In the phrase "seventy-seven times",
Jesus was referring to Genesis 4:24,
where Lamech thirsted for revenge.
Seven is a significant number in
the Scriptures, symbolizing
completeness. As thirsty as Lamech
was for revenge, so thirsty must
the disciple of Jesus be for forgiveness.
Forgiving the unforgivable helps to
stop the earthly cycle of revenge from
one generation to the next.
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