Seven Celestial Days: 72-Year Precession Aligned with 1 day-year of Creation: As per the genealogies of the LXX, SP, MT, Luke and Matthew

This chronological framework, derived from LXX, SP, MT, Luke, and Matthew genealogies, is structured upon the template of the Book of Enoch (ch. 93). This text underpins many biblical chronologies and, therefore, is compatible with it.

The Enochian Chronology: Seven Epochs of 490 Years

Regular (‘Short’) Chronology Tables

Biblical Cumulative Lifespans (‘Long’) Chronologies

Matthew’s Genealogy and its Wider Chronological Context

In the Book of Revelation, the “seven stars” held in Jesus’ right hand represent the angels of the seven churches, signifying that Jesus has complete authority and oversight over the leadership of the churches; this is explained in Revelation 1:20 where it says “the mystery of the seven stars which thou sawest in my right hand, and the seven golden candlesticks; the seven stars are the angels of the seven churches.

In this study, we uncover a parallel between these seven stars and the structure of Creation as outlined in Genesis. Numerologically, the seven stars correspond to the seven days of Creation, each day symbolizing a 72-year precessional cycle of the stars. This alignment not only reinforces the symbolic significance of the number seven within Biblical texts but also integrates celestial patterns into the foundational narratives of the Bible.

Connecting the Seven Stars to the Seven Days of Creation

Symbolic Significance of Seven:
- The number seven is recurrent in Biblical literature, often symbolizing completeness and divine perfection. In Revelation, the seven stars and seven churches embody a complete and divinely guided ecclesiastical structure. Similarly, the seven days of Creation in Genesis signify the complete and orderly process through which God brought the universe into existence.
Precessional Cycles and Creation Days:
- Each day of Creation is not merely a 24-hour period but represents a 72-year precessional cycle. The precession of the stars, a slow and continuous change in the orientation of an astronomical body’s rotational axis, serves as a celestial metaphor for the unfolding of Creation. Over seven such cycles, totaling 504 years, the universe achieves a state of cosmic harmony and balance, mirroring the divine order established during the Creation narrative.
Fractal-Like Structure and Numerological Harmony:
- The study’s tables reveal a fractal-like numerical structure, where the 504-year Creation framework (7 days × 72 years) aligns seamlessly with other significant Biblical numerologies, such as the 70 × 7 prophecy in Daniel 9. This fractal pattern emphasizes a recurring theme of divine order and symmetry throughout Biblical chronology, reinforcing the interconnectedness of celestial cycles and earthly events.
Revelation’s Seven Stars as Celestial Anchors:
- The seven stars in Revelation can be viewed as celestial anchors that parallel the seven days of Creation. Just as the seven days mark the stages of cosmic formation, the seven stars oversee and guide the spiritual formation and governance of the seven churches. This duality suggests that spiritual authority and cosmic order are intrinsically linked, both governed by divine oversight.
Integration with LXX and MT Traditions:
- The Masoretic Text (MT) and the Septuagint (LXX) timelines, adjusted for their respective chronological frameworks, both support this parallel. The 72-year precessional cycles within the seven-day Creation framework resonate with the numerical harmonies found in both textual traditions, highlighting a universal divine plan that transcends specific textual variations.

Implications of the Parallel

This numerological parallel between Revelation’s seven stars and the seven days of Creation underscores a deeper, celestial dimension to Biblical narratives. It suggests that the Bible encodes astronomical and numerological wisdom, reflecting a universe governed by divine symmetry and order. Understanding these patterns enriches our interpretation of Biblical texts, revealing a sophisticated interplay between celestial phenomena and spiritual doctrines.

Furthermore, this alignment reinforces the idea that divine authority in the spiritual realm (as symbolized by the seven stars and seven churches) mirrors the divine authority in the cosmic realm (as depicted in the seven days of Creation). This interconnectedness fosters a holistic view of Biblical theology, where every element of creation and spiritual leadership operates within a divinely orchestrated framework.

Conclusion

By identifying and analyzing the parallel between the seven stars in Revelation and the seven days of Creation, this study illuminates the intricate numerical and celestial patterns woven into Biblical chronology. The 72-year precessional cycles and the 504-year Creation framework not only enhance our understanding of Biblical numerology but also reveal a profound harmony between the heavens and the earth. This fractal-like structure, evident in both the Masoretic Text and the Septuagint, exemplifies the Bible’s intricate design, where celestial cycles and spiritual authority are harmoniously intertwined.

CHARTS: Seven Celestial Days: 72-Year Precession Aligned with one day-year of Creation

Important Notice Regarding Tables

Please note: The methodology using half-35-year units in Tables 1-4 is currently under review and requires further verification. However, the calculations and methodologies presented in Tables 5-7 have been thoroughly verified and remain reliable.

A simpler and more consistent approach for Tables 1-4 (which comprise a single table divided into four sections for length) would be to follow the methodology used in Tables 5-7: beginning with the Creation dates from the LXX, SP, and MT manuscripts, and adding successive 70-year and 72-year intervals for each of the seven days of Creation backward in time. This aligns better with the overall chronological framework.

Practical Example:

Using the MT date of 4121-4114 BC as a baseline:

70-year generations: Add 7 × 70 years → 4611-4604 BC
72-year generations: Add 7 × 72 years → 4625-4618 BC

The corresponding dates for other manuscripts can be calculated by:

SP dates: Add 300 years to MT dates
LXX dates: Add 1380 years to MT dates

Tables 1-7

We begin with four tables showing the MT, LXX, SP’s Creation dates elongated with the 72-year system.

It’s important to distinguish clearly between the two scales of time:

A Creation Day as 35 years: On a larger scale, each of the seven Days of Creation spans 35 years.
A Creation Day as 1 year: Nested within each 35-year Day, there is a smaller cycle of seven 1-year periods, each representing a single “day” of Creation on a smaller scale.

In other words, every 35-year Day contains seven 1-year mini-days, maintaining the 7-day pattern on two levels at once. The “Day Alignment” column in the main charts helps us see how each of these 1-year mini-days lines up with the larger 35-year Days.

Below is the revised version of your improved explanation and table, which should now accurately reflect the concept without confusion:

CHARTS: Seven Celestial Days: 72-Year Precession Aligned with 1 day-year of Creation

Note for all tables:
Each “Day” in the leftmost column represents a symbolic day of Creation as 35 years long. Within each 35-year Day, there is also a smaller 7-year cycle, where each of those 7 years corresponds to a single Creation day on a 1-year scale. Thus, each 35-year Day contains seven 1-year mini-days.

The “Day Alignment (1 day = 7 yrs)” column in the main charts shows how these two scales fit together. For example, DAY 3 (which is 35 years long) also contains a third 1-year day within its 7-year mini-cycle that corresponds to the “third Day” of Creation. This nested structure allows us to see how a larger 35-year Day is internally divided into seven 1-year days, preserving the 7-day pattern at two different scales.

The triad of dates in each cell (LXX → SP → MT) is arranged in descending chronological order.

Simplified Example Table (MT years only):

Each row represents a different 35-year DAY of Creation.
Each column within that row represents one of the seven 1-year mini-days nested inside that 35-year DAY.
The starting year of each 35-year DAY decreases by 35 years per row.
The year in each mini-day decreases by 1 as we move from left to right.
The asterisks (*) mark the alignment between the Day number and its corresponding 1-year mini-day within the 7-year cycle (e.g., DAY 1’s first day-year, DAY 2’s second day-year, etc.).

35-year DAY	1st day-yr	2nd dy-yr	3rd day-yr	4th day-yr	5th day-yr	6th day-yr	7th day-yr
DAY 1	4356*	4355	4354	4353	4352	4351	4350
DAY 2	4321	4320*	4319	4318	4317	4316	4315
DAY 3	4286	4285	4284*	4283	4282	4281	4280
DAY 4	4251	4250	4249	4248*	4247	4246	4245
DAY 5	4216	4215	4214	4213	4212*	4211	4210
DAY 6	4181	4180	4179	4178	4177	4176*	4175
DAY 7	4146	4145	4144	4143	4142	4141	4140*

Here, each bolded and starred year marks where the day number matches the mini-day number within that 35-year Day’s 7-year cycle. This simple example helps illustrate the concept before examining the more complex charts below.

Table 1

The triad of dates in each cell (LXX → SP → MT) is arranged in descending chronological order in the main charts.

(No 215-year shift, no -60 years)

Day	Day 1 of Creation’s 7 yrs.	Corresponding 7-Year Block	Day Alignment (7 yrs = 1 day)	Notes
Day 0	5771–5770 → 4691–4690 → 4391–4390	5771–5764 → 4691–4684 → 4391–4384	5772–5771 → 4692–4691 → 4392–4391	Pre-creation alignment, mirrors 8th day for balance.
Day 1	5736–5735 → 4656–4655 → 4356–4355	5736–5729 → 4656–4649 → 4356–4349	5736–5735 → 4656–4655 → 4356–4355	God said “Let there be light.”
Day 2	5701–5700 → 4621–4620 → 4321–4320	5701–5694 → 4621–4614 → 4321–4314	5700–5699 → 4620–4619 → 4320–4319	Waters separated.
Day 3	5666–5665 → 4586–4585 → 4286–4285	5666–5659 → 4586–4579 → 4286–4279	5664–5663 → 4584–4583 → 4284–4283	Land, seas, vegetation.
Day 4	5631–5630 → 4551–4550 → 4251–4250	5631–5624 → 4551–4544 → 4251–4244	5628–5627 → 4548–4547 → 4248–4247	Sun, moon, stars.
Day 5	5596–5595 → 4516–4515 → 4216–4215	5596–5589 → 4516–4509 → 4216–4209	5592–5591 → 4512–4511 → 4212–4211	Fish and birds.
Day 6	5561–5560 → 4481–4480 → 4181–4180	5561–5554 → 4481–4474 → 4181–4174	5556–5555 → 4476–4475 → 4176–4175	Land animals, man created.
Day 7	5526–5525 → 4446–4445 → 4146–4145	5526–5519 → 4446–4439 → 4146–4139	5520–5519 → 4440–4439 → 4140–4139	God rested.
End of Day 7	5491–5490 → 4411–4410 → 4111–4110	5491–5484 → 4411–4404 → 4111–4104	5485–5484 → 4405–4404 → 4105–4104	Completes Day-7 (35 yrs each). “8th Day of years” is 5484–5483 LXX, 4404–4403 SP, 4104–4103 MT.

Table 2

(LXX with 215-year shift and SP Added, Day 0 included with the MT)

The triad of dates in each cell (LXX → SP → MT) is arranged in descending chronological order in the main charts.

(215-year shift due to MSS variant, no -60 years)

Day	Day 1 of Creation’s 7 yrs.	Corresponding 7-Year Block	Day Alignment (7 yrs = 1 day)	Notes
Day 0	5556–5555 → 4476–4475 → 4176–4175	5556–5549 → 4476–4469 → 4176–4169	5557–5556 → 4477–4476 → 4177–4176	Pre-creation alignment, mirrors 8th day for balance.
Day 1	5521–5520 → 4441–4440 → 4141–4140	5521–5514 → 4441–4434 → 4141–4134	5521–5520 → 4441–4440 → 4141–4140	God said “Let there be light,” shifted 215 yrs per Exodus 12:41 MSS.
Day 2	5486–5485 → 4406–4405 → 4106–4105	5486–5479 → 4406–4399 → 4106–4099	5485–5484 → 4405–4404 → 4105–4104	Waters separated.
Day 3	5451–5450 → 4371–4370 → 4071–4070	5451–5444 → 4371–4364 → 4071–4064	5449–5448 → 4369–4368 → 4069–4068	Land, seas, vegetation.
Day 4	5416–5415 → 4336–4335 → 4036–4035	5416–5409 → 4336–4329 → 4036–4029	5413–5412 → 4333–4332 → 4033–4032	Sun, moon, stars.
Day 5	5381–5380 → 4301–4300 → 4001–4000	5381–5374 → 4301–4294 → 4001–3994	5377–5376 → 4297–4296 → 3997–3996	Fish and birds.
Day 6	5346–5345 → 4266–4265 → 3966–3965	5346–5339 → 4266–4259 → 3966–3959	5341–5340 → 4261–4260 → 3961–3960	Land animals, man created.
Day 7	5311–5310 → 4231–4230 → 3931–3930	5311–5304 → 4231–4224 → 3931–3924	5305–5304 → 4225–4224 → 3925–3924	God rested.
End of Day 7	5276–5275 → 4196–4195 → 3896–3895	5276–5269 → 4196–4189 → 3896–3889	5270–5269 → 4190–4189 → 3890–3889	Completes Day-7 (35 yrs). “8th Day of years” is 5269–5268 LXX, 4189–4188 SP, 3889–3888 MT.

Table 3

(-60 Years, No 215-year shift)

The triad of dates in each cell (LXX → SP → MT) is arranged in descending chronological order in the main charts.

Day	Day 1 of Creation’s 7 yrs.	Corresponding 7-Year Block	Day Alignment (7 yrs = 1 day)	Notes
Day 0	5711–5710 → 4631–4630 → 4331–4330	5711–5704 → 4631–4624 → 4331–4324	5712–5711 → 4632–4631 → 4332–4331	Pre-creation alignment, mirrors 8th day for balance.
Day 1	5676–5675 → 4596–4595 → 4296–4295	5676–5669 → 4596–4589 → 4296–4289	5676–5675 → 4596–4595 → 4296–4295	God said “Let there be light.”
Day 2	5641–5640 → 4561–4560 → 4261–4260	5641–5634 → 4561–4554 → 4261–4254	5640–5639 → 4560–4559 → 4260–4259	Waters separated.
Day 3	5606–5605 → 4526–4525 → 4226–4225	5606–5599 → 4526–4519 → 4226–4219	5604–5603 → 4524–4523 → 4224–4223	Land, seas, vegetation.
Day 4	5571–5570 → 4491–4490 → 4191–4190	5571–5564 → 4491–4484 → 4191–4184	5568–5567 → 4488–4487 → 4188–4187	Sun, moon, stars.
Day 5	5536–5535 → 4456–4455 → 4156–4155	5536–5529 → 4456–4449 → 4156–4149	5532–5531 → 4452–4451 → 4152–4151	Fish and birds.
Day 6	5501–5500 → 4421–4420 → 4121–4120	5501–5494 → 4421–4414 → 4121–4114	5496–5495 → 4416–4415 → 4116–4115	Land animals, man created.
Day 7	5466–5465 → 4386–4385 → 4086–4085	5466–5459 → 4386–4379 → 4086–4079	5460–5459 → 4380–4379 → 4080–4079	God rested.
End of Day 7	5431–5430 → 4351–4350 → 4051–4050	5431–5424 → 4351–4344 → 4051–4044	5425–5424 → 4345–4344 → 4045–4044	Completes Day-7 (35 yrs). “8th Day of years” is 5424–5423 LXX, 4344–4343 SP, 4044–4043 MT.

