility of winning a debate with God, Job 9:1-3.
2. It is used to express great wealth, Ps 50:10.
3. It is used for the importance of GAP, Ps 84:10-11.
4. It is used to represent the divine concept of time, Ps 90:4; 2 Pet 3:8.
5. It is used to describe faithfulness in category two and three love, Eccl 7:26-28.
6. It is used to describe the feminine beauty of the neck, SOS 4:4.
7. It is used to describe millennial blessings, Isa 60:22.
8. It is used to describe reversionism, Isa 30:15-17.
9. It is used to describe protection in combat, Ps 91:7.
10. It is used to describe military defeat in the fifth cycle of discipline, Deut 32:28-30.
11. It is used for the military victory of the mature believer in combat, Josh 23:10. _____________________________________________________________________________
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