Bible Verses About 10

The number 10 holds significant meaning throughout the Bible, symbolizing completeness, order, and divine authority. From the Ten Commandments that define moral law to the ten plagues that demonstrated God’s power in Egypt, this number often represents a full measure of something important in God’s plan. In this post, we’ll explore key Bible verses that feature the number 10, uncovering its rich symbolism and how it reflects God’s design and purpose in Scripture.

Bible Verses About 10

Exodus 20:1-17 – The Ten Commandments: “And God spoke all these words: ‘I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of Egypt, out of the land of slavery. You shall have no other gods before me…'” (This passage contains the entire list of the Ten Commandments.)

Genesis 18:32 – “Then he said, ‘May the Lord not be angry, but let me speak just once more. What if only ten can be found there?’ He answered, ‘For the sake of ten, I will not destroy it.'” (Abraham pleads with God to spare Sodom if ten righteous people are found.)

Daniel 1:12-15 – “‘Please test your servants for ten days: Give us nothing but vegetables to eat and water to drink. Then compare our appearance with that of the young men who eat the royal food, and treat your servants in accordance with what you see.’ So he agreed to this and tested them for ten days.” (Daniel and his friends are tested for ten days on a diet of vegetables and water.)

Luke 19:13 – “So he called ten of his servants and gave them ten minas. ‘Put this money to work,’ he said, ‘until I come back.’” (Parable of the Ten Minas.)

Revelation 2:10 – “Do not be afraid of what you are about to suffer. I tell you, the devil will put some of you in prison to test you, and you will suffer persecution for ten days. Be faithful, even to the point of death, and I will give you life as your victor’s crown.”

Matthew 25:1 – “At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom.” (Parable of the Ten Virgins.)

Genesis 24:10 – “Then the servant took ten of his master’s camels and left, taking with him all kinds of good things from his master. He set out for Aram Naharaim and made his way to the town of Nahor.” (Abraham’s servant takes ten camels to find a wife for Isaac.)

Leviticus 27:32 – “Every tithe of the herd and flock—every tenth animal that passes under the shepherd’s rod—will be holy to the LORD.” (The principle of tithing, where a tenth is given to the Lord.)

Numbers 14:22 – “Not one of those who saw my glory and the signs I performed in Egypt and in the wilderness but who disobeyed me and tested me ten times—”

Nehemiah 4:12 – “Then the Jews who lived near them came and told us ten times over, ‘Wherever you turn, they will attack us.'”

These verses illustrate the use of the number 10 in various significant biblical contexts, from laws and tests of faith to parables and symbolic judgments.

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