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153

Curated entry for 153.

Numerological root

1+5+3=9

9

— the completer

152 154

readings
Cultural — the named echo
  • Miraculous catch of 153 fish

    John 21:11 — after the Resurrection, the disciples haul in a net of exactly 153 fish. The specificity of the count has generated speculation for two millennia.

Math — the property
  • Narcissistic number

    1³ + 5³ + 3³ = 1 + 125 + 27 = 153. The smallest non-trivial Armstrong number.

  • Triangular number

    T₁₇ = 1+2+…+17 = 153.