75

The number 75 is linked to Abraham's age when he left Haran and began his journey to the promised land, and to the number of people in Jacob's family who went to Egypt. It symbolizes obedience of faith, divine calling, and new beginnings.

In Genesis 12:4 it is told that Abraham was 75 years old when he followed God's call and left Haran. This makes the number a symbol of faithful obedience, willingness to break up and start anew in trust in God's promises. In Jewish tradition, Abraham's departure is seen as a fundamental moment in covenant history, and the number 75 thus carries a resonance of divine calling and human response in faith. The number also appears in Acts 7:14, where Stephen in his speech tells that Joseph called for his father Jacob and all his relatives – seventy-five persons in total. In this way, the number 75 connects two decisive events in salvation history: Abraham's departure in faith and the gathering of Jacob's family in Egypt, both as parts of God's plan for His people.

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Lingüística

In Genesis 46:27 the Masoretic Text lists 70 people in Jacob's family, while the Septuagint (the Greek translation of the Old Testament) and the Samaritan Pentateuch list 75. Stephen follows the Septuagint tradition in his speech in Acts 7:14, reflecting that early Christians often used the Greek Bible translation.

Historia

In Exodus 38:28, 1,775 shekels of silver are mentioned as being used for hooks and bands for the pillars of the tabernacle. The number 75 appears here in a practical context related to the construction of the sanctuary.