Also see Astronomical-Year Mirror: Dates to do with the Flood in MT, LXX, and SP
| Event | MT Date | SP Date | LXX Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noah’s Birth | -3115 | -3765 | -3895 |
| Noah’s Birth (-60) | -3055 | -3705 | -3835 |
| Shem’s Birth | -2615 | -3265 | -3395 |
| Shem’s Birth (-60) | -2555 | -3205 | -3335 |
| The Flood | -2515 | -3165 | -3295 |
| The Flood (-60) | -2455 | -3105 | -3235 |
| Noah’s Death | -2165 | -2815 | -2945 |
| Noah’s Death (-60) | -2105 | -2755 | -2885 |
| Shem’s Death | -2015 | -2665 | -2795 |
| Shem’s Death (-60) | -1955 | -2605 | -2735 |
Notes to Include in the Article:
The secondary dates (e.g., Noah’s Birth -60) reflect the 60-year offset, arising from the impact of Terah’s additional 60 years during Abraham’s call (referenced in Acts 7).
Astronomical Format:
Dates in the table use the astronomical convention where negative numbers represent BC dates.
For example, -3895 corresponds to 3896 BC.
Five Key Events:
Noah’s Life:
Spans 950 years, the duration of Noah’s life.
Shem’s Life:
Spans 600 years, Shem’s lifespan.
Flood:
The 5th/6th dates mark the Flood, including its 60-year twin due to the Terah+60 adjustment.
Effect of Terah+60:
The secondary dates (e.g., Noah’s Birth -60) reflect the 60-year offset, arising from the impact of Terah’s additional 60 years during Abraham’s call (referenced in Acts 7).
Explanation of the Base Pattern
Within each of the three textual traditions (MT, SP, LXX), the differences between consecutive dates in the sets follow a consistent base pattern:
Base Pattern:
[60, 440, 60, 40, 60, 290, 60, 90, 60]
Key Observations:
- Alternating 60:
- The pattern alternates with increments of 60 at regular intervals.
- This creates a rhythmic structure that emphasizes 60 as a fundamental unit.
- Internal Spans of 600:
- The pattern contains four overlapping internal spans of 600:
- 1st to 4th numbers: 60 + 440 + 60 + 40 = 600
- 2nd to 5th numbers: 440 + 60 + 40 + 60 = 600
- 3rd to 8th numbers: 60 + 40 + 60 + 290 + 60 + 90 = 600
- 4th to 9th numbers: 40 + 60 + 290 + 60 + 90 + 60 = 600
- This layered design underscores the fractal-like structure of the pattern.
- Uniform Application Across MSS:
- The base pattern is identical for the MT, SP, and LXX sets, maintaining consistency across traditions.
- Effect of the Pattern:
- The pattern generates the dates for Noah’s and Shem’s lives, as well as the Flood, within each set.
- This internal harmony reflects intentional design, likely emphasizing theological or symbolic significance.
Summary:
The dates within each of the three textual traditions (MT, SP, LXX) follow a shared base pattern of differences:
[60, 440, 60, 40, 60, 290, 60, 90, 60].This pattern alternates with units of 60, creating a rhythmic structure. Moreover, it contains four overlapping internal spans of 600, demonstrating a fractal-like harmony. These spans guide the chronology of Noah’s and Shem’s lives, as well as the Flood, within each set.
The uniform application of this pattern across all three traditions emphasizes its significance, underscoring both the precision and symbolism embedded in the biblical timeline.
Explanation of the Mirrored Dates in AD
The 30 dates in each tradition (MT, SP, LXX) are mirrored into the AD era for two primary reasons:
- Symmetry of History:
- Mirroring the BC dates into AD creates a balanced timeline that reflects the biblical principle of symmetry in history.
- This approach highlights the centrality of key events, such as the Flood, and aligns them with pivotal moments like the Exodus (1446 BC) and the life of Christ.
- Numerical and Theological Harmony:
- The mirrored dates reveal patterns that would otherwise remain hidden, such as spans of 6000, 6500, and offsets like 650 and 780. These reflect theological structures rooted in the seven days of Creation and larger cosmic cycles.
