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EIGHT, NUMBER
A symbol of entrance into a new state or
condition of the soul, the number seven signifying completion of the
former state. Or the symbol may refer to duality of aspects on the
four lower planes.
"The eighth day 'is always typical of resurrection. The day, after
the seventh, or Sabbath, answers to the first day of the week' on
which Christ rose. 'Seven days' include the periods proper to the
first creation The eighth day brings us in type into a new order of
things." - A. JUKES, The Law of the Offerings, p. 30.
“Eight is the number of regeneration, hence by far the greater
number of the old fonts and baptistries are octagonal." - F. E.
HULME, Symbolism, etc., p. 14.
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See Also
BOAT OF THE EARTH
Dropner
OGDOAD
SABBATH
SABBATH, JEWISH
SUNDAY
UDGITHA
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