You’ve probably heard it before—someone sees repeating numbers like 1:11 or 3:33 and calls them “angel numbers.” The idea is that these number patterns are divine messages or signs from guardian angels, right? Well, not so fast.
While the Bible contains a few verses with these number combinations, the concept of “angel numbers” actually comes from New Age spirituality, not Scripture. Here are a few unfiltered facts – no sugarcoating, and why I believe the Bible and angel numbers don’t mix.
Angel Numbers Are Not In The Bible
Angel numbers are a popular New Age concept, but they aren’t biblical or Christian. While the Bible does contain verses with number combinations like 11:11 (Jeremiah 11:11 says, “You cannot escape punishment…”) or 12:12 (Romans 12:12 says, “Be joyful in hope…”), these passages have nothing to do with the modern concept of angel numbers.
The idea of angel numbers as divine messages isn’t rooted in Scripture. In fact, the Bible was written thousands of years ago, and if angel numbers were meant to be a divine communication tool, you’d think they’d at least get a mention. But they don’t.
That said, just because angel numbers aren’t in the Bible doesn’t automatically mean they’re meaningless. It just means they’re not a biblical concept. So, where do they come from? Let’s dive deeper.
Spirituality x Religion
Angel numbers may not be biblical, but that doesn’t mean they don’t hold significance for some people. Personally, I believe in their meaning—just not necessarily as messages from biblical angels or Jesus. Instead, I see them as communications from the universe itself.
Think of the universe as this vast, interconnected field of energy. Everything around us—our phones, the chair you’re sitting on, even our thoughts and physical bodies—is made up of energy. Galileo Galilei once said that mathematics is the language of the universe, and I think he was onto something. To me, angel numbers are one way the universe uses numbers to send us messages.
Each number vibrates at its own unique frequency, so it makes sense that different sequences would carry different meanings. For example, 1111 might signify new beginnings, while 666 could point to imbalance or negativity. The universe might be using these numbers as a way to grab our attention and offer guidance in a language we can understand.
My Experience With Them
My grandmother had a saying that stuck with me: “If something happens once, it might be a coincidence. Twice? Maybe still a coincidence. But three times or more? That’s when you know it’s no accident.” And that’s exactly how I feel about angel numbers. They don’t just show up randomly—they appear repeatedly, everywhere you look, until you can’t ignore them. For me, they’re far from coincidental. I’ve had too many experiences with them not to believe in their significance.
Take the time I saw 666 right before crossing a small wooden bridge in western Asia. Something felt off, so I decided not to go. Later, I found out the bridge had collapsed. Coincidence? Maybe. But then there’s 1212, which kept appearing right before I manifested the exact amount of money I needed. Or 333, which started showing up during the time I met my soulmate while living abroad. These weren’t just random numbers—they felt like signs nudging me in the right direction.
But Why The Term “Angel” Numbers?
The term “angel numbers” actually comes from New Age spirituality, not the Bible. It was popularized by Doreen Virtue, a spiritual teacher and author who suggested that repeating number sequences—like 111 or 1234—are messages from angels. According to Virtue, angels use these patterns to communicate guidance, encouragement, or even warnings.
But here’s an interesting twist worth mentioning: Doreen Virtue later distanced herself from angel numbers and New Age spirituality altogether after converting to Christianity. She now believes she was misguided in her earlier teachings.
That said, many people still report seeing number patterns—like 12:12 on the clock—with unusual frequency. And while there’s no scholarly evidence that these sequences represent angelic communication, the experience can feel deeply personal and meaningful to those who notice them.
Also, the idea of “angels” has evolved for a lot of people. They’re not necessarily pictured as glowing, winged beings in white robes anymore. Instead, many see angels as an invisible, protective energy—a force that guides and supports us in ways we can’t always see or explain. That’s why the term “angel numbers” still holds weight for so many. It’s less about literal angels and more about the idea that the universe (or this higher energy) is communicating with us through these numbers.
At the end of the day, angel numbers are essentially a modern spiritual concept. They’re not biblical, but that doesn’t mean they can’t hold personal significance. Whether you call them angel numbers, spirit numbers, synchronicities, or just repeating digits, the idea is the same: the universe (or whatever higher power you believe in – God, angels, spirits) might be trying to communicate with you in a way that feels magical or coincidental.
