What Does the Number 12 Mean in the Bible?

What does the number 12 mean in the Bible? The number 12 is defined in the King James Bible as governmental perfection. This study will be different than most studies on the number 12. Consider momentarily the occurrences of the number 12 and the nation of Israel, God’s chosen people. The tribes are 12 that Christ came from to fulfill Scripture, the Apostles were 12, and the book of Revelation contains numerous examples of the number 12 for the sealing of the 12,000 to the dimensions and characteristics of the New Jerusalem. Over and over again, we see this number associated with the government of God.My aim in discussing the number 12 is simple: shed light on Scripture containing the number 12 you may not be aware of. Granted, in the lesson, you will see things common to the Christian faith, but enjoy learning what you may not have known regarding the number 12.(Colossians 1:17) “And he is before all things, and by him all things consist.” (Contains 12 words)