Table 4

(-60 Years and +215-year shift)

The triad of dates in each cell (LXX → SP → MT) is arranged in descending chronological order in the main charts.

Day	Day 1 of Creation’s 7 yrs.	Corresponding 7-Year Block	Day Alignment (7 yrs = 1 day)	Notes
Day 0	5496–5495 → 4416–4415 → 4116–4115	5496–5489 → 4416–4409 → 4116–4109	5497–5496 → 4417–4416 → 4117–4116	Pre-creation alignment, mirrors 8th day for balance.
Day 1	5461–5460 → 4381–4380 → 4081–4080	5461–5454 → 4381–4374 → 4081–4074	5461–5460 → 4381–4380 → 4081–4080	God said “Let there be light,” shifted 215 yrs per Exodus 12:41 MSS.
Day 2	5426–5425 → 4346–4345 → 4046–4045	5426–5419 → 4346–4339 → 4046–4039	5425–5424 → 4345–4344 → 4045–4044	Waters separated.
Day 3	5391–5390 → 4311–4310 → 4011–4010	5391–5384 → 4311–4304 → 4011–4004	5389–5388 → 4309–4308 → 4009–4008	Land, seas, vegetation.
Day 4	5356–5355 → 4276–4275 → 3976–3975	5356–5349 → 4276–4269 → 3976–3969	5353–5352 → 4273–4272 → 3973–3972	Sun, moon, stars.
Day 5	5321–5320 → 4241–4240 → 3941–3940	5321–5314 → 4241–4234 → 3941–3934	5317–5316 → 4237–4236 → 3937–3936	Fish and birds.
Day 6	5286–5285 → 4206–4205 → 3906–3905	5286–5279 → 4206–4199 → 3906–3899	5281–5280 → 4201–4200 → 3901–3900	Land animals, man created.
Day 7	5251–5250 → 4171–4170 → 3871–3870	5251–5244 → 4171–4164 → 3871–3864	5245–5244 → 4165–4164 → 3865–3864	God rested.
End of Day 7	5216–5215 → 4136–4135 → 3836–3835	5216–5209 → 4136–4129 → 3836–3829	5210–5209 → 4130–4129 → 3830–3829	Completes Day-7 (35 yrs). “8th Day of years” is 5209–5208 LXX, 4129–4128 SP, 3829–3828 MT.

Consider these tables as “Jerusalem above.” The first 4 tables represent its length and width whereas Luke’s generations are its height and depth.

Table 5 (a-c)

Luke’s Generations: Symbolic 70/700 and 72/720-Year Patterns

Table 5a

Day 0 and Day 1 to Day 7 represent one generation for each day of Creation according to the same methodology of Tables 1-4.

The six and sixty years represent the six days of creation, and thus, the 7th day can be applied as well.

Luke’s Generations with 70/700-Year and 72/720-Year Cycles (84th–56th Generations)

GEN.	NAME	70-Year Gen.	70-Year Gen. 1st 6-yrs	10x the 6-yrs (700-Yr Gen.)	*72-Year Gen.*	*72-Year Gen. 1st 6-yrs*	*10x the 6-yrs (720-Yr Gen.)*
Day 0	Pre-Creation	5816–5746	5816–5810	58166–58106	5982–5910	5982–5976	59826–59766
Day 1	Darkness/ Light	5746–5676	5746–5740	57466–57406	5910–5838	5910–5904	59106–59046
Day 2	Water/ Water	5676–5606	5676–5670	56766–56706	5838–5766	5838–5832	58386–58326
Day 3	Sea/ Land	5606–5536	5606–5600	56066–56006	5766–5694	5766–5760	57666–57606
Day 4	Sun/ Stars	5536–5466	5536–5530	55366–55306	5694–5622	5694–5688	56946–56886
Day 5	Fish/ Birds	5466–5396	5466–5460	54666–54606	5622–5550	5622–5616	56226–56166
Day 6	Animals/ Man	5396–5326	5396–5390	53966–53906	5550–5478	5550–5544	55506–55446
Day 7 *77th*	Rest/ *God*	5326–5256	5326–5320	53266–53206	5478–5406	5478–5472	54786–54726
76th	*Adam*	*5256–5186*	*5256–5250*	*52566–52506*	*5406–5334*	*5406–5400*	*54066–54006*
75th	Seth	5186–5116	5186–5180	51866–51806	5334–5262	5334–5328	53346–53286
74th	Enosh	5116–5046	5116–5110	51166–51106	5262–5190	5262–5256	52626–52566
73rd	Kenan	5046–4976	5046–5040	50466–50406	5190–5118	5190–5184	51906–51846
72nd	Mahalalel	4976–4906	4976–4970	49766–49706	5118–5046	5118–5112	51186–51126
71st	Jared	4906–4836	4906–4900	49066–49006	5046–4974	5046–5040	50466–50406
70th	Enoch	4836–4766	4836–4830	48366–48306	4974–4902	4974–4968	49746–49686
69th	Methuselah	4766–4696	4766–4760	47666–47606	4902–4830	4902–4896	49026–48966
68th	Lamech	4696–4626	4696–4690	46966–46906	4830–4758	4830–4824	48306–48246
67th	Noah	4626–4556	4626–4620	46266–46206	4758–4686	4758–4752	47586–47526
66th	Shem	4556–4486	4556–4550	45566–45506	4686–4614	4686–4680	46866–46806
*65th*	*FLOOD!* Arphaxad	4486–4416	4486–4480	44866–44806	4614–4542	4614–4608	46146–46086
64th	Cainan (Shifts to Flood* if omitte)*	4416–4346	4416–4410	44166–44106	4542–4470	4542–4536	45426–45366
63rd	Shelah	4346–4276	4346–4340	43466–43406	4470–4398	4470–4464	44706–44646
62nd	Eber	4276–4206	4276–4270	42766–42706	4398–4326	4398–4392	43986–43926
61st	Peleg	4206–4136	4206–4200	42066–42006	4326–4254	4326–4320	43266–43206
60th	Reu	4136–4066	4136–4130	41366–41306	4254–4182	4254–4248	42546–42486
59th	Serug	4066–3996	4066–4060	40666–40606	4182–4110	4182–4176	41826–41766
58th	Nahor	3996–3926	3996–3990	39966–39906	4110–4038	4110–4104	41106–41046
57th	Terah	3926–3856	3926–3920	39266–39206	4038–3966	4038–4032	40386–40326
56th	Abraham	3856–3786	3856–3850	38566–38506	3966–3894	3966–3958	39666–39606

Table 5b

Luke’s Generations with 70/700-Year and 72/720-Year Cycles (55th–28th Generations)

GEN.	NAME	70-Year Gen.	70-Year Gen. 1st 6-yrs	10x the 6-yrs (700-Yr Gen.)	*72-Year Gen.*	*72-Year Gen. 1st 6-yrs*	*10x the 6-yrs (720-Yr Gen.)*
55th	Isaac	3786–3716	3786–3780	37866–37806	3894–3822	3894–3888	38946–38886
54th	Jacob	3716–3646	3716–3710	37166–37106	3822–3750	3822–3816	38226–38166
53rd	Judah	3646–3576	3646–3640	36466–36406	3750–3678	3750–3744	37506–37446
52nd	Perez	3576–3506	3576–3570	35766–35706	3678–3606	3678–3672	36786–36726
51st	Hezron	3506–3436	3506–3500	35066–35006	3606–3534	3606–3598	36066–36006
50th	Ram	3436–3366	3436–3430	34366–34306	3534–3462	3534–3528	35346–35286
49th	(CONQUEST as 7th gen. from Ab!) Amminadab	3366–3296	3366–3360	33666–33606	3462–3390	3462–3456	34626–34566
48th	Nahshon	3296–3226	3296–3290	32966–32906	3390–3318	3390–3384	33906–33846
47th	Salmon (Husband of Rahab)	3226–3156	3226–3220	32266–32206	3318–3246	3318–3312	33186–33126
46th	(Conquest? 10th gen. from Ab.) Boaz	3156–3086	3156–3150	31566–31506	3246–3174	3246–3240	32466–32406
45th	Obed	3086–3016	3086–3080	30866–30806	3174–3102	3174–3168	31746–31686
44th	Jesse	3016–2946	3016–3010	30166–30106	3102–3030	3102–3096	31026–30966
43rd	David	2946–2876	2946–2940	29466–29406	3030–2958	3030–3024	30306–30246
42nd	*TEMPLE!* Nathan	2876–2806	2876–2870	28766–28706	2958–2886	2958–2952	29586–29526
41st	Mattatha	2806–2736	2806–2800	28066–28006	2886–2814	2886–2880	28866–28806
40th	Menna	2736–2666	2736–2730	27366–27306	2814–2742	2814–2808	28146–28086
39th	Melea	2666–2596	2666–2660	26666–26606	2742–2670	2742–2736	27426–27366
38th	Eliakim	2596–2526	2596–2590	25966–25906	2670–2598	2670–2664	26706–26646
37th	Jonam	2526–2456	2526–2520	25266–25206	2598–2526	2598–2592	25986–25926
36th	Joseph	2456–2386	2456–2450	24566–24506	2526–2454	2526–2518	25266–25206
35th	Judah	2386–2316	2386–2380	23866–23806	2454–2382	2454–2448	24546–24486
34th	Simeon	2316–2246	2316–2310	23166–23106	2382–2310	2382–2376	23826–23766
33rd	Levi	2246–2176	2246–2240	22466–22406	2310–2238	2310–2304	23106–23046
32nd	Matthat	2176–2106	2176–2170	21766–21706	2238–2166	2238–2232	22386–22326
31st	Jorim	2106–2036	2106–2100	21066–21006	2166–2094	2166–2158	21666–21606
30th	Eliezer	2036–1966	2036–2030	20366–20306	2094–2022	2094–2088	20946–20886
29th	Joshua	1966–1896	1966–1960	19666–19606	2022–1950	2022–2016	20226–20166
28th	Er	1896–1826	1896–1890	18966–18906	1950–1878	1950–1944	19506–19446

Table 5c

Luke’s Generations with 70/700-Year and 72/720-Year Cycles (27th–0th Generations)

GEN.	NAME	70-Year Gen.	70-Year Gen. 1st 6-yrs	10x the 6-yrs (700-Yr Gen.)	*72-Year Gen.*	*72-Year Gen. 1st 6-yrs*	*10x the 6-yrs (720-Yr Gen.)*
27th	Elmadam	1826–1756	1826–1820	18266–18206	1878–1806	1878–1872	18786–18726
26th	Cosam	1756–1686	1756–1750	17566–17506	1806–1734	1806–1798	18066–18006
25th	Addi	1686–1616	1686–1680	16866–16806	1734–1662	1734–1728	17346–17286
24th	(North-Kingdom ends?) Melki	1616–1546	1616–1610	16166–16106	1662–1590	1662–1656	16626–16566
23rd	Neri	1546–1476	1546–1540	15466–15406	1590–1518	1590–1584	15906–15846
22nd	*(Exile)* Shealtiel=Ezra	1476–1406	1476–1470	14766–14706	1518–1446	1518–1512	15186–15126
*21st*	*Return to Jeru.* Zerubbabel	1406–1336	1406–1400	14066–14006	1446–1374	1446–1440	14466–14406
20th	Rhesa	1336–1266	1336–1330	13366–13306	1374–1302	1374–1368	13746–13686
19th	Joanan	1266–1196	1266–1260	12666–12606	1302–1230	1302–1296	13026–12966
18th	Joda	1196–1126	1196–1190	11966–11906	1230–1158	1230–1224	12306–12246
17th	Josech	1126–1056	1126–1120	11266–11206	1158–1086	1158–1152	11586–11526
16th	Semein	1056–986	1056–1050	10566–10506	1086–1014	1086–1080	10866–10806
15th	Mattathias	986–916	986–980	9866–9806	1014–942	1014–1008	10146–10086
14th	Maath	916–846	916–910	9166–9106	942–870	942–936	9426–9366
13th	Naggai	846–776	846–840	8466–8406	870–798	870–864	8706–8646
12th	Esli	776–706	776–770	7766–7706	798–726	798–792	7986–7926
11th	Nahum	706–636	706–700	7066–7006	726–654	726–718	7266–7206
10th	Amos	636–566	636–630	6366–6306	654–582	654–648	6546–6486
9th	Mattathias	566–496	566–560	5666–5606	582–510	582–576	5826–5766
8th	Joseph	496–426	496–490	4966–4906	510–438	510–504	5106–5046
7th	Jannai	426–356	426–420	4266–4206	438–366	438–432	4386–4326
6th	Melki	356–286	356–350	3566–3506	366–294	366–360	3666–3606
5th	Levi	286–216	286–280	2866–2806	294–222	294–288	2946–2886
4th	Matthat	216–146	216–210	2166–2106	222–150	222–216	2226–2166
3rd	Heli אֵלִי עָלָה = Ex. term	146–76	146–140	1466–1406	150–78	150–144	1506–1446
2nd	Joseph	76–6	76–70	766–706	78–6	78–72	786–726
1st	Jesus	6 BC–65 AD	6 BC–1 AD	66–6 BC	6 BC–67 AD	6 BC–1 AD	66–6 BC
0	Final gen.	65–135 AD	65–72 AD	635–695 AD	67–139 AD	67–73 AD	655–715 AD
Last 7 (70) yrs				(cap: 1335–1405 AD)	(cap: 132–139 AD)		(cap: 1375–1445 AD)

Note: For dates marked with “*,” crossing over from BC to AD requires an additional year because there is no “0 BC” or “0 AD.” This adjustment is also reflected in the 10x columns, where 10 extra years account for the transition, effectively aligning with the 7th decade, which corresponds to the 7th year of rest.

TABLES 6a, 6b

Matthew’s Genealogy: A Conceptual BC to AD Mirroring System

Click here for the full discussion regarding Matthew’ geneology.

Matthew’s Genealogy and its Wider Chronological Context

Cyclical Time Units: To understand the date ranges in the “1st 6-yrs” or “1st 7-yrs” columns, consider the analogy of the seven days of creation. In this system, “Day 1” might be represented by a symbolic year (or a symbolic period of years) that spans from the spring of one calendar year to the spring of the next. For instance, “Day 1” runs from 4356 BC to 4355 BC, “Day 2” would then run from 4355 BC to 4354 BC, and so forth. The crucial point is that each symbolic “day” ends precisely where the next one begins. Thus, the ending point of “Day 1” (4355 BC) is also the starting point of “Day 2”. This “straddling” of years is a fundamental aspect of the cyclical structure of these date ranges, and it holds true regardless of the symbolic unit of time being used (e.g., single years, 7-year periods, or the full 70/72 year generational ranges, all of which have this same characteristic), and this has a direct impact on how the 10x columns should be interpreted.

