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26:51 · The number 3 is considered to be a very holy or divine number in most cultures and religions. This entry sign has been found on a robe of an Indian priest-king depicted in the form of a statuette dated back to around 3000 B.C.
    In Christian contexts 26:51 it is used as a symbol for the Holy Trinity. As such it is often placed within a circle. It is used in church architecture as a sign in masonry or windows. For the Christian history of this ideogram, turn to 25:7 in Group 25.

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