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Last updated: 2026-05-25

Biblical Number

1

Number 1 in the Bible

God's unity and supremacy

The number 1 represents God's absolute oneness and supremacy throughout Scripture. 'Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one' (Deuteronomy 6:4) is the foundational declaration of monotheism. It signifies primacy, singularity, and divine authority.

Biblical Appearances

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'In the beginning God' — Genesis 1:1

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One Lord, one faith, one baptism — Ephesians 4:5

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The first commandment — Exodus 20:3

Symbolism & Deeper Meaning

Unity, primacy, God's sovereignty, beginnings, indivisibility

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