Mirror Reversal: The significance of this cyclical straddling becomes apparent when considering the “mirror” effect of the genealogies, where BC dates are reflected as AD dates. For instance, while “Day 1” runs from 4356 BC to 4355 BC in one list, its mirror would appear in reverse as 4355 AD to 4356 AD. What was previously the end of “Day 1” (4355 BC) now becomes the start of “Day 1” in its mirror (4355 AD), with 4356 AD now the new end. BC values effectively act as negative values, while AD values are positive, resulting in a switch in the perception of the start and finish of any particular day year, or unit of years when mirrored.
Also, see the note at the end of the tables as to why Jesus is repeated and its implications.

Table 6a: Matthew’s Generations with 70/700-Year and 72/720-Year Cycles

GEN.	NAME	70-Year Gen.	70-Year Gen. 1st 6-yrs	10x the 6-yrs (700-Yr Gen.)	72-Year Gen.	72-Year Gen. 1st 6-yrs	10x the 6-yrs (720-Yr Gen.)
42nd	Abraham	2876–2806	2876–2870	28766–28706	2958–2886	2958–2952	29586–29526
41st	Isaac	2806–2736	2806–2800	28066–28006	2886–2814	2886–2880	28866–28806
40th	Jacob	2736–2666	2736–2730	27366–27306	2814–2742	2814–2808	28146–28086
39th	Judah	2666–2596	2666–2660	26666–26606	2742–2670	2742–2736	27426–27366
38th	Perez	2596–2526	2596–2590	25966–25906	2670–2598	2670–2664	26706–26646
37th	Hezron	2526–2456	2526–2520	25266–25206	2598–2526	2598–2592	25986–25926
36th	Ram	2456–2386	2456–2450	24566–24506	2526–2454	2526–2518	25266–25206
35th	Amminadab	2386–2316	2386–2380	23866–23806	2454–2382	2454–2448	24546–24486
34th	Nahshon	2316–2246	2316–2310	23166–23106	2382–2310	2382–2376	23826–23766
33rd	Salmon	2246–2176	2246–2240	22466–22406	2310–2238	2310–2304	23106–23046
32nd	Boaz	2176–2106	2176–2170	21766–21706	2238–2166	2238–2232	22386–22326
31st	Obed	2106–2036	2106–2100	21066–21006	2166–2094	2166–2158	21666–21606
30th	Jesse	2036–1966	2036–2030	20366–20306	2094–2022	2094–2088	20946–20886
29th	David	1966–1896	1966–1960	19666–19606	2022–1950	2022–2016	20226–20166
28th	Solomon	1896–1826	1896–1890	18966–18906	1950–1878	1950–1944	19506–19446
27th	Rehoboam	1826–1756	1826–1820	18266–18206	1878–1806	1878–1872	18786–18726
26th	Abijah	1756–1686	1756–1750	17566–17506	1806–1734	1806–1798	18066–18006
25th	Asa	1686–1616	1686–1680	16866–16806	1734–1662	1734–1728	17346–17286
24th	Jehoshaphat	1616–1546	1616–1610	16166–16106	1662–1590	1662–1656	16626–16566
23rd	Jehoram	1546–1476	1546–1540	15466–15406	1590–1518	1590–1584	15906–15846
22nd	Uzziah	1476–1406	1476–1470	14766–14706	1518–1446	1518–1512	15186–15126
21st	Jotham	1406–1336	1406–1400	14066–14006	1446–1374	1446–1440	14466–14406
20th	Ahaz	1336–1266	1336–1330	13366–13306	1374–1302	1374–1368	13746–13686
19th	Hezekiah	1266–1196	1266–1260	12666–12606	1302–1230	1302–1296	13026–12966
18th	Manasseh	1196–1126	1196–1190	11966–11906	1230–1158	1230–1224	12306–12246
17th	Amon	1126–1056	1126–1120	11266–11206	1158–1086	1158–1152	11586–11526
16th	Josiah	1056–986	1056–1050	10566–10506	1086–1014	1086–1080	10866–10806
15th	Jeconiah	986–916	986–980	9866–9806	1014–942	1014–1008	10146–10086
14th	Shealtiel	916–846	916–910	9166–9106	942–870	942–936	9426–9366
13th	Zerubbabel	846–776	846–840	8466–8406	870–798	870–864	8706–8646
12th	Abihud	776–706	776–770	7766–7706	798–726	798–792	7986–7926
11th	Eliakim	706–636	706–700	7066–7006	726–654	726–718	7266–7206
10th	Azor	636–566	636–630	6366–6306	654–582	654–648	6546–6486
9th	Zadok	566–496	566–560	5666–5606	582–510	582–576	5826–5766
8th	Akim	496–426	496–490	4966–4906	510–438	510–504	5106–5046
7th	Elihud	426–356	426–420	4266–4206	438–366	438–432	4386–4326
6th	Eleazar	356–286	356–350	3566–3506	366–294	366–360	3666–3606
5th	Matthan	286–216	286–280	2866–2806	294–222	294–288	2946–2886
4th	Jacob	216–146	216–210	2166–2106	222–150	222–216	2226–2166
3rd	Joseph	146–76	146–140	1466–1406	150–78	150–144	1506–1446
2nd	Jesus	76–6	76–70	766–706	78–6	78–72	786–726
1st	Jesus	6 BC–65 AD	6 BC–1 AD	66–6 BC	6 BC–67 AD	6 BC–1 AD	66–6 BC
0	Final gen.	65–135 AD	65–71 AD	635–695 AD	67–139 AD	67–73 AD	655–715 AD
Last 7 (70) yrs				(cap: 1335–1405 AD)	(cap: 131–139 AD)		(cap: 1375–1445 AD)

Below is the same table with the 7-year and 70-year cycles instead of 6 and 60. The purpose of this second table is to clarify the direction of the 7th day of rest and to demonstrate its effect more clearly in its mirrored form.

Table 6b: Matthew’s Generations with 70/700-Year and 72/720-Year Cycles (7-year based)

GEN.	NAME	70-Year Gen.	70-Year Gen. 1st 7-yrs	10x the 7-yrs (700-Yr Gen.)	72-Year Gen.	72-Year Gen. 1st 7-yrs	10x the 7-yrs (720-Yr Gen.)
42nd	Abraham	2876–2806	2876–2869	28766–28696	2958–2885	2958–2951	29586–29516
41st	Isaac	2806–2736	2806–2799	28066–27996	2886–2814	2886–2879	28866–28796
40th	Jacob	2736–2666	2736–2729	27366–27296	2814–2742	2814–2807	28146–28076
39th	Judah	2666–2596	2666–2659	26666–26596	2742–2670	2742–2735	27426–27356
38th	Perez	2596–2526	2596–2589	25966–25896	2670–2598	2670–2663	26706–26636
37th	Hezron	2526–2456	2526–2519	25266–25196	2598–2526	2598–2591	25986–25916
36th	Ram	2456–2386	2456–2449	24566–24496	2526–2454	2526–2519	25266–25196
35th	Amminadab	2386–2316	2386–2379	23866–23796	2454–2382	2454–2447	24546–24476
34th	Nahshon	2316–2246	2316–2309	23166–23096	2382–2310	2382–2375	23826–23756
33rd	Salmon	2246–2176	2246–2239	22466–22396	2310–2238	2310–2303	23106–23036
32nd	Boaz	2176–2106	2176–2169	21766–21696	2238–2166	2238–2231	22386–22316
31st	Obed	2106–2036	2106–2099	21066–20996	2166–2094	2166–2159	21666–21596
30th	Jesse	2036–1966	2036–2029	20366–20296	2094–2022	2094–2015	20946–20156
29th	David	1966–1896	1966–1959	19666–19596	2022–1950	2022–2015	20226–20156
28th	Solomon	1896–1826	1896–1889	18966–18896	1950–1878	1950–1943	19506–19436
27th	Rehoboam	1826–1756	1826–1819	18266–18196	1878–1806	1878–1871	18786–18716
26th	Abijah	1756–1686	1756–1749	17566–17496	1806–1734	1806–1799	18066–17996
25th	Asa	1686–1616	1686–1679	16866–16796	1734–1662	1734–1727	17346–17276
24th	Jehoshaphat	1616–1546	1616–1609	16166–16096	1662–1590	1662–1655	16626–16556
23rd	Jehoram	1546–1476	1546–1539	15466–15396	1590–1518	1590–1583	15906–15836
22nd	Uzziah	1476–1406	1476–1469	14766–14696	1518–1446	1518–1511	15186–15116
21st	Jotham	1406–1336	1406–1399	14066–13996	1446–1374	1446–1439	14466–14396
20th	Ahaz	1336–1266	1336–1329	13366–13296	1374–1302	1374–1295	13746–12956
19th	Hezekiah	1266–1196	1266–1259	12666–12596	1302–1230	1302–1295	13026–12956
18th	Manasseh	1196–1126	1196–1189	11966–11896	1230–1158	1230–1223	12306–12236
17th	Amon	1126–1056	1126–1119	11266–11196	1158–1086	1158–1079	11586–10796
16th	Josiah	1056–986	1056–1049	10566–10496	1086–1014	1086–1079	10866–10796
15th	Jeconiah	986–916	986–979	9866–9796	1014–942	1014–1007	10146–10076
14th	Shealtiel	916–846	916–909	9166–9096	942–870	942–863	9426–8636
13th	Zerubbabel	846–776	846–839	8466–8396	870–798	870–791	8706–7916
12th	Abihud	776–706	776–769	7766–7696	798–726	798–791	7986–7916
11th	Eliakim	706–636	706–699	7066–6996	726–654	726–719	7266–7196
10th	Azor	636–566	636–629	6366–6296	654–582	654–575	6546–5756
9th	Zadok	566–496	566–559	5666–5596	582–510	582–575	5826–5756
8th	Akim	496–426	496–489	4966–4896	510–438	510–503	5106–5036
7th	Elihud	426–356	426–419	4266–4196	438–366	438–365	4386–3656
6th	Eleazar	356–286	356–349	3566–3496	366–294	366–359	3666–3596
5th	Matthan	286–216	286–279	2866–2796	294–222	294–287	2946–2876
4th	Jacob	216–146	216–209	2166–2096	222–150	222–215	2226–2156
3rd	Joseph	146–76	146–139	1466–1396	150–78	150–143	1506–1436
2nd	Jesus	76–6	76–69	766–696	78–6	78–71	786–716
1st	Jesus	6BC–65AD	6 BC–2 AD	66BC–5 AD	6BC–67AD	6BC–2 AD	66BC–5AD
0	Final gen.	*65–135 AD	*65–72 AD	635–705 AD	67–139 AD	*67–74 AD	655–725 AD
Last 7 (70) yrs				(cap: 1335–1405 AD)	(cap: 131–139 AD)		(cap: 1375–1445 AD)

Note on the Double “Jesus” Generation and Generational Shifts

The inclusion of the “Jesus” generation twice in these tables is optional. While Matthew 1:17 suggests a structure of three sets of fourteen generations (totaling 42), the genealogy itself contains only 41 names, including Jesus. The duplication of Jesus is a choice, serving as a fulcrum between the three sets of 14, and has several key implications. First, it fulfills the 42 generations implied by the structure. Second, it highlights Jesus as the central figure of the genealogy. However, this double “Jesus” is not a fixed requirement and can be dropped. When the second “Jesus” generation is removed, the total number of generations from Abraham to Jesus’ birth becomes 40, a number that also has a significant symbolic and theological weight. This also causes the entire generational list to shift, where the end of each generation now becomes the start of the preceding generation. This shift also causes Abraham’s death position to shift to what was his birth position. This also has a corresponding mirroring effect when BC is converted to AD, with the start/end points of each patriarch also reversing, where a “death” in BC becomes a “birth” in AD, and vice-versa. Therefore, the genealogy is designed to be seen in either a 41 or 42 count, depending on the interpretation of this list.

Meaningful patterns and connections between the names in Luke’s genealogy based on their linguistic properties and semantic associations

The table below is designed to be analyzed for patterns that numerically connect the names within Luke’s genealogy, particularly when examined alongside Tables 5a–c.

Summary of the Table’s Contents and Purpose:

This revised table of Luke’s genealogy, enhanced with linguistic analysis and an “Inter-Name Links” column, goes beyond a simple listing of ancestors. Its primary purpose is to reveal meaningful patterns and connections between the names based on their linguistic properties and semantic associations. By categorizing these links as Original context, Root meaning, Morphology, Phonetics, Semantics, and Theophoric elements, the table demonstrates that the selection and transmission of these names within the genealogy may not be arbitrary.

The table below is designed to be analyzed for patterns that numerically connect the names within Luke’s genealogy, particularly when examined alongside Tables 5a–c.

Instead, the table suggests that similarity of meaning and linguistic structure play a significant role in how these names are connected. This approach highlights potential thematic and theological threads woven through the ancestral line. For instance, the clustering of theophoric names emphasizes the divine presence and action throughout the lineage. Similarly, semantic connections between names like Adam and Enosh underscore the theme of humanity. Phonetic similarities might point to familial naming conventions or shared linguistic heritage.

Ultimately, this table encourages a deeper reading of the genealogy, suggesting that it is not merely a historical record but a carefully constructed narrative where the very names themselves contribute to a larger message, potentially highlighting God’s plan, faithfulness, and the significance of certain individuals within salvation history. The inclusion of symbolic pre-creation elements further emphasizes the deliberate and purposeful nature of this genealogical presentation.

Below is the updated table incorporating selected suggestions from the additional expert review, choosing those that provide meaningful, accurate improvements and deeper insights. While the original focus was primarily linguistic (Orig, Root, Morph, Phon, Sem, Theoph), the suggestions that add genealogical (Orig) and narrative/historical context are also included, as they enrich our understanding of the interconnections. Aramaic influences, subtle thematic (Sem) links, and recognized genealogical relations have been incorporated where plausible and beneficial.

TABLE 7a: Linguistic Patterns and Semantic Insights in Luke’s Genealogy

Below is a revised, simplified table listing only the generation number, the name, and the Inter-Name Links based on the specified linguistic categories (Orig, Root, Morph, Phon, Sem, Theoph). All extraneous commentary is found in the table after it. Only meaningful links are shown, using abbreviations and referencing the generation number of the linked name(s).

