1. In the Bible

   Remarkable coincidences in the number.

2. Days

   Of rain, at the time of the flood, Genesis 7:17

    of flood, before sending forth the raven, Genesis 8:6

   For embalming, Genesis 50:3

   Of fasting By Moses, Exodus 24:18, 34:28, Deuteronomy 9:9, 25

    Elijah, 1 Kings 19:8

    Jesus, Matthew 4:2

   Spies in the land of promise, Numbers 13:25

   Of probation, given to the Ninevites, Jonah 3:4

   Christ's stay after the resurrection, Acts 1:3

   Symbolical, Ezekiel 4:6

3. Years

   Wanderings of the Israelites in the Wilderness, Exodus 16:35, Numbers 14:34

   Peace in Israel, Judges 3:11, 5:31, 8:28

   Egypt to be desolated, Ezekiel 29:11

    to be restored after, Ezekiel 29:13

4. Stripes

   Administered in punishing criminals, Deuteronomy 25:3, 2 Corinthians 11:24