The number 40 is was used figuratively by ancient Hebrews. It didn't actually mean a specific number, like a kid saying a million. So, 40 days and 40 nights really just means a very long time. It's easy to see how you can associate it with periods of waiting or testing, because its frequent that people have to wait a long time or are tested a long time. That is what the ancient Hebrews meant when they used 40 and thus that is what the Bible means.
Yes it was confirmed by a apologist that yes the number 40 is used in the bible to refer to a undocumented number but always a long time
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It`s not what you think of , as a matter of fact this number has deep esoteric meaning. It means "4" main elements of existence connection with material world followed by "0" perfect digit or a place beyond material existence. It can mean wisdom, understanding of upper world. connection or transition...
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