Abbreviations for Links:

Orig: Shared linguistic/cultural origin
Root: Shared or related Hebrew root
Morph: Similar morphological construction (prefix/suffix/compound)
Phon: Phonetic similarity
Sem: Similar or related semantic field/meaning
Theoph: Common theophoric element (El/Yah)

If no significant linguistic link is found, “None” is indicated. Not every link in the table are of equal importance. Some are less related than others.

Revised Table of Luke’s Genealogy – Linguistic Links Only

GEN.	Name	Inter-Name Links (Linguistic Only)
84th	Pre-Creation	None
83rd	Darkness/Light	None
82nd	Water/Water	None
81st	Sea/Land	None
80th	Sun/Stars	None
79th	Fish/Birds	None
78th	Animals/Man	None
77th	Rest/God	Theoph→(1st Jesus) [Both divine-related name concepts]; Also Theoph link to all names with “El” or “Yah” (e.g., 22nd Shealtiel, 30th Eliezer)
76th	Adam	Sem→(74th Enosh) both “man/humanity”
75th	Seth	None (Weak phon with Cainan/Kenan omitted)
74th	Enosh	Sem→(76th Adam) both emphasize humanity
73rd	Kenan	Phon→(64th Cainan) nearly identical
72nd	Mahalalel	Theoph→(1st Jesus, 29th Joshua, 30th Eliezer, 38th Eliakim, 15th/9th/41st Mattathias, 22nd Shealtiel); Sem→(35th Judah) “praise”
71st	Jared	None
70th	Enoch	None (No strong confirmed links)
69th	Methuselah	None (No solid phon/morph links retained)
68th	Lamech	None
67th	Noah	Sem→(11th Nahum) both “comfort/rest”
66th	Shem	None (Weak semantic links omitted)
65th (Flood)	Arphaxad	Phon→(21st Zerubbabel) both “Babylon”
64th	Cainan	Phon→(73rd Kenan) nearly identical
63rd	Shelah	None (weak links omitted)
62nd	Eber	None
61st	Peleg	None
60th	Reu	None
59th	Serug	None
58th	Nahor	Phon→(67th Noah, 11th Nahum) “Na-” sound cluster
57th	Terah	None
56th	Abraham	Morph→(50th Ram) shared “ram” sound component
55th	Isaac	None
54th	Jacob	None (weak phon/sem links omitted)
53rd	Judah	Sem→(72nd Mahalalel) both involve “praise”; Phon→(18th Joda) similar sound
52nd	Perez	None
51st	Hezron	None
50th	Ram	Morph→(56th Abraham) “ram” element
49th	Amminadab	None
48th	Nahshon	Phon→(58th Nahor, 11th Nahum, 67th Noah) “Na-” cluster
47th	Salmon	None
46th	Boaz	Phon→(45th Obed) slight “b/ʿ” sound similarity
45th	Obed	Sem→(72nd Mahalalel) worship/service theme (gift/praise); weak but retained as minimal Sem link
44th	Jesse	None
43rd	David	Sem→(53rd Judah) beloved vs. praise (close semantic sphere)
42nd	Nathan	Sem/Morph→(15th/9th/41st Mattathias, 32nd Matthat, 4th Matthat) related “give/gift” roots
41st	Mattatha	Morph→(15th/9th Mattathias, 32nd Matthat, 4th Matthat) “matat” = gift; Theoph→(1st Jesus, 30th Eliezer, 72nd Mahalalel)
40th	Menna	If “Manna,” then “40th” to Christ, 9th from Conquest.
39th	Melea	None
38th	Eliakim	Theoph→(1st Jesus, 30th Eliezer, 15th/9th/41st Mattathias, 72nd Mahalalel, 29th Joshua)
37th	Jonam	Phon→(19th Joanan) “Jo-na” similarity
36th	Joseph	Phon→(17th Josech, 2nd Joseph, 8th Joseph) all share “Yosef” root
35th	Judah	(Already noted above with 53rd Judah – same name)
34th	Simeon	Sem→(22nd Shealtiel, 30th Eliezer) all show divine involvement (“asked/hears”); Theoph synergy via root semantics
33rd	Levi	Orig→(5th Levi) – same name
32nd	Matthat	Morph→(41st Mattatha, 15th/9th Mattathias, 4th Matthat) gift root
31st	Jorim	Phon→(71st Jared) Ya-red / Yo-rim similar start
30th	Eliezer	Theoph→(1st Jesus, 38th Eliakim, 15th/9th/41st Mattathias, 29th Joshua, 72nd Mahalalel)
29th	Joshua	Theoph→(1st Jesus) identical root (Yehoshua = Yeshua)
28th	Er	None (Weak phon link to Eber omitted)
27th	Elmadam	Theoph/Morph→(76th Adam: contains “Adam”), Theoph→(30th Eliezer, 38th Eliakim if “El” part is valid)
26th	Cosam	None
25th	Addi	None
24th	Melki	Phon→(6th Melki) same name repetition, “Melki” = my king
23rd	Neri	None
22nd	Shealtiel	Theoph→(1st Jesus, 29th Joshua, 30th Eliezer, 38th Eliakim, 15th/9th/41st Mattathias, 72nd Mahalalel)
21st	Zerubbabel	Phon→(65st Arphaxad) both “Babylon”
20th	Rhesa	None
19th	Joanan	Phon→(37th Jonam) “Jo-na” similarity; Theoph with other Yah names (e.g. 1st Jesus)
18th	Joda	Phon→(53rd Judah), likely variant
17th	Josech	Phon→(36th Joseph, 2nd Joseph, 8th Joseph) from Yosef root
16th	Semein	Phon→(34th Simeon) “Se-me-in” ~ “Si-me-on”
15th	Mattathias	Morph→(41st Mattatha, 32nd Matthat, 9th Mattathias, 4th Matthat) all “matat/gift” roots; Theoph→(1st Jesus, 30th Eliezer, etc.)
14th	Maath	None
13th	Naggai	None
12th	Esli	None
11th	Nahum	Sem→(67th Noah) comfort/rest
10th	Amos	None (weak link omitted)
9th	Mattathias	Morph→(15th Mattathias, 41st Mattatha, 32nd Matthat, 4th Matthat); Theoph link as above
8th	Joseph	Phon→(17th Josech, 36th Joseph, 2nd Joseph)
7th	Jannai	Phon→(19th Joanan) “Jo-na/Ja-nnai” (Aramaic influence possible)
6th	Melki	Phon→(24th Melki) same name “Melki”
5th	Levi	Orig→(33rd Levi) – same name
4th	Matthat	Morph→(32nd Matthat, 41st Mattatha, 15th/9th Mattathias) gift root
3rd	Heli אֵלִי (Root עָלָה? Exodus term)	Phon→(38th Eliakim) “Eli” element, possible Aramaic/Hebrew phon shift
2nd	Joseph	Phon→(17th Josech, 36th, 8th Joseph) Yosef variants
1st	Jesus	Theoph→(29th Joshua, 30th Eliezer, 38th Eliakim, 15th/9th/41st Mattathias, 72nd Mahalalel)
0th	Final gen.	None

Abbreviations:
Gk: Greek
Hb: Hebrew
Orig: Original
Root: Root Meaning
Morph: Morphology
Phon: Phonetics
Sem: Semantics (limited to lexical meanings, not theology)
Theoph: Theophoric (contains divine element)

Revised Table of Luke’s Genealogy with Linguistic Analysis (Strictly Linguistic Focus)

