JRoglitz said:
Why didn't he talk for 40 days? Was it something to do with his religion and the fact that he killed someone?
The # 40 is used quite often in the Bible. I got this from
this website.
The Number 40
It is associated with trials and testing. Moses spent 40 days on Mt. Sinai. Noah's Flood lasted 40 days and nights. Jesus fasted for 40 days.
An abbreveation for Exodus is Eko.
Eko., Exodus, Ekoruhe (Bible).
source
I also found
this interesting!
. Eko--This is a Verb meaning to arrive, with an emphasis on the finality of it. Note how often in these passages Christ's arrival is associated with immediate judgment, especially on those who should have remained faithful through trial.
1. Matthew 24:50 (the lord of that servant shall come) (24:42-51) For those who are unfaithful in their duty toward Him, the Lord will arrive unexpectedly with the release of His judgment.
2. Luke 12:46 (the lord of that servant will come) (12:41-48) He will arrive and render judgment on those who knew His will but did it not.
3. Hebrews 10:37 (he that shall come will come) (10:36-39) This is taken from the ancient Greek version of the Old Testament, the Septuagint, Habakkuk 2:3,4--Ho Erchómenos éxei.. "The Coming One will come..." This is an awesome passage calling for patience--steadfast endurance--on the part of those who have placed their confidence in Christ. One day, what has seemed His delay will suddenly be over.
4. Revelation 2:25 (till I come) This is Christ's admonition to the church to maintain a hold on all ground gained till His final and awesome arrival.
5. Revelation 3:3 (I will come, I will come) This is Christ's warning that, to those who abide unfaithful and watch not, He will arrive as unexpectedly as a thief.