What Does 11:11 Mean in the Bible?

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Is there a spiritual reason you’re seeing the number 11:11?

Co-authored by Nico Pires and Amy Bobinger, BA

Last Updated: September 30, 2025 Fact Checked

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Does 11:11 mean anything in the Bible?

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Potential Meanings of 11:11

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11:11 in Bible Passages

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Is God speaking to me through 11:11?

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If you’ve been stumbling across 1111 or 11:11 repeatedly in your daily life, you may be wondering what kind of message God is sending you. There are so many ways to experience God’s love and guidance, and getting to the bottom of these signs can be fun and inspiring. We’re here to help you discover whether 11:11 has Biblical significance, possible interpretations of 11:11, and important Bible verses that are numbered 11:11 with help from a Catholic priest and numerology experts.

What does 11:11 mean spiritually?

Catholic priest Father Scott Bailey says the numbers 11:11 “do not have any particular meaning in the Bible.” That said, if you sense a divine hand when you see 11:11, it could mean that God wants to call your attention to something, such as a Bible verse marked 11:11, or remind you to trust His plan.

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Does 11:11 mean anything in the Bible?

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11:11 doesn’t have a concrete Biblical meaning, but it could still be a message from God. According to Father Bailey, 11:11 doesn’t have a specific meaning in the Bible. He also notes that “there is nothing in the Bible about receiving signs from God through repeated numbers.”^{[1]
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Expert Interview} However, some people believe that seeing repeating numbers (or angel numbers) is a sign that spirits from another realm are sending you messages or omens. 1111 is a popular angel number, and that may be where believers draw their inspiration, applying the messages associated with 11:11 to their relationship with God.
- Father Bailey explains that “there are many books of the Bible with an 11th chapter and an 11th verse, which would be referenced in that way, such as Luke 11:11 or Romans 11:11.”^{[2]
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  Expert Interview} So, some Christians focus on the message of "11:11" Bible verses instead of giving credit to numerology.^{[3]
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- Below, we'll walk you through some of the numerological messages associated with "1111." Plus, we'll also outline famous "11:11" Bible passages that might also be connected to this godly number's divine messages. We encourage you to receive the messages that feel right to you!
Meet the wikiHow Experts

Father Scott Bailey is a Catholic priest who currently serves as a Pastor at Risen Christ Catholic Parish in Denver. He is also the face of Risen Christ’s YouTube channel, where he explains aspects of Catholicism.

Nico Pires is a spiritual advisor, astrologer, and numerologist, with over 10 years of experience.

Josh Siegel is a numerologist with over 25 years of experience.

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Potential Meanings of 11:11

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Pay attention and listen for God’s guidance. If you’re seeing 11:11 repeatedly, it could mean that God is trying to get you to notice him. Perhaps you’ll face an obstacle soon and He wants you to stay strong and remain faithful, or maybe you haven’t been to church in a while and it’s time to reconnect with Him. Regardless of the specific cause, God could just be saying, “Hey, I’m here!”
- Your interpretation of the sign matters a great deal. We know from the Bible that God can harden or soften the hearts of men, so the way you’re feeling could be a big part of what God wants to tell you.
- Spiritual advisor, astrologer, and numerologist Nico Pires says, “11:11 is a reminder to hone our intention of what we want our stability to look like.”^{[4]
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  Expert Interview} From a Christian perspective, that can mean tuning in to our relationship with God and really noticing what He wants for us.
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God is reminding you to trust in him. The repetition of the number 1 may be a subtle way of reminding you that there is only one God. If you’re distracted by or obsessing over something that isn’t the Lord, seeing 11:11 could be God’s way of reminding you to prioritize your faith and stay loyal.
- Set time aside every day to pray and reconnect with God—you’ll feel more spiritually fulfilled in no time.
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You’re on the edge of a brand-new journey. The number 1 is the first number, just as Genesis is the first book in the Bible. This is a symbol of beginnings, and it’s possible that this God’s way of letting you know that an opportunity will present itself soon and it’s okay to take the leap.^{[5]
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- If you’re thinking about proposing to your partner or going back to school, maybe this is a sign that God wants you to make the move you’ve been putting off.
- Even if there’s no specific link between 11:11 and the Bible, numerologists like Josh Siegel believe that the number 11:11 signals that it’s “time to break out of your patterns and challenge yourself to move to your higher purpose. For instance, it might be time to make a quantum leap out of a dead-end job or unfulfilling vocation.”^{[6]
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11:11 in Bible Passages