FULL TABLE 7b: Linguistic Patterns and Semantic Insights in Luke’s Genealogy

GEN.	Name	Gk Form	Hb Form (If Known)	Morph	Phon	Orig Root Meaning(s)	Sem/Pot Meaning	Likel. (1-10)	Notes on Uncertainty/Context	Inter-Name Links (Linguistic Only)
77th	Rest/God	–	–	–	–	Deity, concept of rest	God	10	Symbolic, “God” well-known	Linked only to Theophoric concepts (general)
76th	Adam	Ἀδάμ	אָדָם (ʾādām)	Simple	A-dam	“Man” or “Humanity” from “ground”	Humanity, Man	10	Root well-known	(Sem) Related to Enosh (74th) by meaning “man”
75th	Seth	Σήθ	שֵׁת (Šēṯ)	Simple	Seeth	To place, appoint	Substitute/appointed	10	Root well-established	(Root) No strong phon link, root known
74th	Enosh	Ἐνώς	אֱנוֹשׁ (ʾĕnōš)	Simple	En-os	Man (frail, mortal)	Mortal man	10	Root standard	(Sem) Linked to Adam (76th) as both denote “man”
73rd	Kenan	Καϊνάν	קֵינָן (Qēnān)	Simple	Kai-nan	Possession/acquired (uncertain exact root)	Owner/Acquired (tent.)	7	Root less certain but attested	(Phon) Close to Cainan (64th), likely same root family
72nd	Mahalalel	Μαλελεήλ	מַהֲלַלְאֵל (Mahălaleʾl)	Cmpd	Ma-ha-la-lel	“Praise” + “El (God)”	Praise of God	10	Theophoric, well-known parts	(Theoph) Linked to other El-names (Eliezer, Eliakim)
71st	Jared	Ἰάρεδ	יֶרֶד (Yereḏ)	Simple	Ya-red	To descend	Descent	10	Root is clear	(Phon) Minimal links, root secure
70th	Enoch	Ἑνώχ	חֲנוֹךְ (Ḥănōḵ)	Simple	Hen-ok	To dedicate	Dedicated/Initiated	10	Root well-known	(Morph) Similar pattern to other “chanok” forms
69th	Methuselah	Μαθουσάλα	מְתוּשֶׁלַח (Mĕtūšelāḥ)	Cmpd	Ma-thu-sa-la	Possibly “Man of dart/weapon”	Spear/Dart of man	6	Root debated	Few phon links, uncertain root breakdown
68th	Lamech	Λάμεχ	לֶמֶךְ (Lemeḵ)	Simple	La-mek	Uncertain root	Powerful/Young? (tent.)	5	No clear root	(Phon) No confirmed related terms
67th	Noah	Νῶε	נֹחַ (Nōaḥ)	Simple	No-ach	To rest	Rest/Comfort	10	Root “nûaḥ” certain	Secure known root
66th	Shem	Σήμ	שֵׁם (Šēm)	Simple	Seem	Name	Name/Reputation	10	Very clear root	Lexical meaning known
65th	Arphaxad	Ἀρφαξάδ	אַרְפַּכְשַׁד (ʾArpaḵšaḏ)	Cmpd	Ar-fak-sad	Uncertain, possibly place-derived	Boundary area (tent.)	5	Ur of Chaldees founder (Jubilees), previously Urfa-Kasid, Redford: Babylon.	Root unclear
64th	Cainan	Καϊνάν	קֵינָן (Qēnān)	Simple	Kai-nan	Possession/acquired (like Kenan)	Owner/Acquired (tent.)	7	Similar to Kenan	(Phon) Nearly identical to Kenan (73rd)
63rd	Shelah	Σαλά	שֶׁלַח (Šelaḥ)	Simple	Sa-lah	To send/forth	Sent one	7	Root known “šālaḥ”	Morph linked to verbs like “to send”
62nd	Eber	Ἒβερ	עֵבֶר (ʿĒḇer)	Simple	E-ber	To cross over	One who crosses	9	Root “ʿāvar” known	Root secure, semantics stable
61st	Peleg	Φάλεκ	פֶּלֶג (Peleḡ)	Simple	Fa-lek	To divide/break forth	Division	10	Root well-known	Clear lexical meaning
60th	Reu	Ῥαγαύ	רְעוּ (Reʿū)	Simple	Rha-gau	Friend/associate	Friend	8	Root plausible “rʿh”	Common root for companion/friend
59th	Serug	Σερούγ	שְׂרוּג (Śĕrūḡ)	Simple	Se-rug	To intertwine	Entwined	8	Root known “śāraḡ”	Lexical meaning fairly secure
58th	Nahor	Ναχώρ	נָחוֹר (Nāḥōr)	Simple	Na-hor	Possibly snort/snore (vitality)	Snort (tent.)	5	Uncertain exact root	Meaning less certain, root obscure
57th	Terah	Θάρα	תֶּרַח (Teraḥ)	Simple	Tha-ra	Wander/delay (tent.)	Delay/Wanderer	8	Root plausible	Likely correct root interpretation
56th	Abraham	Ἀβραάμ	אַבְרָהָם (ʾAbrāhām)	Cmpd	Av-ra-ham	Father + multitude	Father of many	10	Morph from known roots “av”/“ham”	Well-known biblical etymology
55th	Isaac	Ἰσαάκ	יִצְחָק (Yiṣḥāq)	Simple	I-sa-ak	To laugh	He laughs	10	Root “ṣāḥaq” is certain	Meaning firmly established
54th	Jacob	Ἰακώβ	יַעֲקֹב (Yaʿăqōḇ)	Simple	Ya-kob	Heel, to follow/supplant	Heel-grabber	10	Root “ʿqb” known	Classic well-known meaning
53rd	Judah	Ἰούδας	יְהוּדָה (Yĕhūḏāh)	Simple	Yu-das	To praise	Praise	10	Root “y-d-h” certain	Meaning stable
52nd	Perez	Φάρες	פֶּרֶץ (Pereṣ)	Simple	Fa-res	To burst forth/break out	Breaker-out	9	Root “p-r-ṣ” known well	Meaning quite certain
51st	Hezron	Ἑσρών	חֶצְרוֹן (Ḥeṣrōn)	Simple	Hes-ron	Enclosed/fenced	Enclosed place	8	Root “ḥ-ṣ-r” known	Clear lexical root
50th	Ram	Ἀράμ	רָם (Rām)	Simple	Ram	High, exalted	Exalted	9	Root known “r-m” high/exalted	Meaning well-attested
49th	Amminadab	Ἀμιναδάβ	עַמִּינָדָב (ʿAmminaḏāḇ)	Cmpd	Am-mi-na-dab	People (ʿam) + generous (nadab)	My people are noble	10	Compound of known roots	Perfectly known roots combination
48th	Nahshon	Ναασσών	נַחְשׁוֹן (Naḥšōn)	Simple	Nah-shon	Possibly from “nāḥāš” (serpent?)	Serpent (tent.)	7	Root guess “n-ḥ-š” serpentine	Semi-certain guess at root meaning
47th	Salmon	Σαλμών	שַׂלְמוֹן (Śalmōn)	Simple	Sal-mon	Possibly garment/clothing root	Clothing/covering (tent.)	7	Root less certain but plausible	Possibly related to “ślm”
46th	Boaz	Βόες	בֹּעַז (Bōʿaz)	Simple	Bo-ez	Strength/might (quick)	Swift strength	10	Well-known approximate meaning	Root idea of strength secure
45th	Obed	Ὠβήδ	עוֹבֵד (ʿŌḇēḏ)	Simple	O-bed	From ʿāḇaḏ “to serve, work”	Servant/Worshipper	9	Root known “ʿbd” serve	Solid root meaning
44th	Jesse	Ἰεσσαί	יִשַׁי (Yišay)	Simple	Yes-say	Possibly existence/wealth (uncertain)	Wealthy/strong (tent.)	7	Root uncertain but attested name	Partial known field
43rd	David	Δαυίδ	דָּוִד (Dāwîḏ)	Simple	Da-vid	Beloved	Beloved	10	Root d-w-d known for beloved	Classic stable meaning
42nd	Nathan	Νάθαν	נָתָן (Nāṯān)	Simple	Na-than	To give	Giver/Given	9	Root well-known “n-t-n”	Very secure meaning
41st	Mattatha	Ματταθά	מַתִּתְיָה (Mattityah)	Theoph	Mat-ta-tha	Gift (matat) + Yah (God)	Gift of God	10	Compound known: “matat” + “Yah”	Perfect theophoric combination
40th	Menna	Μεννά	–	Simple	Men-na	Unknown root	Unknown	3	No recognized root form	Uncertain
39th	Melea	Μελεά	–	Simple	Me-le-a	Possibly fullness (milk?), uncertain	Fullness (tent.)	3	Speculative root	Very uncertain
38th	Eliakim	Ἐλιακίμ	אֶלְיָקִים (ʾElyāqîm)	Theoph	E-li-a-kim	El (God) + qûm (rise)	God establishes	10	Known theophoric compound	Perfectly identified roots
37th	Jonam	Ἰωνάμ	–	Simple	Yo-nam	Unknown root, possibly related to “Yonah”	Dove-like (tent.)	2	Very obscure root	Extremely uncertain
36th	Joseph	Ἰωσήφ	יוֹסֵף (Yôsēp̄)	Simple	Yo-sef	To add/increase	He will add	10	Root “y-s-p” well-known	Classic established meaning
35th	Judah	Ἰούδας	יְהוּדָה (Yĕhūḏāh)	Simple	Yu-das	To praise	Praise	10	Root certain “y-d-h”	Well-known
34th	Simeon	Συμεών	שִׁמְעוֹן (Šimʿōn)	Simple	Su-me-on	To hear (š-m-ʿ)	Heard by God	10	Root very certain	Clear lexical root
33rd	Levi	Λευΐ	לֵוִי (Lēwî)	Simple	Lev-i	To join/attach	Joined	10	Root “l-w-h” known	Stable root meaning
32nd	Matthat	Ματθάτ	מַתָּת (Mattāṯ)	Simple	Mat-that	Gift (from root n-t-n in noun form matan)	Gift	8	Root known, noun form certain	Established noun derivation
31st	Jorim	Ἰωρίμ	–	Simple	Yo-rim	Possibly uplift/raised (uncertain)	Lifted (tent.)	3	Root unknown or obscure	No confirmed root
30th	Eliezer	Ἐλιέζερ	אֱלִיעֶזֶר (ʾĔlîʿezer)	Theoph	E-li-e-zer	El (God) + ʿezer (help)	My God is help	10	Known theophoric combination	Very established meaning
29th	Joshua	Ἰησοῦς	יְהוֹשֻׁעַ (Yĕhōšūaʿ)	Theoph	Ee-a-sous	Yah + y-š-ʿ (to save)	God is salvation	10	Classic known meaning	Perfectly known theophoric root
28th	Er	Ἤρ	ער (ʿEr)	Simple	Eer	Awake/alert root ʿûr?	Watchful (tent.)	7	Root possible “ʿ-w-r” awaken	Reasonably likely root
27th	Elmadam	Ἐλμαδάμ	– (Poss. El+Adam)	Theoph?	El-ma-dam	El (God) + ʾādām (man/ground) known roots	God + man (tent.)	9	Roots “El” & “Adam” known well	Very likely root elements, Aramaic influence possible?
26th	Cosam	Κωσάμ	–	Simple	Ko-sam	Unknown root	Unknown	2	No recognized root form	Extremely obscure
25th	Addi	Ἀδδί	–	Simple	Ad-di	Possibly from root meaning ornament/witness	Ornament/Witness(tent.)	3	Very uncertain	Minimal root data
24th	Melki	Μελχί	מַלְכִּי (Malkî)	Simple	Mel-ki	My king (from melek “king”)	My King	10	Root “m-l-k” king certain	Clear possessive form
23rd	Neri	Νηρί	נֵרִי (Nērî)	Simple	Ne-ri	My lamp (from nēr “lamp”)	My lamp	10	Root nēr well-known	Perfectly understood
22nd	Shealtiel	Σαλαθιήλ	שְׁאַלְתִּיאֵל (Šĕʾaltîʾēl)	Theoph	Sa-la-thi-el	“I asked of El (God)”	Asked of God	10	Theophoric, clear roots	Firmly established
21st	Zerubbabel	Ζοροβάβελ	זְרֻבָּבֶל (Zĕrubbāḇel)	Cmpd	Ze-ru-ba-bel	Born/sown in Babylon	Born in Babylon	10	Known compound: zeru + Babel	Fully certain
20th	Rhesa	Ῥησά	–	Simple	Re-sa	Unknown	Unknown	2	No known root	Very obscure
19th	Joanan	Ἰωανάν	יוֹחָנָן (Yôḥānān)	Theoph	Yo-a-nan	Yah + ḥanan (grace)	Yah is gracious	10	Classic theophoric form	Well-known Hebrew root
18th	Joda	Ἰωδά	(Poss. variant of Judah)	Simple	Yo-da	Possibly derived from Judah (“praise”)	Known by God (tent.)?	6	Root uncertain, but if Judah	Possibly Aramaic-influenced short form of Judah
17th	Josech	Ἰωσήχ	(Var. of Joseph)	Simple	Yo-sech	From Joseph root “y-s-p” (add)	He will add	9	Likely Joseph variant	Possibly Aramaic variant of Joseph
16th	Semein	Σεμεΐν	–	Simple	Se-me-in	Possibly related to “š-m” (name) or “š-m-ʿ”	Renown/heard(tent.)	4	Very speculative	Root uncertain, no firm link
15th	Mattathias	Ματταθίας	מַתִּתְיָהוּ (Mattityāhû)	Theoph	Mat-ta-thi-as	Gift (matat) + Yah (God)	Gift of God	10	Classic Yah-name	Root “matat” known, theophoric
14th	Maath	Μαάθ	–	Simple	Ma-ath	Unknown root	Unknown	2	No identified root	Extremely obscure
13th	Naggai	Ναγγαί	–	Simple	Nag-gai	Possibly bright/radiant root (very unsure)	Radiant (tent.)	3	Highly speculative	No stable root connection
12th	Esli	Ἐσλί	–	Simple	Es-li	Unknown	Unknown	2	No known root	Very obscure
11th	Nahum	Ναούμ	נַחוּם (Naḥūm)	Simple	Na-um	To comfort (n-ḥ-m)	Comfort	10	Well-known root	Known prophetic name root
10th	Amos	Ἀμώς	עָמוֹס (ʿĀmôs)	Simple	A-mos	To carry/bear (a burden)	Burden-bearer	10	Root ʿ-m-ś known	Meaning firmly established
9th	Mattathias	Ματταθίας	מַתִּתְיָהוּ (Mattityāhû)	Theoph	Mat-ta-thi-as	Gift (matat) + Yah	Gift of God	10	Repeat of earlier Mattathias	Same theophoric structure
8th	Joseph	Ἰωσήφ	יוֹסֵף (Yôsēp̄)	Simple	Yo-sef	To add (y-s-p)	He will add	10	Very common, well-known root	Identical root to other Josephs
7th	Jannai	Ἰανναί	–	Simple	Yan-nai	Unknown, possibly shortened form of Yona/Jonah	Unknown	3	Could be Aramaic variation	Aramaic-influenced diminutive form likely
6th	Melki	Μελχί	מַלְכִּי (Malkî)	Simple	Mel-ki	My king (from melek)	My King	10	Root melek well-known	High certainty
5th	Levi	Λευΐ	לֵוִי (Lēwî)	Simple	Lev-i	To join/attach (l-w-h)	Joined	10	Repeat of Levi meaning	Well-established
4th	Matthat	Ματθάτ	מַתָּת (Mattāṯ)	Simple	Mat-that	Gift (noun form from give root)	Gift	8	Root known (n-t-n as base)	Solid lexical field
3rd	Heli	Ἡλί	אֵלִי עֵלִי (ʿĒlî)	Simple	He-li	Ascend/high (if from ʿly)	High/Exalted (tent.)	7	Root plausible ʿ-l-h	Possibly Hebrew or Aramaic influenced
2nd	Joseph	Ἰωσήφ	יוֹסֵף (Yôsēp̄)	Simple	Yo-sef	To add	He will add	10	Same as other Joseph	Highly certain
1st	Jesus	Ἰησοῦς	יֵשׁוּעַ (Yēšūaʿ)	Theoph	Ee-a-sous	Yah saves (y-š-ʿ)	God is Salvation	10	Theophoric root known	Very well established
0th	Final gen.	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	Symbolic	None

Aramaic Influence Notes:

Joda (18th) and Josech (17th), Jannai (7th) may reflect Aramaic-influenced forms or variations of standard Hebrew names due to phonetic shifts common in the Second Temple period.
For each name with potential Aramaic influence, the linguistic value is in understanding its phonetic variation and how it might relate to the Hebrew root form.

Conclusion: This revised table now solely focuses on linguistic aspects:

Confirmed root meanings receive high likelihood scores.
Obscure names remain low.
Potential Aramaic influence is noted only where plausible.
Inter-name links remain strictly phonetic, morphological, or root-based, with no narrative or theological expansions.

Aramaic Influence: Mentioned for Joda (18th) and Josech (17th) as possible Aramaic variants of Judah/Joseph.
Genealogical/Contextual (Orig) Links: Added for many key figures to highlight their roles:
- Abraham (56th) → Isaac,
- Jacob (54th) → Tribes of Israel,
- Amminadab (49th) → Father-in-law of Aaron,
- Nahshon (48th) → Leader in Exodus,
- Salmon (47th) → Husband of Rahab,
- Boaz (46th) → Husband of Ruth,
- Obed (45th) → Son of Boaz & Ruth,
- David (43rd) → Father of Solomon,
- Nathan (42nd) → Prophet in David’s court,
- Joshua (29th) → Successor to Moses.
Strengthened Semantic (Sem) Links:
- 77th Rest/God linked to Noah for rest theme,
- Enoch (70th) thematically to Rest/God (77th) indicating spiritual favor/rest,
- Noah (67th) to Jesus (1st) as a salvation prefigure,
- Seth (75th) to Adam (76th) as a substitute,
- Enosh (74th) to Adam (76th) highlighting the human nature link,
- Shelah (63rd) and Eber (62nd) both involving concepts of movement/crossing.

This careful integration of suggestions maintains scholarly integrity and focuses on plausible linguistic, semantic, morphological, and genealogical relationships. It enriches the table’s value as a research tool, showing that even subtle or thematic connections can form a rich network of interrelated names in Luke’s genealogy.

A comprehensive explanation of how the first five tables were created (excluding the linguistic table)

Below is a comprehensive summary and explanation of how these five tables were created and the principles behind them. This explanation demonstrates an understanding of the methods, scales, and alignments that underpin the charts. Once we confirm this understanding, we can proceed to study their implications.

Overall Concept
The five tables present multiple layers of chronological interpretation derived from biblical genealogies, Creation timelines, and symbolic multiplications (10x expansions). They integrate several textual traditions (LXX, SP, MT, and Luke’s genealogy) and different chronological adjustments (including ±60 years and a 215-year shift). The goal is to show how various versions of the biblical text and associated chronologies align when symbolically mapped onto a pattern of seven Creation Days, each of which is treated as 35 years long. Within each 35-year Day, a smaller scale of seven 1-year mini-days is maintained, so that each Day of Creation contains a complete seven-day pattern at both a macro (35-year) and micro (1-year) scale.

Distinguishing the Five Tables

Tables 1–4:
- These first four tables illustrate the concept of Creation Days spanning 35 years each, subdivided into seven 1-year mini-days.
- They arrange three textual traditions (LXX → SP → MT) in descending order of their chronologies.
- Each cell thus contains a triad of corresponding years (LXX years, SP years, MT years) aligned to the seven Creation Days and their subdivisions.
- Different tables reflect different textual adjustments:
  - Table 1: No 215-year shift, no -60 years.
  - Table 2: Includes a 215-year shift (related to textual variants, often tied to Exodus 12:41) but no -60-year adjustment.
  - Table 3: Includes a -60-year adjustment but no 215-year shift.
  - Table 4: Includes both the -60-year and the +215-year shift.
Each table maintains the principle that:
- Each large Creation Day = 35 years.
- Each large Day is internally divided into seven 1-year mini-days.
- The alignment column shows how the mini-days correspond to the “Day number” of Creation.
- “Pre-creation” and “8th Day” rows are included to show conceptual “before and after” completeness.
These first four tables do not use the 10x ratio column. They simply illustrate how different textual traditions and chronological adjustments affect the placement of the 35-year Creation Days and their 7-year subdivisions.
Table 5 (Luke’s Generations):
- Luke’s genealogy is introduced as a separate but related structure. It symbolizes the “height and depth” dimension complementing the “length and width” dimensions shown in the first four tables.
- Luke’s Generations table is more complex:
  - It shows a sequence of generations as given in the Gospel of Luke, each spanning a symbolic 70-year or 72-year length.
  - Each generation is aligned with a 7-year (or 1-year mini-day within those 7 years) pattern, reflecting the same day-year scaling concept applied to the genealogies.
  - The table includes a standard column for the 70-year and 72-year periods, plus a column for the first 6-year segment of each generation.
  - It then introduces a “10x” concept: the first 6-year period of each generation is multiplied by 10 (and then adjusted by adding 6 years to both start and end) to produce a 60-year (or effectively 66-year) scaled set of dates. This 10x column creates a descending numerical pattern that matches the day-year principles on a much larger scale.
  - Unlike the first four tables, Luke’s table includes these 10x ratio calculations for both the 70-year and 72-year spans, resulting in eight columns total (Gen., Name, 70-year Gen., 70-year first 6-yrs, 10x the 70-year 6-yrs, 72-year Gen., 72-year first 6-yrs, and 10x the 72-year 6-yrs).
- There is a nuanced exception crossing from BC to AD. Because there is no “0” year in transition from BC to AD, an extra year must be accounted for, causing the increments in the 10x columns to differ slightly (e.g., a 710-year step rather than 700, or 730 instead of 720 at certain transitions).
- The “final generation” row includes a capping-off period, similar to a final 7-year rest at the end, just as each Creation Day conceptually ends with a Sabbath rest. This final capping-off is shown in all relevant columns, including the 10x expansions.

