Hitchhiker's Guide to Religion
Sacred Numbers
8

New Beginning / Resurrection

Sacred number 8
TraditionMeaning
ChristianJesus rose on the 8th day (day after the 7th/Sabbath = Sunday). Circumcision on 8th day. 8 people on Noah’s Ark
JewishBrit milah (circumcision) on 8th day. Hanukkah = 8 days. Shemini Atzeret = 8th day assembly
EsotericThe octave in music (return to origin at higher level). Infinity symbol is an 8 on its side