46; THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE SANCTUARY OF JEWS LASTED 46 YEARS. THE 46 BOOKS WHICH ARE INCLUDED IN THE OLD TESTAMENT OF THE BIBLE OF JERUSALEM. THE 46 QUESTIONS ASKED BY THE DISCIPLES TO JESUS TWELVE YEARS AFTER HIS RESURRECTION. THERE ARE 46 DAYS OF THE LENT STARTING FROM THE ASH WEDNESDAY TO EASTER,ACCORDING TO THE ANCIENT CHURCH. SOME THINGS ARE JUST MEANT TO BE.