The Bible, through the Masoretic Text (MT), reveals a system called the Cumulative Lifespan Chronology, spanning 12,600 years from Creation to Moses. This deliberate design shows divine intent.
The 12,600-Year Pattern
- From Creation to Moses (MT):
- Spans 10 × 1,260 years—a number found in Revelation 11:3 and 12:6, linking history to prophecy.
- Purposeful Numerical Design: Patterns involving all 26 patriarchs form an interconnected structure.
The Masoretic Text (MT)
- Creation Date: 14,009-14,006 BC.
- The MT is the foundational Hebrew tradition for modern translations.
- References: Genesis 5:1-32, Genesis 11:10-26.
Supporting Ancient Texts
- Septuagint (LXX): Dates Creation to 14,899-14,896 BC, supporting MT patterns.
- Samaritan Pentateuch (SP): Dates Creation to 13,401-13,398 BC, aligning with the MT.
Precision in the Chronology
- 3 or 3.5-Year Gap Between Aaron and Moses (Exodus 7:7).
- The 7-Year Span:
- Includes the 3-year gap between Aaron and Moses.
- ±2-year range concerning Noah’s sons’ ages, completing the seven-year pattern. References: Genesis 5:32, Genesis 9:24, Genesis 10:21.
Significance of This Pattern
- Divine Purpose: Shows God’s control over history.
- Mathematical Harmony: 12,600 years in 10 sets of 1,260 years links events to prophecies.
- Consistency Across Traditions: Despite variations, LXX and SP align with MT, showing a shared source.
The alignment of key events, like the Exodus (1446 BC), across texts shows careful design. The MT, LXX, and SP contribute to a unified story of God’s sovereignty over time.
We invite you to explore this series, uncovering the numeric patterns in biblical chronology. These patterns interact like fractals, centering on Christ, who unifies the narrative. We begin with the 12,600-year span from Adam to Moses.
Plain Regular and Cumulative Charts
Regular Chronological Chart (Enhanced)
Cumulative Chronology Chart (Enhanced)