Seeking Theoretical Mathematician for Bible Math Problem

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posthuman

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let me get this straight before i spend time scratching away at anything..

you want an algorithm for picking {a[SUB]1 . . . [/SUB]a[SUB]10[/SUB]}
(ordered by magnitude)
such that:

( ∑a[SUB]i[/SUB] ) ≡ 0 mod 7

( 2*∑a[SUB]i[/SUB] - a[SUB]1 [/SUB]- a[SUB]2 [/SUB]- a[SUB]3 [/SUB]) ≡ 0 mod 17

right? any other constraints on the
a[SUB]i[/SUB]'s other than positive integers?

the calculations you posted are for this problem:
given any nine numbers, find a tenth such that (when ordered least to greatest) they satisfy the conditions above.

is that the problem you want to know an algorithm for?
with two cases for the 10th number either being one of the 3 least or not? any other constraints?
do you care about assuming that 9 of the
a[SUB]i[/SUB]'s are given? this makes a difference in the calculation of the probability of a random sequence meeting the criteria.

honestly i'm more interested in checking the odds. but number theory's fun too; i can dig it.

 
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2Thewaters

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#22
you can find relationships in all things

what is comming out is the normal biological deterioration from generation to generation as man decreases in longevity

stop with the wasting time and read the Bible for a relationship with God

Paul says foolish questions such as these will cause souls to be lost.

Titus 3:9 But avoid foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain.
Titus 3:10 A man that is an heretic after the first and second admonition reject;
Titus 3:11 Knowing that he that is such is subverted, and sinneth, being condemned of himself.


you have been warned once

if you continue in this foolishness I will warn you again

and the Bible says after the second warning you are to be rejected.
 

Timeline

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Mar 20, 2014
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It appears that a number of people on this thread are opposed to my search for theoretical mathematician to check these calculations.
I have a found a number of very interesting things (numerically speaking), but nothing quite as complex. The first thing that I thought was that you were making it too difficult. But after some more thought I will say that shouldn't let it consume you. If you would like to have a discussion that is far less complicated, let me know. Even though the things that I have noticed aren't as complicated, I haven't figured it all out. But I listen and read a lot of scripture, trying not to focus on the "math", but taking a little time to note it when it comes up. I believe that for the most part the numbers relate to prophecy and not salvation. To clarify, you don't have to do any "math" to be saved, but it is very interesting.
 
Dec 12, 2013
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Basically....I have not seen anyone on this forum who is really into the math behind scripture.

The best that you will find here are hecklers and no-minds when it comes to your quest....don't let yourself be brought down to their level, and waste valuable time.

I wish you the best in your search...
Another broad stroke of the brush........!

I suppose you are all that and a bag of chips when it comes to the (mind) seeing how the rest of us are (no-minds)...or maybe we have looked at it and have realized the mathematical tie to the letters, words, alphabets etc. that are woven throughout scripture and choose instead to center our time where God said to center it...IN THE WORD!