Harmony Between the Two Sets of 30 Dates
The harmony between the BC and mirrored AD sets is seen in:
- Internal Patterns:
- Within the BC or AD dates, the differences follow consistent numerical themes:
- 60: Alternates throughout the base pattern and appears frequently in spans between dates.
- 130: Multiples appear prominently, reflecting both genealogical spans and symbolic completeness.
- 600: Found in the internal spans of the base pattern, corresponding to Shem’s lifespan and the Flood.
- 650 and 780: Offset relationships between the MT, SP, and LXX sets, also mirroring the larger spans of 6500 and 7800.
- Key Spans Across the Mirror:
- 6000 and 6500: These spans are the most prominent between BC and AD dates, underscoring a divine rhythm.
- Offsets of 650 and 780: Spans like 5850 and 5720 (6500 minus these offsets) also occur frequently, with 16 instances each, reinforcing their significance.
- Fractal-like Design:
- The repetition of these spans across various scales—from the differences within the BC dates, to the mirrored spans in AD—reveals a fractal harmony consistent with the biblical portrayal of divine order.
Summary:
The 30 dates from each textual tradition (MT, SP, LXX) are mirrored into the AD era to reflect a symmetry in history. This approach highlights the centrality of key biblical events and aligns the Flood, Exodus (1446 BC), and the life of Christ within a harmonious framework.
This symmetry is evident in the numerical patterns spanning the BC and AD dates, including:
- 60, 130, 600, 650, and 780: Found within the base pattern and repeated as key spans between dates.
- 6000, 6500, 5850, and 5720: Prominent spans between the BC and mirrored AD dates, with 5850 and 5720 occurring 16 times each.
These patterns reveal a fractal-like design, consistent with biblical theology, emphasizing God’s sovereignty over time and history. By examining these mirrored relationships, we uncover a deeper harmony between the BC and AD epochs.
Top 50 Frequencies of Spans Between Dates
The table below presents the top 50 most frequent match counts for spans ranging from 4800 to 7500, measured in increments of ten. This highlights the prominence of key spans such as 6000, 6500, 5720, and 5850, underscoring their rarity and significance among the matches.
| Distance | Match Count |
|---|---|
| 6000 | 16 |
| 6500 | 16 |
| 5720 | 16 |
| 5850 | 16 |
| 5220 | 12 |
| 5400 | 12 |
| 5870 | 12 |
| 5270 | 10 |
| 6220 | 10 |
| 5000 | 8 |
| 5070 | 8 |
| 5120 | 8 |
| 5250 | 8 |
| 5310 | 8 |
| 5350 | 8 |
| 5370 | 8 |
| 5550 | 8 |
| 5660 | 8 |
| 5780 | 8 |
| 5790 | 8 |
| 5810 | 8 |
| 5900 | 8 |
| 5910 | 8 |
| 5940 | 8 |
| 5960 | 8 |
| 6050 | 8 |
| 6060 | 8 |
| 6150 | 8 |
| 6280 | 8 |
| 6320 | 8 |
| 6350 | 8 |
| 6370 | 8 |
| 6440 | 8 |
| 6450 | 8 |
| 6630 | 8 |
| 6650 | 8 |
| 7000 | 8 |
| 7100 | 8 |
| 4900 | 8 |
| 6600 | 4 |
| 6700 | 4 |
| 6820 | 4 |
| 6940 | 4 |
| 6950 | 4 |
| 6970 | 4 |
| 7130 | 4 |
| 7160 | 4 |
| 7230 | 4 |
| 5180 | 4 |
Observations:
- Most Frequent Spans:
- The most significant spans are 6000, 6500, 5720, and 5850, each occurring 16 times. These spans perfectly align with the earlier discussion of internal harmony and larger spans between mirrored sets.
- Significant Multiples:
- As seen in the internal structure of the 30 dates, many of the distances align with prominent multiples of 130 and 60.