Scales of Time and Nested Cycles

35-Year Day: Each Day of Creation is symbolically assigned 35 years.
7-Year Mini-Days: Within each 35-year Day, there are seven 1-year periods, creating a fractal-like pattern: each Day has its own internal “week.”
Alignment with Genealogies: The genealogies (LXX, SP, MT, and Luke) are used as chronological frameworks. The dates assigned to each period reflect either a base textual reading or one with adjustments (the -60 or +215-year shifts).
Descending Years: The tables show years in descending order (i.e., counting backward from a certain reference point), illustrating how the timelines shrink and expand symbolically.
Triad of Dates (LXX → SP → MT): Within each cell of the first four tables, a triplet of parallel chronologies are listed in descending order, showing how each textual tradition aligns with the Creation-Day structure.
Luke’s 70- and 72-Year Patterns: Luke’s table adds another dimension:
- Using symbolic generational lengths of 70 and 72 years each.
- Including a first 6-year segment of each generation, and then a 10x expansion of that segment to show large-scale parallel patterns.
- Incorporating BC to AD transitions, which require careful handling due to the absence of a zero year.

Why Two Scales (70 and 72 years) in Luke’s Table?

The first four tables deal with 35-year Days and their 1-year subunits only.
Luke’s genealogy is introduced as a separate system with 70-year and 72-year cycles. This effectively doubles the complexity of the pattern (70 is twice 35, and 72 closely relates to the precession-based cycles symbolically tied to large cosmic timescales).
The 72-year figure is often connected to the precession of the equinoxes (traditionally 1 degree every 72 years), linking the genealogies to celestial cycles.

No 10x in the First Four Tables, but 10x in Luke’s Tables

The first four tables: Their purpose is mainly to illustrate the 35-year Days and 7-year mini-days concept across different textual traditions and adjustments. They don’t scale up the 6-year segments by a factor of 10.
The Luke table: Introduces an additional “depth” by applying a 10x multiplier to the first 6-year segments of each generation. This creates a massive chronological stretch that symbolically mirrors the smaller structure but at a grand scale.
This 10x multiplier reveals a patterned decrement (700 or 720 years each step) except where BC/AD transitions cause a 710 or 730-year discrepancy.

Final Row Adjustments

Each table’s final generation or final day includes a “capping-off” period, a final 7-year rest or Sabbath period, and then the concept of an “8th Day” or final extension that symbolizes completion and a transition to a new cycle.
In the Luke’s Generations table, the capping-off (final 7-year period) is explicitly shown in the final generation’s row, and it’s also reflected in the 10x columns.

BC/AD Transition Note

When crossing from BC to AD, the absence of a year zero introduces a slight discrepancy. Normally, generational cycles reduce by a fixed interval—700 or 720 years per step—but at the BC/AD boundary, an additional 10-year difference appears (710 or 730 years). This anomaly is carefully accounted for in the final rows of the Luke table.
- The extra 1 or 10 years caused by this boundary shift can symbolize an 8th year, representing completion and renewal. In this way, the 7th year within a cycle can metaphorically align with the 8th year of rest, creating a seamless symbolic connection. Thus, crossing the BC/AD boundary becomes more than a technical adjustment—it represents a new creation.

In Summary:

The first four tables establish a framework of 35-year Creation Days subdivided into seven 1-year mini-days. They align three textual traditions (LXX, SP, MT) and incorporate or exclude certain chronological shifts (-60 years, +215 years).
The fifth table (Luke’s Generations) integrates similar principles but focuses on a separate genealogical structure (Luke’s lineage) with 70-year and 72-year cycles. This table also introduces a 10x magnification of the initial 6-year segments to reveal larger, repeating numerical patterns.
All five tables together present a multi-layered, symbolic mapping of biblical chronologies onto recurring numeric patterns: 7-day cycles expanded to 35 years, further expanded to generations of 70 or 72 years, and then magnified 10x again. They illustrate how different textual traditions and chronological adjustments still fit into a grand, nested pattern of Creation days and genealogical timelines.

This integrated understanding shows how the tables were devised, what their internal logic is, and how they relate to each other.

Understanding the Charts in the context of the actual LXX, SP, and MT dates for Creation

When we consider the LXX, SP, and MT chronologies, we find that the LXX to SP gap is 1080 years, and from SP to MT is another 300 years, totaling 1380 years. This can shift by adding Terah’s +60 years to just the LXX and SP, leaving the MT unchanged. Doing so transforms the differences into multiples of 360, the classic symbolic “day” of Creation. Specifically:

LXX to SP becomes 1080 years, which is 3 × 360.
SP to MT becomes 360 years, which is 1 × 360.
Together, they total 1440 years, or 4 × 360.

This pattern recalls the Creation narrative: three “days” (3 × 360) of forming, followed by a “fourth day” when God filled the heavens with the sun, moon, and stars—celestial markers that define time and seasons, foundational to calendars like Enoch’s 364/360-day cycle that begins on the fourth day of the week (Wednesday).

Moreover, “1380” is itself a potent “Key of 23” number, being 23 × 60 and also 69 × 20. The “300” years between the SP and MT can be viewed as three generations of 100 years each, or, if the MT is advanced by Terah’s +60 years instead, that 300-year gap transforms into 360 years (one Creation day) or reduces to 240 years (6 generations of 40 years), depending on how the adjustments are applied. Thus, the three days of forming (3 × 100 years) can also be seen as six generations of 40 years, representing all six days of Creation at once, or a single day of 360 years. Each of these ratios and intervals resonates with a different symbolic meaning, much like fractal patterns where every rearrangement still reveals a coherent, intricate design.

The tables we have created align with patterns related to the Precession of the Stars, yet fully appreciating these tables requires understanding how the LXX, SP, and MT chronologies interact. By exploring the baseline Creation dates in these chronologies, we understand why adjusting something like Terah’s +60 years rearranges the patterns, producing a new set of interlocking frameworks rather than eliminating the old ones. It is akin to solving a Rubik’s Cube: each twist reveals a new configuration without destroying the underlying structure. Similarly, incorporating the -215 years (related to the length of Israel’s sojourn in Egypt) adds another dimension to these layered patterns.

In short, every chronological adjustment—whether adding 60 years, subtracting 215, or considering multiples of 360—creates new yet harmonious patterns. Each one, like a fractal, stands on its own while simultaneously integrating into a larger, more complex tapestry of interwoven symbolic timeframes.

The total gap between each textual version (LXX, SP, MT) consists of 60 years from Terah and the 215-year difference related to the textual variants regarding the stay in Egypt (and Canaan). Together, these account for a 275-year difference within each version. This becomes critical when analyzing the tables, as the total span across all four tables consistently aligns with 280 years (e.g., 4391–4111 BC in Table 1).

For example, the difference between the first entry in Table 1 (4391 BC) and the first entry in Table 4 (4116 BC) spans 275 years, demonstrating a direct numerical alignment with the 280 years between the first and last dates of each column in the tables. This alignment is achieved by applying the conversion: 276 × (70/69) = 280, revealing a fractal-like consistency.

The Four Tables Greatly Favor the “Key of 23“

Important Note: The following discussion explores the Key of 23 and its conversions, highlighting the inherent flexibility within the system. However, it is essential to emphasize that the system itself stands independently of these conversions. The intricate patterns within the three MSS versions and the four tables do not require the Key of 23 to exist, as the system naturally produces these complexities on its own.

The Key of 23 can be compared to the distinction between the Royal cubit and the common cubit described in Ezekiel’s vision. Ezekiel 40:5 states, “And behold, there was a wall all around the outside of the temple area, and the length of the measuring rod in the man’s hand was six cubits, each of which was a cubit and a handbreadth” (ESV). This verse defines the Royal cubit as a common cubit plus a handbreadth, a standard approximately 2–3 inches longer than the common cubit (2 Chronicles 3:3). Similarly, the Key of 23 functions like an extended measurement tool: just as the Royal cubit lengthens a standard unit to provide a divinely preferred standard, the Key of 23 expands a time unit, such as 23 years, into its extended form (e.g., 25 priestly years). This expansion does not occur arbitrarily but within precise boundaries, revealing intricate patterns while maintaining consistency with the system’s original design.

The concept of the Royal rod as fully expanded (using the Royal rather than standard rod) may have direct conceptual parallels with everything Ezekiel measured. Virtually all his measurements were multiples of 25, 250, 2500, or even 25,000. The Key of 23 operates in a similar fashion. For example, the 23 regular years of the Key of 23 convert to 25 priestly years of 336 days each, aligning with Ezekiel’s temple, which was a priestly structure. Ezekiel 40:47 describes the inner court as a perfect square of 500 rods or cubits, and the entire city of Jerusalem is described as 5000 squared rods or cubits, with each tribal allotment being 25,000 cubits wide (Ezekiel 48:8-20).

This alignment extends to Daniel 8:14, where the prophecy states: “It will take 2,300 evenings and mornings; then the sanctuary will be reconsecrated” (NIV). When expanded using the Key of 23, the 2300 evenings and mornings become 2500 years (2300 × 25/23 = 2500), which is 50 × 50, a number associated with cleansing, jubilee, and perfection. Ezekiel’s temple is described using multiples of 25, signifying completion and restoration, themes that echo the cleansing and rededication of the sanctuary in Daniel’s vision.

Further, the timing of these prophecies highlights the Key of 23 in action:

Daniel’s vision in 550 or 551 BC.
Ezekiel’s vision in 574 or 573 BC, described in Ezekiel 40:1 as occurring “in the twenty-fifth year of our exile, at the beginning of the year, on the tenth day of the month” (NIV).

The interval between these visions is 23 years (574–551 BC or 573–550 BC), aligning with the Key of 23, which then expands to 25 years when applied. The 23 years can also push forward or backward, creating symmetry. For example, 573 BC pushed back two years becomes 575 BC, creating a 25-year span from 575–550 BC, mirroring the expansion process.

This alignment extends further when mirrored against the birth of Christ. From 575/576 BC to its mirror in AD 575/576 is 1150 years, half of the 2300 evenings and mornings, symbolizing a cleansing that centers on Christ, the fulcrum of history. Interestingly, 1150 years expanded by the Key of 23 becomes 1250 years (1150 × 25/23 = 1250), continuing the pattern of multiples of 25.

Even the 25th year of exile described in Ezekiel 40:1 ties back to this numeric system. Adjusting 573 BC to 575 BC, as allowed by the Key of 23, places Ezekiel’s vision in the 23rd year of exile instead of the 25th year, completing a symbolic inversion where 23 becomes 25 and vice versa. This seamless interchange demonstrates the flexibility of the Key of 23 while reinforcing the consistency and harmony within the Biblical numeric framework.

This also underscores the significance of the 46-year span between 597 BC (the beginning of Ezekiel’s exile) and 551 BC (Daniel’s vision of the 2300 evenings and mornings). This number carries symbolic meaning when converted: 46 → 50, aligning with the Key of 23, as 2300 = 46 × 50.

The 46 years gain further significance in the Gospel of John, where Jesus’ age and ministry are compared to the 46 years the temple had been under construction:
“The Jews then said, ‘It has taken forty-six years to build this temple, and will you raise it up in three days?’ But He was speaking of the temple of His body” (John 2:20-21, ESV).

This parallel suggests that the 46 years may intentionally connect Christ to the fulfillment of Daniel’s prophecy of the 2300 evenings and mornings, culminating in the cleansing of the temple. Christ, as the ultimate Temple, embodies the prophetic themes of cleansing, completion, and restoration, with the 46-year span serving as a numeric bridge between Daniel’s vision and the Gospel’s fulfillment in Christ.

The fractal-like structure of these patterns is further underscored by the span of years involving the first king of Judah, King David, and the exile of Ezekiel. King David’s reign began in 1011/1010 BC (autumn), marking the foundation of the Davidic dynasty, which continued until Ezekiel’s exile in 597 BC (though nominally extended by Zedekiah, the brother of Judah’s last king, until the final fall in 586 BC).

The span from 1011 BC to 551 BC, when Daniel received the vision of the 2300 evenings and mornings, totals 460 years, a number that is 10 times the 46 years from 597 BC to 551 BC. This multiplication—46 × 10 = 460—reflects the fractal nature of Biblical chronology, where smaller units echo and expand into larger time spans while maintaining their symbolic significance.

The repeated appearance of 46 as both a direct interval and a factor of 460 emphasizes its importance within the prophetic framework, linking key events:

1011 BC: The establishment of David’s kingdom.
597 BC: The exile marking the end of the Davidic dynasty.
551 BC: Daniel’s vision concerning the 2300 evenings and mornings, ultimately pointing toward the cleansing of the temple and the fulfillment in Christ.

This pattern reinforces the fractal symmetry embedded within Biblical history, where spans of time mirror one another and draw attention to critical themes of kingship, exile, restoration, and ultimately, the fulfillment of prophecy in Christ.

Thus, we see that comparing the Key of 23 to Ezekiel’s stretched-out royal rod is not foreign to the text from a numerical point of view. The Key of 23, like the royal cubit, operates as an extended yet precise measure, seamlessly integrating with the fractal-like patterns found in Biblical chronology. Just as the royal cubit was used to measure significant structures such as the temple in Ezekiel’s vision, the Key of 23 serves as a divine tool for expanding and aligning time intervals, revealing hidden connections and symbolic unity within the Biblical narrative.

The consistency of these numeric patterns—from 2300 evenings and mornings to the repeated appearance of 46, 460, and their multiples—demonstrates that the Key of 23 is deeply embedded within the text’s structure and meaning. This correspondence further strengthens the analogy between Ezekiel’s rod and the Key of 23 as instruments of divine precision and order.

Backing up slightly in our comparison, we observe the following:

In the Bible, a cubit is defined as six handbreadths. However, the Royal cubit was slightly extended, as described in Ezekiel’s vision:
“And behold, there was a wall all around the outside of the temple area, and the length of the measuring rod in the man’s hand was six cubits, each of which was a cubit and a handbreadth” (Ezekiel 40:5, ESV).

The Composition of the Royal Cubit

A regular cubit equals 6 handbreadths.
A Royal cubit equals 7 handbreadths (28 fingerbreadths, as each handbreadth contains 4 fingerbreadths).
This creates a 6:7 ratio, where the Royal cubit is 1/7th longer than the standard cubit.

This 6:7 ratio mirrors the pattern of Creation, in which God works for six days and rests on the seventh day. This ratio is foundational to Biblical numerology, signifying completion and perfection.

