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#077 Elijah’s Journey: 40 Days & 40 Nights? (Bible Numbers) - Jimmy Akin

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The Jimmy Akin Podcast

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Mar 30, 2026

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Summary

Jimmy uncovers why biblical numbers like 40 aren't always literal—using Elijah's "40 days and 40 nights" journey to Horeb as an insightful case study.