- Rarity of Top Matches:
- The rarity of 16 instances out of the total possible pairings underscores the intentional design behind these spans, suggesting their theological and symbolic importance.
Additional Note on Secondary Patterns
Among the next most frequent spans, we observe three significant matches with a count of 12 occurrences each:
- 5220: Equivalent to 15.5 x 360.
- 5400: Equivalent to 15 x 360.
These spans align with patterns that involve the 360-day year, a significant biblical and symbolic measure of time. While these connections to the prophetic calendar and cycles of 360 are noteworthy, they are not the primary focus here.
The Significance of 7000 Years
The span of 7000 years, with 8 occurrences, is also of particular importance. Like 6000, it echoes the seven days of Creation, where God rested on the 7th day. This aligns with Peter’s reference to the Psalms: “A day is as a thousand years” (2 Peter 3:8; Psalm 90:4).
- 7000 years represents a complete cycle of 7 days, culminating in rest, pointing to God’s cosmic Sabbath.
Additional Observation: 7600 Years
The span of 7600 years also emerges as significant, derived from adding the 600 years to the Flood to the 7000 years. This span resonates with the lifespan of Noah:
- 7600 = 950 x 8
- This symbolizes the eight souls saved on the Ark, where Noah’s 950 years repeat eight times.
- Excluding Noah’s 950 years, we find 950 x 7, and again, excluding Noah in the SP makes the span 6 x 950. (We will explain this briefly in depth.)
Summary of this section:
Beyond the most frequent spans of 6000 and 6500, several secondary patterns are also significant. For instance, spans of 5220 and 5400, each occurring 12 times, align with cycles of 360 days. These reflect the prophetic calendar often seen in biblical texts, where the 360-day year plays a central role.
The span of 7000 years, with 8 occurrences, is particularly meaningful as it mirrors the seven days of Creation, culminating in God’s rest on the 7th day. This echoes Peter’s teaching: “A day is as a thousand years” (2 Peter 3:8; Psalm 90:4).
Additionally, the span of 7600 years, derived from 7000 + 600 (years to the Flood), holds unique symbolism. This number represents 950 x 8, reflecting the eight souls on the Ark, with the 950 x 7 and 950 x 6 showing the ongoing pattern of 950 assigned symbolically to each person on the Ark, starting with Noah and his wife paired.
These patterns reveal a profound interconnectedness within the biblical narrative, emphasizing God’s sovereignty and divine order.
The 950-Year Noahic Cycles Across the Mirror
The span of 950 years, central to Noah’s lifespan, aligns with the 8, 7, and 6 cycles of 950 years, revealing a profound harmony across the mirror structure of the SP, LXX, and MT chronologies. The additional connection to the 190-year span supports this alignment but remains secondary to the overarching 950-year framework.
Refined Observations
- LXX Chronology (-3295/-3235):
- Subtracting 7600 years (950 x 8) or 6650 years (950 x 7) from the Flood and Noah’s death in the LXX aligns these events with the SP chronology:
- -3295/-3235 – 7600 = SP -3165/-3105 (Flood in SP chronology).
- -3295/-3235 – 6650 = SP -2755/-2815 (Noah’s death in SP chronology).
- Overlapping Noah’s Death in LXX and SP:
- Noah’s death in the LXX (-2945/-2885) aligns with the SP chronology through overlapping cycles of 950 years:
- -2945/-2885 – 950 x 6 = SP -2755/-2815
- These overlapping cycles emphasize the symbolic unity of Noah’s lifespan with the broader flood narrative and its mirrored pattern.
- Noah as the Fulcrum of the 950-Year Cycles:
- The 950 years of Noah’s life represent the first cycle, corresponding to Noah himself as the eighth soul aboard the Ark.
- The remaining seven cycles of 950 years correspond to the other seven souls, symbolizing a complete fulfillment of the Ark’s eight individuals.
- Supporting Role of 190-Year Intervals:
- While the focus is on 950 years, the 190-year span provides additional numeric support:
- 950 = 190 x 5, reflecting 50 Metonic cycles of 19 years.