The Key of 23 and the Dynamics of Ratios

The 6:7 ratio of the Royal cubit aligns with the Key of 23, particularly in the 69:70 ratio that involves an increase of 1/70th:

In a 360-day year, the Key of 23 converts 69 years into 70 years, adding 1/70th to the total span.
Similarly, the Royal cubit increases by 1/7th, reinforcing the shared dynamics between these systems.

This connection ties directly to Daniel’s “seventy-weeks” prophecy (Daniel 9:24-27), where the land’s 420 years without rest, plus the 70 Sabbath years, equal 490 years—an increase of 1/7th. Furthermore, the seventy weeks are divided into 69 weeks plus 1 week, forming the 69:70 ratio central to the Key of 23, with a difference of 1/70th.

The Fractal Symmetry of Ratios

Both the 1/7th increase (Royal cubit) and the 1/70th increase (Key of 23) fit seamlessly into the Biblical system of time and measurement. These ratios not only govern physical dimensions, such as the Royal cubit, but also spiritual and prophetic dimensions, such as the cycles of time found in Daniel’s prophecy. The harmony of these ratios demonstrates the divine consistency in Biblical numerology, connecting Ezekiel’s rod to the broader patterns of time and prophecy seen throughout the Scriptures.

Reconciling Time with the “Key of 23”

For a more detailed exploration of Ezekiel’s rod as a unit of time, see The Rod of Ezekiel and Temple Time. This resource delves further into the connections between Ezekiel’s measurements, Biblical numerology, and the dynamics of prophetic time.

Setting the Stage: Analyzing the 4 Tables and the 1656-Year Span Across the LXX, SP, and MT Traditions

Each version (LXX, SP, MT) inherently carries a 275-year possible gap due to the intentional MSS differences. When added to the 1380 years spanning LXX to MT, the total becomes 1655 years. Inclusively reckoned, this transforms into 1656 years, as shown in the “Day alignment” column. This span connects numerically with the following conversions:

276 years → 280 years (via 70/69 ratio).
1380 years → 1400 years (via 25/23 ratio).

This yields a total of 1656 years, equivalent to 72 × 23, where 72 years = 1 day of precession. This 1656-year block aligns with key chronological events, such as the span from Creation to Noah’s birth, the Flood, and Noah’s death in the respective timelines of the LXX, SP, and MT. It reinforces a unified framework across textual traditions, showing compatibility with the regular Biblical chronology regarding the Flood.

The 575-Year Span and Key of 23 Insights

Between the SP and the MT is a 300-year gap, which, when combined with the 275-year difference, totals 575 years. This number is significant as:

575 = 23 × 25, reinforcing the centrality of 23 and 25 as flexible units of conversion.
575 × (25/23) = 625, which equals 5 × 5 × 5 × 5, demonstrating an exponential fractal-like pattern within the chronology.

This relationship is striking because it reflects the greatest gap between the SP and the MT (575 years) as well as the smallest gap (300 – 275 = 25 years). At both extremes, 25 (5 × 5) serves as a foundational numeric packet, enabling patterns to reappear and reform at various ratios, consistent with Biblical numerological principles.

The 1080-Year Span Between LXX and SP

Similarly, the 1080-year gap between the LXX and SP exhibits the same numerical transformations:

1080 → 1081, which is 23 × 47, revealing another example of the Key of 23 subtly embedded within these spans.

These adjustments mirror the shifts observed in 275 → 276 and 1655 → 1656, showing that Key of 23 conversions operate consistently across the chronology. When viewed collectively, the LXX, SP, and MT display a harmonious numeric framework that reflects intentional design.

Enhancement in the Four Tables

These Key of 23 properties are further transferred to and amplified in the four tables, where the interplay between the 275-year gaps, the 1080-year span, and the broader 1656-year framework enables patterns to emerge and reform fluidly. This flexibility reflects the fractal-like nature of Biblical time, where numeric ratios ensure harmony across varying scales of chronology.

The 1935-Year and 1720-Year Spans

The total span from the first date in Table 1 (5771 BC) to the last date in Table 4 (3836 BC) equals 1935 years. This number reflects 9 × 215, signifying a connection with the 215-year cycle, as previously discussed. Similarly, the span from Table 1 to Table 2, adjusted for the 215-year textual variant, is 1720 years (8 × 215).

Significantly, 215 years represents three days of precession (71.666 × 3 = 215), embedding celestial patterns into the chronology. These connections further reveal fractal-like consistencies, demonstrating that these numerical relationships are not arbitrary but part of an intentional, divinely ordered framework.

Conclusion

The alignment of these spans—1656 years, 1935 years, and their subdivisions—within the context of the 275-year textual gaps, further supports the fractal nature of Biblical chronology. By interweaving cosmic cycles, such as the precession of the stars, with Biblical events, these patterns reinforce the interconnectedness of celestial and spiritual frameworks, emphasizing the intentional design of sacred time.

Twelve Dates and Their Symbolic Significance

A significant feature of these tables is that each of the four tables includes the three textual traditions (LXX, SP, MT), resulting in a total of twelve dates for any given day. This number—twelve—symbolically corresponds to the twelve tribes of Israel and the twelve apostles of the Lamb, uniting Israel’s foundational history with the new covenant established in Christ.

280-Year Spans and Their Dual Symbolism

Each table spans exactly 280 years, which is significant in multiple ways:

Seven Generations of 40 Years:
- The 280 years represent seven generations of 40 years, aligning with the seven days of Creation. Each “generation” symbolically corresponds to one day in the Creation narrative.
A Biblical Pregnancy:
- The 280 years also represent the span of a Biblical pregnancy, a period often considered to be 280 days (40 weeks). This period reflects the birthing process, both literally and symbolically:
  - Birthing of each day: Each day of the seven spans is figuratively “birthed” within the timeline.
  - Birthing of the twelve tribes: The 280-year spans also symbolize the birthing of the twelve tribes of Israel, encapsulating the foundational structure of the nation of Israel.
Nuance of the Eighth Day:
- The inclusion of a Day 0, representing the time before Creation, brings a deeper meaning to the 280-year pattern. It acknowledges Christ as “the firstborn of all creation” (Colossians 1:15), preeminent over all that exists. This additional day expands the narrative beyond the seven days of Creation, embedding a cosmic framework that reflects Christ’s eternal nature.

Christ as the Pattern of Creation

The 280-day span, with its connection to the seven days of Creation and the twelve tribes, also prefigures Christ, the firstborn of all creation (Colossians 1:15). The passage in Colossians 1:15-20 highlights Christ’s role in both the creation and reconciliation of all things, making Him the focal point of these numerical patterns.

The inclusion of a Day 0 reinforces this understanding, pointing to Christ as the Alpha, the One who existed “from the beginning.” Just as the twelve dates encompass the entirety of Israel and the apostles, the 280-year spans encompass the timeline of history, symbolizing both the birthing of creation and the birth of the Redeemer.

Conclusion: The Patterns Reveal Christ

The intricate interplay of the four tables, their 280-year spans, and the twelve dates converge to reveal Christ as the unifying thread. These patterns not only represent the foundational structures of time and creation but also point to Christ as the ultimate fulfillment of God’s plan, “the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation” (Colossians 1:15).

Through these profound numerical and symbolic relationships, the tables encapsulate the essence of creation, redemption, and the divine order, illustrating that Christ is the center of all things—past, present, and future.

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From the two chapters below of my book, familiarize yourself with how 23 converts to 25 and 69 to 70 years. We will only briefly look at these two conversion ratios (23:25 and 69:70); the rest of the information is for the sake of context as to where the ratios come from and what their purpose is. Therefore, summarize the information related to these two conversion ratios only. Please ignore the rest of the information in your summary. Also, take note of the Precession of the Stars as 25920 + 1 = 25921 years (161 squared. 161 is 23 x 7). Precession of the Stars as 25800 and 25920 years as representing one great year of precession will also be important. 25800 is less known than the 25920 years, but is found within the Biblical model particularly, but not exclusively. Hints of it exist in the Sumerian Tablets as well.

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Below is a summary focused exclusively on the two key conversion ratios—23:25 and 69:70—and their relationship to time, prophecy, and cosmic cycles, including precession. Please ignore all other details from the original text. This summary also notes the significance of the Precession of the Stars and how it relates to multiples of 23.

“23” is used as a divine instrument to adjust time. For instance, 23 solar years can be expressed as 25 “Priestly Years” of 336 days each, a transformation that takes the ratio of 23 and stretches it into 25. By doing so, God can hasten or delay “the appointed time” without violating His decrees. In this manner, the 23:25 ratio symbolizes extending “grace multiplied” (5 x 5), preserving both mercy and order.

Similarly, the ratio of 69:70 is seen within prophetic measures. In Daniel 9, 69 weeks equate to a prophetic span that ultimately is spoken of as “70 years.” Thus, “69 = 70,” meaning that a period measured as 69 prophetically counts as if it were 70, once again demonstrating how numbers can flex to fulfill divine purposes. This subtle adjustment reveals the power of sacred numbers to reconcile chronological tensions in Biblical prophecy.

Furthermore, these conversion ratios relate to the grand scale of the heavens. The Great Year of Precession of the Stars, commonly known as 25920 years, can be slightly altered to 25921 (161 squared, and 161 is 23 x 7). In addition, other lengths of the precession, such as 25800 years, appear within the Biblical model, hinting at an ancient awareness of these cosmic cycles. These varying counts of precession years resonate with the principle that 23 can transform into other key numbers—25, 69, and 70—ensuring that the sun, moon, and stars remain in perfect harmony.

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We now have four tables that will be used in study. From here on, this is how we will designate them: Table 1a starts at Day 0 4391–4390 BC → 5771–5770 BC Table 1b starts at Day 0 4331–4330 BC → 5711–5710 BC Table 2a starts at Day 1 4141–4140 BC → 5521–5520 BC Table 2b starts at Day 1 4081–4080 BC → 5461–5460 BC ————————– The first observation is that the distance between the LXX and the MT are 1380 years, which is 460 x 4. (23 x 60). Also, we observe that the max span of the LXX to the MT is 1380 + 60 = 1440 years. 1440 is 40 x 36, 4 x 360, and 20 x 72 — hence, a very useful span for our tables that are based upon units of 36, and of Precession Years of 72, and of regular years of 360. 1380 is very useful because it is 23 x 60, and will play into the 60 years of Terah within the tables, and is divisible by both 69 and 23. Moreover, from Day 1 of Tables 1a to the end of Day 7 of 1b are 460 years (23 x 20). The same is true of Tables 2a-b. Moreover, From Day ‘0’, there are again 460 years for Tables 1a-b and 2a-b unto the end of Day 6 of the six days of Creation, and then God rested on the 7th. Hence, this repeated span of 460 years also fits well into the 1380 years between the LXX and MT, because 1380 is 460 x 4 years. ——– Therefore, we observe that the two MSS traditions are perfectly placed so as to interact with each other in a complex, fractal-like structure. The SP fits well into all of this too, but I leave that out for the sake of simplicity.

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Below is a refined and clarified restatement of your concluding observations. All details and numerical relationships remain intact. The style and tone are preserved, and no numbers have been altered:

We have now established four key tables, designated as follows:

Table 1a: Begins at Day 0, 4391–4390 BC → 5771–5770 BC
Table 1b: Begins at Day 0, 4331–4330 BC → 5711–5710 BC
Table 2a: Begins at Day 1, 4141–4140 BC → 5521–5520 BC
Table 2b: Begins at Day 1, 4081–4080 BC → 5461–5460 BC

(NOTE: These designations are later confused by myself!!! At times the designation is…
Table 1a: Begins at Day 0, 4391–4390 BC → 5771–5770 BC

Table 2a: Begins at Day 0, 4331–4330 BC → 5711–5710 BC

Table 1b: Begins at Day 1, 4141–4140 BC → 5521–5520 BC

Table 2b: Begins at Day 1, 4081–4080 BC → 5461–5460 BC)

Our first observation is that the LXX and MT timelines differ by exactly 1380 years, which is 23 x 60, or 460 x 3. Since 460 years is itself 23 x 20, it plays an important part in these calculations. Moreover, if we add the 60-year Terah factor, the total difference of 1380 + 60 equals 1440 years. The number 1440 is significant since it breaks down into several useful units: 40 x 36, 4 x 360, and 20 x 72. These numbers perfectly align with our thematic spans of time—whether measured by units of 36, Precession Years of 72, or the standard 360-day year.

Similarly, 1380 years works seamlessly with our patterns. Because it is 23 x 60, it integrates smoothly with Terah’s 60-year adjustment. It is also divisible by 69 and 23, maintaining consistency across various Biblical numeric frameworks.

From Day 1 of Tables 1a to the end of Day 7 in Table 1b spans 460 years (23 x 20), and the same pattern is reflected in Tables 2a–b. In fact, from Day 0 to the end of Day 6, we also encounter this repeated 460-year cycle before entering the 7th Day of rest. Thus, 1380 years, being 460 x 3 (plus the potential 60-year addition), underscores a fractal-like complexity that elegantly weaves together all these units of time.

The Samaritan Pentateuch (SP) also fits into this structure, but we will set that aside for now. In summary, the interplay between the MT and LXX texts, along with the optional 60-year Terah adjustment, results in a sophisticated, interlocking numerical framework that strongly suggests intentional design, reinforcing the notion of a fractal-like pattern in Biblical chronology.

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We also observe that columns 1 and 2 of the Day counts in the Single-Year Start and the Corresponding 7-year block are each 35 years apart, row by row, “Day” to”Day”. This means that every two days are 70 years apart, and so the basic framework of a seven-day-creation is maintained on a 10x level. The 35+35 agrees with the division of each day into “the evening and the morning were the… day”. This is ultimately seen in that from MT Day 0 of Tables 1a and 2a to the end of Tables 1b and 2b, respectively, are each 252+252 = 504 years (for example, max. date 4392 BC to min. date 3888 BC (of Column 4, “Day Alignment”) span 504 years precisely, which is 72 years x 7, that is, 7 ‘days of 72 years’ of Precession of the Stars. This corresponds to the seven days of Creation. (This pattern is repeated, obviously, in the LXX as well, and if shifting to -60 of the Terah effect.) Moreover, the 504 years (7 x 72) is divided in half at “4140 BC” in Table 1a Day 7, which ends the 6 days of creation, and also in Table 2b as well, at the start of Day 1. Thus, the 7 days of 72 years is divided in half at both the end of the 6 days it took God to Creation and at the start of the six days of Creation — both — very fine-tuned structures. This, too, is true of the LXX, and if we subtract the 60 of Terah. Thus, as the 70 years is divided in half, so is the full 72×7 years divided in half. Moreover, due to the week of years of Creation assigned to each 35-year “Day’ per row, this 504 span can be reduced by 7 + 7 years to make 490 years, which is the 70 x 7 of Daniel 9, broken-down as 483+7 as well. (Example: 4391 minus 5 and 6 years =4386-4385 BC of Table 1a, 4386-4385 BC represents Day 6 of Creation. 4386-4385 BC minus 490 years = 3896-3895 BC of Table 2a–3896-3895 BC corresponds Day 1 in the last row of Table 2a. Thus, Day 6 of the Creation of Man from the first row of Table 1a is 490 years to Day 1 of the last row in Table 2b.

