Introduction to Gematria
Gematria is a numerological system that assigns numerical values to words in the Hebrew language. This system has been used for centuries in Jewish and Kabbalistic studies as a tool for uncovering hidden meanings and deeper insights into texts.. More about gematria code
The History of Gematria
The origins of gematria are unclear, but it is believed to have started as early as the 3rd century BCE in Greece. It was later adopted by Jewish scholars who used it extensively in their work.
One famous example of gematria use is found in the Book of Revelation, where the number "666" is said to represent the name or mark of the beast. This association between numbers and meaning has sparked interest and debate among scholars, mystics, and religious communities over time.
The Gematria Methodology
In Hebrew gematria, each letter has a corresponding numeric value based on its place in the alphabet. For example, aleph (the first letter) has a value of 1 while tav (the last letter) corresponds to 400.
Words are then added up based on their individual letter values resulting in one number that represents that word's essence or significance.
Type of Gematric Values:
- "Simple": Considers only ordinal values assigned by how many letters there are within hebrew alphabet sequence order- e.g; א being 12th one would carry a Simple Value =12 />
- "Reduced": :If there be any large digits from Simple Value results - like say ש with its Simple Value = 21 (which has the digit "2" in it !) - then make use of "...Reduced" or "...Singles-Only Value" to numerologically reduce a Large-sum Simple Gematric value into smallest possible value within range of(1-9 )= e.g. ש has a Reduced/SinglesValue = 3 />
- "Ordinal": Simply assigns an ordinal number to each letter of hebrew alphabet - regardless of its alphabetical order/ranking, the first letter being assigned#1 through #22 assigned to Tav; Malkuth/כתר as its own separate non-included entity. So if one's word contained both מ (mem) & צ (tzaddik), then their respective ordinal values would be m=13 & t=18→ therefore whole word ordinal total = 31
Gematria in modern times
With the rise of interest in Kabbalah and Jewish mysticism, gematria has gained popularity outside traditional Jewish circles and is now used by many spiritual seekers for self-exploration, divination, and interpretation of texts.
The practice is not limited to Hebrew alone, with several versions based on other languages like English gematria also gaining traction among modern-day practitioners.
The Uses of Gematria Today
- Self-reflection– people trying to understand more about themselves as they apply this practice towards comprehending various aspects happening around them irrespective whether it's related some life issue or attracting abundance/fulfillment.
- Biblical Interpretation –Gematria works quite well throughout all biblical texts though numerical ciphers are subjectivity relative according interpreter's beliefs/motivations/intentions -Some people use these ciphers even incorporated into Tarot-subjects/community.
- Occult practices– There are those who associate gematria practice with spirituality, esoteric paths, and modern-day mysticism.
In Conclusion
Gematria is a rich tradition steeped in history and mysticism. Whether you believe it to be divinely inspired or simply a powerful tool for exploring the mysteries of life, there is no denying its significance and widespread use even in modern times.
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