- The 130-year difference between the SP and LXX chronologies, combined with the 60-year adjustment for Terah, equals 190 years:
- 130 + 60 = 190
Adding Continuity of Design: Noah’s 950 and Abraham’s Birth
The 950 years of Noah’s life, when aligned with the SP chronology, demonstrate a continuity of numeric design that extends beyond Noah to the patriarchs, particularly Abraham. This strengthens the argument that the cycles of 950 x 8, 7, and 6 are intentional rather than coincidental.
Observations on Noah’s Death and Abraham’s Birth in the MT
- Connection Between Noah’s Death and Abraham’s Birth:
- In the MT, Noah’s death occurs at -2165, which aligns directly with the birth of Abraham in 2166 BC (astronomical year -2165).
- This alignment shows a deliberate numeric continuity, as Noah’s lifespan transitions symbolically to the beginning of Abraham’s covenant with God.
- Reinforcement of 950-Year Cycles:
- The fact that Noah’s 950-year lifespan in the SP chronology leads to Abraham’s birth in the MT emphasizes that the cycles of 950 years (x 8, 7, and 6) across the mirrored patterns are not arbitrary.
- Instead, these cycles reflect a divine numeric design, tying the flood narrative to the Abrahamic covenant and underscoring the unity of biblical chronology.
- Symbolic Transition from Noah to Abraham:
- Noah, whose 950 years encompass the flood narrative and its mirrored patterns, symbolizes the end of one era and the beginning of another.
- Abraham, as the father of nations, marks the continuation of God’s covenant, connecting the flood narrative to the promises made to Israel.
Summary of Section:
The span of 950 years, corresponding to Noah’s lifespan, forms the foundation for a larger mirrored structure involving cycles of 950 x 8, 950 x 7, and 950 x 6, connecting the LXX, SP, and MT chronologies.
For example:
- The LXX Flood date (-3295/-3235) minus 7600 years (950 x 8) aligns with the SP Flood date (-3165/-3105).
- Similarly, subtracting 6650 years (950 x 7) from the LXX results in the SP dates for Noah’s death (-2755/-2815).
- Additionally, Noah’s death in the LXX (-2945/-2885) overlaps the SP chronology when 950 x 6 is applied:
- -2945/-2885 – 950 x 6 = SP -2755/-2815
These overlapping cycles highlight the importance of 950 years as a symbolic unit. Noah’s own 950-year lifespan represents the first cycle, with the remaining seven cycles of 950 years corresponding to the seven souls aboard the Ark. Together, they form a complete numeric picture of the Flood narrative.
Supporting this structure is the 190-year interval, where:
- 950 = 190 x 5, connecting Noah’s lifespan to 50 Metonic cycles.
- The 130-year difference between the SP and LXX chronologies, combined with the 60-year adjustment for Terah, totals 190 years.
While secondary to the 950-year framework, the 190-year interval adds further harmony to the mirrored patterns, demonstrating the careful numeric design embedded in the flood narrative.
Reflection on the Scale of Planning
The remarkable precision with which the mirrored chronology aligns the 950 years of Noah between the LXX and SP—with the inclusion of the dual dates related to Terah’s alternative +60 years—is extraordinary. The same design produces harmonic spans such as 6000, 6500, and their offsets (5850, 5720), all of which align with the internal structure of the 30 dates and their mirrored counterparts.
Such patterns suggest a level of planning and foresight that challenges the imagination. Could mere men, across centuries and cultures, have coordinated such an intricate design, or does this point to a higher hand at work? The symmetry and numeric harmony reflect not only extraordinary skill but also a sense of purpose that transcends human limitations.
Whether viewed as the product of human ingenuity or divine orchestration, these patterns demonstrate an unparalleled mastery of numeric and chronological design, tying the Flood narrative to the broader biblical history with precision and intentionality.
Appendix: Symbolic Spans Occurring Eight Times
The following spans, each occurring eight times in the analysis, showcase striking symbolic time frames that align with biblical numerics and themes. An asterisk (*) marks the most significant spans.