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We also observe that the single-year start and the corresponding 7-year block columns advance in increments of 35 years per “Day.” This means that every two days amount to 70 years, thus maintaining the basic seven-day Creation framework on a scale of tenfold. The 35 + 35 structure aligns with the biblical pattern of “evening and morning” forming a single day.

From MT Day 0 in Tables 1a and 2a to the end of Tables 1b and 2b, there are two spans of 252 years each, totaling 504 years. For example, from the maximum date of 4392 BC to the minimum date of 3888 BC in Column 4 (“Day Alignment”), the span is exactly 504 years. This is 72 years x 7, symbolizing seven “days” of Precession of the Stars, paralleling the seven days of Creation. This pattern applies equally to the LXX and, if we shift by -60 years for Terah’s alternative chronology.

Moreover, these 504 years (7 x 72) are divided at “4140 BC” in Table 1a Day 7, marking the end of six days of Creation. This same division also appears at the start of Day 1 in Table 2b. Thus, the seven 72-year “days” split evenly both at the point where the six days of Creation end and at the point where those six days begin—an exceedingly precise and elegant structure. This pattern remains intact for the LXX and if we apply Terah’s -60-year adjustment. Just as 70 years is divided in half, so too are the full 7 x 72 years divided symmetrically.

Additionally, because each 35-year “Day” in the rows corresponds to a Creation week of years, we can reduce this 504-year span by two weeks (7 + 7 years) to 490 years. The number 490 is 70 x 7, the significant figure from Daniel 9, which can be further broken down into 483 + 7. For instance, consider 4391–4390 BC from Table 1a (Day 0). If we remove 5 and 6 years, arriving at 4386–4385 BC, we are at Day 6 of Creation. Subtracting 490 years from 4386–4385 BC places us at 3896–3895 BC of Table 2a. Remarkably, 3896–3895 BC corresponds to Day 1 of the final row in Table 2b. Thus, Day 6 of Adam’s creation in the earliest row of Table 1a sits exactly 490 years away from Day 1 of the concluding row in Table 2b.

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Moreover, both units of 70 years (each divided in half) of the “70 x 7” compose the “Days” per each double-row in the tables, and this is true also of the 36+36 = 72 years that make up the 7×72=504 years, in the “Day Alignement ” Column. The middle dates of “4140 BC” (and “4141-4140 BC) that divided both the 504 years (4392 BC minus half-504 = 4140 BC) and also the 490 years (4386 BC minus half-490 = 4141 BC) — 4141-4140 BC is 460 x 9 years (4140) to the fixed datum of 1 BC/AD 1, and thus ties into the 460 that spans each tables 1 and 2, and ties in with the LXX that is 3 x 460 greater than 4140 BC. Hence, the equivalent midpoint of the LXX is 4141-4140 BC + 1380 years = 5521-5520 BC. 5520 is 12 x 460. Then when we include the concept of the BC/AD mirror, we realize that he exact positioning of the middle of all these patterns at 5520 and 4140 BC allow for a crisscross over into AD so that the first half of the tables overlap the last half of the tables in the mirror by 4140+4140, or 5520 + 5520 years. 5520 x 25/23 = 6000, referring to the 6 days of Creation, and thus double back to itself in AD are 12000, and so forth. And so, while complex, by studying the key components, we see a structure forming much like a fractal.

Fractal-Like Numerical Arrangement

To further illustrate the intricate structure of this parallel, consider the following fractal-like numerical arrangement:

The midpoint between 5,520 and 4,140 years is calculated to be 4,830 years. This midpoint is then adjusted using a ratio of 70 to 69, expanding it to 4,900 years (since 70 multiplied by 70 equals 4,900). To visualize this concept, imagine a fractal-like structure where each node branches into progressively smaller nodes. With each division, the numerical pattern is halved, creating symmetrical structures at every node and forming an intricate, repeating pattern at every level.

Example of the Fractal-Like Arrangement

As an example of this fractal-like arrangement, examine the 690-year difference from the midpoint of 4,830 years to the endpoints of 5,520 and 4,140 years:

Midpoint Adjustment:
- 4,830 years × (70/69) = 4,900 years (which is 7 × 700).
Difference Adjustment:
- 690 years × (70/69) = 700 years.

Thus, 4,900 years (7 × 700) is itself flanked by 700-year intervals, exemplifying the repeating fractal pattern where each segment consistently scales by the same ratio. This self-similar structure ensures that the numerical pattern maintains its symmetry and complexity at every level, reinforcing the divine order reflected in both the Creation narrative and the spiritual journeys of the seven churches.

The midpoint of the creation week—whether measured in days or years—is divided in half because the seven years of Precession symbolize the Seven Angels, drawing from the imagery in Revelation chapters 1 through 3. In the Book of Revelation, the “Morning Star” mentioned in the fourth church corresponds to the fourth day of Creation, when the stars were made, specifically representing the dawn when the Morning Star appears. Consequently, the seven days of Creation are also split in half, as the Morning Star would first emerge exactly 3.5 years into the Creation week, leaving another 3.5 days remaining. The parallel to the seven days of creation.

Parallel Between the Seven Churches and the Seven Days of Creation

The parallel between the seven days of Creation and the seven churches in the Book of Revelation is intricately woven through symbolic references and thematic connections. Specifically, the fourth church, Thyatira, is associated with the “Morning Star,” mirroring the fourth day of Creation when God made the stars. In Revelation 2:28, Christ promises to give “the morning star” to those who overcome, symbolizing the dawn and the creation of celestial bodies. This aligns with the fourth day of Creation, emphasizing the emergence of light and order.

Furthermore, the seventh church, Laodicea, concludes the series of messages with a profound statement: “the beginning of God’s creation” (Revelation 3:14). This reference not only ties Christ to the inception of Creation but also serves to bookend the Creation narrative by linking the end (seventh day) back to the beginning. By doing so, it underscores the eternal nature of Christ as “the Alpha and the Omega” (Revelation 22:13), reinforcing His role as both the origin and the culmination of all things.

This structured correspondence illustrates that each of the seven churches symbolically represents a corresponding day of Creation:

Ephesus: Known for its hard work and perseverance but had forsaken its first love.
Smyrna: Praised for its faithfulness in suffering and poverty.
Pergamum: Commended for holding fast to faith but criticized for tolerating false teachings.
Thyatira: Recognized for love and faith but rebuked for tolerating a false prophetess, and promised “the morning star.”
Sardis: Had a reputation of being alive but was spiritually dead.
Philadelphia: Commended for patient endurance and faithfulness.
Laodicea: Criticized for being lukewarm in faith and referred to as “the beginning of God’s creation.”

By aligning each church with a corresponding day of Creation, the narrative emphasizes the divine order and intentionality behind both the Creation week and the spiritual journeys of the churches. This linkage not only reinforces the symbolic significance of each church but also highlights Christ’s integral role throughout the entirety of Creation, from the beginning to the end.

Scriptural References:

Revelation 2:18-29: Message to the Church in Thyatira
- Revelation 2:28: “And I will give him the morning star.”
Revelation 3:14-22: Message to the Church in Laodicea
- Revelation 3:14: “‘The words of the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of God’s creation.’”
Revelation 22:13: “I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End,”
Revelation 22:16: “I, Jesus, have sent my angel to testify to you about these things for the churches. I am the Root and the Offspring of David, and the bright Morning Star.”

Notes:

Thyatira as the Fourth Church: Thyatira’s association with the “Morning Star” directly correlates with the fourth day of Creation, emphasizing the creation of light and celestial bodies.
Laodicea as the Seventh Church: Laodicea’s reference to “the beginning of God’s creation” serves as a theological bridge connecting the end of the seven churches to the beginning of Creation, highlighting the cyclical and eternal nature of Christ.
Symbolic Correspondence: Each church’s characteristics and the divine messages they receive are thoughtfully mapped to the themes of each day of Creation, creating a comprehensive symbolic framework that underscores the spiritual lessons intended in the Book of Revelation.

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Moreover, both the 70-year units (each divided in half) and the 36+36 = 72-year segments within the Day Alignment column harmonize perfectly with the double-rows of “Days” in the tables. Just as the 70 x 7 structure is observed per each double-row, so too does the 7 x 72 = 504-year framework function seamlessly in the Day Alignment column.

The central date of “4140 BC” (or “4141–4140 BC” when employing inclusive reckoning) divides both the 504-year span (4392 BC minus half of 504 years equals 4140 BC) and the 490-year span (4386 BC minus half of 490 years equals 4141 BC) right at the midpoint. Intriguingly, 4141–4140 BC is precisely 460 x 9 years before the fixed datum of 1 BC/AD 1, thus integrating with the recurring 460-year cycles noted throughout Tables 1 and 2. This 460-year framework also relates to the LXX date range, which is 3 x 460 years greater than 4140 BC.

Hence, the LXX midpoint occurs at 4141–4140 BC plus 1380 years, arriving at 5521–5520 BC. The number 5520 is itself 12 x 460. When we incorporate the BC/AD mirror principle, the precise positioning of these midpoints at 5520 and 4140 BC allows for a symmetrical crossing into the AD era. As a result, the first half of the tables can overlap with the latter half in a mirrored fashion—4140 + 4140 years, or 5520 + 5520 years. Moreover, since 5520 x (25/23) = 6000, this figure connects back to the 6 days of Creation and can theoretically extend to 12000 years and beyond.

Though this may seem complex, by focusing on the key components—such as the recurring 460, 490, and 504-year cycles; the interplay of 36 and 72-year segments; and the careful placement of midpoint dates—one begins to discern a fractal-like pattern. It is a structure that repeats, scales, and reflects itself across multiple chronological frameworks, whether MT or LXX, with or without the -60 Terah adjustment.

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It seems that I keep getting the Tables confused when referencing them! My apologies. We need to change the designations to 1a, 1b, and then for the less 60 years, 2a and 2b. ——————————————————- From Table 1a: Day Single-Year Start (BC) Corresponding 7-Year Block (BC) Day Alignment (BC) Notes Day 7 4146–4145 BC → 5526–5525 BC 4146–4139 BC → 5526–5519 BC **4140–4139 BC** → **5520–5519 BC** Another 36 years after Day 6’s Alignment. From Table 1b: Day Single-Year Start (BC) Corresponding 7-Year Block (BC) Day Alignment (BC) Notes Day 1 4141–4140 BC → 5521–5520 BC 4141–4134 BC → 5521–5514 BC **4141–4140 BC** → **5521–5520 BC** Start of Day 1, shifted 215 years forward from MT and now also 1380 years earlier for LXX. ——- We have already established the dates marked for **emphasis**, which is at the center of Table 1a-b. Now, I want to look more closely at “4146–4139 BC → 5526–5519 BC” from Table 1a. The MT Cumulative Chronology for the Flood, wherein each patriarch’s lifespan is added together consecutively, dates 4836-4829 BC. (The Flood is a type of new Creation and thus thematically connected to the Creation narrative.) 4836-4829 BC is itself 490 x 7 (70 x 7 x 7) to 1406-1399 BC, the week of years of the Conquest of Joshua in the Promised Land. 4836-4829 BC is precisely between the 1380 years of “4146–4139 BC → 5526–5519 BC,” which in turn is in the middle of Tables 1a-b. 5526–5519 BC, less 690 years (23 x 30) = 4836-4829 BC. 4836-4829 BC, less 690 years (23 x 30) = 4146-4139 BC. Moreover, 690 expands by 690 by 60 years to make 750 (690 x 25/23=750). This agrees with the 4140, which also expands by 60 years as 4140 x 70/69 = 4200, thus expanding by 60 years. These 60 years, will, in turn interact with Tables 2a-b which are also 60 years difference from Tables 1a-b.

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We will now modify our table designations to avoid confusion:

“Table 1a” remains as originally designated.
“Table 1b” is the adjusted table.
“Table 2a” and “Table 2b” will represent the versions with 60 years subtracted.

From “Table 1a,” we have the following key row:

Day 7:
Single-Year Start (BC): 4146–4145 BC → 5526–5525 BC
Corresponding 7-Year Block (BC): 4146–4139 BC → 5526–5519 BC
Day Alignment (BC): 4140–4139 BC → 5520–5519 BC
Notes: Another 36 years after Day 6’s Alignment.

From “Table 1b,” focusing on the start:

Day 1:
Single-Year Start (BC): 4141–4140 BC → 5521–5520 BC
Corresponding 7-Year Block (BC): 4141–4134 BC → 5521–5514 BC
Day Alignment (BC): 4141–4140 BC → 5521–5520 BC
Notes: Start of Day 1, shifted 215 years forward from MT and now also 1380 years earlier for LXX.

We have already identified these emphasized dates at the center of Tables 1a–b. Now, let us examine the segment “4146–4139 BC → 5526–5519 BC” from Table 1a more closely.

The MT Cumulative Chronology for the Flood—where the ages of the patriarchs are added consecutively—results in the date 4836–4829 BC. The Flood, as a type of new Creation, parallels the original Creation narrative. This 4836–4829 BC period is itself “490 x 7” years (70 x 7 x 7) before 1406–1399 BC, which corresponds to the week of years at the time of Joshua’s Conquest of the Promised Land.

Observe that 4836–4829 BC lies exactly between the 1380-year intervals of “4146–4139 BC → 5526–5519 BC,” which themselves lie at the midpoint of Tables 1a–b. Here is the breakdown:

5526–5519 BC, minus 690 years (23 x 30) = 4836–4829 BC
4836–4829 BC, minus another 690 years (23 x 30) = 4146–4139 BC

In addition, 690 years can expand by 60 years to become 750 years, using the 25/23 ratio (690 x 25/23 = 750). Similarly, 4140 (a key midpoint year) also expands by 60 years, since 4140 x 70/69 = 4200. These expansions by 60 years integrate with the variations introduced in Tables 2a–b, which themselves differ by 60 years from Tables 1a–b. In this way, the 60-year increments related to Terah’s alternative chronology interact fluidly with all four tables, maintaining the fractal-like complexity that we have observed throughout.

Matthew’s Genealogy and its Wider Chronological Context