Discover the numbers, patterns, and measurements woven throughout Scripture — a comprehensive math course grounded in God's Word
Math LessonsEvery problem draws from real Bible passages — Genesis to Revelation — so students learn math while deepening their knowledge of God's Word.
The Bible is filled with measurements, constructions, harvests, and finances. These are practical math problems from real ancient contexts.
From counting the days of creation to calculating the volume of the New Jerusalem — every level is covered.
7 is completion. 12 is governance. 40 is testing. Understanding biblical numerology enriches both math skills and faith.
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A handy reference for the ancient units found throughout Scripture.
| Biblical Unit | Type | Modern Equivalent | Scripture Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cubit | Length | ≈ 18 inches (1.5 ft / 45.7 cm) | Genesis 6:15; Exodus 25:10 |
| Span | Length | ≈ 9 inches (half a cubit) | Exodus 28:16; 1 Samuel 17:4 |
| Handbreadth | Length | ≈ 3 inches (7.6 cm) | Exodus 25:25; Psalm 39:5 |
| Finger | Length | ≈ 0.75 inches (1.9 cm) | Jeremiah 52:21 |
| Reed / Rod | Length | ≈ 10.5 feet (6 cubits) | Ezekiel 40:5 |
| Furlong (Stadion) | Length | ≈ 607 feet (⅛ mile / 185 m) | Revelation 21:16; Luke 24:13 |
| Sabbath Day's Journey | Length | ≈ 2,000 cubits (3,000 ft) | Acts 1:12 |
| Day's Journey | Length | ≈ 20-25 miles | Numbers 11:31; Luke 2:44 |
| Shekel | Weight | ≈ 0.4 oz (11.4 g) | Genesis 23:15; Exodus 30:13 |
| Talent | Weight | ≈ 75 lbs (34 kg) | Matthew 25:15; 1 Kings 9:14 |
| Mina | Weight | ≈ 1.25 lbs (571 g) | Ezekiel 45:12; Luke 19:13 |
| Gerah | Weight | ≈ 0.02 oz (0.57 g) | Exodus 30:13 (1/20 shekel) |
| Hin | Liquid | ≈ 1.5 gallons (5.7 L) | Exodus 29:40; Numbers 15:5 |
| Bath | Liquid | ≈ 6 gallons (22 L) | 1 Kings 7:26; Ezekiel 45:11 |
| Ephah | Dry | ≈ 22 liters / 0.62 bushels | Exodus 16:36; Ruth 2:17 |
| Homer | Dry | ≈ 220 liters (10 ephahs) | Ezekiel 45:11; Hosea 3:2 |
| Omer | Dry | ≈ 2.2 liters (1/10 ephah) | Exodus 16:16, 36 |
| Denarius | Currency | ≈ 1 day's wage for a laborer | Matthew 20:2; Mark 12:15 |
Convert between biblical and modern units of measurement.
Walk through longer biblical math scenarios step by step — each answer unlocks the next.
That's about 569 standard railroad boxcars — enough room for thousands of animals, food, and supplies. God's engineering specifications were more than sufficient for the task!
Solomon's temple was about the size of a modest church — roughly 2,700 sq ft. Its glory was in its extraordinary craftsmanship and materials — gold, cedar, and carved cherubim — not its sheer size.
From 7 items came enough to feed ~20,000 people with 60 lbs to spare — the mathematics of divine provision. God's economy doesn't just meet needs; it overflows.
280 cubits of fine linen — a massive undertaking in the wilderness, woven and erected by hand, all to create a sacred space for God's presence among His people.
87.5% return from the faithful, 0% from the fearful. God measures faithfulness, not the starting amount. "Well done, good and faithful servant!"
At 80,000 cu ft/day, the 4.2 million cu ft wall would take 52.8 days — remarkably close to the biblical 52! The math confirms the historical account of this extraordinary achievement.
Interactive diagrams of the great structures described in Scripture. Hover over elements for details.
Put your knowledge to the test with these interactive games. Race the clock, decode Scripture, and build the Ark!
Race against the clock converting biblical measurements. How many can you solve in 60 seconds?
Solve math problems to uncover hidden Bible verses, one word at a time.
Construct Noah's Ark phase by phase with math! Don't run out of resources.
Discover the numerical values of Hebrew letters and calculate the gematria of biblical words and names.
Calculate the precise ratios and dimensions of Solomon's Temple and the Tabernacle.
Match biblical numbers to their spiritual significance — 7, 12, 40, 70, 153 and more.
Navigate biblical timelines — patriarchal ages, prophetic periods, and genealogical calculations.
Solve financial puzzles from Jesus' parables — talents, denarii, and the math of the Kingdom.
Choose your difficulty:
| Biblical Unit | Modern Equivalent |
|---|---|
| 1 Cubit | 1.5 feet / 18 inches |
| 1 Span | 9 inches |
| 1 Handbreadth | 3 inches |
| 1 Reed | 10.5 feet |
| 1 Stadium | 607 feet |
| 1 Shekel | 0.4 ounces |
| 1 Talent | 75 pounds |
| 1 Mina | 1.25 pounds |
| 1 Hin | 1.5 gallons |
| 1 Bath | 6 gallons |
| 1 Ephah | 22 liters |
| 1 Omer | 2.2 liters |
| 1 Denarius | 1 day's wage |
| 1 Day's Journey | 20 miles |
Solve the math problems to reveal a hidden Bible verse!
Build Noah's Ark by solving 8 construction challenges.
"Make an ark of cyprus timbers for yourself… The length of the ark shall be three hundred cubits, its breadth fifty cubits, and its height thirty cubits."
— Genesis 6:14-15
In Hebrew, each letter has a numerical value. This system, called gematria, reveals numerical patterns throughout Scripture.
Calculate the gematria of Hebrew words by adding their letter values. Test your understanding of biblical numerology!
Calculate the precise dimensions, ratios, and proportions of Solomon's Temple.
"And the house which King Solomon built for Jehovah, its length was sixty cubits, and its breadth twenty, and its height thirty cubits."
— 1 Kings 6:2
Numbers in Scripture carry deep spiritual significance. Match each number to its biblical meaning!
Navigate biblical timelines by calculating patriarchal ages, prophetic periods, and genealogical spans.
"And the days of Adam after he begat Seth were eight hundred years."
— Genesis 5:4
Solve financial puzzles from Jesus' parables — calculate talents, denarii, percentages, and the mathematical truths of the Kingdom.