- 6370 (8 occurrences)
- 7 x 7 x 130: This span represents 49 jubilees (7 x 7), symbolizing perfection, woven together with 130, the number tied to the curse and restoration.
- Symbolism: It integrates the completeness of jubilee cycles with the thematic elements of judgment and redemption.
- 6440 (8 occurrences) *
- A Key of 23 number: 6440 x 25 / 23 = 7000, directly linking this span to the harmony between divine cycles and human chronology.
- Symbolism: This span ties the 23-year numeric cycle to the broader biblical narrative of 7000 years, echoing the seven days of creation and rest.
- The significance of 6440 also relates directly to the 1150-year span between the SP and MT chronologies:
- From Noah’s birth in SP 3765/3705 to Shem’s birth in MT 2615/2555 is exactly 1150 years.
- This 1150 years expands forward by 100 years, representing Shem’s remaining lifespan until the Flood at 2515/2455 MT, creating 1250 years (1150 x 25 / 23).
- The same 1150-year cycle repeats for the 500 years following the Flood until Shem’s death:
- This second span expands backward by the same 100 years to overlap Shem’s birth in SP 3265/3205, effectively mirroring the earlier cycle.
- This dual repetition occurs twice more if we include the +60 adjustment of Terah, reinforcing the intentional design.
- Furthermore, these 1150-year spans dovetail into larger spans like 6440, creating deeper numeric harmonies. For example:
- The span 6440 – 1150 = 5290, which is precisely 230 x 23, again emphasizing the recurring 23-year cycle interwoven throughout the chronology.
- 6450 (8 occurrences) *
- Half of 12900 (Daniel 12), which is 15 x 430, aligning with significant biblical spans like the 430 years of sojourning (Exodus 12:40).
- Symbolism: This span aligns with the internal structure of the SP and LXX, where the 1100 years from Noah’s birth to Shem’s death combine with the 130 + 60 (190) to make 1290 (Daniel 12).
- 6630 (8 occurrences)
- While less prominent symbolically, it stands as part of the numeric framework and highlights recurring themes and will make 6000 + 600 + 60 = 6660 ultimately.
- 6650 (8 occurrences) *
- 7 x 950: This span represents Noah’s symbolic 950 years, multiplied by 7, representing divine perfection.
- It is also 19 x 350, connecting to Noah’s death 350 years after the Flood. Adding 350 to this span brings us directly to the next number: 7000.
- Symbolism: Noah’s life and the flood narrative serve as the basis for this span, linking themes of completion and new beginnings.
These spans reinforce the intentional design behind the mirrored chronology. Each number, whether tied to jubilee cycles, judgment, or divine perfection, underscores the symbolic depth of the biblical narrative. This appendix complements the main article by revealing additional layers of numeric harmony within the Flood narrative and its broader context.
Additional Note: The Segments of 1950 Years Crisscrossing 6 BC and AD 5
The minimum and maximum dates from the three sets (-3895 to -1955 in the LXX and mirrored in their AD counterparts) reveal a striking structure centered on 6 BC and AD 5, symbolically pivoting on the life of Christ. These segments align with 1950 years, derived from the 650-year framework of the SP and MT sets and their mirrored counterparts:
- Total span from -3895 to 3895: This encompasses 7790 years, just 10 years shy of 7800, symmetrically divided around the 6 BC/AD 5 fulcrum.
- 1950 + 1950 + 1950 = 5850 (650 x 3), reinforcing the internal design.
- Internal span from -3895 to -1955: The segment represents 1940 years, just 10 years short of 1950, again reflecting the 650-year divisions.
Note on the +2.5 Years Offset
Adding +2.5 years to all dates in the chronology brings them slightly closer to a full 7800 years (and thus 3900 years from Creation to Christ). This adjustment results in a 5-year discrepancy across the mirrored dates, subtly reflecting the central fulcrum at 6 BC and AD 5 while maintaining the structural integrity of the overall chronology.