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The Number 3 In The Bible

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The number 3 is widely used throughout the Bible such as in Peter’s denial three times, Jesus rising on the third day, and the Holy Trinity. Gregor is similar to Christ because of his attitudes towards his family members. He thinks of his family lovingly similar to Jesus’ forgiving plea to God to pardon the people responsible for his crucifixion and death. Gregor does not move until the clock strikes 3 in the morning similar to how Christ hangs crucified on the cross for 3 hours dying at 3 o’clock. Apples are associated with the biblical story of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden in Genesis. When Adam and Eve ate the apple, they lost their innocence giving a meaning to the apple of suffering, sin, and guilt. When Gregor's father throws the

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