FAQ ID # 896 - What is the connection between: the jews to be in the dessert for 40 yrs and Jesus to be alone in the desert for 40 days, why 40?

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What is the connection between: the jews to be in the dessert for 40 yrs and Jesus to be alone in the desert for 40 days, why 40?

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The wilderness wanderings under the leadership of Moses were a time of trial and testing for the sake of righteousness. The number 40 is always used in the context of trial and testing. As Messiah, His day-to-day activities were a model, or ultimate fulfillment of scripture. Basically, it serves the purpose of probation.

As to why God chose to use the number 40 in this way...no one knows for sure but Him.

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