Sacred Numbers
8
New Beginning / Resurrection
Traditions
| Tradition | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Christian | Jesus rose on the 8th day (day after the 7th/Sabbath = Sunday). Circumcision on 8th day. 8 people on Noah’s Ark |
| Jewish | Brit milah (circumcision) on 8th day. Hanukkah = 8 days. Shemini Atzeret = 8th day assembly |
| Esoteric | The octave in music (return to origin at higher level). Infinity symbol is an 8 on its side |