Meaning of Numbers: The Number 115
The English phrase "hundred and fifteen," used for the number 115, is recorded 1 time in the King James translation. It is found in the book of Genesis.
The possible meaning of the number 115 is derived primarily from Biblical events and history involving the Scriptures.
Rabban Gamaliel II, from 80 to 115 A.D., was one of a long line of people who helped preserve the Old Testament text. He was replaced, in 115, by Simeon b. Gamaliel II who carried on protecting the text (Holy Bible, a Faithful Version, Second Edition, Chronology IV).
The Hebrew word naba, Strong's Concordance #H5012, occurs 115 times in 102 Hebrew Old Testament verses. It is found the most in Jeremiah (40 times) followed by Ezekiel (37) and then 1Samuel (12). It is a word usually translated as "prophecy" or "prophesied." It was used to convey that a person was speaking under God's inspiration whether or not it included foretelling future events.
And the Lord came down in a cloud, and spake unto him, and took of the spirit that was upon him, and gave it unto the seventy elders: and it came to pass, that, when the spirit rested upon them, they prophesied (naba), and did not cease (Numbers 11:25, KJV).
And when they came thither to the hill, behold, a company of prophets met him (King Saul); and the Spirit of God came upon him, and he prophesied (naba) among them (1Samuel 10:10, KJV).
Strong's #G1577, the Greek word ekklesia, occurs 115 times in 112 Greek New Testament verses. It is recorded the most in the book of Acts (24 times) followed by 1Corinthians (22) and then the book of Revelation (20).
Ekklesia is the word used to refer to any number of people assembled in a public place (Acts 19:39, 41). When used in reference to Christians in general (Matthew 16:18) or to believers meeting together (Romans 16:1, 5) it is usually translated "church" or "churches."
Then pleased it the apostles and elders, with the whole church (ekklesia), to send chosen men of their own company to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas; namely, Judas surnamed Barsabas, and Silas, chief men among the brethren (Acts 15:22, KJV).
I Jesus have sent mine angel to testify unto you these things in the churches (ekklesia). I am the root and the offspring of David, and the bright and morning star (Revelation 22:16, KJV).
Psalms and Number One Hundred Fifteen
Psalm 115 calls upon all people to be humble and give credit to God instead of themselves. It also promises to bless those who revere the Lord.
Not unto us, O Lord, not unto us, but unto Your name give glory for Your mercy and for Your truth’s sake . . . O you who fear the Lord, trust in the Lord; He is their help and their shield.
He will bless those who fear the Lord, both small and great. The Lord shall increase you more and more, you and your children (Psalm 115 verses 1, 11, 13 - 14, HBFV).
Psalm 115 also reveals that the dead are unconscious and unable to speak or praise God. This verse is contrary to the belief in an immortal soul or to the teaching that Christians go immediately to heaven upon their death.
The dead do not praise the Lord, nor do any who go down into silence (verse 17 of Psalm 115, HBFV).
Abraham and the Number 115
Abraham, at the age of 115 in 1845 B.C., is commanded by God to sacrifice his only son Isaac (Genesis 22). Isaac, fifteen years old at the time, travels with his father to Mount Moriah unaware that he is the sacrifice. When the pair arrives at the mount, Isaac allows Abraham to tie him up and place him on an altar.
And he (Isaac) said, "Behold the fire and the wood. But where is the lamb for a burnt offering?" And Abraham said, "My son, God will provide Himself a lamb for a burnt offering" . . .
And Abraham built an altar there and laid the wood in order. And he bound his son Isaac and laid him on the wood, upon the altar (Genesis 22:7 - 9, HBFV).
Abraham ultimately passes this extreme test of faith and is promised his descendants will bless the entire earth (Genesis 22:16 - 18).
More Info on Biblical Meaning of 115
There are 6 words and phrases in the Bible's original languages that are recorded exactly 115 times.
115 is the product of 5 and 23. Both 5 and 23 are prime numbers.
God's word records more than 115 people connected to the Apostle Paul and his ministry!
The Jews in Egypt instigate a final rebellion against the Roman Empire from 115 to 117 A.D. during the rule of Emperor Trajan. The uprising took place not only in Egypt but also on the island of Cyprus and in Cyrene (modern day Libya).
"The Roman response was the violent suppression of the Alexandrian Jews and the destruction of their historic synagogue. As a result, the Jewish community of Alexandria that had been one of the largest outside of Israel went into permanent decline." (Complete Book of When and Where: In the Bible).
The English word "Samaria" is written 124 times in 115 King James verses. It is found the most in 2Kings (49 times) followed by 1Kings (19) and then both 2Chronicles and Isaiah (8 each).
Shechem, after a united Israel split in 930 B.C., was the Kingdom of Israel's first capital. It was soon changed, however, to Tirzah (1Kings 14:17). It then changed to Samaria during the reign of King Omri. The city's name was often used to refer to the entire Kingdom of Israel in the Old Testament. In the New Testament, Samaria referenced the northern part of the Roman Province of Judea.
And he (King Omri) bought the hill Samaria of Shemer for two talents of silver, and built on the hill, and called the name of the city which he built, after the name of Shemer, owner of the hill, Samaria (1Kings 16:24, KJV).
Then had the churches rest throughout all Judaea and Galilee and Samaria, and were edified; and walking in the fear of the Lord, and in the comfort of the Holy Ghost, were multiplied (Acts 9:31, KJV).
The Hebrew word shaphak, Strong's #H8210, is recorded 115 times in 111 Hebrew Old Testament verses. It is found the most in the book of Ezekiel (33) followed by the Psalms (12) then Leviticus (8). The word, which means "to spill forth," pour or sprawl out, is commonly translated as "shed," "pour," "pour out" or related terms in the King James.
Whoso sheddeth (shaphak) man's blood, by man shall his blood be shed: for in the image of God made he man (Genesis 9:6, KJV).
And I will pour upon (shaphak) the house of David, and upon the inhabitants of Jerusalem, the spirit of grace and of supplications: and they shall look upon me whom they have pierced, and they shall mourn for him, as one mourneth for his only son, and shall be in bitterness for him, as one that is in bitterness for his firstborn (Zechariah 12:10, KJV).