The Bible’s Number 111 — Trinity, things set apart, and things counted – Seems very often related to the trinity — father/son/spirit but also seen in lists of things. Number one is about God and 1-1-1 appears many times to be about the three aspects of God or what we refer to as the trinity.
111 and the Trinity..
There is ongoing debate and questions regarding the concept of the trinity; where it is most clearly seen in the BIble; and even if it is a valid concept. The symbolic theme of the Bible’s number 111 and supporting evidence for it may not solve the question, but it certainly adds more information to be studied. Look for the evidence in the examples for 111 below. Just FYI, the best evidence I know of for the trinity is in the the ten “I am” statements in John. Scholars compress the first three of these statements into one and call them the 7 or 8 “I Am” statements, but I contend they are evidence of the Trinity and that the Bible’s Redemption Pattern confirms this — but that’s for another discussion. To research this suggestion for the trinity, see John 6:35 “I am the bread of life”; John 6:41 “I am the bread that came down out of heaven.”; and John 6:51 “I am the living bread that came down out of heaven”.
In this example for 111 I provide a longer list of verses for those who like to discover for themselves the preponderance of evidence for a number theme. The verse references below are related to 111 and 1:11 and often strikingly reveal the themes related to number one. In the examples, look for evidence of the trinity (111); for lists of three things; and for verses counting or singling out instances of things. Note that my highlighting is just my opinion because the examples seem to have multiple ways you can observe the pattern:
(no need to examine all these examples – read enough so you begin to see the pattern)
Philp 1:11 … filled with the fruit of righteousness … through Jesus Christ,.. to the glory and praise of God.
Mrk 1:11 …a voice came out of the heavens: “You are My beloved Son,… in You I am well-pleased.”
1Pet 1:11 seeking to know… the Spirit of Christ … the sufferings of Christ … the glories to follow.
Nahm 1:11 From you has gone forth… One who plotted evil… A wicked counselor.
2Tim 1:11 …I was appointed a preacher and an apostle and a teacher.
Mal 1:11 “… My name will be great …offered to My name… My name will be great….
Col 1:11 strengthened with all power,… according to His glorious might,… attaining of all steadfastness…
1Tim 1:11 according to the glorious gospel… of the blessed God, … which I have been entrusted.
Psa 111:3 Splendid… and majestic….His righteousness endures forever.
Psa 111:1 ….I will give thanks… with all my heart,.. In the company of the upright …and in the assembly. (Notice the four ones in the verse reference)
Psa 111:6 He has made known… to His people… the power of His works,…
Psa 111:10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom;… His commandments;… His praise..
John 1:11 He came… to His own… His own did not receive Him.
2Chr 1:11 …you… have asked for yourself …that you may rule …
Eph 1:11 …have obtained an inheritance,… having been predestined …after the counsel of His will,
2Cor 1:11 …joining in helping us … so that thanks may be given …for the favor bestowed on us….
Eze 1:11 Such were their faces …Their wings … their bodies.
Hab 1:11 “…they will sweep through… they will be held guilty,… They whose strength is their god.”
1Sam 1:11 …if You will…look on the affliction… and remember me… not forget…”
Gal 1:11 …I would have you know, … the gospel which was preached by me… is not according to man.
Heb 1:11 They will perish,,… but you remain;…they all will become old…,
Deu 1:11 ‘May the LORD, … God of your fathers, …bless you,… just as He has promised…!
Ruth 1:11 But Naomi said, “Return, my daughters… Why should you go with me?… Have I yet sons in my womb…?
2Kin 1:11 …sent to him …captain of fifty …with his fifty….. “O man of God, …thus says the king…, ‘Come down quickly.’ “
Neh 1:11 “…to the prayer of Your servant …the prayer of Your servants …make Your servant successful…
Job 1:11 “But put forth Your hand … touch all that he has;… he will surely curse You to Your face.”
Prov 1:11 …”Come with us,… Let us lie in wait for blood,… Let us ambush the innocent…;
Ecc 1:11 ..no remembrance of earlier things;…of the later things … those who will come later
Isa 1:11 “What are your …sacrifices to Me?…”I have had enough of burnt offerings …I take no pleasure in …
Lam 1:11 …They have given … To restore their lives, …themselves….”
Joel 1:11 Be ashamed, O farmers,… Wail, O vine dressers, …Because the harvest…is destroyed.
Zep 1:11 “Wail, O inhabitants…all the people…will be silenced; All who weigh out silver will be cut off.
Rom 1:11 …I long to see you …that I may impart some spiritual gift to you,.. that you may be established;
Jam 1:11 For the sun rises…its flower falls off…the beauty of its appearance is destroyed;.
2Pet 1:11 for in this way…the entrance into the eternal kingdom …our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ …
Rev 1:11 saying, “…send it to the seven churches: to Ephesus and to Smyrna and to Pergamum and to Thyatira and to Sardis and to Philadelphia and to Laodicea.” — (things singled out and/or counted)