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lilitalienboi16:
John 21:11 Simon Peter climbed aboard and dragged the net ashore. It was full of large fish, 153, but even with so many the net was not torn.

What is the signifigance of 153?

I find it interesting that the disciples counted every last fish and ended up with 153. There has to be more then meets the eye here. Does anyone know what this is saying spiritualy? Has ray touched on this at all in any email or anyone have some wisdom on this verse?

God bless,

Alex

Redbird:
Hi Alex,

In Greek, 153, means something, like;  That we may not shrink in shame from Him.  Others on the forum, may explain this better!

Peace to you, Lisa

lilitalienboi16:

--- Quote from: Redbird on April 20, 2007, 09:39:56 AM ---Hi Alex,

In Greek, 153, means something, like;  That we may not shrink in shame from Him.  Others on the forum, may explain this better!

Peace to you, Lisa



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yea i'm still confused lol, i know each number has  meaning, like 1, 2, 3 , 4 ,5 6, 7, etc.. but 153 is such an odd and peculiar number.. could you explaint ome how it means 'that we may not shrink in shame from Him?'

God bless,

Alex

seminole:
I would imagine that since some of the disciples were fishermen by trade they counted everything they caught in order to get paid correctly. In the shrimping business they weigh the catch in pounds, crabbers weigh in pounds and also count the individual crab caught. I am  not saying this is the correct answer but it could be a part of the answer.
Seminole

gmik:
Sounds like they thought 153 should have torn the net, so they were surprised that it didn't.  I always took that to mean when God does something it is more than abundant for you, not just the average.

I have never heard of 153 standing for something tho. Is this passage accurately translated??

Interesting question.

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