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John 11:11—You will survive so long as you trust in God. “After he had said this, he went on to tell them, ‘Our friend Lazarus has fallen asleep; but I am going there to wake him up.’”^{[7]
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- The story of Lazarus is one of the most popular tales of the New Testament. Lazarus had been dead for four days, but because he was a follower of Christ, Jesus decided to raise him from the dead.
- In the story, Father Bailey says, “Believers can receive a message of God's goodness and blessing on the lowly.” He explains that “in the case of Lazarus, Christians also see a sign that Jesus is Lord because of his power over death.”^{[8]
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- “However,” he goes on to say, “it is not common for Christians to believe that the stories of Lazarus (and Hannah) are assurances that God will raise our deceased loved ones back to natural life or give miraculous conceptions to those who are infertile.”^{[9]
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- Potential Message: John 11:11 is a reminder that God will reward your devotion and a phenomenal testament to the power of Jesus’s love. It also symbolizes 11:11’s call to “wake up” so you can hear God’s message.
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Deuteronomy 11:11—God will guide you to where you need to be. “But the land you are crossing the Jordan to take possession of is a land of mountains and valleys that drinks rain from heaven.”^{[10]
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- In this passage, God is guiding Moses and his people to the Promised Land. The same way God brought His followers to the land where they’d flourish, He will guide you to the great things He has planned for you.
- Potential Message: If you’re seeing 11:11 while you’re on the precipice of a major decision (like you’re considering moving or taking a new job), it could be a sign from God to trust His plan.
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Hebrews 11:11—God rewards His faithful followers. “And by faith even Sarah, who was past childbearing age, was enabled to bear children because she considered him faithful who had made the promise.”
- In this passage, Sarah is able to give birth and bring a new child into the world despite her restraints. Her love of God enables her to overcome the obstacles in front of her.
- Potential Message: Like John 11:11, this passage is a beautiful illustration of the miraculous gifts that God bestows on His followers.
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Jeremiah 11:11—You cannot escape punishment if you deny God. “Therefore this is what the Lord says: ‘I will bring on them a disaster they cannot escape. Although they cry out to me, I will not listen to them.’”
- Popularized in the film Us, this passage reminds us that you will pay for your sins if you do not repent and worship God.
- Potential Message: If you have been neglecting your relationship with God, seeing the number 11:11 could be a warning that you may face consequences unless you turn back to Him.

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Is God speaking to me through 11:11?

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If you feel like God is speaking to you, He probably is. God speaks to us in mysterious ways. Even if you don’t buy into angel numbers, numerology, or any of that stuff, Isaiah 55:8 reminds us that we can’t know how the Lord works, “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the Lord.” If you’re seeing 11:11 over and over again, it could certainly be God trying to get you to pay attention to something.^{[11]
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- While the Bible doesn’t mention receiving signs from God through numbers, Father Bailey says, “This may be a matter for personal prayer and discernment through conversation with your local pastor.”^{[12]
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- At the same time, if you’re uncomfortable with the concept of God communicating via numbers and you’re worried that they’re demonic or untrue, feel free to ignore 11:11. It’s unlikely God would use a method that makes you uncomfortable to communicate with you.
- It’s worth noting that chapter and verse numbers were not originally included in Scripture, so they would not have been part of the authors’ original thoughts when they were writing.
- With all of this said, there’s nothing in the Bible that explicitly says you can’t interpret numbers or that God will never communicate with you via numbers. Go with what feels right to you!