Sacred Numbers
12
Governmental Perfection / God's People
Traditions
| Tradition | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Biblical | 12 tribes of Israel. 12 apostles. 12 gates of New Jerusalem. 12 foundations. 12 months. Judas replaced by Matthias to restore 12 |
| Jewish | 12 tribes. 12 loaves of showbread. 12 stones on the High Priest’s breastplate |
| Catholic | 12 apostles as foundation of the Church |
| Esoteric | 12 zodiac signs. 12 labors of Hercules. 12 Olympian gods |