Sacred Numbers
6
Man / Imperfection
Traditions
| Tradition | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Biblical | Man created on Day 6 (Gen 1:27). 6 days of labor. Falls short of 7 (perfection) |
| Jewish | 6 orders of the Mishnah. 6 points of the Star of David |
| Christian | 6 = human effort without God. Tripled (666) = complete imperfection, the Beast |
| Esoteric | The hexagram: 6-pointed star = union of opposites (fire triangle + water triangle) |