Hitchhiker's Guide to Religion
Sacred Numbers
6

Man / Imperfection

Sacred number 6
TraditionMeaning
BiblicalMan created on Day 6 (Gen 1:27). 6 days of labor. Falls short of 7 (perfection)
Jewish6 orders of the Mishnah. 6 points of the Star of David
Christian6 = human effort without God. Tripled (666) = complete imperfection, the Beast
EsotericThe hexagram: 6-pointed star = union of opposites (fire triangle + water triangle)